From first-generation college student to CEO of Humana and now interim CEO of HP, Bruce Broussard’s path was shaped by challenge, growth, and an unyielding commitment to doing the right thing. In this episode, Bruce sits down with host Ben Wiggins ’07 ’18 to share candid lessons from his Aggie journey and executive leadership — highlighting how mistakes, values, and mentors sparked his transformation as both a person and a leader. Get actionable insights on cultivating a growth mindset, building purposeful teams, learning from failure, and thriving through change.

00:00 Host’s Note

00:10 Intro: Meet Bruce Broussard

02:54 Texas A&M: Values, Friends, and and “Comfortable Pushes”

05:03 Early Career and Building Foundations for Growth

07:26 Servant Leadership: Doing the Right Thing in Business and Life

08:29 Lessons from Hurricanes: Purpose Over Practicality

13:10 The Role of Mentorship: What to Embrace and What to Leave Behind

16:26 Leadership Evolution: From Command and Control to Purpose and Ownership

22:09 Why Great Leaders Make Fewer Decisions

26:03 The Value of Mistakes: Owning Failures, Finding Strengths

32:11 Redefining Yourself: Transitions, Passions, and Lifelong Discovery

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