Inside the Corner Office | #10 Hans Vestberg - Former Chairman & CEO of Verizon

37min | 10/16/2025

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Former Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg joins Thomas Buberl for a candid conversation on leading with trust, resilience, and responsibility in times of uncertainty. He reflects on navigating the Covid crisis, from daily employee briefings and a no-layoff pledge to ensuring vital connectivity for millions, illustrating how strong values and calm leadership shape decisive action when it matters most.

Vestberg also discusses tackling organizational complexity with clarity, using AI to empower people, and making digital inclusion a core business priority. Blending personal discipline with a deep sense of purpose, he shares timeless lessons on how leaders can stay grounded, human, and forward-looking in an ever-evolving world.

Note: This conversation was recorded prior to Hans Vestberg’s departure as Chairman and CEO of Verizon.

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses.Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Inside the Corner Office

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses. Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

In each episode, listeners are welcomed into an engaging conversation that goes beyond the boardroom. It’s a chance to hear the personal stories and insights of influential leaders, exploring not just their successes, but the challenges and lessons that have defined their journeys. The focus is on understanding the human side of leadership—how character, resilience, and empathy play critical roles in navigating the complexities of modern business.

Inside the Corner Office is crafted with the leaders of tomorrow in mind—those who are eager to grow, to learn, and to make a difference in their own unique way. Each interview is filled with practical takeaways, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to lead in today’s ever-changing landscape.

If you're ready to listen, learn, and grow, "Inside the Corner Office" is here to offer insights that can help you shape your future and the future of those you lead.

Hosted by Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Inside the Corner Office

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses. Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

In each episode, listeners are welcomed into an engaging conversation that goes beyond the boardroom. It’s a chance to hear the personal stories and insights of influential leaders, exploring not just their successes, but the challenges and lessons that have defined their journeys. The focus is on understanding the human side of leadership—how character, resilience, and empathy play critical roles in navigating the complexities of modern business.

Inside the Corner Office is crafted with the leaders of tomorrow in mind—those who are eager to grow, to learn, and to make a difference in their own unique way. Each interview is filled with practical takeaways, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to lead in today’s ever-changing landscape.

If you're ready to listen, learn, and grow, "Inside the Corner Office" is here to offer insights that can help you shape your future and the future of those you lead.

Hosted by Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Former Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg joins Thomas Buberl for a candid conversation on leading with trust, resilience, and responsibility in times of uncertainty. He reflects on navigating the Covid crisis, from daily employee briefings and a no-layoff pledge to ensuring vital connectivity for millions, illustrating how strong values and calm leadership shape decisive action when it matters most.

Vestberg also discusses tackling organizational complexity with clarity, using AI to empower people, and making digital inclusion a core business priority. Blending personal discipline with a deep sense of purpose, he shares timeless lessons on how leaders can stay grounded, human, and forward-looking in an ever-evolving world.

Note: This conversation was recorded prior to Hans Vestberg’s departure as Chairman and CEO of Verizon.

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses.Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Inside the Corner Office

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses. Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

In each episode, listeners are welcomed into an engaging conversation that goes beyond the boardroom. It’s a chance to hear the personal stories and insights of influential leaders, exploring not just their successes, but the challenges and lessons that have defined their journeys. The focus is on understanding the human side of leadership—how character, resilience, and empathy play critical roles in navigating the complexities of modern business.

Inside the Corner Office is crafted with the leaders of tomorrow in mind—those who are eager to grow, to learn, and to make a difference in their own unique way. Each interview is filled with practical takeaways, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to lead in today’s ever-changing landscape.

If you're ready to listen, learn, and grow, "Inside the Corner Office" is here to offer insights that can help you shape your future and the future of those you lead.

Hosted by Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Inside the Corner Office

Inside the Corner Office is a podcast designed for anyone with a passion for leadership and a curiosity about the minds behind today’s successful businesses. Whether you're just starting your career or already on your path, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to learn from top CEOs who are shaping the future of industries across the globe.

In each episode, listeners are welcomed into an engaging conversation that goes beyond the boardroom. It’s a chance to hear the personal stories and insights of influential leaders, exploring not just their successes, but the challenges and lessons that have defined their journeys. The focus is on understanding the human side of leadership—how character, resilience, and empathy play critical roles in navigating the complexities of modern business.

Inside the Corner Office is crafted with the leaders of tomorrow in mind—those who are eager to grow, to learn, and to make a difference in their own unique way. Each interview is filled with practical takeaways, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to lead in today’s ever-changing landscape.

If you're ready to listen, learn, and grow, "Inside the Corner Office" is here to offer insights that can help you shape your future and the future of those you lead.

Hosted by Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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