"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
→ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com
All content for Talent Talk with Andrea Ross is the property of The Career Establishment and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
→ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com
Future-Ready Leadership in a Fractured World — with Victor Morales {Ep. 75}
Talent Talk with Andrea Ross
1 hour 2 minutes 53 seconds
5 months ago
Future-Ready Leadership in a Fractured World — with Victor Morales {Ep. 75}
What if the key to future-proofing your organization… isn’t found in strategy decks, but in empathy and integrity?
This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead through chaos, culture clashes, and constant change.
Andrea Ross, team/executive coach & corporate trainer at The Career Establishment sits down with Victor Morales — President & Group Executive for Latin America (LATM) at Orica — whose leadership journey spans six countries, two decades, and some of the world’s most complex markets.
From navigating geopolitical minefields
to restoring trust in fractured communities
to learning leadership lessons from survivors of human trafficking in Tanzania…
Victor shares the tools, frameworks, and mindset shifts every leader needs in today’s unpredictable world.
🎧 Inside this episode:
→ The Compass & The Map: How future-fit leaders steer through turbulence
→ Listening as Power: The most underrated leadership skill in a noisy world
→ Culture-Driven Vision: Uniting global teams across time zones and values
→ 4 Leadership Archetypes: Hunters. Farmers. Builders. Dreamers. Which one are you?
→ Impact Beyond Profit: Orica’s approach to emissions cuts and community empowerment
💡 You’ll also hear:
- How to win over sceptical clients
- The secret to creating buy-in (even from the most resistant voices)
- Why balancing growth and survival isn’t either/or
📚 Books mentioned:
- Bridge of Success by Félix Torres
- How to Listen by Oscar Trimboli
If you’re a leader navigating transformation, uncertainty, or rapid growth—
this episode will challenge you to lead with more clarity, courage, and connection.
And if you’re DONE with outdated leadership models that don’t reflect your reality?
This is your signal.
🎧 Listen now—because your future-ready leadership starts here.
Connect with Victor Morales → https://www.linkedin.com/in/victormoralesbaeza/
Follow Orica → https://www.orica.com/
Is your business ready to develop leadership that’s built for the future?
I work with teams to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and elevate performance. Let’s start the conversation.
→ Subscribe to my newsletter: thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: Andrea Ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ Drop me a line: andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com
Talent Talk with Andrea Ross
"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
→ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com
