The World Class Leaders Show: Recent Episodes
Andrea Petrone
Welcome to the World-Class Leaders Show. This podcast is designed for CEOs and Senior Executives who want to transform their organizations, lead change and build world-class teams. In this podcast, we deconstruct the success of world-class leaders and their transformational initiatives by sharing stories, insights, lessons, and the most effective strategies that can be implemented in the organization. This is your host. Andrea Petrone, an International Executive and Team Coach and Change Advisor to CEOs and Senior Executives, Facilitator and Keynote Speaker. He has more than 20 years of international and executive experience.
Gian Luca Grondona is the Chief HR, Organization & Systems Officer of Webuild Group a global player specialized in the construction of large, complex infrastructures. He joins Andrea in this episode.
Andrea initially interviewed Gian Luca via LinkedIn but wanted to share this incredibly valuable conversation with his podcast audience too! Andrea and Gian Luca delve deep into the role and purpose of HR and people in the transformation of an organisation. They discuss how you can improve decision-making in large organisations, how to develop and retain knowledge internally as well as how to create engaged people and teams to generate and inspire success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The biggest lesson Gian Luca has learnt in his time at various global corporations is to give trust and responsibility to people, to teach others and delegate.
- The construction industry has embedded risk. This is one of the challenges Webuild has to contend with and one of the reasons they are trying to centralise their risk management.
- Sustainability is something Webuild are passionate about and is working towards in all of its projects.
- People are an integral part of a business so of course, they have a huge impact when a company is going through a transformation and the success of this transformation is underpinned by the individuals and teams within the organisation.
- Transforming its bidding process, to engage all necessary departments and dividing responsibility accordingly has allowed WeBuild to increase its contract conversion by 50%
- Innovation can be tricky to inspire in industries such as construction but you can facilitate it within teams by first engaging your leaders. If you can inspire them and challenge their thinking then you can begin to change the culture within teams too.
- A lean way to make innovation easy, is by investing in innovation in core functions of the business, where it will have the biggest impact.
- People development is essential and something all leaders should have at the top of their agenda.
- Anticipating the future needs of a team is a great way to create a plan for the development of your people.
- How you communicate is one of the biggest ways you can have an influence on and impact the engagement of your people.
BEST BITS
“Giving trust to people, you lose sometimes, but you win the majority of the time”
“We have and will continue to transform this industry”
“If we keep thinking with the eyes of the past we cannot make this change”
“The thing I am most proud of is 11 of the people that were working with me have become Chief Human Resources Officers in companies”
“The fact we are doing iconic work helps a lot with the engagement of people”
LEARNING MOMENTS
02:18: Gian Luca’s Career Journey
05:20: Gian Luca’s Biggest Lesson Learnt
11:50 The Future & Aspirations of WeBuild
16:10 The Role of Sustainability at Webuild
18:40 The Impact of People in Transformation
21:57 How WeBuild Increased their Contract Conversion
28:00 Managing Knowledge and Expertise in a Large Corporate Company
31:00 Inspiring Innovation within a Construction Company
38:38 Putting your Own People on the Top of your Agenda
43:49 How can we Engage our People More?
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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.
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Are you happy with the way people talk and communicate in your organisation? In this episode, Andrea talks about how communication is directly linked to commitment and how the language you and your team impacts the results you see, revealing the do’s and don’t’s of communication if you want to see effective results.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Many individuals struggle to take responsibility and be fully committed in work today.
- There’s a strong connection between the way we communicate with one another at work and the results we achieve.
- It’s comfortable to talk about the past, it doesn’t have expectations or usually any actions either. To create effective results we need to be in the present and look to the future.
- When people start talking about the past, stop them and change the conversation. This will allow you to create commitment-generating conversation instead.
- You need to use specific and direct language and communication to create success.
BEST BITS
“The way people talk in organisations is so critical, it’s so important”
“When people start talking about the past, they get really comfortable about talking about the past”
“Start talking in a way that generates commitment”
“Committed language is what really produces a different level of results”
“A past-driven conversation usually involves a lot of words”
LEARNING MOMENTS
01:49: Are we underrating the way we talk in our organisations?
03:10: The problem with talking about the past
05:00: Creating commitment-generating communication
06:00: The differences between wishful thinking and committed language
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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.
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Andrea has witnessed many organisations struggling with decision making and, in this episode, offers great insight into why this is and more importantly, what you can do to stop this happening to yourself, your team and your organisation and continue to lead effectively.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Even team members who appear to be engaged can struggle with making decisions
- The uncertainty of the world, particularly economically adds complexity to decision making and this can impact individuals' confidence, even those who are experienced.
- It’s easy to make decisions when you are in your comfort zone but disruption and innovation never comes from comfort, you have to learn to make tough decisions.
- To eliminate the fear of decisions you need to eliminate blame culture
- If you put off making decisions, you still have to make them eventually but instead under more pressure and stress.
- Build a culture of openness, transparency and where people feel they can speak up and make mistakes, and then people will make fast and innovative decisions.
- Are there ways you can reduce the pressure your team is feeling from you? If you can reduce the pressure you are giving, your team will feel more at ease with making decisions
BEST BITS
“They participate, but when it’s time to make decisions, they step back”
“It’s easy to make a decision in your comfort zone”
“Think about the culture you build, there could be something there”
“Culture and pressure have an important role in the ability of people to make decisions”
LEARNING MOMENTS
01:20: Why Team Members Are Struggling to Make Decisions
02:20: Staying Within Your Comfort Zone
03:01: Fear Stops Decisions
05:58: Are we helping our leaders operate in tough conditions?
06:55: The Two Ways to Stop The Fear of Decision Making
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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 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.
