Meet The Leader

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Hiring Is Changing: Why Human Judgment Still Matters in the AI Era: ManpowerGroup

August 31, 2026

Hiring managers are struggling to find the talent they need, while job seekers face one of the toughest markets in recent memory. Jonas Prising, Chair and CEO of ManpowerGroup, explains what is driving these pressures—from the economic cycle and geopolitical shifts to major demographic changes. He also examines AI's growing role in hiring and recruiting. While technology can make the process faster, it does not necessarily make it more accurate. For Prising, human judgment remains essential t...

Be less reactive: A Buddhist monk on how mindful leaders make better decisions

August 24, 2026

In a fast-moving world, the ability to pause and reflect gives leaders a valuable edge: the clarity to make better decisions, sidestep conflict and know when to pivot or keep going.  Shogun Mahadumrongkul is the founder of incubator Avant Labs and a three-time ordained Buddhist monk. He believes in leadership informed by mindfulness and compassion. In this conversation, he shares practical lessons from Zen Buddhism and meditation that apply directly to modern leadership, from adopting a "begi...

The books that shaped and inspired 5 tech founders

August 17, 2026

In this episode of Meet the Leader, five founders share books that have helped them drive sector-leading innovation and navigate uncertainty — from classics like Isaac Asimov's Foundation series to modern favorites like The Purpose Driven Life and Brotopia. Their recommendations reveal the unique challenges founders face as well as key lessons on resilience, purpose, AI, fundraising and leading through change. What you'll learn: The key role books still play for top innovators, even in our ...

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What is the email for Meet The Leader?

The publicly listed email for Meet The Leader: linda.lacina@weforum.org.

How many listeners does Meet The Leader have?

Podseeker estimates Meet The Leader reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Meet The Leader?

Meet The Leader typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, prominent researchers, authors, activists, social-impact leaders and experts with substantial authority or an exceptional personal or professional achievement. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading notable companies and organizations; Publishing influential books, research or workforce reports; Building solutions to major social, technological or global challenges. Recent guests include Jeremy Allaire, Emilie Bodoin, and Sarah Fleischer.

How hard is it to get booked on Meet The Leader?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Meet The Leader cover?

Recent episodes cover Leadership, Innovation, Future Of Work, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.