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The conversation explores the evolving landscape of leadership in an era marked by disruption and polarization. Darren Walker, outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, emphasizes the increasing difficulty of leadership today, noting the need for empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to fairness. He suggests leaders...
The podcast explores how changing geopolitics and economic policies impact businesses, particularly concerning trade, supply chains, and talent markets. Srividya Jandhyala, an associate professor at ESSEC Business School and author of "The Great Disruption," explains that geopolitics has shifted from a tailwind to a he...
Trust in business and society is declining, making it harder for leaders to succeed. Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia co-founder and author of "The Seven Rules of Trust," discusses how organizations can build and regain trust both internally and externally. He emphasizes making interactions personal by focusing on individual cus...
The discussion centers on courage in leadership, particularly during times of uncertainty. Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author, defines courage as taking action despite fear, which is triggered by uncertainty, and presents five strategies for leaders to embolden themselves and their teams. The...
The discussion centers on delegation, exploring why leaders struggle with it and how they can improve. Elsbeth Johnson, a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, identifies four main reasons for delegation challenges and offers advice on overcoming them. A key point is that leaders often hold onto tasks to m...
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