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What separates successful CEOs from average CEOs is not what many people think.It’s not much about their experience, skills, or abilities. It comes down to their mindsets.For episode 062 of my podcast, ‘The World Class Leaders Show’, I invited Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner in McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office.Carolyn co-leads McKinsey & Company’s CEO and Board Excellence practice, partnering with many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness. She is also the co-author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, ‘CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest’.By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about:Being bold for the futureFind the people that fit There’s no “I” with great CEOsMake the board part of your success storyAsk yourself “Why?”Doing only what you can doLet me know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com.Like my show? Please leaver or write a review on your favorite podcast platform.For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-six-mindsets-of-extraordinary-ceos-with-carolyn-dewar-article/
What is your attitude towards risk and ambition? A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Noi Ha Nguyen at the #InsightsSharing Show where I shared my journey, life principles, and insights I learned in the last 20+ years working with leaders. I thought you might like this to get to know a little bit more about me but more importantly, to get my perspective on things like risk, courage, ambition, urgency, beliefs. In particular, I share:
The importance and the curse of being ambitious
My approach to career development and risk-taking
How to find your epiphany to make an impact on your future
How risk-averse people can change their attitude
How to change our limiting beliefs
It comes down to self-awareness
The misconception about CEOs
What CEOs are struggling with right now
I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/my-journey-to-building-confidence-taking-risks-and-making-an-impact-article/
It’s not so common to meet CEOs who have built a bold vision for their companies and didn’t stop until they achieve it. Most leaders don’t have either the courage or the persistence to go beyond the drift and make a significant impact. They prefer to play safe and go for more predictable outcomes. Not Dr. Doron Myersdorf, co-founder of StoreDot. StoreDot’s Mission is to use nanoscale metalloids and proprietary compounds and develop ultra-fast-charging (XFC) battery technology that overcomes major barriers to EV adoption: range and charging concerns. In this episode, Doron shared his passion, dedication, and persistence to achieve his bold vision to revolutionize the electric automotive industry. We discuss:
The importance of external culture to build successful businesses
The inception of an idea
The courage to persevere despite the general pessimism
How to beat Tesla
The challenges of being a CEO
If you’d like to know more about Doron’s work, he can be contacted via LinkedIn, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donush/. For more information about StoreDot, go to the website at https://www.store-dot.com/ I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast:https://www.andreapetrone.com/doron-myersdorf-ceo-of-storedot-on-building-a-bold-vision-and-perseverance-article/
Only 20% of CEOs are able of driving change in their organizations. According to the latest CEO study from Egon Zehnder, a poor alignment between the CEO and the leadership team is one of the main reasons. You can have a great purpose, the best vision, and a wonderful strategy but if your team is not aligned, everyone is gonna go in different directions. Leaders will build competing priorities and won’t share the same macro objectives. As I do a lot of work with team alignment at a leadership level, in this episode I share some red flags as well as some solutions that might help you to deal with this problem. I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-create-alignment-with-your-leadership-team-article/
It’s no shock to anyone that starting up a business comes with a lot of challenges, setbacks, and disappointments. People who are driven by the money that can come with success often forget that it takes more than just a good product. It’s understanding your market and understanding people. The people you surround yourself with as part of your team, and the customer. For episode 058 of ‘The World Class Leaders Show’, I invited Eric Rubenstein, Founder and Managing Partner of New Climate Ventures. Since its launch in October 2021, NCV has made several investments that cover areas involving climate tech, alternative materials, and food tech – as well as other emissions-avoiding technologies. Before founding NCV, Eric held positions leading venture investing activities for commodities as well as leading fundamental strategy for oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, plastics, and recycled plastics. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about:
What are the best attributes of a Founder/CEO
The importance of self-awareness to grow your company
Why diversifying sectors is critical to success
The Founder Journey From Start-Up To Scale
If you’d like to know more about Eric’s work, he can be contacted via LinkedIn, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric--rubenstein/. For more information about New Climate Ventures, visit the website at https://www.newclimateventures.com/. If you’ve enjoyed this or another of my podcast episodes, please send me any comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website, at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-journey-from-founder-to-ceo-with-eric-rubenstein-article/
Social isolation. Lack of feedback. Fear of making bad decisions. These are typical challenges that first-time CEOs experience. This is not ideal for leading an organization through the current level of uncertainty. However, these feelings are normal, so the key is not to hide them. It’s to acknowledge them and learn how to see things from a different lens. In this episode, I share 8 key pieces of advice for making a smooth transition to a new CEO role which are also applicable to everyone who has a new leadership role in their organization. I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/my-best-advice-for-first-time-ceos-article/
In the ‘old’ Western European world, internal business leaders were typically viewed as the top of the organizational hierarchy pyramid — the ones who ‘knew it all’ and made the decisions accordingly. Today’s business wisdom turns the prevailing structure upside down, with customers sitting at the top of the pyramid; for true organizational success, this is where all business decisions should stem from. For episode # 56 of my podcast the World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to host a good friend from Germany, Hans-Martin Hellebrand. Hans-Martin is the co-CEO of Badenova, a regional utility company committed to driving energy transition in Southwest Germany. Before joining Badenova, Hans-Martin was managing director of the digital energy retailer eprimo. From 2015 – 2017, he founded and led an innovation center in Silicon Valley, as well as scaling a tech start-up as COO/CFO. Hans-Martin has studied at internal institutions such as Stanford and Kellogg-Northwestern, and he was awarded “IT Executive 2016” by CIO Magazine. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about:
Lessons Hans-Martin took from his time in Silicon Valley
Four steps to establishing customer-centricity
What it’s like managing a business with a Co-CEO
Supporting Change, and what most people get wrong about CEOs
If you’d like to know more about Hans-Martin’s work, he can be contacted via LinkedIn, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmhellebrand. For more information about Badenova, go to the website at https://www.badenova.de/. If you’ve enjoyed this or another of my podcast episodes, please send me any comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website, at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/hans-martin-hellebrand-ceo-of-badenova-on-turning-leadership-upside-down-article/
What’s the fine balance of leadership? It’s the perfect equilibrium that great leaders find when they manage their teams. It’s the trade-off between pushing too much and overcontrolling their work and being too distant and often unavailable when teams need it. In this episode, I’ll share:
The expected consequences of being too pushy
The expected consequences of being too distant
A proven multistep approach to finding the right equilibrium
