The World Class Leaders Show: The CEO leadership podcast for leaders who solve big problems and build better futures.

Transformation is not something you do as an organization. It’s who you are.

If you want to build transformational organizations, you need to build transformational teams first. Because teams are the best vehicle to bring transformation.

However, it’s not as easy as we might think.

In this episode, I share:

1. The definition of transformational teams
2. The three reasons that are preventing teams from being transformational
3. The five success factors of transformational teams

If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: [email protected] 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

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With fundamental changes taking place in the nature of work, traditional industries such as Oil, Gas & Energy are significantly challenged to recruit, retain, and satisfy an evolving workforce. 

Are leaders ready to tackle this challenge?

For Episode # 31 of The World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to host a fellow Italian, Emanuele Cacciatore, an experienced executive management consultant and strategic adviser with a strong track record in leading strategy and transformation projects. In his current role as senior director for industry strategy and transformation at Oracle, Emanuele supports digital transformation projects across major energy and utility client accounts. He is a faculty member at the European Institute for Innovation & Sustainability and the author of several published articles on the Future of Work.

By listening to this episode, which is filled with useful information about foreseeable labor shortages that apply to multiple industries, you will learn more about the following:

1. The approaching labor shortfalls and reasons why it has accelerated
2. The digital transformation challenges
3. What are the skills required in the future
4. How to deal with an aging workforce

Please note: this episode was recorded before the war in Ukraine and when the industry was dealing with a spike of Omicron cases (late 2021).

To learn more and to contact Emanuele Cacciatore, you can reach out via his LinkedIn profile: 

linkedin.com/in/emanuelecacciatore

For more information and to access valuable leadership tools, visit my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com. You’ll find a free assessment of your leadership level, thought-provoking articles, and, of course, you can listen to more episodes of The World Class Leaders Show podcast.

Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-leaders-should-transform-the-oil-gas-industry-article/

I want to do something a bit different. 

Instead of bringing insights and strategies from my amazing guests or from my work with leaders, I want to share a personal story about my biggest career decision, early on in my professional life, because I think it’s interesting and equally inspiring if you’re currently facing a challenging dilemma about your own journey or a difficult decision to make at work.

In this episode, I share:

1. What led me to take a big risk early in my career
2. What approach I use to evaluate risks in decision making
3. The five lessons I learned from my career decisions and why they matter 

If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: [email protected] 

or send a message on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

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In a time when things are changing so fast, it's very important to build a flexible organization that can adapt quickly and embraces the need for change.

This is the hardest part though because our brain is not wired for change. 

What can you do to fight resistance and implement change in a conservative workplace?

In this episode, I’ve identified three actionable steps that I recommend taking if you’re about to launch a new change initiative:

1. Set the right foundations for change
2. Anticipate and fight resistance
3. Mobilize employees

If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: [email protected] 

or send a message on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com

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Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/three-proven-steps-to-drive-powerful-changes-in-a-conservative-organization-article/

What does it take to drive optimal performance in the organization?

For Episode #28 of my podcast, The World Class Leaders Show, I hosted Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEALs commander. Across his 20-plus year career and over 13 international deployments with the Navy, Rich was closely involved in the highly specialized SEAL selection process. Rich is currently the founder and CEO of The Attributes Inc., and he is a sought-after trainer, speaker, and best-selling author.

During this podcast episode, Rich and I had an exciting discussion, filled with valuable wisdom and important insights.

Tune in to the episode to hear Rich’s interesting career trajectory, and to learn more about using ‘attributes’ as an essential tool for leadership quality assessment.

1. The difference between Attributes and Skills
2. Five critical categories of Attributes
3. How to develop and enhance attributes for Leadership
4. Keys to successful high performing teams
5. What is ‘Dynamic Subordination”?

For more information and to contact Rich Diviney, you can visit his website at https://theattributes.com/. The website contains a free self-assessment tool you can complete to explore your own attribute levels, and also includes various social media address links.

You may also wish to purchase his best-selling book released in January 2021, “The Attributes – 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance”.

For additional information, and to explore my work with leaders and organizations, please visit my website at www.andreapetrone.com, or drop me an email at [email protected].

Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-drivers-of-optimal-performance-article/

One of the key characteristics of an organization that emphasizes innovation is a relentless focus on looking beyond the obvious. A ‘road-mapping’ pause for the study of root causes will help to deliver a solution that will go beyond the short term. Organizations should undertake an assessment on the desired impact: “What impact do you want to achieve once this problem is solved? What would be the impact if it is not solved?”

During my recent podcast episode # 27 of The World Class Leaders Show, I very much enjoyed my discussions with Dr. Abdul Samad (Sami) Kazi.

