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Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular

In the second episode of From the Top, Chad Hesters talks with Laurent "LT" Therivel, former CEO of UScellular, about career pivots, leadership philosophy, and how planning too rigidly can hold you back. Discover insights from a career spanning military service, consulting, and corporate leadership.

By Chad Hesters

From the Top, A New Podcast for Leaders Who Make the Hard Calls 

The decisions you make as a leader don’t just influence your organization — they define its future.

Whether you're leading a Fortune 500 company, a family-owned business, or a nonprofit, the quality of your decisions is what separates transformation from stagnation.

Following the success of our inaugural episode, we’re proud to share the second installment of From the Top with Chad Hesters, a podcast created for CEOs, founders, and decision-makers seeking real, actionable insights — not corporate jargon. Hosted by our CEO, Chad Hesters, this series dives deep into the art and science of leadership.

With a background in executive search, leadership advisory, and U.S. Naval Intelligence, Chad brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience helping organizations find and develop transformative leaders.

In this episode of From the Top, host Chad Hesters connects with Laurent "LT" Therivel, former CEO of UScellular, to explore his diverse career path spanning military service, consulting, telecommunications, and corporate leadership. Their conversation unveils valuable insights about career development, leadership philosophy, and maintaining work-life balance in demanding executive roles.

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About the Author

Chad Hesters
Chad Hesters
President & CEO, Boyden Corporation
Member, Board of Directors

Chad Hesters is an experienced global leader with a comprehensive background in executive search, business advisory and consulting. As CEO, he focuses on maintaining Boyden’s high standard of client service and its industry leadership, while developing and implementing strategies to further expand the firm’s global presence and enhance its capabilities across all lines of business.

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