I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-fine-balance-of-a-leader-article/
All successful CEOs possess several critical skills and attributes. Chief among them is the ability to build a diverse team that complements the CEO’s capabilities and expertise and provides both support and challenge as needed. A CEO must be able to decisively manage ambiguity and constant change, while focusing on strategic clarity and communication. For episode # 54 of my podcast series, The World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to interview Lorenzo Simonelli, the Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, an energy technology company that combines innovation, expertise and scale to provide solutions for energy industrial customers worldwide. Previously, Simonelli served as President and CEO of GE Transportation where, as one of the youngest division chiefs in GE History, he expanded and diversified GE Transportation by focusing on advanced technology manufacturing, intelligent control systems, and a diverse approach to new propulsion solutions. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about:
Expanding C-Suite leadership beyond your own skills and expertise
Evolving an organization to keep pace with change, addressing cultural change
Managing communication effectively across diverse groups
Critical attributes for a successful CEO
For more information regarding Lorenzo Simonelli and his work, you can visit the company website https://www.bakerhughes.com/. You may also wish to reach out on Linkedin, at linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-simonelli. If you’ve enjoyed this or other of my podcast episodes, please send me any comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the web site, at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/lorenzo-simonelli-ceo-of-baker-hughes-on-driving-change-through-uncertainty-article/
Today is a special day. The World Class Leaders Show podcast turns 1 and I thought to share with you some of the key lessons that top performer CEOs, business leaders, and best-selling authors shared with me during the last year. You’re going to love them! Plus, I got some news for you about the future of the podcast and what to expect from the new season that starts next week. Stay tuned…. I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/we-turned-1-five-big-lessons-shared-by-my-guests-on-world-class-leadership-article/
While many organizations promote and publicize their ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) efforts, still there exist significant gaps between concepts and execution. This is especially true for the Social and Governance dimensions. Environmental initiatives are generally maturing. However, the Social aspect is receiving preliminary, and sometimes misguided, attention, and the Governance aspect is often no more than a few paragraphs in the annual report. Why is this so, and how can performance be improved? For Episode # 52 of my podcast, The World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to host Miriam González Durántez. Miriam is an international trade lawyer who currently leads the trade and EU regulation practice of US law firm, Cohen & Gresser, and is a founding partner of Altius. Her extensive legal experience includes advising clients on intricate EU regulatory, compliance, and trade matters, and Miriam serves on several influential boards and advisory committees. Miriam is the Founder and Chair of Inspiring Girls International, a global charity dedicated to raising the aspirations of young girls around the world by connecting schoolgirls and women role models. The campaign operates in nearly 30 countries across the globe and has led the highly praised global campaign #ThisLittleGirlIsMe. By listening to this podcast episode, you will hear:
Perspectives on each dimension of Environmental, Social & Governance initiatives
Aspects and requirements for monetization of ESG efforts
Five key factors for making a global impact.
If you’d like to know more about Miriam and her work, you can find her on her website, https://miriamgonzalezdurantez.com/about, on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/miriamgonzalezdurantez/, or on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/miriamgonzalezdurantez. If you are interested in the Inspiring Girls initiative, https://inspiring-girls.com/ To learn more about me, Andrea Petrone, and my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-monetize-the-social-element-of-esg-article/
I don't believe that what we often label as "weaknesses" is correct. Some of them are actually great signs of leadership. In this episode, I shared some typical misconceptions about weaknesses in the workplace and explained why seemingly-weak behaviors are actually wonderful ways to demonstrate good leadership. I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/9-seemingly-weak-behaviours-that-define-great-leaders-article/
Life is unpredictable, and careers often take patterns that cannot be foreseen. For the special 50th episode of my podcast, I was extremely honored to host Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel Laureate for Chemistry in 2012. Dr. Lefkowitz is an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as well as a James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University. Other awards include the National Medal of Science, the Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine, and the Canada Gairdner international award. Dr. Lefkowitz is also the author of a best-selling memoir, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm”. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn:
Five Secrets for Success
The Role of Self-actualization and Serendipity in your Career
How to Apprentice for High-Performance
If you’d like to get in touch with Dr. Lefkowitz, the best way is through email, at: lefko001@receptor-biol.duke.edu. You can also learn more about his journey by reading his book, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm”, available at https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Thing-Happened-Stockholm-Adrenaline-Fueled/dp/1643136380/. For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/an-unconventional-conversation-about-success-article/
49,600 M&A deals failed last year. Here's the logic: According to Pwc, we hit a new record of M&A deals globally in 2021: 62,000. But according to many experts, the average failure rate is 80%. If this is true, it’s too easy to fail. But it's never about strategy, commercial, or finance alone. It's also about people. In this episode, I invited Branka Dessens, Post M&A Advisor, and together we discussed:
Why and how to assess culture before making any deal
The importance of choosing the right level of integration
The typical mistakes of the execution phase
If you’d like to learn more about Branka, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmld-branka-dessens/ If you want to book a call with both of us to discuss your M&A strategy, book a time here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-with-branka-andrea-30min For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/three-drivers-to-make-ma-integration-successful-article/
Over the past two years, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant acceleration of a set of trends impacting how we work. Many organizations dealing with these forced changes simply took the approach to ‘retrofit’ their office-bound existing habits and practices to accommodate remote working. However, some companies have gone further by rethinking and redesigning core operating principles such as onboarding, innovation, or creativity to re-engineer the business for greater flexibility. For episode # 48 of the World Class Leaders Show podcast, I’m very happy to bring you a fascinating conversation I had on LinkedIn with Brian Elliott, the executive leader of Future Forum. Brian has an amazing track record of leading teams and building companies, as a CEO of several start-up firms, a product leader at Google, and a senior vice president at Slack. Brian’s new book “How the Future Works; Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of their Lives” was co-authored with Sheela Subramanian and Helen Kupp. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about Brian Elliot’s experiences at Slack and with the Future Forum. Brian shares the learning:
What type of work flexibility is most important?
The impact on talent — building competitive advantage through work model redesign.
Steps to take in defining the rules of the game – one size does not fit all.
Potential pitfalls to be aware of, and how to move the process forward, with guidelines and examples for team agreements.
