Ep. 1 Highest You | Mark Stoleson on How Purpose-Driven Leadership Builds Thriving Businesses
Release Date: 03/28/2025
Highest You with Kate King
What does it really mean to lead with soul in the fast-paced world of beauty and branding? In this episode of Highest You, Kate King sits down with Tarek Sabbouh, Creative Director at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., to explore authentic storytelling, cultural representation, and building fearless, high-performing teams. They discuss how trust, clarity, and emotional presence are becoming non-negotiables for modern leadership — and why burnout, urgency, and anxiety might actually be signs to slow down and reconnect with your highest self. 🧠Key Themes: ● Authentic storytelling and...
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How do you lead with love in a high-pressure industry? In this episode of Highest You, Kate King speaks with Mounir Harfouche, CEO of MullenLowe MENA — one of the region’s most awarded creative agencies — about building cultures of loyalty, safety, and creativity in the age of AI. Mounir shares how resilience, authenticity, and leading without ego can shape teams and redefine success beyond the usual buzzwords. 🧠Key Themes: ● Love and authenticity in leadership ● Cultures of belonging and loyalty ● Human leadership in the age of AI ● Resilience, reinvention, and true impact...
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What does it mean to lead with soul in the world of luxury retail? In this episode of Highest You, Kate King speaks with Giulio Dal Dosso, Finance Director at HUGO BOSS, on shifting from numbers to empathy. With a background at LVMH and years of global leadership, Giulio shares how trust, curiosity, and cultural awareness shape high-performing teams. đź§ Key Themes: â—Ź People-first finance â—Ź Trust and empathy in leadership â—Ź Leading across cultures â—Ź Staying grounded through sport and meditation đź”” Subscribe for more soul-led leadership conversations.
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What does it mean to lead from the heart—and why does it matter in the boardroom? In this episode of Highest You, Kate King speaks with Rawan Albina, Director of the Leadership Academy at Chalhoub Group, on leading with courage, love, and inner alignment. With nearly 20 years of experience, Rawan shares how presence, embodiment, and emotional safety are transforming leadership in the Middle East and beyond. Key Topics: Self-leadership as the root of all leadership Leading from the heart in a corporate setting Emotional safety, embodiment, and executive presence From fear to...
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How do you lead with humanity in an AI driven world? In this episode of Highest You, Kate King sits down with George Kailas, CEO of Prospero AI, to explore what it means to build a company that is not just powerful but profoundly human. From Wall Street to fintech, George shares how he is blending technical brilliance with spiritual clarity to create a business grounded in fairness, generosity, and purpose. Key Takeaways: How AI can amplify good and what it takes to keep humanity at the centre Why EQ and SQ (spiritual intelligence) are the next frontier for leadership The truth about...
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What happens when a business prioritizes impact over profit—without compromising financial success? In this episode, Mark Stoleson, CEO of Legatum Group, shares how he and his partners built a mission-driven investment firm that has not only thrived for nearly two decades but has also helped millions prosper through both financial investments and philanthropic initiatives. 🌍 Key Themes: - Why character matters more than competence in hiring and how Legatum transformed its talent strategy. - How Legatum balances profitability with philanthropy—investing in high-impact projects...
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In this episode, Mark Stoleson, CEO of Legatum Group, shares how he and his partners built a mission-driven investment firm that has not only thrived for nearly two decades but has also helped millions prosper through both financial investments and philanthropic initiatives. 🌍
Key Themes:
- Why character matters more than competence in hiring and how Legatum transformed its talent strategy.
- How Legatum balances profitability with philanthropy—investing in high-impact projects like The END Fund.
- The role of values and culture in building an organization where people stay and thrive.
- How radical candor and high expectations foster excellence and long-term success.
- Mark’s personal journey and the spiritual principles that shape his leadership style.
If you’re curious about how to align business with purpose, leadership with integrity, and success with service, this episode is packed with insights that will challenge how you think about impact-driven leadership.