Want to establish authority and lead with confidence from Day One as a CEO?Grab your FREE copy of “10 Foolproof Ways New CEOs Establish Authority From Day One” and start leading with confidence today! 👉 Download Now - https://bit.ly/10-foolproof-ceo-strategies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Adam Bryant, Senior Managing Director and Partner at The ExCo Group, a leadership development and executive mentoring firm. Adam joined The ExCo Group in 2017 after a 30-year career in journalism, including 18 years at The New York Times. He created the weekly "Corner Office" column, interviewing over 1000 CEOs and Leaders. Adam is the author of four books, including his latest, The CEO Test and The Leap to Leader, published by Harvard Business Review. He also serves as an Advising Member at World 50 Group and Senior Adviser to the Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership at Columbia University. Adam shares insights on leadership, authenticity, overcoming challenges, and what it takes to be a world-class CEO. Adam shares how CEOs can grow by embracing leadership challenges, staying curious, and leading with authenticity. He explains how leaders should simplify complexity, foster trust, and be transparent about their values. Adam emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and balancing paradoxes in leadership. Through stories and advice, he highlights how resilience, clarity, and teamwork help leaders navigate change and achieve success. He also discusses how CEOs can use data and make quick decisions to drive performance in today's evolving business environment. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How embracing leadership challenges helps CEOs grow. The importance of leading with authenticity and transparency. Why simplifying complexity and balancing paradoxes is key to success. How to build trust and empower teams through clear communication and values. Ways to use resilience, self-awareness, and teamwork to navigate change. 📘Check out Adam Bryant's two insightful books, “The CEO Test” and “The Leap to Leader”, available now on Amazon!1) The CEO Test: https://a.co/d/eBXJ69l 2) The Leap to Leader: https://a.co/d/hTNsU65 Timestamps: [00:00] - Teaser and introduction of Adam Bryant[03:22] - How Adam’s career in journalism shaped his leadership insights[05:32] - The importance of curiosity and embracing leadership challenges[11:54] - Leading with authenticity and transparency[13:24] - Balancing paradoxes in leadership and decision-making[15:43] - How to stay true to your values while navigating change[21:47] - The AAA feedback loop: Awareness, Acceptance, and Action[23:56] - What drives CEOs to take on the hardest leadership jobs[26:16] - Adversity, ambition, and the four sources of leadership drive[30:42] - Red flags that lead CEOs toward failure or isolation[32:59] - Building trust and empowering teams for success[38:29] - Adam’s advice on developing self-awareness as a leader[41:46] - Leading with resilience and handling tough moments Follow Our Guest Adam Bryant: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambryantleadership/  The ExCo Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/excoleadership/   World 50 Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world50/  Columbia University: https://www.linkedin.com/school/columbia-university/  Follow our Host Andrea Petrone on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/ Follow The World Class Leaders Show and Stay updated: Subscribe to The World Class Leader Show: https://shorturl.at/E9WE7 Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/dMRp6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-class-leaders-show/ Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcast/ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/DSHUl Apple: https://shorturl.at/JZAmQ ⭐If you're lead