What does leadership look like when the world is changing faster than ever before?
In this episode of the Leaning Into Leadership podcast, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Molly Rosen, Co-CEO of ProjectNext Leadership, for a powerful conversation about leadership transitions, succession development, organizational agility, and the growing impact of AI on leadership and workplace culture.
Molly works with leaders across industries including tech, biotech, and Entertainment, helping organizations prepare leaders for critical next-level roles. Together, Darrin and Molly explore why the skills that make someone successful in one role often do not transfer automatically into leadership — and why emotional intelligence, communication, humility, and adaptability matter now more than ever.
The conversation dives into:
Molly also shares her own leadership Growth journey and the importance of prioritization and sequencing ideas as a leader.
This episode is a must-listen for school leaders, organizational leaders, and anyone navigating leadership in rapidly changing environments.
Molly Rosen is Co-CEO of ProjectNext Leadership. She has worked with leaders in tech, entertainment, and biotech for over 20 years as an executive coach, facilitator, and consultant developing innovative talent systems.
Her clients have included organizations such as Pixar, Airbnb, DocuSign, and Samsung, where she has helped leaders prepare for critical transitions and organizational change.
Molly previously held leadership roles with BlessingWhite and Ninth House Network and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BA from UC Berkeley.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyrosen/
Website: https://www.projectnextleadership.com/
Sponsor Spotlight:
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