Curious how purpose and people-first values truly shape a CEO’s path? Andrea’s story might spark inspiration and if you’d like to explore what this could mean for your own leadership, my LinkedIn DMs are open.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Avila (CEO de Randstad para Argentina, Chile y Uruguay), a leader whose journey from working in her family business at 13 years old to becoming a global CEO is a compelling example of how purpose, passion, and people-first values can transform businesses and lives.

Here’s what we’ll explore in this conversation:

• Andrea’s Leadership Journey: How her experiences shaped her approach to leadership and her unwavering commitment to human-centricity.
  
  
• Defining Human-Centricity: Why prioritizing people is essential for sustainable success and what it looks like in practice.
  
  
• Leading in Challenging Times: How Andrea and her team navigated the COVID-19 crisis by focusing on relationships, communication, and care.
  
  
• Building Energized Teams: Insights into fostering diverse, long-term collaboration that drives innovation and resilience.
  
  
• Lessons for Leaders: Practical advice and reflections on adapting to change, learning from others, and staying purpose-driven.
  
  

This conversation is packed with insights for anyone striving to lead with empathy, build meaningful connections, and create sustainable impact in their organization.

Recorded in Buenos Aires in December 2024. 

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(00:17) Introduction
(01:26) Andrea’s Journey
(06:04) Finding Purpose
(07:59) Energizing Teams
(11:32) What is Human-Centricity?
(14:50) Challenges of Human-Centricity
(19:30) Leading Through COVID-19
(22:43) Values and Culture
(26:20) Leadership Style
(28:46) Lessons Learned
(31:03) Tips for Leaders
(36:28) Andrea’s Legacy
(39:46) Closing Reflections

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