If you’d like to learn more about Brian Elliot’s work, visit the website https://futureforum.com/. Brian can also be followed via LinkedIn, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/belliott/. For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/leading-flexible-teams-with-brian-elliott-svp-of-slack-article/
If you’re an avid book reader like I am, you’re in the right place today. Whether you’re on holiday or planning the next one, you may look for some good book recommendations for your book list. Here’s my small gift for you: my top three business books that had a huge impact on me and my clients. Ready? I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-three-books-that-you-must-read-this-summer-article/
Driving innovation is one of the main priorities of every leader. Yet, it’s not so easy doing it in a very competitive market or in a conservative industry. One of the most effective ways to build an innovative company is to build a corporate venture arm. That’s, for example, what Shell did back in 1998. For episode 046 of “The World Class Leaders Show”, I invited Andrea Course, Venture Principal of Shell Ventures, to share her experience with innovation, startups, founders, and CEOs. In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to choose the right companies to invest in
The power of diversity in the startup world
What makes great founders and CEOs
The best way to support the startups after the investment
How to deploy new technologies in a large and established company
For more information about Andrea Course, visit her LinkedIn profile and connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacourse/ To know more about Shell Ventures: https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/new-energies/shell-ventures.html For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/why-building-a-corporate-venture-arm-for-your-company-article/
Company culture is not a toy that you can “fix”. Yet, how many times have you heard leaders asking their managers to fix people's behaviors? I remember when that happened to me as a manager earlier in my career. I was asked by the CEO to fix the culture but soon after, I realized that I didn’t have the support I was expecting. In this episode, I discuss:
the problem with changing internal perception
the impact of lack of sponsorship from the top
the challenge with delegating the entire process to one person
the five simple steps you need to have in place before starting any culture change
I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/why-i-shouldve-said-no-to-fix-the-company-culture-article/
It’s harder today to keep motivation strong and sustained, due partly to the decrease in organized and structured work environments. Many people are encountering a negative impact on their ability to reach their own goals, given higher levels of distraction. For episode 044 of “The World Class Leaders Show” podcast, I was thrilled to discuss the most interesting topic of Motivation with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach. Dr. Fishbach is the Jeffrey Breckinridge Keller Professor of Behavioural Science and Marketing at the Chicago Booth School of Business. Dr. Fishbach’s ground-breaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology's Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about the key elements of motivation, including:
Setting a goal, and leveraging intrinsic motivation
Monitoring progress, and the importance of sub-goals
Setting priorities and managing multiple goals simultaneously
The importance of social support
For more information about Dr. Ayelet Fishbach’s work, you can visit her website, at https://www.ayeletfishbach.com/, or read her book, “GET IT DONE: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation.” For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-unlock-motivation-article/
Change doesn’t happen if you don’t understand first why people resist. I’ve seen too many great change initiatives fail just because leaders struggle to understand the causes of resistance and its effect on the implementation. They often underestimate its impact until they realize it when it’s too late. The good news is that resistance can be fought if you know what causes it. In this episode, I share my experience of overcoming resistance by bringing some case studies of my work with organizations during major change or transformation initiatives. In particular: - Why you should embrace resistance - The key reasons why people resist - The best strategies to turn resistance into commitment I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/why-employees-resist-to-change-and-how-to-turn-them-into-advocates-article/
Human Resources plays a critical role in the evolution of an organization. By combining open innovation and effective methodologies, an organization can increase its effectiveness in accomplishing business transformation. For episode 042 of my World Class Leaders Show podcast, I discussed this topic with Carlo Albini. Carlo began his professional journey in management consulting, serving leading multinational companies with a focus on transformation programs enabled by technology. Since 2020, Carlo has been in charge of People and Organization Innovability, a brand-new organizational structure responsible for leading sustainability and innovation, focusing on the future of work, open innovation culture and agile transformation at Group level By listening to this episode, you will learn more about:
Defining the right metrics for Driving Innovation and Sustainability
Building the Talent Pool
Increasing Internal Influence
Improving Communications
Planning for the Future of Work
To learn more or to contact Carlo Albini directly, he can be found on Twitter @AlbiniPv, or on LinkedIn, at linkedin.com/in/carloalbini For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. I would also very much appreciate hearing from you about your thoughts on this episode, or suggestions for future topics for this podcast. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-hr-can-build-innovation-and-drive-value-article/
Too many change or transformational initiatives fail because leadership lacks commitment. Leaders build a vision for change but don’t show consistent interest and involvement during execution. In this episode, I share:
Why big announcements about change are not always a good sign
What leaders should do after they kick off the initiative
The problem with internal barriers
The importance of giving the right resources during execution
How to speak internally about the change
I look forward to hearing your thoughts or reading your comments about this episode at: Email: andrea@andreapetrone.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-warning-signs-of-poor-leadership-during-change-article/
Over the past few years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how leadership is defined and realized. Leaders who have previously relied on an authoritarian ‘command and control’ style are learning that a fear-based approach is no longer acceptable in today’s organizational culture. Instead, research and collected data indicate that high performance is achieved when a leader brings authenticity and integrity to the table, and fosters genuine connection with their team and their organization. For episode # 40 of my podcast, the World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to host Dr. Michelle Johnston, who holds the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University in New Orleans. An executive coach with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Johnston is a celebrated keynote speaker, presenting at conferences and events nationwide. She received her Ph.D in Communication from Louisiana State University, and she was named to the prestigious 100 Coaches group. Dr. Johnston is the author of the best-selling book, “The Seismic Shift in Leadership”. Particularly for leaders aiming for C-Suite roles, having meaningful and mindful relationships with their teams will amplify inspiration and motivation, build collaboration, and, ultimately, catalyze better performance across their organization. By listening to this episode, you will learn about:
The ‘Mask of Perfection’ – the danger in adopting an inauthentic professional persona.
Owning your story to fuel accelerated performance.
The importance of building and showing empathy in the ‘Zoom Age’.
