Real World Leadership

The Vanguard Network
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Our podcasts bring alive important dialogues around leadership and transformation — all featuring proven leaders and leadership experts, talking about real-world challenges. Jump into one, and up your leadership game!

  1. How to Navigate Disruptive Times: A Long-time General Counsel Takes the Long View

    11H AGO

    How to Navigate Disruptive Times: A Long-time General Counsel Takes the Long View

    As general counsel, Tom Sabatino is very familiar with business upheaval. He tells the Vanguard Network why current upsets are different, and how leaders can keep cool.

    16 min
  2. Leading Through Disruption: How to Keep Your Team Moving Forward

    FEB 23

    Leading Through Disruption: How to Keep Your Team Moving Forward

    During business disruptions, Anika Therapeutics CEO Cheryl Blanchard takes a no-nonsense approach with C-suite leaders. Find out how she does it without creating a toxic workplace culture.

    19 min
  3. Burn Out: How Leaders Can Manage a Two Trillion Dollar Problem

    FEB 2

    Burn Out: How Leaders Can Manage a Two Trillion Dollar Problem

    Business psychologist Dr. Sharon Melnick says the C-suite isn’t immune to burnout. Learn the root cause of simultaneous exhaustion and overwhelm, as well as the fix.

    19 min
  4. The FDA and State Governments. Is the FDA the Final Arbiter?

    12/01/2025

    The FDA and State Governments. Is the FDA the Final Arbiter?

    In this episode, hosts Nate Beaver and Kyle Faget examine the tension between federal and state authority in healthcare regulation. They explore when the FDA has the final say—and when states step in, highlighting real-world examples and legal implications for companies, counsel, and innovators navigating this evolving landscape.

    18 min
  5. “Leadership is for everyone.” We All Have a Role to Play with Ken Banta.

    09/30/2025

    “Leadership is for everyone.” We All Have a Role to Play with Ken Banta.

    Ken Banta, founder and CEO of the Vanguard Network, is a recognized expert in leadership and organizational change. With a rich background as a journalist—covering pivotal events like the Eastern European revolutions for Time magazine—Ken transitioned into corporate leadership, helping guide major turnarounds at companies such as Pharmacia and Bausch & Lomb. His latest book, Seeing Around Corners, gathers lessons from top leaders and is designed to inspire everyone, from emerging professionals to global executives. Ken’s perspective on leadership is shaped by witnessing ordinary people drive extraordinary change, often guided by unexpected leaders like Vaclav Havel. These experiences reinforced his belief that leadership isn’t just for those at the top; anyone, regardless of background or title, can play a vital role. True leaders are consistent in their purpose, adaptable, and agile—qualities that matter as much in everyday life as in the boardroom. Ken’s key takeaway is simple: leadership is for everyone. Whether you’re leading a team or contributing as an individual, you can make an impact by being clear on your purpose, staying flexible in your approach, and staying connected to those around you. Embrace your own ability to lead and remember—often, the most lasting change comes from ordinary people stepping up in extraordinary ways.

    30 min
  6. Seeing Around Corners: Ken Banta on Leadership Through Crisis and Transformation

    09/30/2025

    Seeing Around Corners: Ken Banta on Leadership Through Crisis and Transformation

    In this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio, Denise Griffitts speaks with Ken Banta, a leadership advisor and founder of The Vanguard Network. Drawing on insights from his book Seeing Around Corners, Ken explains how leaders can navigate disruption and crisis while keeping their organizations aligned and resilient. The discussion highlights common mistakes executives make, the importance of communication, and how to anticipate change before it arrives. Listeners will gain actionable insights into making better decisions, strengthening their leadership presence, and guiding their teams through transformation.

    1h 2m
  7. AI and Leadership Insight: Practical Tools to Unlock Your Potential

    09/29/2025

    AI and Leadership Insight: Practical Tools to Unlock Your Potential

    Timothy Chow, managing director and senior advisor at Patrick Doerr LLP, visits the Vanguard Network to share practical uses for AI, including applications for corporate problem-solving.

    16 min
  8. The 3 Cs of Meaningful Work

    09/22/2025

    The 3 Cs of Meaningful Work

    Wes Adams is an organizational psychologist and author who studies what makes our work matter to us. Unsurprisingly, leadership has a lot to do with it.

    20 min
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Our podcasts bring alive important dialogues around leadership and transformation — all featuring proven leaders and leadership experts, talking about real-world challenges. Jump into one, and up your leadership game!

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  • Creator
    The Vanguard Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Real World Leadership