Professor Dr. Kazi is the Research Team Leader for Smart Cities and Intelligent Buildings at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services that enhance its customers’ competitiveness. Sami is a prolific author/co-author, with more than 100 books and publications on a wide range of innovation topics.

He is a recipient of the prestigious FIATECH 2012 STAR Award and a fellow of the Entovation E100 Global Knowledge Leadership network.

Sami was kind enough to share his experience, with step-by-step instructions for fostering and encouraging collaborative innovation across organizations — especially when time is in short supply.

During the podcast episode, you will learn:

1. How to develop the right skills for innovation
2. Tactics for building an innovation framework
3. Fostering collaborative brainstorming
4. How to be innovative despite the workload

To contact Dr. Sami Kazi, you can look him up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samikazifi/

You can also go directly to his organization’s website to review some of the amazing work that has been done, at: https://www.vttresearch.com/en

Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-best-roadmap-to-create-innovative-companies-article/

The ability to lead teams remotely will be one of the most critical skills in the future.

In fact, I still see leaders struggle with that. 

In this episode, I share five pragmatic strategies that I use with my clients and that can be useful for leading your team too:

1. Why setting rules of engagement early
2. How to be a powerful communicator online
3. Why look for early signs of disengagement
4. How to fight employees isolation
5. How to run (or not run) meetings

If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: [email protected] 

or send a message on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com

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Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/five-successful-ways-to-lead-your-team-remotely-article/

While no one can fully predict the future, there are signals that can help leaders understand and prepare for what’s coming next. This holds true for both individuals seeking to develop their personal and professional attributes, and for organisations building strategies and tactics for the evolving business environment.

When building a future-proof organisation, there are several critical questions to explore regarding the characteristics and capabilities of your executive team and beyond.

I was honoured to host Diana Wu David recently on Episode # 25 of my podcast “The World-Class Leaders Show””. Diana is a noted work futurist and CEO/Board ‘whisperer’. Her passion is helping people and organizations understand the future, to create inspiring futures that matter. 

Diana’s background includes an eclectic mix of countries and clients across the world, as well as teaching at HKU and Columbia Business School in Asia. She is the best-selling author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration.

Tune into the podcast episode to learn more about:

• The Future Proof Tribe — development for individuals

• Proofing for Organisations — building strong structures and teams

• The Secret Sauce for High-Performing Teams

If you’d like to contact Diana Wu David, see her work and download your free future readiness assessment at www.dianawudavid.com

Online courses at www.futureprooflab.com 

Purchase her best-selling book, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Future-Proof-Reinventing-Work-Acceleration/dp/1544513607/

Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianawudavidpage

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianawudavid/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianawudavid/

If you have inquiries about my discussion with Diana or interest in knowing more, please send me an email at [email protected]

Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-build-a-future-proof-organization-article/

Building a team is easy. Building a high-performance team is not. 

How do you build a great team from zero?

In this episode, I’ll share three important steps that I recommend you to follow to get the most out of your team:

1. How to set the right foundations
2. How to hire or select the right team members
3. How to build chemistry quickly

If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: [email protected] or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

Need more help building or developing your team to drive better performance? Send me a note and we can brainstorm some ideas.

For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com

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It doesn’t matter whether you are an employee, a corporate officer, or an entrepreneur, a key factor for success is to stand out from your peers and be recognized for your essential characteristics and attributes. By building a solid and cohesive social media presence across multiple platforms and embracing opportunities to give back to your community, you can establish yourself as a category leader and control your own narrative.

For episode # 23 of my podcast, the World-Class Leaders Show, I interviewed Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of c-suite leaders. Hayzlett is most widely known for the role he played in the transformation of Eastman Kodak, where he helped the company reinvent the brand and embrace the emergence of new media. Hayzlett remains active on many corporate boards and is a Hall of Fame public speaker and best-selling author.

Tune into the podcast episode for more about Hayzlett’s revolutionary approach at Eastman Kodak, and to hear first-hand advice and suggestions from an innovative superstar of digital marketing. 

During the episode, we’ll cover:

1. How to create the Professional Brand of You
2. Why we should all be Media Companies in today’s world
3. The value of controlling your own narrative 
4. Establishing category thought leadership.

You can reach Jeffrey Hayzlett at his website https://hayzlett.com/contact/ and via email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JeffreyHayzlett

You may also wish to purchase his best-selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet, The Mirror Test and The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures.

Want to send me a note? Connect with me either on LinkedIn or by email at [email protected].

For more information about Andrea’s work, go to:

https://www.andreapetrone.com

Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/why-c-suite-leaders-should-have-a-personal-brand-article/