For access to resources and to learn more about Dr. Johnston’s work, visit her website at https://michellekjohnston.com/. For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, to subscribe to my weekly newsletter, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-thrive-in-a-new-era-of-connection-article/
Do founder-CEOs have an expiration date? Some founders become successful CEOs, but many don't. In this new episode, I discuss the findings of new interesting research that shows the correlation between the average tenure of founders-CEOs and their company performance. I’ll also offer five practical strategies for founders who want to become successful as CEOs in the long run. Share your thoughts or comments at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-tipping-point-of-founders-ceos-article/
Diversity is not interchangeable with Race. But this is how diversity is seen often in organizations. For my recent podcast episode # 38 of The World Class Leaders Show, my guest was Janice Lintz. Janice is an accomplished consultant advocate across the hearing access, advocacy, and related political spectrum. As CEO of Hearing Access Innovations, Janice is at the forefront of helping a wide array of public and private organizations to improve their accessibility for individuals with hearing loss. In our episode, Janice shared: - her incredible journey from turning a personal problem into a global systemic change - the leadership problem around DEI - practical strategies to make a change in an organization To contact Janice Lintz and learn more about her work, there are three good sources: The consulting business is at https://www.hearingaccess.com/ Her personal advocacy website is at https://janicelintz.com/ Reach Janice on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/janicelintz. For more information about my work with leaders and organizations, or to take a free assessment of your leadership level, please drop me an email at Andrea@Andreapetrone.com, or go to my website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/. Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-turn-a-personal-problem-into-a-global-systemic-change-article/
Although PE-backed company CEOs and other CEOs share the same role, a PE-backed CEO is tasked with unique challenges. Many of them accept the role but come underprepared for what lies ahead. I have been recently invited to share my thoughts about the subject on the “The Private Equity Podcast”, where I have been interviewed by Alex Rawlings. Here is what I shared:
The common mistakes made by Private Equity Firms
How to assess the current leadership team
Two best skills of CEOs
The leadership challenges of acquisitions
How PEs can help CEOs and their teams
The three best attributes of successful CEOs
My suggested books for CEOs
Share your thoughts or comments at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ More about Alex’s podcast: https://lnkd.in/d_3SdiF Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/what-makes-ceos-of-private-equity-backed-companies-successful-article/
The biggest mistake leaders do when they merge is hardly strategy or financials. It’s underestimating the people's side of the transaction. New teams don’t often work well together if they feel there is a cultural misalignment between the two organizations. As a result, they can't get rid of their past. In today’s podcast, I share key lessons I learned from working with leaders and their teams during and after their M&As: - Why culture matters during the due diligence - The importance of building a new team identity - How to drive engagement across companies Share your thoughts or comments at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-biggest-ma-integration-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-article/
Success can be learned and duplicated by emulating the mindsets of High Achievers. There are numerous factors to consistently achieving outstanding performance. This includes components such as a clear understanding of motivational drivers, a dedication to life-long learning, and more. Successful high achievers are defined as people who have created a paradigm shift in the way we look at things, process things, or think about things. They effectively move their field forward and are recognized for their contributions. As they are ascending in their career, they bring other people along with them who share in their team’s success. “A light on someone else doesn’t dim your light, it actually makes it shine brighter” - Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel Prize winner. During Episode # 35 of my podcast, The World Class Leaders Show, I interviewed Dr. Ruth Gotian, who has researched the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs and Olympic champions, in order to learn about their habits and practices. Dr Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology and former Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Gotian publishes and presents on a wide range of topics pertaining to leadership development and optimizing success. She is the author of The Success Factor – Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Performance. By listening to Podcast Episode # 35, you will learn about:
The four primary elements of successful achievers
How to apply the success factors in a team setting
Managing obstacles to success
Contact Information If you’d like to find out more about Dr Gotian’s work, visit her website at: https://www.ruthgotian.com/ Dr. Gotian’s best selling book, “The Success Factor” can be purchased from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Success-Factor-Developing-Skillset-Performance/dp/1398602299/ If you’d like to know more about Andrea Petrone’s work with leaders and organizations, and to learn about available resources, podcasts, and assessment tools, go to: https://www.andreapetrone.com/ Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-success-factor-article/
How can you motivate an entire team? I get this question every week. And I love it because it’s a great question. As I work with teams every day, I decided to answer this question and provide a list of 15 proven ideas and strategies that you can apply at work with your team. Ready to learn? Listen to this episode and share your thoughts or comments about my findings at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/15-astonishing-ways-to-motivate-your-team-article/
As a senior executive looking to move into the C-Suite, do you have an in-depth knowledge of the factors that might go into the making of that promotion decision? Alternatively, as a leader in your organization, are you building the strongest possible team by leveraging all the talent you have available to you? In all organizations, it’s essential that an objective framework for promotion review and decision-making is in place. C-Suite candidates must be crystal clear on the expectations and criteria of the Board and other arbiters who may influence the final outcome. For Episode # 33 of my podcast series, The World Class Leaders Show, it was my great pleasure to host Amii Barnard-Bahn. Recognised by Forbes as one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives, Amii is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and a fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching. A guest lecturer at Stanford and UC Berkeley, Amii is also a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and more. Amii received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Centre and her BA from Tufts. During the podcast, Amii and I discussed the importance of promotion events for the health of an organization. A promotion is a discrete employment moment that can be flagged for special attention, to ensure that decisions are made fairly and in a way that strengthens the team and the overall leadership structure. By listening to this episode, you will learn more about:
Five critical criteria for judging promotability
Diversity and equity challenges and how to combat proximity bias
Ideas for providing clear feedback and expectations for building influence and promotability.
If you’d like to reach Amii, and find out more about her free promotability index, you can visit the website at https://www.barnardbahn.com/. There are many resources available, such as leadership resources, guidebooks, and newsletters. You can also find Amii on Linked in, at linkedin.com/in/amiibarnardbahn Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-get-promoted-to-the-c-suite-with-amii-barnard-bahn-article/
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:
The definition of transformational teams
The three reasons that are preventing teams from being transformational
The five success factors of transformational teams
If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership level? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-secret-to-build-transformational-teams-article/
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:
The approaching labor shortfalls and reasons why it has accelerated
The digital transformation challenges
What are the skills required in the future
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:
What led me to take a big risk early in my career
What approach I use to evaluate risks in decision making
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: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Want to get a score on your leadership competencies? Take the free assessment today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/lessons-about-risk-taking-from-my-career-journey-article/
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:
Set the right foundations for change
Anticipate and fight resistance
Mobilize employees
If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy 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.
The difference between Attributes and Skills
Five critical categories of Attributes
How to develop and enhance attributes for Leadership
Keys to successful high performing teams
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 andrea@andreapetrone.com. 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:
How to develop the right skills for innovation
Tactics for building an innovation framework
Fostering collaborative brainstorming
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:
Why setting rules of engagement early
How to be a powerful communicator online
Why look for early signs of disengagement
How to fight employees isolation
How to run (or not run) meetings
If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: andrea@andreapetrone.com or send a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/blog Need more? Book a 30min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianawudavid 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 andrea@andreapetrone.com 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:
How to set the right foundations
How to hire or select the right team members
How to build chemistry quickly
If you want to share your thoughts or comments about this episode, please email me at: andrea@andreapetrone.com 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 If you don’t want to miss any episode and have the show notes in your inbox, subscribe today to our weekly world-class leaders newsletter here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-build-a-great-team-from-scratch-article/
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:
How to create the Professional Brand of You
Why we should all be Media Companies in today’s world
The value of controlling your own narrative
Establishing category thought leadership.
