The concept of organizational structures has been around since the dawn of ancient civilizations, ever since the coordination of large groups of people was needed for things like administration, trade, and the military.
In today’s episode, I discuss with David Gelles, author of “The Man Who Broke Capitalism,” as we explore the complex legacy of Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric. The conversation touches on Welch’s extraordinary work ethic and his knack for understanding every facet of his business, but also highlights the darker aspects of his leadership style, including short-term thinking, a focus on profits over people, and a toxic work culture.
We’re just a few short weeks away from the official release of my new book, Leading With Vulnerability. The book has already become a best-seller on Amazon with copies being sold around the world and amazing endorsements like the one below from Adam Grant.
David Meek has been CEO at Novartis, Ipsen, FerGene, and most recently, Mirati. All of these are massive organizations worth billions of dollars. I actually had the opportunity to sit down with David when I spoke for leadership team at Ipsen a few years ago.
A few years ago I wrote, The Future Leader, where I talked to over 140 CEOs around the world. I wanted to understand the most important mindsets and skills that current and aspiring leaders need to master in the rapidly changing world of work that we are all a part of. There are 4 mindsets and 5 skills.
The Leader’s Toolkit is an exclusive weekly interview that I do with a leader, thinker, or best-selling author.In today’s 15 minute video, Charles unpacks the critical new mindsets leaders need to cultivate curiosity, tap into collective wisdom, embrace imperfection, tell compelling stories, and become more innovative problem-solvers in a rapidly changing world.
Peter’s approach to leaders is a simple one and it’s all one we all heard before, yet we forget to practice it. In fact, the more senior we become inside of organizations the more we forget about this simple yet impactful rule.
Human relationships are complicated but at the very foundation of a good relationship is trust. It’s a powerful force that can bridge divides, unlock the potential of others, lead to amazing discoveries, and transform teams, organizations, and societies. Yet at the same time, when trust doesn’t exist, chaos reigns.
Today’s subscriber only 15 minute video is with Thibaut Meurisse, author of the best-selling book Master Your Emotions. We all experience negative emotions, it’s a part of life. But sometimes these negative emotions can weigh on us so heavily that we can’t manage our relationships, our work, or our emotional health.
Today’s subscriber only video is all about self-awareness, specifically the technique that Benjamin Franklin used to practice.
