Real World Leadership

Real World Leadership

The Vanguard Network

Episodes 108
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Active
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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47%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Words Matter. Do You Know Your Verbal Identity?

Apr 13, 2026 12m

Is verbal identity as important to branding as graphics and other visuals? Find out as The Vanguard Network speaks to strategist and veteran copywriter Jim Larkin.

Why Branding is Pharma’s Most Undervalued Asset

Apr 10, 2026 23m

In this episode of Pharmaceutical Executive’s podcast series Leading Edge With Ken Banta, The Vanguard Network founder and CEO is joined by branding strategist Andy Milligan, founding partner of The…

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

Mar 16, 2026 15m

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.

Leading Through Disruption: How to Keep Your Team Moving Forward

Feb 23, 2026 18m

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.

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

Feb 02, 2026 18m

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.

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

Dec 01, 2025 17m

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…

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

Sep 30, 2025 29m

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…

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

Sep 30, 2025 1h 2m

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…

AI and Leadership Insight: Practical Tools to Unlock Your Potential

Sep 29, 2025 16m

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.

The 3 Cs of Meaningful Work

Sep 22, 2025 20m

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.

Sustainability As Part Of Your Core Mission. Lessons Learned From 13 Years At Toyota.

Sep 15, 2025 15m

Ryan McMullan, principal consultant at Lean Green Way, spoke with Vanguard about the evolution of sustainability in business, setting industry standards, and the importance of having patience.

Leadership Lessons From Centre Stage. How Mikhail Baryshnikov Made Others Great.

Sep 10, 2025 15m

Dr. Jeremy Collins, MD, is the director of medical services at Encompass Health. He shares how his prior career in ballet informs his leadership style today.

Making The Pitch. It's Not What You Say, It's How You Listen.

Sep 02, 2025 15m

Aileen Gonsalves is an actor/director with the Royal Shakespeare Company in London. She speaks with Vanguard about how this led her to a business consultancy.

Government Affairs Takes More Than Hiring a Lobbyist. Getting Internal Buy-in is Key.

Aug 28, 2025 15m

Terry Szmagala is founder and principal at TGS Advisory and former executive vice president and chief legal officer for Eaton. He speaks to Vanguard about how companies can benefit from cultivating…

The Rx for High-Performance Leadership: Cutting Through the Chaos

Aug 25, 2025 14m

In a turbulent era for biopharma, leadership demands clarity, resilience, and adaptability. In this candid podcast conversation with Pharm Exec, Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network,…

What Does The Board Really Want

Aug 04, 2025 13m

Just how valuable is the GC to the Board of Directors? Immeasurably, according to Deb Boyda. In fact, the GC holds the unique position of representing shareholder interests with a deep understanding…

Navigating and Capitalizing on Geopolitical Shifts: Realigning Business to Compete in a Fractured Global Marketplace

Jul 24, 2025 21m

In this episode of Unlocking Leadership we explore the imperative for C-suite leaders and boards to realign their strategies and operating models to respond to the evolving geopolitical landscape. A…

Unlocking How Leaders Are Made

Mar 24, 2025 38m

In a conversation with Skot Waldron, Ken Banta discusses the importance of community for C-suite leaders and the challenges they face in the current business landscape. He highlights the need for a…

What's Your Brand? Companies Need More Than a Great Product

Feb 19, 2025 12m

In the crowded life sciences market, a great product isn’t enough—branding is the real differentiator. In this episode, Michael Watras, CEO of Straightline, unpacks why CEOs must be the chief…

VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity And Ambiguity

Jan 21, 2025 15m

Visionary leaders can't succeed if they don't bring their teams along for the ride. Change management expert John DiGiambattista talks about the importance of adapting leadership to a VUCA…

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