In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, guest-host Ken Cameron and host-guest Martin Hunter explore the ins and outs of Martin’s four favorite episodes of WCTA, the necessity of self-care, unpacking privilege, how to better work towards equality and inclusion, Martin’s thoughts on leadership, and so much more. Don’t miss the pivotal 100th episode journey into Martin Hunter’s motivation and insight.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Tammy Heermann discuss all the ways in which women’s behavior is seen to undermine their strength, male assertiveness drowns out women’s voices, and how mastering mindset is key to reframing the power imbalance. Tammy shares advice from her book and her research on how women can unlock their potential in this vital episode.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Bill Howatt address the challenges leaders must face in terms of workplace inclusion for psychological safety. Bill Howatt discusses the reality of how morale is built, the conversations CEOs need to have with direct reports, and how companies need to slow down so individuals can take care of themselves. Dr. Howatt’s expansive knowledge and experience give him a clear understanding of what’s at stake for people, employees, and CEOs, and his insight is not to be missed in these stressful times.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Gena Cox dive into the insights that formed her book, ‘Leading Inclusion’, and the necessity of leaders who put inclusion over diversity. Their conversation includes experiences around privilege, behavioral-based leadership, and key terminology Dr. Cox uses to explain the foundation of inclusive leadership. This honest and insightful episode with the wonderful Dr. Gena Cox will inspire every leader it reaches.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Clarke Murphy define exactly what sustainability means and how it can be applied at a corporate level. Clarke explains the behavioral attributes that define successful sustainable leaders and pinpoints what he believes is the top quality they should possess. He and Martin discuss curiosity, LQ, specific chapters in Clarke’s book, and how to define your own leadership. This episode shines a light on how to be successful and sustainable with brilliant insights from Clarke Murphy.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Kevin Lang discuss the nuances of leadership. Kevin maintains that there is no failure if you lead people correctly: if you manage risk and allow people to grow on their own - and to have room to fail - then failure becomes fundamental to success. They talk about Martin’s four cardinal rules of leadership, Kevin’s identification of the value of emotional intelligence, how to work in ways that serve you, and Kevin’s passions in life which, besides leadership, include parenting. The insights found in this episode are not to be missed.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins discuss exactly how COVID shifted clothing expectations and how Peyton’s company Alton Lane is rising to meet the new expectations. Peyton shares clothing design perspectives, Alton Lane’s advances in custom fitting, how a blazer works for any occasion, and why understanding your needs is so important, both personally and professionally.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Ryan Weiss discuss the qualities that define good leadership in terms of creating a mindset of success within employees. Ryan shares personal stories that taught him how key it is to foster good morale, what entrepreneurial tools to develop, how to foster unity of purpose amongst diverse staff, and the truth about showing up as yourself to your team.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Carolyn de Voest discuss leadership and coaching, why connectedness and a sense of service are important to retain, and how she views the responsibilities of coaching in a business context. Martin and Carolyn explore the values of personal awareness, how to quantify Walking Each Other Home, and the realities of caretaking one’s own health and wellness in this vital conversation.

In this episode of what CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Brenda Chamulak deep dive into transformational change. Brenda explains how giving everyone a seat at the table can add value and be part of the organization's alignment to help everyone see where they are going. Brenda tells us about fighting for the right acquisition to fill gaps in the organization and how it turned into the largest acquisition for Tekni-Plex.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Sam Chang discuss how the corporate world keeps people within its clutch with Golden Handcuffs. VTMEMBER extends worldwide and was built with both employees and consumers in mind. Applications like Zoom have allowed businesses to take on global expansion. Sam and Martin discuss how his unique business structure challenges global inequalities and builds loyalty within his company.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Liz Long discuss mental health and how through her analogy of “Victimtown” talking about mental health in the workplace can be less daunting. Liz highlights how childhood development can greatly affect coping mechanisms and tools to dealing with stressors. Liz and Martin discuss how therapy can help in recognizing and fixing negative coping mechanisms.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Danielle Putnam explore all the ways in which saying yes to too many things, such a necessary attribute in the starting years of business, must evolve into saying no to more things once the business is stable. They discuss how they keep devoted family time in balance while leading busy work lives and Danielle shares her recent gains in the art of saying ‘no’ for the right reasons.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Kathleen Steffey discuss how the pandemic has altered current recruiting styles and why fundamentals are now so vital to successful talent acquisition. Kathleen shares insights on tactics all employers should have in their playbooks as well as time-and-money wasting ideas to avoid. She and Martin explore gender disparity in pay and how to combat it as well as how to successfully navigate salary demands.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Janice Otremba discuss anxiety, stress, and imposter syndrome, how to differentiate and communicate action versus intention, and how to combat unmet expectations from both leadership and employee viewpoints. Janice explores how “a lack of confidence impedes growth and success”, how to find that confidence, and shares insights on the importance of cultivating intuition.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Esther Weinberg discuss the lessons and revelations they both had during separate times in Africa, how COVID forced many companies into reorganizations they hadn’t planned for, why relationships with people are more valuable than people’s performance, and strategies for approaching difficult conversations.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Sean Pavlidis discuss what makes a great, and flexible, leader and what should be avoided. They share stories of influential leaders from their own lives, discuss Sean’s top three behaviors of a flexible leader, and break down why COVID has been so hard on the industry. Martin and Sean provide insight into leadership traits that can help you break free of inflexibility and share practical and useful advice to implement right away.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter discusses “putting your mask on first” with Ryan Hindmarsh and how that saying really breaks down into taking care of yourself so you can then take care of others. Ryan explains his passion for sleep health and helping other people find rest. They explore LMI and the Wheel of Life, how the different spokes inform different aspects of life but also what forges good leaders. Ryan breaks down how he leads and coaches his own organization in putting their masks on first.