Episode 26 – A Farewell and a Future: Closing the Stanford MBA ’95 Meets ’25 Series
In this final episode, host Katharine McLennan reflects on the full arc of the Stanford MBA ’95 meets MBA ’25 podcast series—25 episodes bridging two generations, born 30 years apart, at two pivotal moments in history: the dawn of the internet and the rise of artificial intelligence.
With gratitude and insight, Katharine revisits the major themes explored throughout the series: leadership in times of disruption, the evolving role of AI, and the enduring importance of human connection across age, industry, and culture.
She shares:
Her top three takeaways from this intergenerational experiment
A new leadership framework called VISTA: Vision, Intuition, Synergy, Trust, Authenticity
What’s next: a new book, solo podcast reflections, and a new series with the Stanford MBA Class of 2026
This is more than a goodbye—it’s an invitation to continue choosing ingenuity over isolation, wisdom over noise, and intergenerational dialogue over division.
🎓 Congratulations to the Stanford MBA Class of 2025.
🎉 See you in October, MBA Class of 1995.
And thank you to all listeners for being part of this journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast Series
02:21 Generational Perspectives and Milestones
03:23 Exploring Leadership Choices
04:37 The VISTA Framework
05:34 Key Insights from the Series
06:40 Future Plans and Reflections
07:29 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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Stanford MBA: From Baby Boomer to Gen Z | Class of ‘95 Meets Class of ‘25
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📺 Also available on YouTube:
Entire series playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSaVisoF0D_GKxVmHmakNxdpAJCb5_VTP
More info: https://www.katharinemclennan.com/
Contact: kath@katharinemclennan.com
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