In this episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Derek Leathers, Chairman & CEO of Werner Enterprises, about his path to the corner office at one of America's largest trucking companies. He shares lessons learned at Princeton and in Mexico, as well as his philosophy of focusing on what is controllable. Derek also reflects on the accomplishments of founder CL Werner and how he and his team have navigated uncertainty due to evolving government regulations, shifting US energy policy, challenging conditions at the US-Mexico border, and dynamic social pressures facing businesses today.
Navigating Uncertainty
"Navigating Uncertainty" is a show in which acclaimed global trend-watcher and futurist Vikram Mansharamani dives into how leaders make decisions. Through long-form conversations that move beyond sound-bites, Dr. Mansharamani explores how some of the most successful people think about tough choices. Serious, irreverent, entertaining, heart-warming, and occasionally tear-jerking, Navigating Uncertainty offers listeners bite-sized authentic biographies of high-impact leaders from all walks of life.
"Navigating Uncertainty" is a show in which acclaimed global trend-watcher and futurist Vikram Mansharamani dives into how leaders make decisions. Through long-form conversations that move beyond sound-bites, Dr. Mansharamani explores how some of the most successful people think about tough choices. Serious, irreverent, entertaining, heart-warming, and occasionally tear-jerking, Navigating Uncertainty offers listeners bite-sized authentic biographies of high-impact leaders from all walks of life.Listen on
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