The Proteus Leader Show

The Proteus Leader Show

The Proteus Leader Show, hosted by 3 senior leaders at Proteus International (Laird McLean, Erika Andersen, Marie Holive), offers quick, practical support for you as a manager and leader – insights and tools you can use to improve right now.

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July 7, 2025 15 mins

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Marie talks with Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV Inc. a major gaming company listed on NASDAQ. AI is rapidly transforming game development, from generating realistic environments to personalizing player experiences. But implementing AI at scale comes with challenges—from internal resistance to technological hurdles.


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Marie talks with bestselling author and Proteus founding partner Erika Andersen about her newest book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life. They explore how aging can be a time of discovery, connection, and renewal.


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Marie speaks with Eddie Cunningham, the President of Studio Distribution Services, a joint venture between Universal Pictures and WarnerMedia, which handles the home entertainment distribution of major studios. With decades of experience in the home entertainment industry, Eddie has navigated some of the most significant shifts in media consumption. Together they explore how to lead and innovate in a declining market, like the DVD ...

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May 19, 2025 12 mins

Erika talks with Kickstarter CTO Mahesh Guruswamy about his new book "How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It," discussing what may be the hardest task for any leader: sharing tough news in a way that works.


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Marie talks with David Parker, who has built an impressive career, leveraging his deep expertise in the automotive industry to drive meaningful change. Now, as CEO of Cleverciti, he’s leading the charge in reducing urban traffic congestion and cutting carbon emissions with innovative smart parking solutions.

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Leadership demands consistency in mission and vision—yet adaptability in execution. Host Laird McLean and leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry explore how great leaders anchor themselves in purpose while flexing strategies to navigate uncertainty.


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Marie speaks with cybersecurity expert Vishal Chawla on why cyber risk is a leadership issue. They discuss integrating cybersecurity into business strategy, new SEC regulations and building a risk-aware culture. Vishal shares practical steps leaders can take now to strengthen their defenses.

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Erika talks with Ravi Ahuja, CEO of Sony Picture Entertainment, about the unique challenges and rewards of managing creative and artistic people and businesses.

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Marie and Katy McCarthy (CEO, CFO, Board Member and Strategic Leader), discuss leadership, mission-driven businesses, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace.

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February 17, 2025 16 mins

Erika and Laura Hamill, author of The Power of Culture, discuss how building a consistent, employee-supportive culture is a competitive advantage for any business.

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Marie sits down with Rebecca Robins and Patrick Dunne, authors of Five Generations at work to talk about how to foster better collaboration among a multigenerational workforce. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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Erika talks with Carice Anderson, author of Intelligence Isn't Enough, about how black professionals can better navigate corporate workplaces - and how their allies can support them.For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter.


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Marie talks with Marc Onetto, retired C-suite leader who worked for Jack Welch and Jeff Bezos and provides his insights on leadership from the mind and the heart. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Joel Rothaizer to discuss the leadership challenges of leading in a VUCA World. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 Watch our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational
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Marie talks with Helle Bank Jørgensen, author of Stewards of the Future, a guide for Competent Boards, about how executives and board members can make a difference on climate. For more Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0 You can watch our episode on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ProteusInternational
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November 23, 2024 19 mins
On this episode, Marie's guest CEO and Chairman of ESG.ai shares his insights on his entrepreneurship journey and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). What can leaders do to embed more sustainable practices into their work?

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November 4, 2024 19 mins
On this episode, Erika's guest Nada Sanders, nationally-renowned AI expert, offers important insights about how best to integrate AI into our business and our thinking. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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Marie Holive, Proteus COO, talks with Ludovic Bodin who is a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits, investor with already 2 unicorns in his current portfolio. He is also the author of Atomic Scaling: drawing from his experience in the gaming industry and working with tech startups, he developed a blueprint for leaders seeking to scale effectively without expanding unnecessarily. His focus is on efficiency, automation, and creating high-...
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Laird McLean, Proteus CEO, sits down with Wayne Turmel to discuss the evolving challenges of managing remote and hybrid teams, sharing insights on intentional leadership, proactive communication, and building team cohesion in a digital world. For more from Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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August 30, 2024 14 mins
Erika talks with her guest Scott Mautz, author of The Mentally Strong Leader, about the six core aspects of this critical capability, and how to assess and develop it in yourself. For more from Erika and Proteus, subscribe to our newsletter: http://conta.cc/43w4LH0
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