The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook: Leadership Special, with Francine Lacqua (Part One)

Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Sorrenti. Today's episode is part one of our recent Intelligence Squared economic outlook leadership special. We were joined live at Smith Square Hall in Westminster by Francine Lacroix, editor at large at Bloomberg TV and anchor of Leaders with Lacroix. Few journalists have spent more time questioning the people who shape the global economy.

At Bloomberg, Lacroix interviews three to four chief executives every day, and over the course of her career she has cross-examined many of the heads of state, central bankers and founders who have shaped our world. As the question of leadership dominates British politics, Lacroix sat down with BBC broadcaster Johnny Diamond to shed light on her most surprising interviews, what she learned about the inner workings of power from jogging alongside Saudi oil ministers in Vienna and what great leadership looks like in times of crisis. This episode is part of the Intelligence Squared economic outlook created in partnership with Guinness Global Investors.

Guinness Global Investors is an independent British fund manager that helps both individuals and institutions harness the future drivers of growth to achieve their investment goals. To find out more just head to Guinnessgi.com or see the link in the episode description. But now let's join our host, Johnny Diamond, with more. Welcome, thank you very much.

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