"The quality of the response is going to be depending on the quality of the question."

Kevin sat down with Adriana Peon, CEO of Decathlon Americas and they unpacked her background, experiences, and leadership philosophy.

They discuss topics such as personal growth, mental models, situational leadership, representation in leadership, and the power of sports and nature.

Adriana shares her passion for soccer and how sports have shaped her confidence and leadership skills. She also reflects on her experiences at PayPal and Meta (formerly Facebook) and the cultural learnings she gained from those organizations.

Adriana discusses the intersection of culture and performance in the tech industry, particularly in relation to AI. She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and leveraging AI to solve real problems.

Peon also shares her personal experiences and insights on leadership, including the need to find one's superpower and balance it with other strengths.

She highlights the value-based culture at Decathlon and the company's mission to make sports accessible to all. Peon also addresses the challenges of managing global teams and the importance of understanding cultural differences in communication.