[REPLAY] Randall Stutman - Admired Leadership (EP.150)

In this episode of Capital Allocators, host Ted Seides sits down with Randall Stuttman, founder and co-head of the leadership practice at CRA and the Admired Leadership Institute. Stuttman, a highly respected but under-the-radar executive coach with three decades of experience working with 2,000+ senior executives—including top leaders from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and major hedge funds—shares his deep insights into the behavioral patterns of admired leaders. He discusses his journey from academia to executive coaching, emphasizing his lifelong pursuit of uncovering repeatable, high-impact leadership behaviors rather than relying on abstract theories or personality-based advice. Central to his philosophy is the concept of 'fan-ness'—the idea that true leadership is rooted in deeply rooting for others, showing unwavering belief in their success, and acting as a fan in every interaction. He also introduces key behaviors from his new online course, Admired Leadership, including 'weigh-in consensus' for decision-making, 'shackling the media' to regain control over technology, and 'confronting with information' to elevate weak performance. Stuttman stresses that great leaders aren’t born—they’re made through deliberate, repeatable routines, and that authenticity and values-based leadership are built on consistency, not charisma. He concludes with practical advice for allocators: evaluate fund managers not just on returns, but on team culture, credibility, and whether they foster trust, respect, and recognition. The episode is a masterclass in leadership as a learnable, measurable skill set.