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Can AI make illness optional?

Mar 2nd, 2026 4:00 PM

AI is transforming every industry – but healthcare may be where its impact is most profound.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Naveen Jain, Founder and CEO of Viome Life Sciences, explains why advances in data collection, molecular biology and AI have finally converged to make personalized health possible at scale. He unpacks how AI can move healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention – identifying disease years before symptoms appear.Jain outlines what it takes to turn overwhelming data into meaningful insight and why the future of medicine depends on understanding individuals, not averages. This conversation offers leaders a rare look at what’s coming next and what it means to manage health like a system, not a crisis. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal X: @ceomagazinegl Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal Follow Naveen Jain and Viome Life Sciences: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius/ Website: https://www.viomelifesciences.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think bigger before AI leaves you behind

Feb 25th, 2026 4:00 PM

A business collapse. A last-minute wire transfer. A billion-dollar ambition.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Mark Moses, Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of CEO Coaching International and bestselling author of Make BIG Happen and Making BIG Happen, explains why thinking bigger is no longer optional – especially in the age of AI.Moses reflects on rebuilding after coming within two days of bankruptcy, the leadership discipline behind scaling to US$1.6 billion in annual revenue and the four traits he sees in CEOs who consistently outperform. He also makes the case that AI readiness is leadership readiness.For leaders facing tough talent decisions, stalled growth or rapid technological change, this conversation reframes what it takes to build a company that wins. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal X: @ceomagazinegl Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal Follow Mark Moses and CEO Coaching International: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmoses/ Website: https://ceocoachinginternational.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mindset that transforms small beginnings into lasting success

Feb 18th, 2026 4:00 PM

What does it take to turn a single project into a multibillion-dollar business that’s built to last? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Ron Bakir, Founder and CEO of Homecorp, shares the mindset and principles that shaped his journey to lead one of the most impactful property groups in the industry. Bakir discusses the power of doing the right thing, building with legacy in mind and creating a culture driven by transparency and continuous improvement. From scaling sustainably to developing communities with real meaning, Bakir reveals how a long-term vision can transform not just companies but the people and places they serve. This is a masterclass in leadership, resilience and building success that endures. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal X: @ceomagazinegl Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal Follow Ron Bakir and Homecorp: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbakir Website: https://homecorp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leadership cost of treating people as expenses

Feb 4th, 2026 4:00 PM

Many leaders still approach efficiency through cost reduction, but that mindset may be quietly undermining performance, trust and long-term growth.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer at GLOBIS Corporation, explains why treating people as expenses rather than assets creates hidden leadership costs that traditional ROI metrics fail to capture. Drawing on his research into human capital and cross-cultural leadership experience across Iran, Europe and Japan, Takahashi reframes efficiency as a long-term investment in human potential rather than short-term output optimization.He introduces the Japanese concept of kokorozashi – a leadership approach focused on aligning one’s personal mission with social good – and explores why organizations cannot build purpose-driven cultures unless leaders genuinely embody that purpose themselves.This episode challenges leaders to rethink productivity, efficiency and the assumptions shaping how they lead. Listen to the full episode to explore how redefining value can unlock more sustainable performance and engagement. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal X: @ceomagazinegl Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal Follow Toru Takahashi and GLOBIS Corporation: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toru-takahashi-758aa49/ Website: https://globis.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why fulfillment is the real answer to workplace burnout

Jan 28th, 2026 4:00 PM

Conversations about work are often dominated by talk of burnout, but what would happen if leaders took a different approach? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Imamu ‘Mu’ Tomlinson, CEO of Vituity, explains why fulfillment, not burnout, is the metric leaders should actually be paying attention to. Drawing on decades on the clinical front line, Tomlinson shares how purpose, impact and responsibility shape resilience far more than workload or balance ever could. He reflects on the moments of adversity that forged his leadership style and why staying close to patients changes the quality of executive decision-making.This conversation challenges common leadership frameworks and offers a more human way to think about performance and motivation for leaders under pressure. Tune into the full episode to rethink burnout and rediscover fulfillment. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal X: @ceomagazinegl Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal Follow Imamu Tomlinson and Vituity: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imamutomlinson/ Website: https://www.vituity.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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