Take Command: A Leadership Podcast
Embark on a journey of real-life business insights and inspiring personal growth narratives. Welcome to Dale Carnegie Take Command: A Leadership Podcast, where we seek to uncover what leadership means in today’s world. Hosted by Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie, we’ll be talking to diverse leaders across various industries to help unlock your potential for success. We’ll be sharing real-life insights into leadership—which in turn can help spark the next level of your growth as a leader.
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Nothing to Lose, Everything to Build
<p>About the Guest:</p> <p>Wemimo Abbey grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where he witnessed his mother borrow at 400% interest to fund his education. That early experience inspired him to co-found Esusu, helping millions of Americans get credit for paying rent and access fair financial services. Abbey has been recognized on the TIME100 NEXT List and named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023. He serves on the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the University of Minnesota Crookston Board of Trustees, LEDA, and co-chairs the LACMA Director Circle. He graduated magna cum laude...
Beyond Shareholders: Rethinking What Winning Means
<p>About the Guest:</p> <p>Ivan Tornos grew up in Madrid, Spain, facing profound loss—his father, uncle, and brother all passed at 45 from cancer—which fueled his mission to "alleviate pain and extend life" in healthcare. Now CEO of Zimmer Biomet, a century-old medtech giant, he's expanding from orthopedics into robotics, AI, and infection prevention, aiming to become "the boldest medtech company on Earth."</p> <p>Early in his career, Ivan struggled with leadership until embracing purpose alongside execution. "Once you get the purpose right and you're authentic about it, that's not enough—you gotta inspire performance and manage per...
Keep Sharp in Chaos: A Surgeon's Mindset Hack
<p>About the Guest:<br />Sanjay Gupta comes from a family of trailblazers. His mother, the first woman engineer hired at Ford Motor Company—a refugee who fled India at age 5—took Dale Carnegie courses to conquer public speaking fears, making How to Win Friends and Influence People a family staple. Inspired by her grit, Sanjay pursued neuroscience early, became a White House fellow, and joined CNN just before 9/11, evolving from healthcare wonk to global reporter on wars, disasters, and outbreaks—while still operating in war zones.</p><p>That’s why Sanjay is CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, a practicing...
Driven: Danica Patrick on High-Performance Mindset and Modern Leadership
<p>About the Guest:<br />Danica Patrick grew up in a household where discipline and high standards were the norm, with her father urging, “get up, don’t waste the day.” She started go-karting at 10 and by 14 had dominated nearly every race, which led sponsors to fund her Dale Carnegie course.</p><p>Her grit propelled her to become a trailblazing race car driver—the first woman to win an IndyCar race, lead laps at the Indy 500, and finish it—while also building a career as an author, podcast host, and media personality. Her mantra of blind faith and expanding comfort zo...
Seismic Shift in the Age of AI: Building Teams That Feel Seen, Heard, and Valued
<p>About the Guest:<br />Michelle K. Johnston, Ph.D., traces her passion for leadership and connection back to childhood, when she discovered Dale Carnegie’s work in her father’s study and learned the lesson of genuine connection through Carnegie’s story of his dog, Tippy. That early spark shaped her path as a leadership professor, executive coach, bestselling author, and podcast host.</p><p>Her first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, emerged from her work with healthcare executives navigating constant change. Her latest collaboration with the world’s number one executive coach, Marshall Goldsmith, launched in London followin...
Eagles Don’t Fly in Packs: Courage, Faith, and Leadership
<p>About the Guest:</p><p>John Hope Bryant leads the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of financial literacy services for youth and adults. Recognized globally, he was named to the Forbes BLK50 List in 2024 and TIME Magazine’s inaugural The Closers List. A best-selling author and CNBC contributor, he reaches millions through his ‘Straight Talk’ series and continues to advance economic opportunity and inclusive capitalism.</p><p>What You Will Learn:</p><p>Why becoming the person you’re meant to be often confuses others</p><p>How courage, optimism, and faith drive leadership</p><p>Lessons from Dale Carnegie o...
95% Decisions, 100% Impact: Rethinking Leadership
<p>About the Guest:</p><p>Bill Anderson grew up learning the value of influence and positive leadership from his parents, who instilled in him the importance of helping others succeed. As a teen, he took a Dale Carnegie course that shaped his communication and storytelling skills—tools he has carried throughout his career.</p><p>He has held leadership roles across major organizations, including leading transformations that stripped away layers of bureaucracy and replaced them with models that empower employees, focus on purpose, and accelerate results. Bill’s philosophy is simple but profound: give people the tools, trust, and free...
When the World Stopped, They Kept Moving: A Journey from Fear to Freedom
<p>About the Guests:<br />Mark Fitzmaurice is a Carnegie Master Trainer who has certified trainers worldwide and authored the “Simple Structures” that transformed Dale Carnegie’s global training standards. Juliette Dennett served as President of the International Franchise Association, guiding a diverse network through times of change. Together, they’ve impacted tens of thousands of lives and continue to champion lifelong learning.</p><p>What You Will Learn:</p>How to lead through uncertainty with courage and creativityWhy culture matters more than performance—and how to protect itThe Dale Carnegie principles that sustain leaders in good times and badHow partnershi...
Empathy, the Hidden Superpower of a Modern CEO
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Climbing Higher: Leadership Lessons from Adversity to Impact
<p>About the Guest:</p><p>Jose Garcia is the President of Alberici Constructors, one of the top construction firms in the U.S. He’s a West Point, Stanford, and MIT graduate, a passionate advocate for mentorship, and the founder of Strong to Serve, a nonprofit supporting orphans in Nicaragua.</p><p>His story is one of bold choices, deep character, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.</p><p>What You Will Learn:</p>Why adversity can be the foundation for leadershipHow feedback, when given with care, unlocks growthWhy self-awareness is the #1 predictor of leadership successHow Dale Carnegie’s prin...