You can reach Jeffrey Hayzlett at his website https://hayzlett.com/contact/ and via email at Jeff@C-SuiteNetwork.com. 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 andrea@andreapetrone.com. 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/
Successful leadership development depends on the relevance and applicability of the information to the trainees’ own organisation, which emphasizes the value of internal mentoring and coaching. External consultants can provide expertise, guidance and support, but high-performance outcomes require organisational commitment and accountability. For episode # 22 of my podcast, The World Class Leaders Show, I interviewed Tom Morin, co-founder of Work Innovation Partners, and the author of the successful book “Your Best Work: Create the Working Life That’s Right for You”. In this episode, we explored the following:
Five keys to developing future leaders
How to leverage internal management resources
The role of external consultants in leadership development
Important characteristics for leadership candidates
To contact Tom Morin, you can go to his web site at https://workfeelsgood.com/ Find his book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Best-Work-Create-Working-ebook/dp/ If you’re currently facing a challenge, or thinking of launching new change initiatives, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: https://www.andreapetrone.com Listen to the podcast linked to this article: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-develop-the-new-pipeline-of-leaders-podcast/
The Power of Clarity, with Ann Latham Increasing clarity in communication is one of the most-needed improvements that a leader can make. When a CEO or senior executive makes a vague request, and his team does not ask clarifying questions, it can lead to misaligned expectations and unfortunate consequences. On my World Class Leaders Show podcast, I recently hosted Ann Latham, founder of the U.S. based consulting organization, Uncommon Clarity. Ann is the author of several highly-regarded books, including her most recent, “The Power of Clarity.” Ann is an in-demand speaker and guest lecturer, whose global clients range across 40 different industries. In this podcast episode, we discuss why clarity is missing in the current business environment, and what leaders can do to develop their skills further. Listening to this episode will offer the following highlights:
Effective ways of dealing with an overloaded to-do list.
What is the most important question to ask during a business interaction?
Five key steps leaders can take to improve clarity
To learn more about Ann Latham's work, you can go to: https://power-of-clarity.com/ Or visit her website at: https://annlatham.com/ Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-power-of-clarity-article/
We’re seeing an increasing level of disengagement at work. Once again. Not surprisingly, many team leaders are noticing:
Less participation in staff meetings
Bad mood and negative thoughts across their teams
Less motivation
Poor response to team activities that were working fine before
It’s clear that something changed in the last month and it’s inevitably the consequence of the new restrictions due to Omicron. But there must be more under the surface. If employees feel fatigued and lack of energy already at the beginning of a new year, something else is going on. I believe Omicron has just resurfaced existing problems that were temporarily put aside. If you want to re-engage your employees, I recommend going back to basics and introducing some more creative ideas. In this episode, we discuss:
Why organizing more online team meetings won’t help your people to re-engage
What are the most effective ways to re-engage with tired employees
The five steps you need to take to get your team engagement back
Do you need help in re-engaging with your team or want to discuss more about this topic? Drop me a message at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com If you don’t want to miss any episode and have the show notes in your inbox, subscribe today to our weekly world-class leaders newsletter here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-re-engage-your-team-during-bad-times-article/
In the world of Venture Capital, most of the media coverage is given to the high-risk/reward world of Digital and Technology Start-ups. However, over the past ten years, Corporate Venture Capital Funds have been steadily growing and achieving successful results for more traditional organisations. My guest today is Dr. Andreas Berger. Dr. Berger is presently the managing director of the Wintershall DEA Technology Ventures. As a classic high achiever, Andreas has been a lawyer and entrepreneur, an in-demand keynote speaker and philosopher. He owns an investment company and has extensive business experience in Mergers and Acquisitions. In this podcast episode, we discuss innovation, strategy, and Dr. Berger shares his experience with working in both Silicon Valley and in European corporate culture. By listening to this show, you will learn:
Four factors to starting a successful Corporate Venture Fund
Topics to consider in building the right team
How to drive innovation at multiple levels of the company
Key lessons learned from Silicon Valley
To contact Dr. Andreas Berger, you can go to his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draberger/ Or, visit the corporate website at: https://wintershalldea.com/en If you want to discuss how to drive growth by creating world-class teams, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-drive-innovation-through-corporate-venture-funds-article/
Setting the right types of goals is underrated. Many people are really struggling to set priorities but also setting the right goals. Either they set unrealistic goals to achieve in a reasonable short period of time or they just set too simple goals to play safe. I want to make sure that you set goals that are really able to make an impact on your life, career, business. In my view, it’s fundamental to set goals that can make a real impact on our lives and have the right plan and system to follow up consistently to achieve them. In this episode, we’ll discuss:
Why goal setting leads often to failure
What are the three types of goals that you should set for 2022
How to manage priorities and stay focused on what matters most.
Feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com and share your thoughts and comments about this episode. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com If you don’t want to miss any episode and have the show notes in your inbox, subscribe today to our weekly world class leaders newsletter here: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/how-to-set-the-right-goals-for-2022-article/
In our professional careers, most of us will encounter varying qualities of leadership. What makes the difference between a great leader and a mediocre leader? If we’re lucky, we will have the experience of working with an exemplary leader who embodies accountability throughout their role in an organization.
My guest today is Dr. Vince Molinaro, author and elite strategic business advisor to global companies seeking to develop leadership potential. Dr. Molinaro’s book “The Leadership Contract” is a New York Times bestseller and he is the founder and CEO of the organization Leadership Contract Inc. Vince has spent more than 20 years as an advisor to boards and senior executives looking to improve leadership accountability in their organizations.
In this podcast episode, we will review the importance of Leadership Accountability.
By listening to this show, you will learn:
Why new leaders need development and training as quickly as possible
Four key elements of a commitment to leadership
The ONE question to ask any company that reveals critical information about its culture
The value of asking for help.
To contact Dr. Vince Molinaro, you can visit his website: https://drvincemolinaro.com/ , or contact him on LinkedIn, at: linkedin.com/in/vincemolinaro.
If you’re currently facing a challenge, or thinking of launching new change initiatives, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com For getting a weekly insight via email, subscribe at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/
Emotional intelligence is responsible for as much as 80 percent of our success.
But emotional intelligence is more than being nice to people. It’s about using emotions as the source of information to decide what actions to take.
