By Andrea Petrone
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The ultimate secrets to build a high performance team Featuring Deborah Ancona, MIT Leadership Center
Join us as we dive into the dynamics of leadership and innovation with Deborah Ancona, the mind behind the MIT Leadership Center. Discover key insights on team performance and distributed leadership, from the concept of xTEAMS driving innovation in large organizations to practical strategies for managing leadership challenges in a turbulent world.
Whether you're interested in enhancing team dynamics or looking to expand your knowledge in organizational leadership, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Deborah Ancona shares a journey of pioneering research and real-world application, offering her unique philosophy on fostering creative leadership at every level.
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About Andrea Petrone:
Andrea Petrone is a Performance and Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. He helps CEOs and their Leadership Teams to achieve breakthrough performance and build healthy organizations.
Before launching his advisory firm, Andrea held C-suite executive roles in energy, industrial and consulting for more than 20 yrs at the international level. He worked in six countries and three continents.
Andrea works with clients from all over the world, from North America to Saudi Arabia.
Andrea hosts the popular podcast "The World Class Leaders Show". In his podcast and YouTube channel, Andrea and his guests deconstruct the success of high-performance leaders, share their stories and teach the most effective strategies to move from average to greatness.
Andrea is originally Italian and he lives in London, UK.
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About our guest Deborah Ancona:
Deborah Ancona is the Seley Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Organization Studies at MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also the founder of the MIT Leadership Center. Ancona’s research has significantly influenced how teams operate, emphasizing the importance of managing both internal and external boundaries. This work led to the development of the xTEAMS concept, which is crucial for driving innovation in large organizations.
Ancona's work also explores distributed leadership and the creation of tools and practices that promote leadership at all levels within organizations. She co-founded xLEAD, a company focused on leadership development, and has authored the book "x-teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed," along with several influential articles in the Harvard Business Review.
Her research has been published in leading academic journals, and her previous book, "Managing for the Future," addresses the skills needed in today’s changing organizations. Ancona has also consulted for major companies and institutions, sharing her expertise in leadership and innovation.
Ancona holds a BA and MS in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in management from Columbia University, grounding her work in a deep understanding of both psychology and organizational behavior.
Andrea spends this episode looking at the crucial distinction between commitment and interest, emphasizing the importance of true commitment in driving results. He highlights how many individuals and leaders often mistake interest for commitment, leading to shallow dedication and a lack of resilience when faced with challenges.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
It is crucial to distinguish between commitment and interest. Commitment involves dedication, perseverance, and facing difficulties head-on, while interest leads to superficial engagement and giving up when things get tough.
Commitment is about depth and resilience, pushing through challenges and making sacrifices for something meaningful. Interest, on the other hand, only drives initial enthusiasm but lacks the depth to sustain effort.
Commitment is what drives personal and company ambition, leading to tangible results. Without true commitment, individuals and teams may struggle to achieve their goals.
Growth only happens outside of the comfort zone, and commitment is a demonstration of stepping beyond what is easy, convenient, or comfortable. It requires going beyond the superficial engagement of mere interest.
The importance of demonstrating commitment through actions, such as consistently showing up and putting in the hard work, to drive ambition and achieve desired outcomes.
BEST MOMENTS
"Commitment is about depth and resilience, while interest is about superficial engagement."
"Growth only happens outside of the comfort zone, and commitment is a demonstration that you are stepping outside of that."
"I'm showing up here every week because I'm committed, because that is how I can drive the ambition of this podcast."
"Are people really interested in something or are they really committed? There are some indicators for you to be more present about how people demonstrate their commitment."
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ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
Victoria Pelletier, a renowned corporate executive and turnaround expert, discusses the intricacies of leading a company through challenging times. Sharing her insights on on how to effectively thrive during tough times, Victoria emphasizes the importance of clear communication, empathy, and effective leadership.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Victoria emphasizes the importance of whole human leadership, which involves recognizing and supporting the whole person, showing empathy, vulnerability, transparency, care, and compassion.
Successful change management involves transparent communication, engagement, and aligning incentives with desired behaviors to drive successful transformations.
Leaders are facing increased pressure to deliver results in a short timeframe, which can impact their leadership style and decision-making processes.
Organizations need to focus not only on technology skills but also on developing attitudes, mindsets, and skills that promote flexibility, adaptability, and innovation.
HR should be a strategic business partner reporting directly to the CEO, focusing on talent management, development, and aligning with the organization's strategic goals.
BEST MOMENTS
"I jokingly say I'm not very good with being idle. So when I made the decision to leave my last employer, which was Accenture, in June of last year, I thought, oh, now I have time to write a book."
"The most successful transformations come when people are on board with the change. And getting people on board means sharing, being as transparent as you can."
" 'WIFM. What's in it for me'. I think that's a really key component of that change management process. The communication is down to an individual level."
"Everything you've ever wanted lives on the other side of fear."
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My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
What traits are companies looking for in the leaders of today? Join Andrea as he talks about the 13 traits he has found in mentally strong leaders. From creating healthy habits to being happy, these are the traits that will help you build resilience and be recognised as a mentally strong leader.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"Companies are really desperate to find mentally strong leaders”
“Try to start planning regular solo activities to boost your self-reliance”
“To be mentally strong you need to be physically strong”
“They replace criticism with a positive attitude”
“These leaders find joy in their daily lives, they believe in the power of having fun”
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ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
Andrea interviews Stefano Aversa, chair of EMEA and vice chair globally for AlixPartners. Stefano shares his experience of leading through disruption, creating flexible organisations, and driving change. From crisis management to empowering communities, Stefano shares practical tips for leaders navigating uncertainty. Stefano's experience in turnarounds and his work with the Andrea Bocelli Foundation provide a unique perspective on leadership in both business and non-profit sectors.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"Crisis is one of the best management skills, but measurement school. I tend to say that the crisis is an opportunity which is too important to miss."
