The Leadership Case Studies Podcast breaks down iconic movie and TV characters to uncover real-world leadership lessons. Hosts Nick and Tom Cartwright explore decision-making, strategy, failures, and turning points from the big (and small) screen—then connect them to today’s business challenges. From Corleone to Deadpool, Lasso to The Terminator, it’s part entertainment, part education, and 100% useful. Whether you’re leading a team or just love pop culture, you’ll laugh, learn, and see leadership in a whole new light. visit leadershipcases.com to subscribe to the newsletter and learn more
Big Trouble in Little China: Who’s Really in Charge?
Big Trouble in Little China (1986) · Mar 3, 2026
The Gentleman: When Ego Destroys Empires
The Gentleman (2025) · Dec 16, 2025
Ghostbusters: Building a Brand, a Business, and a Team That Beats the Odds
Ghostbusters (1984) · Dec 9, 2025
John Wick: The Power of Personal Brand in High-Stakes Environments
John Wick (2014) · Nov 22, 2025
John Wick: The Power of Personal Brand in High-Stakes Environments
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) · Nov 22, 2025
John Wick: The Power of Personal Brand in High-Stakes Environments
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) · Nov 22, 2025
Southpaw: Comebacks Aren’t Luck—They’re Systems
Southpaw (2015) · Oct 30, 2025
The Martian: Alone, Not Broken: Watney’s Playbook
The Martian (2015) · Oct 18, 2025
Mad Max: Fury Road -- Survive, Adapt, Lead
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) · Sep 25, 2025
The Departed: A Masterclass in Bad Leadership
The Departed (2006) · Sep 9, 2025
Office Space: TPS Reports & Terrible Bosses - Leadership Lessons
Office Space (1999) · Aug 27, 2025
The Magnificient 7: The Power of Buy-In: How Leaders Unite Against Impossible Odds
The Magnificent Seven (2016) · Aug 17, 2025
The Matrix: Leadership Perception vs Reality
The Matrix (1999) · Jul 29, 2025
The Godfather: "Leadership Lessons you can't refuse"
The Godfather (1972) · Jul 29, 2025