Step Wise
For over 45 years, Dr. Foster Mobley has had the unique opportunity to guide thousands of leaders from the board room to the locker room. Naturally curious, Foster is now unraveling stories of growth, learning, triumphs, and—more importantly—struggles of leaders in his podcast, Step Wise. This is a series of conversations between Foster and the change agents he admires. Each of these guests has taken their own path to growth and awakening.
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We look forward to sharing these fulfilling conversations and the leaders who are a part of them with you soon.
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Episodes
16 episodes
Mike Mears: Leadership, Human Nature, and the CIA
What do spies, scientists, and great bosses have in common? Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of Human Capital and founder of the CIA Leadership Academy, joins Foster Mobley on Step Wise for a fascinating, story-filled conversation on what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:37
Jeff Immelt: What It Takes to Persevere
Jeff Immelt, former CEO of GE and author of Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company, joins Foster for a wide-ranging conversation on modern leadership, generational change, and the power of perseverance. Jeff reflects...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:01
Announcing Season 2: Launching April 30
Season 1 of Step Wise brought raw, revealing conversations with leaders across industries—and we’re just getting started. In this quick teaser, Dr. Foster Mobley reflects on the lessons, the listeners, and the magic of Season 1—and sha...
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Season 2
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1:07
Dr. Foster Mobley: Leadership, Authenticity, and Lessons from Season One
After interviewing some of the most insightful leaders across industries, it’s time to turn the mic around. In this special episode of Step Wise, host Dr. Foster Mobley takes center stage as Jana Devan interviews him on the key lessons...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:42
Jen Fisher: Business' Evolution to Greater (and Deeper) Humanity
In this insightful episode of Step Wise, Foster Mobley sits down with Jen Fisher, a trailblazer in workplace well-being and human sustainability. As Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer and now its Human Sustainability Leader, Jen ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:49
Erin Rocchio: Understanding the Real Pressures on Today's Leaders
Join Foster Mobley in a compelling conversation with Erin Rocchio, a managing partner at Evolution and founder of Wholeness at Work. Together, they dive into the evolving demands on leaders in today’s high-pressure environments, tackling issues...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:45
Anthony Stephan: Leading Business Performance with the 3 A's - Attention, Awareness and Acceptance
In this episode of Step Wise, Dr. Foster Mobley sits down with Anthony Stephan, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte U.S., for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, learning, and the future of workforce development. Anthony sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:00
Sachin Jain: Insights from a Visionary Change Agent
In this episode of Step Wise, Dr. Foster Mobley sits down with Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of Scan, to discuss navigating leadership challenges in today’s turbulent healthcare landscape. Dr. Jain, a Harvard-trained physician wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:24
Joe Mello Part II: Inside Secrets on People Selection and Development
Join Foster Mobley in an exceptional second conversation with Joe Mello, renowned leadership architect behind DaVita’s transformation. In this deep dive, Joe unpacks the essence of authentic leadership. From honing decision-making and discernme...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:07
Joe Mello: A Master Operator Speaks on Human Capital and Performance Focus
In this powerful episode of Step Wise, host Dr. Foster Mobley sits down with Joe Mello, a transformational leader and the driving force behind DaVita’s remarkable turnaround. Joe shares insights from his decades-long career in healthca...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:41
Paul Viviano: Sustaining a Culture of Trust, Consistency, and Follow-Through
Today's guest is Paul Vivano, CEO and president of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and board chair of Loyola Marymount University. In fact, he's been in CEO positions since the tender age of 26 and has served for profit and not for profit he...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Janet Foutty: Earning Workforce Loyalty Through Humanity and Authenticity
Very few people know what it's like to run a $6 billion-plus consulting business, and fewer still know what it takes to be the board chair for the largest professional services firm in the world. My next guest does. She's Janet Foutty. Recently...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Valorie Kondos Field: Leadership as a Performance Art
Valorie Kondos Field, known as Miss Val, is a world-renowned gymnastics coach (with no gymnastics experience). Her journey from dance to coaching collegiate athletes and Olympians is astounding. In this episode we talk about her career, her...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:02
Kent Thiry: Creating a Wildly Innovative Performance Culture
In this episode, iconic business leader Kent Thiry shares his night into creating an innovative performance culture. He talks about citizenship in the workforce to help all engage.In this episode, Kent and I discuss:Intentio...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:46
Bill George: The Way Forward Is Through Values
It is fitting that the first episode of Step Wise is a conversation with Bill George. Bill is the former chair and CEO of Medtronic, an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, the Author of True North and eight other leadership books, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:04
Introducing Step Wise: Conversations with Inspiring Leaders
For over 45 years, Dr. Foster Mobley has had the unique opportunity to guide thousands of leaders from the board room to the locker room. Naturally curious, Foster is now unraveling stories of growth, learning, triumphs, and—more importantly—st...
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Season 1
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