Philippe Weiss Discusses Strategic Leadership and the Value of Stepping Away on WGN Radio’s Noon Business Lunch

Philippe Weiss, president of Seyfarth at Work, was interviewed on WGN Radio Chicago’s "Noon Business Lunch" on August 18, 2026, where he discussed how leaders can sometimes create greater business value by removing themselves from a situation rather than remaining at the center of it.

Weiss, drawing on examples from acquisition negotiations and product development discussions, explained that a leader's presence can significantly influence outcomes, sometimes in ways that are not advantageous. He noted that business leaders, through strategically stepping away from a meeting, can help organizations secure better business results, encourage more candid feedback, and empower other leaders within the organization.

The full discussion can be heard at the 7:07 mark of the episode, "Noon Business Lunch 8/18/26: Oil prices, consumers pinched, inflation pressure, work culture."