The CPG Guys feature a special episode that our very own Sri Rajagopalan hosted with his Thinkblue partner Manish Sharma & Greg Welch - partner at Spencer Stuart in the executive practice. They had a discussion on how board seats, CEO's, and C-suite leaders are found and placed at the world's largest market cap brands.

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Here's what we asked him :
1. Leadership Journey :  to start off, can you share a defining moment in your career that shaped your leadership style?
2. Industry Insight : From your perspective, what qualities or traits do you see consistently in people who go on to become great leaders?
3. Mentorship and Growth : "Who has been the most influential mentor in your journey, and what key lesson did they impart to you that still influences your leadership approach today?
4. Leadership Philosophy : "How would you succinctly describe your leadership philosophy, especially considering the unique role you play in helping organizations find their future leaders?
5. Talent Identification : what specific qualities or behaviors stand out to you that indicate a person has the potential for greatness?
6. Leadership Challenges : Could you share a significant challenge you encountered during your career, and how you approached overcoming it?
7. Nurturing Leadership in Others
"How do you identify and nurture emerging leaders within an organization, especially when you're tasked with finding someone who fits both the culture and the leadership needs of a company?"
8. Future of Leadership
"Looking ahead, what qualities do you believe are going to be the most important for leaders to succeed, especially as the workplace evolves with technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics?"
9. Personal Growth and Development
"Greg, even with all your experience, how do you continue to grow and develop as a leader? What drives your personal growth?"
10. Cultural Fit
"Given the diversity of leadership styles and company cultures, how do you assess whether a leader is the right cultural fit for a specific organization?"
11. Emotional Intelligence  

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