"Sometimes I create the crisis even when there is not, and it could be a small crisis, but for example, very often there is some uneasiness in the organisation."
"The CEOs is more unsure today than they used to be.”
"Talent is an obligation. It's not just a gift. It's an obligation to develop."
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Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email
For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website
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Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30.
ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
How much time do you spend reflecting on your past? Do you wish you could go back and talk to your younger self? In this episode, Andrea shares five big lessons he has learnt in the past 20 years, in the hope that it can help and provide insight to those earlier on in their career.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“I wanted to share with you what I really learnt in the past 20 years”
“Power doesn’t equate to influences”
“The bigger impact you make as an individual the more power people will see in you”
“Speak up, raise your voice, raise your hand when you need to”
“Learning, curiosity, patience, personal growth and questioning”
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Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email
For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website
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Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30.
ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
Andrea interviews Dr. Carole Nakhle, founder and CEO of Crystal Energy. Carole shares her inspiring journey from war-torn Lebanon to becoming a leading voice in the energy sector. She offers unique insights into navigating uncertainty, the future of energy, and the challenges facing CEOs in today's complex world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"If you grow up in a torn civil war country, you learn how to live with risk, you learn how to live with uncertainty, and you have to be able to adapt very quickly."
"We are moving towards a greener, cleaner energy future. But for those who believe that fossil fuels are going to be dead within the next 10, 20 years, they are wrong. It's not realistic."
"My philosophy in life is that any minute you just deal with the future, it's like sailing in the fog. You cannot wait for the fog to dissipate, but you have to continue sailing until you start seeing the other side of the lake."
"When people really learn to deal with ambiguity and see ambiguity as an opportunity, rather than as an adversity, things change because you start seeing people taking more risk."
"If I'm going to shy away from what could happen, what is this, what is that? Of course, you have scenarios. But what did COVID tell us? All of our scenarios, you know, we have to ditch them and then start from scratch."
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ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
The roles are reversed in this episode as Andrea is interviewed on the X-Factor podcast. Andrea dives deep into the high-stakes world of private equity leadership and shares invaluable insights on thriving under pressure, mastering mindset, and balancing strategy with execution.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"The only way to drive performance in any organisation, either for ourselves, for the business, is by, of course, changing our actions. But the only way to change our actions is by shifting our mindset."
"Those leaders that will be able to work on a burning platform, meanwhile creating that future that is ambitious, is bold, is important for investors, is important as well for employees, they're going to succeed."
"Good news [travels] fast, bad news [travels] faster. So transparency, openness, you're not going to do yourselves any favours by delaying shared information."
"The reason why most of the time organisations really struggle to execute a strategy is because the strategy is not clear or because there are so many contradictory points in the strategy."
"There is an expectation strategy is defined by the board, but the reality is the board is just waiting for the organisation to execute."
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For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website
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ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
Andrea interviews Bob Neville, a global retail business expert with over 30 years of experience working with iconic brands like Adidas, New Balance, and Under Armour. Bob shares invaluable insights on creating emotional connections with consumers, the power of storytelling in branding, and the importance of leadership in shaping brand identity and culture.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"If you don't have a story to talk about, what do you have to talk about? It comes down to price. And then you, if you haven't got a story, it's discount. And that doesn't take you anywhere."
"The CEO is not the most important person in the company. It's the person interacting with your consumer."
"As a servant leader, we're there to create environments for success, both for your staff and for the consumers and your board."
"If you're not growing, you know, was it, they say, if you're not growing, you're dying."
"Process, operational efficiency, combined with emotional engagement, equals success."
ABOUT THE GUEST
BOB NEVILLE - GLOBAL RETAIL BUSINESS EXPERT WHO DRIVES PROFITABLE GROWTH
Bob Neville has for the last 32 years worked all over the world with leading sports and footwear brands including amongst others adidas, New Balance and Under Armour. From redefining operational processes to increase profits, to building high performance and highly engaged teams, Bob really understands the customer experience.
The strategic global retail leader has made a name for himself driving growth and innovation, whilst transforming the retail landscape.
Born in France, educated in the United Kingdom, currently residing between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong Bob has launched over 10,000 store concepts around the world. This experience has developed Bob’s keen understanding of global markets, and the specific nuances within cultures, worldwide. This wisdom only comes from spending extensive time physically immersed in various markets and sectors, gaining a global perspective of what it truly takes to drive growth and lead profitable businesses.
Along with being a global business leader, Bob is also an active participant in creating a inclusive environment within the fashion apparel industry. Bob is a board member of Pride in Fashion (PIF), an NGO dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email
For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website
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ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
This week Andrea revisits a past episode, How To Preserve the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Your Organization. Andrea shares ‘the thing’ that keeps most CEOs he has had on the show up at night! He then discusses the four pieces of advice he would give to help tackle it. Andrea also gives an update on a network he is creating, drop him an email if you are interested in getting involved.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
"There is one thing that is quite consistent across the board”
“As companies grow there’s definitely a tendency to get complacent”
“You need to promote a culture that encourages risk taking”
“There must be something somewhere that can be an incredible transformational element for the organisation”
"That's what start-ups do, put the customer at the centre of their work...they have this relentless interest of creating value for the customers"
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Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email
For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website
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Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30.
ABOUT THE HOST
My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.
The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.
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