Broadcast dated January, 2026.
In this episode of The Leadership Thread on an ABC station in New York, Dr. Peggy Pelonis speaks with global strategic advisor and mentor David Michaels about leadership beyond titles and visibility. With decades of experience advising world leaders and major organizations, Michaels shares his belief in guiding quietly, empowering others to solve their own challenges, and valuing listening over speaking. He reflects on how his upbringing, education, and early mentors shaped his ethics, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to critical thinking. The conversation also touches on philanthropy, humor, and viewing problems as opportunities, offering a grounded, thoughtful perspective on what lasting leadership truly looks like.
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Professor Sir Alan Walters, former personal economic advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and credited with being an architect of the 1980’s renaissance of the economy of the United Kingdom, died peacefully at home on Saturday at the age of 82.