Bar Chats On Leadership
Real Conversations with Leaders on What Leadership Really Takes
Bar Chats On Leadership is a curated series of candid conversations with senior executives across industries. These discussions reveal how leaders think, act, decide, and grow in complex, high-stakes environments. No buzzwords. No theory. Just practical insights and lessons from leaders who have led through change, growth, and uncertainty.
Why This Series Matters
For Candidates:
- Learn how top executives navigate challenges and lead teams effectively
- Discover what leadership behaviors truly drive influence, trust, and results
- Reflect on your own leadership style and development
- Gain insights from a range of industries and leadership contexts
For Clients:
- See how exceptional leaders think, prioritize, and execute
- Understand what motivates today’s senior talent
- Gain perspective on emerging leadership expectations and trends
- Learn strategies for building high-performing teams
Bar Chats reinforces our position as a trusted partner in executive leadership, giving clients and candidates insights that go beyond traditional executive search.
Themes You Will Discover
Across 40+ interviews, leaders consistently share lessons on:
- Being human without the hype
- Clarity, courage, and personal accountability
- Humility, vulnerability, and self-awareness
- Leading teams through change and uncertainty
- Execution, discipline, and focus
- Creating environments where people thrive
- Navigating complexity with calm and composure
Executive Assessment
Featured Conversations
Human Without the Hype
How senior leaders balance authenticity and accountability in complex organizations.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bar-chats-leadership-human-without-hype-bonnie-kantor-ufa2f
Lessons from Exceptional Leaders
Insights on leading high-performing teams through uncertainty.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-learnings-learned-from-so-exceptional-leaders-kantor-mv5of
Leadership 2025: The Leader’s Journey
Reflections on navigating change, growth, and strategy in 2025.
Gentle Disruptor
How leaders drive change while maintaining trust and collaboration.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-spotlight-gentle-disruptor-bonnie-kantor-yucwf
Facilitative Leadership
The power of guiding teams instead of commanding them.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/facilitative-leadership-bonnie-kantor-mefnc
Note: These are curated to show variety across themes: human leadership, execution, facilitation, and growth mindset.