By Dr. Fouad M. Alame
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My guest in this episode is Nandu Nandkishore ex Global CEO Nestlé Nutrition. Broadcasted live on LinkedIn and Facebook (please excuse the audio quality), we explored in this inspiring conversation what does it take to lead in challenging times and how can leaders make the most out crisis. Nandu shares so many deep insights from his top leadership experience including how leading during COVID requires creativity to leverage the crisis for success and how remote working and remote leadership is here to stay which requires from every leader to adapt to new way of leading and communicating.
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on [email protected]. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
Insights/direct quotes from this episode:
“Never waste a failure.. It is too precious to be wasted by complaining.”
“Consciously nurturing diversity and psychological safety”
“Stay true to your values, never compromise them”
“Spend more time discussing ideas and less talking about people and events”
These are just some of many wise reflections from Nandu. I hope you will find inspiration and motivation in this episode and if you do so, check Nandu’s inspiring YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vLXNK5dRzocNjXbMVdECA
PS Apologies in advance for the challenging audio quality which was caused by the live broadcast.
We talk about how leaders can drive and accelerate collaboration in their teams and organizations, with Harvard Professor Dr. Heidi Gardner, author of the Washington Post bestselling book "Smart Collaboration". Some of the takeaways:
To apply smarter collaboration we need deep expertise who are exited, passionate and educated in our area.
We need to find people who have complementary basis of expertise
All successful entrepreneurs are actually heading platforms which contain qualified, passionate and ambitious people who are supporting them.
Dr. Gardner Introduces a tool under “Smart Collaboration” to measure how we identify problems, and how teams can interact to approach that problems.
These and much more were discussed in this beneficial conversation.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
My guest in this episode is Richard Jolly. He is Adjunct Professor at London Business School and Director of the organizational consulting firm, Stokes & Jolly Consulting Limited. In this fascinating talk, we explored many leadership topics including organizations being socio-technical systems, how confident organizations make it to success, how strategy work changed, the importance of engaging people, the current status of executive education and corporate learning, and much more. A masterclass in organizational leadership and development with many inspiring stories and examples!
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on [email protected]. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
My guest in this episode is one of my heroes Agility Group Chief Human Capital and Ex CEO of its Government and Defense Business, Ex Commander Toby Switzer. He built and developed one of the largest supply chain contracts, a multi billion organization which was responsible for feeding over one million meal a day. If you toured the warehouses managed under his leadership you would sense the impeccable organization and management and if you walked in the offices you could feel a sense of pride like no other.
In this very personal reflection, Toby shares his leadership philosophy and military influence, how he and the team build a great organization and culture focusing on people and delivering exceptional service and excellent bottom line performance.
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on [email protected]. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
This episode is a part of series of solo cast episodes, where I talk about balancing career success with personal fulfillment, that requires self-awareness, reflection, and sustainable habits. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this episode.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
A solo cast episode where I talk about transforming a draining career by boosting energy, nurturing relationships, focusing on impactful tasks, and aligning with personal passion and purpose. Some of the key takeaways:
These and more in this solo cast episode.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
A very special episode with Ken Schmidt who is one of the business world’s most demanded executive advisors and speakers. It explores how Harley-Davidson's former CEO, Richard Teerlink, revitalized the iconic brand through bold leadership and strategic innovation. Some of the key takeaways:
Effective leadership can drive sustainability and innovation in a company.
These and much more in this special episode.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
This episode explores the essentials of leadership, focusing on the power of influence, self-awareness, and the importance of learning from diverse perspectives, as shared by Jesse Hernandez, a leadership expert and host of the "Learnings and Missteps" podcast. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
In this episode, Wayne England, a senior executive with around 40 years of experience, shares insights on leadership, discussing key lessons from his career, the importance of inquisitiveness, adaptability, and balancing firmness with approachability, as well as strategies for leading change and creating high-performing organizations. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.