The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast

Dino Koutrouki shares key principles to drive growth in small private equity-backed companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Martin shares how employee wellbeing, AI adoption, and having a system of measurement for organizational wellbeing support a resilient workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Lefenfeld shares how organizations can build AI-enabled workforces and strengthen leadership through consistent processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allan Swan shares how understanding the value of culture allow leaders to drive performance and innovation and make strategic transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Campbell shares how a strong culture and fast adaptation keep people motivated through clarity, focus, and a challenger mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mita Mallick shares how experiences with poor leadership shaped her view on how great leaders can coach, not control, and lead with empathy and clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Char Doll shares how grit, growth mindset, and a focus on aligning people strategy with business goals have guided her in building on HR’s strengths to elevate leadership, enhance employee experience, and drive lasting impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Wessinger reflects on scaling globally, balancing purpose with performance, and leading through growth and transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Nathalie Collin, Deputy CEO of Groupe La Poste, Member of Senior Executive Committee, CEO Retail and Digital Division, shares her philosophy of leadership rooted in vision, purpose, and care. Drawing on her experience leading transformation across multiple industries, Nathalie discusses how aspirational leadership, adaptability, and empowering teams are vital for navigating change and driving organizational success. The conversation also explores the essential qualities, ongoing learning, and strategic mindset needed for CEOs to lead effectively in today’s evolving business landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Paula Davis speaks with Corey duBrowa, the global CEO of Burson and a seasoned communications leader whose career spans senior roles at Google, Salesforce, Starbucks, and Nike.  Drawing on his decades of experience, Corey offers insights for today’s corporate communications leaders on how to effectively harness AI, anticipate and respond to emerging trends, and guide CEOs and boards in framing and asking the right questions that shape strategy and reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Jerry Gorss speaks to Karl Iagnemma, the CEO of Vecna Robotics. Iagnemma shares how the talent needs of the robotics and automation sector are evolving as the sector grows, as well as how he thinks about finding and training the right talent. He also shares his perspectives on managing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, industry consolidation, and the evolution and importance of implementing the flexible and collaborative automation technology for case picking in today's supply chain operations. Finally, Iagnemma also discusses artificial intelligence and what its advances mean for the human leader in terms of the skills or capabilities they will need to manage a workforce with an increasing share of machines and collaborative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Scott Bae speaks to Dr. Roawen Chen, the chief supply chain and operations officer of Qualcomm Technologies. Dr. Chen first defines the concept of a “fab” [fabrication facility] versus “fabless” semiconductor company, and explains how the management of the supply chain is nuanced between the two. He then shares what he calls the “semiconductor trilemma”—how leaders have to balance three competing KPIs: pursuing the most advanced technology, having the lowest cost, and having unlimited supply—and discusses the leadership capabilities he believes are critical to manage that trilemma. Throughout the conversation, he also offers his advice for leaders who are managing the current uncertain and volatile market dynamics as it pertains to the chip space, how he has seen the role of the supply chain and operations leader evolve, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, and how he approaches the balance between developing talent internally and recruiting talent externally, particularly when conditions are changing so rapidly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.