6 podcasts every business leader should be listening to

Whether you are commuting, travelling, or making your morning coffee, podcasts can be a powerful way to sharpen your leadership skills and stay inspired.

On International Podcast Day, MaltaCEOs.mt has picked out seven standout shows that offer practical insights, personal stories, and actionable advice for today’s business leaders.

1. Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

Brené Brown, the researcher and bestselling author known for her work on vulnerability and courage, challenges leaders to rethink how they inspire change. With guests like Simon Sinek (author and inspirational speaker on business leadership) and Adam Grant (author and professor of Organisational psychology), she brings emotional intelligence and purpose-driven leadership to the forefront. A must-listen for those looking to connect authenticity with business impact.
Available on: Spotify

2. How I Built This with Guy Raz

For leaders seeking entrepreneurial inspiration, How I Built This is essential. Host Guy Raz explores the journeys of innovators who turned ideas into global businesses. Episodes reveal the setbacks, breakthroughs, and leadership lessons behind some of the world’s most successful companies, making it particularly valuable for CEOs navigating growth and uncertainty.
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts

3. WorkLife with Adam Grant

Organisational psychologist Adam Grant takes listeners inside fascinating workplaces to uncover what makes them thrive. From tackling procrastination to understanding unconscious bias, WorkLife balances academic insight with engaging storytelling. Business leaders will find practical strategies for boosting creativity, collaboration, and workplace culture.
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts

4. Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman hosts Masters of Scale, where world-class entrepreneurs share how they grew their businesses from start-ups to global brands. With its mix of long-form interviews and bite-size “Rapid Response” episodes, the show offers lessons on scaling, resilience, and leadership under pressure.
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts

5. Coaching for Leaders with Dave Stachowiak

With over 25 million downloads, Coaching for Leaders is one of the most popular leadership podcasts available. Dave Stachowiak speaks with experts across industries to help leaders strengthen skills such as psychological safety, decision-making, and influencing upwards.
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts

6. The Leadership Habit

Produced by the Crestcom Leadership Institute, The Leadership Habit offers advice on building resilience, ethical decision-making, and transformational leadership. With its focus on actionable insights and international best practice, this podcast is a useful tool for leaders who want to continuously evolve and inspire their teams.
Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts

Whether you are interested in scaling businesses, creating healthier workplaces, or improving decision-making, these podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge to support your journey as a leader.

The only question is: Which one will you press play on first?