In today’s episode of “The World Class Leaders Show”, we welcome Alison Coates to discuss how to apply the principles of emotional intelligence in the workplace. Alison is a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and a qualified Industrial Psychologist, Programme and Project Manager. She specializes in the assessment and development of emotional intelligence within teams. In this episode, you’ll learn:
What are the six competencies to build emotional intelligence
How to develop your self awareness, the awareness of others and of the organization
The importance of being authentic
The impact of expansive reasoning
How to develop positive infuence with your people
To connect with Alison please visit: Website: https://www.revoconsultant.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/revoconsultant/ Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/alisonjcoates
If you have any questions or comments about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.com
If you would like to get more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com Subscribe to the weekly insight via email at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media:
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Read the article linked to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/6-ways-to-build-emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace/
The most successful teams have one thing in common. Trust. They develop trust from the outset. They nurture it. They foster it. But many organizations are yet to see the value of creating trust within the workplace. They experience poor performance tend to overly focus on changes to the business strategies, products/services, organizational systems, etc. Quite often they underestimate the impact of trust on their results. In this new episode of “The World Class Leaders Show”, we welcome Paul Zak to discuss his best-selling book “The Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies” and how to use trust to inspire teamwork, build a loyal client base and accelerate business outcomes. Paul Zak, is a Professor of Economics, Psychology, and Management at the Claremont Graduate University. He is a top scientist in his work across the globe, owning 4 technology companies, including the first Neuroscience As A Service (NAAS). He is a five-time TED speaker and has spoken at large organizations such as Nato Supreme Head Quarters and Google. In this episode, you'll learn:
What is trust
How to activate the trust factor
How to build trust in the workplace and remotely
The relationship between trust and high-performance teams
How to build trust with clients
Share your thoughts about this episode at: andrea@andreapetrone.com Read the full article about this episode: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-trust-factor-to-drive-high-performance/ If you don't want to miss any new episode article, subscribe today at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Paul Zak, you can connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zak-91123510/ Or have a look at his studies at: https://neuroeconomicstudies.org/ Or you can head over to his work at: https://www.getimmersion.com/the-immersion-team For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com To connect with Andrea on Social Media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
Are you planning to launch strategic company initiatives in 2022?Do you want to make sure that is going to be a success? I have been involved in major company initiatives and I want to share with you some big lessons I learned that can help you to avoid making risky mistakes in the future.This is what you're going to learn today: 1. Why leaders need to show commitment 2. How to build your A-team to launch the project 3. What are the three ingredients for a successful project 4. The importance of defined boundaries5. How to define the rules of the game Share your thoughts about this episode at: andrea@andreapetrone.com Read the article linked to this podcast: 5 proven strategies to stop company initiatives from failing - Andrea Petrone For more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com To get Andrea’s weekly insight via email, subscribe at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andr
What does it take to bring a company to success again?I had a brilliant conversation at "The World Class Leaders Show” with Haytham Kaddoura, CEO of Smartstream Technologies.Haytham is Dubai-based and he has experience in investment advisory, asset management, corporate restructuring, strategy formulation, and execution for boards of some of the most prominent corporations across the GCC and the greater Middle East and North Africa region.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) How to lead your people and make them feel safe and heard2) Why a great culture is key3) How to involve your clients in the process4) Lead in the Covid19 era “When you love what you are doing you get to apply the “Let’s build it together” mindset which will eventually become the norm and be invested in the successful transition.”Show notes: How to Lead a Company Turnaround to Success - Andrea Petrone To connect with Haytham Kaddoura, you can connect with him on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/haytham If you would like to get more information about Andrea’s work, go to: www.andreapetrone.com Subscribe to the weekly insight via email at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
Retaining talent within the organization has become a major concern. This is because leaders have not yet found a way to balance appreciation amongst employees to maintain and retain talent. Dopamine does not only increases people’s moods, energy, and focus but increases the motivation of people. We need to reimagine the traditional ways of rewarding people to create an environment that they love and want to be a part of. In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies that are backed by science on how to use dopamine to your favor:
How the internal drive within people has changed.
Why do social interactions have a greater effect on people?
Ways you can introduce novelties in your team.
Why it is important to know your employees on a personal level.
The best way to maintain a dopamine spike through timeliness.
Would you like to find out where you are in your Leadership Development journey? Take the free assessment here: www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ Interested in more of Andrea’s work, go to:www.andreapetrone.com To receive the weekly insight via email, you can subscribe at: https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
Adapting to the change in the workplace is usually a difficult adjustment for us because we are accustomed to our habits. People are often not looking for the change that is happening to them, and this will be the reason behind negative feelings. Our guest today is Lavinia Thanapathy. Lavinia is a change champion and a professional speaker on the people aspect of change. During the Coronavirus pandemic, Lavinia was named one of the leading LinkedIn voices for thought leadership on change and adaptability. A lawyer by training and a branding expert by profession, Lavinia is the co-author of the bestselling book “Unleash Your Voice: Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”. Presently based in Berlin, Germany, Lavinia is also the founding chair for the “Inspiring Girls” organization in Singapore. In this podcast, we will touch on the problems with leading change and what we can do to make it successful. By listening to this show, you will learn how: 1)Managing the organizational change and understanding the connections people make during these times 2) Addressing the difference between imposed and opportunistic change 3) Tap on the culture element4) Anticipate and prepare for change5) Five key ideas for successful initiatives To connect with Lavinia Thanapathy, visit her website: https://laviniathanapathy.com/ You can also follow her on Twitter @linkedinlavinia, or on LinkedIn. If you're currently facing a challenge, or thinking of launching new change initiatives, feel free to connect with me either on LinkedIn or my website www.andreapetrone.com or by email at andrea@andreapetrone.com. For more information about Andrea’s work, go to:www.andreapetrone.com For getting a weekly insight via email, subscribe at:https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andreaRead the full article about our interview here How to lead organizational change successfully - Andrea Petrone
The dilemma we face amongst teams is that we believe responsibility and ownership is the same thing, when in fact it is not. Developing a strong sense of ownership will create the highest level of commitment to producing results and not just to complete a task. It is important to note that you cannot be effective if you do not have the drive. You can use this drive to make a difference and start creating a mentality that is results-driven. The best way to achieve this is through taking ownership and avoiding similar problems in the future. “Taking responsibility for your work is a given – taking responsibility for an outcome is great leadership.” In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies on:
The difference between responsibility and ownership & why they are important
Why does having a strong sense of ownership will invite successful results
How the difference between the two can enable your result-driven success
How your team members drive and motivation can have an effect on your results
Five steps to help you build ownership within your role
To read more on the article linked to this topic:www.andreapetrone.com/why-we-need-to-take-responsibility-of-the-results Link to World-Class Leadership Indicator Assessment: www.andreapetrone.com/assessment/ For more information about Andrea’s work, go to:www.andreapetrone.com For getting a weekly insight via email, subscribe at:https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/ To connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter – https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
One of the primary reasons that a merger may fail is less about strategic concerns, operational issues, or finances. Rather, it may be that the two companies’ embedded cultures cannot be easily aligned. Some issues may surface during the due diligence phase but identifying how the cultures are going to work together is paramount. In this episode, Andrea invites Jennifer Fondrevay, the founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-suite executives on how to prepare for and manage the people's challenges of business transitions, particularly mergers and acquisitions. As a Fortune 500 C suite-marketing executive, Jennifer shares her M&A expertise as a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes Thrive global, and many other publications. Jennifer describes her best-selling book, “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions” as both a Survivors’ Handbook and an Executives’ Playbook. By listening to this show, you will learn:
There are mutual benefits in employing humility, respect, and understanding.
