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Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Ben Fanning
Leadership
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Real CEOs. Real Stories. Hosted by Ben Fanning—2025 Gold Stevie Award winner for Best Business Podcast and ranked in the Top 2% globally—Lead the Team draws on over 600 CEO interviews to take you inside the minds of leaders from brands like Honeywell, HP, IBM, Dunkin’, and L’Oréal. In each episode, you’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories of leading through rapid growth, high-stakes decisions, and make... more

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Latest Episodes

High performance deceives.

Alain Dias, CEO of Nortal Americas, knows a thing or two about building at scale..after all his team helped build the world’s very first "digital nation."

When a leader with his kind of track record speaks about growth, I... more

Scale deceives.

Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout Technologies Inc., reveals how leaders unknowingly become responsible for massive risks they never personally approved.

As your organization grows, leadership doesn’t just get harder, the real issues be... more

Vikram Savkar, CEO of VitalEdge Technologies, shares how a demanding moment pushed him to rethink how he was operating...

AND why choosing to reset earlier than most leaders do changed how he showed up as a leader, at work, and at home.

The busines... more

Pressure doesn't change the game...it reveals the leader.

Mitch Stevison, President & CEO of Frontgrade Technologies, recently shared how a high-stakes missile test forced a decision no textbook could prepare him for.

In this conversation, we bre... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Mainz
CEO of Forescout
Forescout
Episode: Why Scaling Deceives - CEO of Forescout, Barry Mainz
Vikram Savkar
CEO of VitalEdge
VitalEdge
Episode: This RESET Made Him a Better CEO (VitalEdge's Vikram Savkar)
Peter Harris
President of Pipedrive
Pipedrive
Episode: The Question 99% of Leaders Are Too Afraid to Ask - Pipedrive President, Peter Harris
Jason Liu
CEO of a major tech company in Central Europe
Wood Mackenzie
Episode: A CEOs' Bold Move That Built Trust FASTER Than Any Speech (Wood Mackenzie's Jason Liu)
Josh Epstein
President and Chief Business Officer at Coder
Coder
Episode: How a President Built Speed Without Burning Out His Team (Coder's Josh Epstein)
Erin Gajdalo
CEO of Pluralsight
Pluralsight
Episode: Why Half of AI Projects are Failing - CEO of Pluralsight, Erin Gajdalo
Dan Michelson
CEO of RLDatix
RLDatix
Episode: What Success Never Teaches (RLDatix CEO Dan Michelson)
Dennis Levene
CEO of School Fund and Hometown
Hometown
Episode: The CEO Who Built a Business That Can’t Win Alone (Hometown CEO Dennis Levene)
Rob Hahn
Chief Operating Officer over at Pattern
Pattern
Episode: The Million Dollar Mistake That Made Him a Better Leader (Pattern's COO, Rob Hahn)

Host

Ben Fanning
Host of Lead the Team, award-winning podcast focused on leadership and management insights from CEOs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Authentic Interviews

    I had the good fortune of collaborating with Ben while recording CEO Tech Live. He has a charismatic personality and has a knack for putting his interviewees at ease to bring out the most authentic leadership experiences to viewers. I thoroughly enjoyed being at his interviews. Best wishes for all that’s to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pinky Jerwyn
    United States10 months ago
  • Lead the Team hosted by Ben Fanning is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Ben's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Bold, insightful, and engaging!

    Ben’s stellar guests shine the brightest of lights on what it means to be a leader! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. You’ll get tons of actionable advice and tangible tips, but you’ll also get heaps of inspiration from truly engaging individuals that have been where you are and want to see you succeed. Thanks for putting out such a superb show, Ben - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjb0514
    United States2 years ago
  • First Impression

    Ben is a knowledgeable professional, in the space of discovering and developing leadership for teams and individuals. Thank you Ben! I am fortunate to have met you. Started listening to your podcast yesterday after the conference, and became an instant fan. Enjoy the tone, approach and wealth of knowledge shared in your show. Our meeting has inspired the goal of being a guest on your show. Christopher Smithey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher Smithey
    United States2 years ago
  • Great stories

    Ben’s a charismatic host who’s fun to listen to. I also love hearing the personal stories and wisdom gained from experience that guests share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    What I Vegan
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The varied backgrounds of guests provide fresh perspectives on management tactics and personal growth.
Many find the discussions both inspiring and informative, making it a must-listen for aspiring leaders.
Listeners appreciate the engaging insights and actionable leadership advice shared by CEOs.
The host's charisma and ability to draw out authentic stories from guests receive high praise.

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#242
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Why Scaling Deceives - CEO of Forescout, Barry Mainz
Q: How do you explain the idea of moving fast but not hurrying?
It balances quick progress with thorough testing to ensure quality without rushing and resulting in defects.
Why Scaling Deceives - CEO of Forescout, Barry Mainz
Q: When was a point where this hiring philosophy really paid off for you?
It has paid off as hiring people with the right skills allows for leadership to shift focus away from micromanagement towards strategic guidance.
Why Scaling Deceives - CEO of Forescout, Barry Mainz
Q: What's the one thing that leaders need to keep in mind?
Leaders should first understand what's on their network and implement containment as the new control.
Why Your "Best" People ARE THE RISK (CEO Americas at Nortal, Alain Dias)
Q: Can you scale care?
Yes, care can be integrated into company culture to maintain high levels of engagement and empathy.
Why Your "Best" People ARE THE RISK (CEO Americas at Nortal, Alain Dias)
Q: How does clarity show up in your organization?
Clarity is indicated by consistent, differentiated answers about why customers continue to choose your services.

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A podcast featuring the experiences and insights of successful CEOs, focusing on their personal journeys, challenges, and lessons learned in leadership. Each episode presents raw and unfiltered conversations that highlight the decision-making processes and strategies employed by top executives from well-known brands. Topics range from handling high-stakes situations and fostering innovation to building high-performing teams, making it a valuable resource for aspiring leaders and business professionals looking to gain practical advice and actionable insights from industry leaders.

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Recent guests on Lead the Team include:

1. Barry Mainz
2. Vikram Savkar
3. Peter Harris
4. Jason Liu
5. Josh Epstein
6. Erin Gajdalo
7. Dan Michelson
8. Dennis Levene

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