What does it take to become a Catalyst CEO in a world where the traditional model of leadership is no longer enough? Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates and author of The Catalyst CEO, shares a fresh perspective drawn from advising CEOs and boards around the world: today’s best CEOs don’t simply lead from the front—they lead from the middle, creating the conditions for their teams to drive transformation. Constantine explores how culture can become an operating system, why CEOs must distinguish transformation from turnaround, and how the Greek concept of philotimo—helping others, generosity and community—can shape truly successful leadership.
The interview was recorded on July 30th, 2026.
