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CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.”...
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CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.” Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world’s most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers, and use this intelligence to power your career.
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3 MAR 2026 · Boards are taking a more active role in overseeing talent, expanding their focus from CEO succession into examining leadership strength across the enterprise.
In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and Eric Shor examine how directors are partnering more closely with CHROs, connecting people decisions to business strategy, and evolving compensation committees into true “People Committees.” They share how leading Boards are developing structured, forward-looking processes to assess readiness, strengthen succession depth, and link talent planning directly to long-term value creation.
Join us as we discuss:
- The shift from CEO succession to enterprise-wide talent strategy
- Partnering with HR leaders to align people and business strategy
- Creating repeatable processes for evaluating and developing top talent
- Best practices for executive-board engagement
17 FEB 2026 · As leaders rise, they must shift their focus from leading a team to shaping the business. Success at the top depends on how well they see across the enterprise, not just how well they manage their own business or function.
In this episode, John Nasr and Stephanie Loquvam break down what it means to operate with an enterprise lens. Through the idea of “T leadership,” they explore how leaders balance deep expertise with broad alignment across peers and business units. Enterprise leadership requires influence, trust, and collaboration, qualities that translate individual results into collective progress across the organization.
The conversation explores how senior leaders can:
- Build credibility across functions and business units
- Map stakeholders and influence outcomes
- Earn trust through consistent, transparent behaviors
- Shift from driving team results to co-authoring enterprise success
3 FEB 2026 · Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.
Join us as we discuss:
- The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-in
- Building influence through everyday interactions
- Navigating decentralized and matrixed teams
20 JAN 2026 · At the CEO level, a growth mindset shows up in how leaders think, act, and respond under pressure. It also shapes how they learn, solve hard problems, and set the tone for resilience and accountability. In this episode, Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin talk about how growth-minded CEOs stay curious, take on challenges early, and lead their teams through uncertainty with clarity and composure. They share how this mindset drives better judgment, sharper decision-making, and stronger performance across the organization.
Join us as we discuss:
- How top CEOs keep learning, even in areas where they’re already experts
- Learning to act on "whiffs of smoke" before they turn into full-blown crises
- Staying calm under pressure and turning setbacks into progress
9 SEP 2025 · The role of the senior leader is changing at an unprecedented rate. From tech disruption to talent strategy, five major trends are redefining what it takes to guide organizations forward. In this episode, Stephen Miles and Taylor Griffin examine how technology is transforming every business model, why organizations are moving faster and flattening, what it means for leaders to continually raise the bar for themselves and their teams, and more. They also dive into the new realities of talent strategy and the critical role of resilience in day-to-day leadership.
Join us as we explore:
- Why staying curious and close to the work matters more than ever
- How AI and data are reshaping talent strategy and organizational planning
- The impact of faster, flatter structures on decision-making and team dynamics
- How ambition and resilience are defining the next generation of leaders
26 AUG 2025 · High performers often reach a point in their careers where forward momentum slows down. Promotions that once followed a steady rhythm now come with higher stakes, less predictability, and more scrutiny. In this episode, TMG’s Taylor Griffin and Maizie Nelson explore what really changes as leaders rise, and why strong performance alone isn’t always enough to signal readiness for the next step. They unpack the shift from execution to influence, share how to assess whether someone is truly prepared for an expanded scope, and offer a new lens for thinking about growth
Join us as we discuss:
- Why career progression slows as the stakes get higher
- How to assess real readiness vs. potential
- How to reframe “staying put” as a strategic move
12 AUG 2025 · Company culture is shaped by what leaders do, not just what they say. In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams sits down with Taylor Griffin and Liz Kelly to talk about how culture takes root through behavior. They explore how leadership choices—what gets rewarded, what gets overlooked, and how decisions are made—send powerful cultural signals. The conversation looks at how consistency shapes culture and how leaders can use regular moments, such as team meetings and one-on-ones, to reinforce values in meaningful ways.
Join us as we discuss:
- How leaders shape culture, often without realizing it
- Why consistent behavior carries more weight than messaging
- Simple, effective ways to reinforce culture across teams and locations
29 JUL 2025 · Coachability is one of the clearest differentiators between leaders who continue to rise and those who hit a ceiling. In this episode, TMG Senior Managing Directors Courtney Hamilton and John Nasr unpack why this quality is more critical than ever for top executives.
They explore the difficulty of staying truly open to feedback in the high-pressure, high-stakes world of senior leadership. Drawing on deep experience working with high-growth companies, they share how executives can stay aligned with evolving business demands while continuing to grow, and how leaders can shape cultures where honest, peer-driven feedback leads to real development.
Join us as we discuss:
- What coachability really looks like at the senior level
- Why honest feedback gets harder to come by the more senior you get
- How to break free from a stasis mindset and keep growing
15 JUL 2025 · As companies scale, the way decisions get made can either accelerate progress or create hidden drag. Early-stage models that depend on a few senior leaders making most calls eventually slow things down. In this episode, TMG’s Taylor Griffin and Courtney Hamilton explore how organizations can build decision-making systems designed for growth.
They discuss why the common "hub and spoke" model creates bottlenecks and how distributed leadership can drive both speed and alignment. The conversation focuses on how leaders can create clarity around ownership, accountability, and process without losing visibility or control.
Join us as we discuss:
- Why centralized decision-making holds back growth
- What it takes to transition to a distributed leadership model
- How clarity and accountability drive speed and trust
- The leadership shifts required to delegate decisions without losing alignment
1 JUL 2025 · In this episode, TMG’s Liz Kelly and John Nasr explore a leadership skill that rarely gets the attention it deserves: managing energy. They look at how a leader’s energy shows up across internal meetings, client engagements, and executive forums and how it shapes the way others experience their leadership.
Drawing on their coaching work with senior executives, Liz and John discuss how staying consistent in your presence and tone helps build trust, especially in high-pressure moments. They offer practical tools to help leaders prepare for key interactions, reset between meetings, and bring clarity and focus to every conversation.
Join us as we discuss:
- How energy shapes leadership impact across every setting
- Why consistency and predictability build trust under stress
- Simple ways to reset between meetings and stay focused
CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.”...
show more
CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.” Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world’s most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers, and use this intelligence to power your career.
show less
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