Today’s episode is with Lard Friese, the CEO and chairman of Aegon, a multinational life insurance, pensions, and asset management company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It has businesses in over 20 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Should leaders really be vulnerable at work? Last week I announced that my brand new book, Leading With Vulnerability, is now available for pre-order and it’s being officially released on October 3rd. I’d love for you to order a copy and I’m going to be giving away bonuses to everyone who orders a hardcover version!
We have all heard of vulnerability, but is it really that simple? Can you just show up to work talking about your challenges and mistakes, asking for help, and sharing how you’re feeling?
You probably have no idea who René Redzepi is. He’s the Danish chef and co-owner of Noma which is based in Copenhagen. His restaurant was voted the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine’s World’s Best Restaurants in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2021, and was awarded its third Michelin star in 2021.
Dave Gilboa is the CEO of Warby Parker, a New York-based online eyewear retailer founded in 2010, offering designer glasses at affordable prices with around 3,000 employees.
When Chano Fernandez originally applied to Workday, he nearly withdrew from the interview process because he didn’t think he was what the company was looking for.
Over 100 CEOs and 15,000 employees around the world have shared their experiences and insights on leadership and vulnerability.
I’m SO CLOSE to finishing my next book which is going to explore leadership and vulnerability. It’s a topic with very little research and CEO insights and one that I’m really going provide some clarity around soon.
Dan Rooney is a PGA Golf Professional, F-16 fighter pilot, founder of Folders of Honor, and best-selling author of flying to the wind, how to harness faith and fearlessness on your ascent to greatness.
Mr. Branden Wallake is the CEO of HyperSocial, a company facilitating professionals setting up a promotable Linkedin profile.