There needs to be acceptance of the change occurring within the workforce.
How to retain critical talent in the workplace.
Why it is important to lead by example.
To connect with Jennifer Fondrevay, you can reach out via LinkedIn or through her website: https://jenniferjfondrevay.com/ Follow Jennifer on Twitter, @jjfondrevay You may also want to read her Amazon best-selling book: “NOW WHAT?: A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving Through Mergers and Acquisitions”.
One of the latest researches has shown that 67% of employees are surprised by the feedback they receive in the annual performance review meetings. There are many leaders and managers who struggle with feedback. They give it occasionally and in a very unstructured way. As a result, employees get frustrated and disengaged. In this episode, Andrea shares with the audience some practical strategies on: 1) What's the No.1 problem with feedbacks across organizations2) Why frequency matters3) How to give and receive feedbacks4) What are the key questions to ask during a feedback conversation5) How to design a feedback process for your organizationTo access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcastIf you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comFor more information about Andrea's work, go to:www.andreapetrone.comFor getting a weekly insight via email, subscribe at:https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/To connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this episode, Andrea invites Diane DiResta, CSP, Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd or from an electronic platform. DiResta is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, an Amazon.com category best-seller and has spoken on 4 continents. Diane is Past President of the NYC chapter of National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the National Basketball Association and WNBA. She was featured on CNN, and quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, London Guardian, and Investors Business Daily and Bloomberg radio. Diane is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than 12% of speakers nationwide as well as a certified virtual presenter. Her blog, Knockout Presentations, made the Top 50 Public Speaking blogs and her audio course, Speak Confidently and Effectively ranked #5 on Linkedin’s Top 20 Popular Course. By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) How to build influence2) Why public speaking is one of the most relevant leadership skills3) What is the secret of an excellent public speakerYou can reach Diane at: Website - http://www.diresta.com LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedirestaTwitter: @speakingproYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/dianedirestaYou can find Diane in Clubhouse as well @dianediresta To access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcastIf you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comFor more information about Andrea's work, go to:www.andreapetrone.comFor getting a weekly insight via email, subscribe at:https://www.andreapetrone.com/insight/To connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
According to experts, we’re experiencing a spectacular failure rate of strategy execution. 90% of executives admitted that they failed to reach all of their strategic goals because of the ineffective implementation of strategic initiatives. There are many reasons why strategies fail. In this episode, Andrea dives deep into the subject and shares some practical insights and tips to help executives design and implement successful their company strategies.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) What are the main reasons why strategic plans fail2) What are the most important questions to ask ourselves when we design our strategy3) How to define the right priorities and implement successfully the strategy internallyTo access the show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/podcastIf you're interested to develop Andrea' strategic planning process for your organization, or if you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comFor more information about Andrea's work, go to:www.andreapetrone.comTo connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this episode, Andrea invites Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan, to share the lessons that led him to build a very successful career.Don Antonucci joined Providence Health and Services in September of 2021 and leads Providence Health Plan as Chief Executive Officer. Don brings over 25 years of healthcare-related experience, including vast knowledge in the health insurance industry. Sharing in the organizational view of health care as a fundamental human right, he is passionate about leading the Health Plan’s efforts in promoting health equity and moving toward the shared vision of Health for a Better World.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) Why self-awareness is critical for career development and personal success2) The power of curiosity in leadership3) How to deal with mental health issues in an organizationYou can contact Don on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantonucci/To have access to all show notes, visit: https://www.andreapetrone.com/podcastIf you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comTo connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this episode, Andrea invites Hank Malik to discuss knowledge management and what to do for building a top-learning organization.Hank is an experienced Knowledge Management and Transformation Lead, Specialist,Practitioner, Author, and Speaker with over twenty years of working in the fields ofKnowledge, Information, Change Management, and Learning and increasingly DigitalTransformation.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) What is knowledge management, how to capture and learn lessons in an organization2) The role of culture and behaviors in top-learning organizations3) How to incentivize employees to share more internally and break silosYou can contact Hank at: hankmalik@gmail.com or find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hank-malik-93080918/To have access to all show notes, visit: www.andreapetrone.comIf you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comTo connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this episode, Andrea explains what are the five dimensions of great leadership based on his personal experience in helping executives and ambitious managers to raise their standards.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) What are the five dimensions and why do they matter2) How to adapt and change your behaviors to score high across the five dimensions3) How to measure your current leadership level so you know where you need to focus on to get better results.To access the free assessment of the five dimensions, visit: www.andreapetrone.com/assessment.If you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comFor more information about Andrea's work, go to:www.andreapetrone.comTo connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this episode, Andrea focuses on the impact of big ego on results and what to do for preventing it from affecting negatively our work and career.He also describes what are the early signs of egocentric leaders and how to detect them.By listening to the show, you'll learn:1) The impact of status on results2) How to find a balance between ego and other leadership traits3) How great leaders deal with their comfort zoneIf you have any comment or insight about this episode, email Andrea at: andrea@andreapetrone.comFor more information about Andrea's work, go to:www.andreapetrone.comTo connect with Andrea on Social Media:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andrea
In this 10min episode, your host Andrea Petrone introduces the new show and explains what is about, the goals, the topics, the ideal audience and the structure.In this show, we are going to deconstruct the success of high-performing leaders by sharing their stories, lessons, insights and strategies. Main topics will be: leadership, performance, neuroscience, teams, influence, culture, workplace, and much more.He also introduces himself and tells the audience why he launched this new podcast and why matters in the current scenario.If you want to connect with Andrea to share ideas, comments, or suggests brilliant minds as future guests for the show, you can find him on:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ie_andreaEmail - andrea@andreapetrone.comWebsite - www.andreapetrone.comSee you at the next episode!