Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 542
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 254 subscribers
Instagram: 601 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
jim@rafti.com
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Host
Jan Rutherford - Leadership development expert and co-host focused on helping leaders improve organizational performance and effectiveness.
Jim Vaselopulos - Leadership development expert and co-host focused on leadership practice, organizational performance, and executive development.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Geoffrey Cain - Steve Jobs's Leadership Development, Adversity, Vision, Trust, Constructive Disagreement, Business Execution, And Navigating Uncertainty.
Shawn Achor - Beliefs, Mindset, Happiness, Success, Social Connection, Burnout, Team Cohesion, Meaningful Stress, And Leadership Performance.
David Robson - Expertise, Overconfidence, Judgment, Decision-making, Expectations, Vulnerability, Trust, Influence, And Leadership Communication.
Lee Benson - Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Ownership, Value Creation, Healthy Struggle, Organizational Culture, And Developing Capable People.
David Craig - Organizational Complexity, Transformation, Clarity, Conviction, Ownership, Customer Experience, Meeting Effectiveness, And Leading Through Uncertainty.
Recent Topics
Episodes
TLP532: Sheer Will: The Unlikely Path from Cuba to the Cabinet
October 07, 2026
Carlos Gutierrez, the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former chairman and CEO of Kellogg, discusses his career spanning global business, public policy, international trade, and leadership in both the private and public sectors. In his book, "Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There Is No Path," he reflects on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership. His path to the CEO's office and eventually to government was not planned as a straight line. It was shaped by a simple princip...
TLP531: Tribalism, Belonging, and the Leader's Role
September 30, 2026
Humans have always formed tribes. At work, those tribes emerge around far more than shared goals. They form around who we trust, where we feel we belong, what we believe, and what we stand to gain or lose. Those workplace tribes can strengthen an organization or quietly work against it. Jim Vaselopulos and Jan Rutherford examine what leaders can do to shape the conditions that influence behavior, looking beyond individual performance to the environment, incentives, and norms people respond to...
TLP530: Leadership Lessons from Building the Apple Store with Ron Johnson
September 23, 2026
Ron Johnson is the creator of the Apple Store, a sought-after speaker, board member, and the author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius. He spent much of his career in retail, including leadership roles at Target, Apple, and J.C. Penney. Ron discusses the thinking behind the Apple Store and what he learned working alongside Steve Jobs. One of the most revealing moments came when the team was six months into designing the first store and realized the concept was all wrong. Jo...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Leadership Podcast?
The Leadership Podcast is hosted by Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos. Its publicly listed email is jim@rafti.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Leadership Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The Leadership Podcast: jim@rafti.com.
How many listeners does The Leadership Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Leadership Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Leadership Podcast?
The Leadership Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, CEOs, bestselling or notable business authors, leadership researchers, science writers, and recognized experts with practical frameworks, substantial professional experience, or documented organizational results. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Chief executive or senior executive leadership; Recognized research or expertise. Recent guests include Geoffrey Cain, Shawn Achor, and David Robson.
How hard is it to get booked on The Leadership Podcast?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does The Leadership Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Organizational Performance, Decision Making, and Executive Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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