In this episode, Financial Times Director James Lamont reveals how the IE Brown Executive MBA transformed his approach to global media leadership after a 30-year career. Discover how blending business strategy with humanistic insights equipped him to navigate executive challenges and drive organizational growth. Topics covered: executive MBA, career transformation, business strategy, leadership development, journalism to business, IE Brown program, mid-career education, professional growth, media leadership, humanistic business approach. James Lamont is Director at the Financial Times and an alumnus of the IE Brown Executive MBA program. With over 30 years of experience in global journalism, James shares how returning to education transformed his leadership capabilities and strategic thinking. The IE Brown Executive MBA is a unique dual-degree program combining IE University's business expertise with Brown University's liberal arts approach, designed for experienced professionals seeking transformational leadership development. Learn more about the IE Brown Executive MBA: https://www.ie.edu/university/ieu-experience/international-experience/ie-university-bachelor-degree-brown-university-master-program/ 00:00 Meet James Lamont: FT Director & IE Brown MBA Alumnus 00:25 Why pursue an MBA after 30 years in journalism? 00:52 The IE Brown difference: Business meets humanities 01:18 How the program transformed my leadership approach 01:45 Applying strategic thinking to media challenges 02:15 The personal growth beyond business skills 02:35 Advice for mid-career professionals considering an MBA IE Brown Executive MBA, IE Brown MBA, Executive MBA, James Lamont, Financial Times, mid-career MBA, executive education, leadership transformation, business and humanities, career change, professional development, IE University alumni