Global Thinking

In this episode, Kekst CNC’s Monique Perks and Oliver Buckley are joined by our friends from impact investment firm Blue Earth Capital: Nicolas Muller, Managing Director and Head of Funds & Co-investments, and Amy Wang Managing Director and Head of Private Credit.

They discuss the realities of balancing social and environmental considerations with generating attractive returns; the difference between impact investing and ESG, and some of the biggest misconceptions about impact investing; and the necessity of proper communications in the impact investing space.

In our final deep-dive conversation into market-specific findings from our Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, Kekst CNC Intelligence experts Antonio Ortolani, Claire O’Connor, and Michael White discuss in detail how the Fortune 100’s "Social CEO" behaves on LinkedIn, including a consideration on how much investment executive communications teams should put towards video, and what it means now that LinkedIn is becoming the de rigueur social media platform for leaders.

To download the full Kekst CNC Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, visit: https://www.kekstcnc.com/insights/kekst-cnc-global-ceo-linkedin-tracker-communicating-in-a-year-of-economic-anxiety-war-in-europe-and-climate-fatigue

Media interviews can be a high-risk, high-reward endeavor for leaders. While outlets offer a large platform to communicate a vision, gather sentiment on major change, or just generate much-needed goodwill, even the most minor gaffe during an interview can lead to notoriety.

In this edition of Kekst CNC’s Global Thinking podcast, executive communications experts Dominic Reynolds and Jemima McCrystal join host Monique Perks to discuss recent examples of leaders trying – and sometimes failing – to command the tone and outcome of media interviews, including Elon Musk’s headline-grabbing clash with BBC journalist James Clayton; TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s recovery after a contentious congressional hearing; and the departure of CNN CEO Chris Licht.

In our first deep-dive conversation into market-specific findings from our Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, Kekst CNC Intelligence experts Amelia Putt, Ana Rocha, and Michael White discuss how the UK's "Relatable CEO" behaves on LinkedIn, from their fondness for authenticity and connection, to surprising findings on how audiences are reacting to (or ignoring) sustainability content. 

To download the full Kekst CNC Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, visit: https://www.kekstcnc.com/insights/kekst-cnc-global-ceo-linkedin-tracker-communicating-in-a-year-of-economic-anxiety-war-in-europe-and-climate-fatigue

When it comes to communications, so much of the focus is on the high-profile entry: the new hire announcement, the major acquisition, the latest product. But when it comes to resignations, is there an art to the perfect goodbye?

Kekst CNC’s leadership communications experts Dominic Reynolds and Jemima McCrystal sit with Global Thinking’s Monique Perks to discuss the dos and don’ts of your last communication to your peers, your teams, and in many cases the public at large, with examples ranging from the exit of Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson to Bob Iger’s famous farewell interview, surrounded by the spoils of his acquisitive legacy at Disney.

To read more on How (Not) to Resign, read our latest Impact Insights newsletter on the subject: https://www.kekstcnc.com/insights/how-not-to-resign

In the land famous for social democracy, feminism, and Greta Thunberg, it came as a surprise to many when last September Sweden's first-time voters moved towards the parties on the right of the political spectrum: the center-right moderates took the largest share among Sweden's Gen Z voters, followed by the far-right Sweden Democrats. 

To discuss the unexpected results, their ramifications across the EU, and the lessons they hold for corporates, Eleanor Cavill is joined by Kekst CNC Stockholm Senior Associates Beatrice Backman and Jakob Hammarskjöld for the latest episode of Global Thinking. 

To wrap up the year, Eleanor Cavill sits with Robin Pagnamenta, Franziska Wissig, and Dominic Reynolds to discuss the most significant leadership moments of 2022 in politics, global affairs, and sports -- poorly aged World Cup predictions notwithstanding.

Despite touting over 390 million monthly visitors to its site, businesses often assume Reddit is not a channel they need to engage with. In this episode, Reddit’s Kyle Rogers and Kekst CNC’s Amelia Putt discuss the opportunities and challenges for businesses when diving into the world of Reddit, from reaching an untapped market to gaining in-depth reputational insight.

The world has committed to a net zero path, setting ambitious goals for 2050 as part of the Paris Agreement. Yet while many companies over recent years have made bold commitments to change the way they do business, it’s often not clear how they’ll achieve their targets.

So, how do leaders tell a coherent story to demonstrate that their company is adapting to this future? How can they bring their employees, investors, and other key stakeholders along with them? And how will the role of communicators adapt?

Global Thinking host Eleanor Cavill is joined by Mark Campanale, Founder & Executive Chairman of Carbon Tracker, and Oliver Buckley, Director at Kekst CNC, to discuss a variety of topics concerning the journey to net zero, including opportunities on the path to a low carbon future, the pace of the transition, and expectations for next month's COP27.

As Tory leadership decide who will replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister, policy matters are not the only consideration at hand. Much of the conversation around the recent Conservative debate surrounds how effective Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were at communicating their potential as leaders to the public.

Global Thinking host Eleanor Cavill sits with Kekst CNC leadership communications expert Dominic Reynolds to discuss what he saw in the candidates' use of body language, storytelling, and the rise of the food metaphor in the UK's political dialogue.