I am so energized and inspired from this conversation with Advisor, Educator, and Executive Coach; David Nour, CEO The Nour Group Inc. He is the author of more than 10 books on creating high performing organizations and achieving success through relationship economics and one of the best authorities in this field. Here are some of the topics we covered together:
- The power of strategic relationships is not only for business but also professional and personal
- Some of the very best opportunities we get as individuals as well as organizations come from our relationships
- The key is to be intentional in developing these relationships for the long term
- Relationships accelerate growth because both parties share common values
- The future belongs to the ones who are curious and continuously developing themselves
- Dedicate some time every week to learn and develop even in areas not directly related to your scope of work
- Work life blending is a better approach then work life balance!
- Be interested in having your message remembered instead of being remembered
And many more insights from this conversation. Check it out!
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My guest for this episode, is Russell Eisenstat, an inspirational leader whose mission has been to develop leaders and organizations that put people at the center together with profit. We explored so many critical leadership topics like how to balance leadership focus between people and bottom line, how to engage the whole organization, how to earn trust, and how to develop a shared emotional resonant purpose.
In his very humble voice, Russ shared his reflections on his own successful leadership journey and offered advice to organizational leaders including young aspiring ones.
Russ is, Emeritus Executive Director and co-founder of the Center for Higher Ambition Leadership and Former President and co-Founder of TruePoint, a management consultancy firm. He served on the faculty of the Harvard Business School and spent five years at McKinsey & Company. He is a co-author of the Higher Ambition, a book that shows how great CEOs around the world create superior long term economic and social value and many articles in Harvard Business Review.
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch
My guest in this episode is Nandu Nandkishore ex Global CEO Nestlé Nutrition. Broadcasted live on LinkedIn and Facebook (please excuse the audio quality), we explored in this inspiring conversation what does it take to lead in challenging times and how can leaders make the most out crisis. Nandu shares so many deep insights from his top leadership experience including how leading during COVID requires creativity to leverage the crisis for success and how remote working and remote leadership is here to stay which requires from every leader to adapt to new way of leading and communicating.
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
Insights/direct quotes from this episode:
“Never waste a failure.. It is too precious to be wasted by complaining.”
“Consciously nurturing diversity and psychological safety”
“Stay true to your values, never compromise them”
“Spend more time discussing ideas and less talking about people and events”
These are just some of many wise reflections from Nandu. I hope you will find inspiration and motivation in this episode and if you do so, check Nandu’s inspiring YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vLXNK5dRzocNjXbMVdECA
PS Apologies in advance for the challenging audio quality which was caused by the live broadcast.
We talk about how leaders can drive and accelerate collaboration in their teams and organizations, with Harvard Professor Dr. Heidi Gardner, author of the Washington Post bestselling book "Smart Collaboration". Some of the takeaways:
To apply smarter collaboration we need deep expertise who are exited, passionate and educated in our area.
We need to find people who have complementary basis of expertise
All successful entrepreneurs are actually heading platforms which contain qualified, passionate and ambitious people who are supporting them.
Dr. Gardner Introduces a tool under “Smart Collaboration” to measure how we identify problems, and how teams can interact to approach that problems.
These and much more were discussed in this beneficial conversation.
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My guest in this episode is Richard Jolly. He is Adjunct Professor at London Business School and Director of the organizational consulting firm, Stokes & Jolly Consulting Limited. In this fascinating talk, we explored many leadership topics including organizations being socio-technical systems, how confident organizations make it to success, how strategy work changed, the importance of engaging people, the current status of executive education and corporate learning, and much more. A masterclass in organizational leadership and development with many inspiring stories and examples!
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
My guest in this episode is one of my heroes Agility Group Chief Human Capital and Ex CEO of its Government and Defense Business, Ex Commander Toby Switzer. He built and developed one of the largest supply chain contracts, a multi billion organization which was responsible for feeding over one million meal a day. If you toured the warehouses managed under his leadership you would sense the impeccable organization and management and if you walked in the offices you could feel a sense of pride like no other.
In this very personal reflection, Toby shares his leadership philosophy and military influence, how he and the team build a great organization and culture focusing on people and delivering exceptional service and excellent bottom line performance.
Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.
This episode is a part of series of solo cast episodes, where I talk about balancing career success with personal fulfillment, that requires self-awareness, reflection, and sustainable habits. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this episode.
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A solo cast episode where I talk about transforming a draining career by boosting energy, nurturing relationships, focusing on impactful tasks, and aligning with personal passion and purpose. Some of the key takeaways:
These and more in this solo cast episode.
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A very special episode with Ken Schmidt who is one of the business world’s most demanded executive advisors and speakers. It explores how Harley-Davidson's former CEO, Richard Teerlink, revitalized the iconic brand through bold leadership and strategic innovation. Some of the key takeaways:
Effective leadership can drive sustainability and innovation in a company.
These and much more in this special episode.
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This episode explores the essentials of leadership, focusing on the power of influence, self-awareness, and the importance of learning from diverse perspectives, as shared by Jesse Hernandez, a leadership expert and host of the "Learnings and Missteps" podcast. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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In this episode, Wayne England, a senior executive with around 40 years of experience, shares insights on leadership, discussing key lessons from his career, the importance of inquisitiveness, adaptability, and balancing firmness with approachability, as well as strategies for leading change and creating high-performing organizations. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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In this episode Adam Klein, managing partner at New Venture West, shares insights on coaching and leadership development, emphasizing the importance of leaders staying resilient, grounded, and intrinsically motivated to inspire and engage their teams effectively amidst an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment. . Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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An inspiring and motivating episode with Carl Magnus Norden, who is a senior entrepreneur and co-founder of Decade Energy - Stockholm, Sweden. We talk about leadership and especially leading start-ups. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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An inspiring episode where we discuss scaling and leading startups for accelerated growth with Bartosz Skwarczek, CEO of G2A, who shares insights on building a successful, bootstrapped global marketplace for digital entertainment, emphasizing the importance of defining company culture, hiring and retaining top talent, and maintaining continuous growth and improvement. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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An inspiring episode with Rasmus Holst who is the CEO of Annamas 365. We discussed the company's rapid scaling, emphasizing human success, accountability, and cross-team collaboration for creating a healthy workplace culture. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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72. Leadership - Influence of Emotions in the Workplace - Jack Craven
An inspiring episode with Jack Craven, who is an author and executive coach. We talk about the critical importance of acknowledging and managing emotions in the workplace, offering practical strategies for cultivating a mindset of aliveness and fostering a culture of vulnerability and connection. and some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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An inspiring episode with Sam Rosen, who is the co- founder and CEO of Deskpass, helping teams adopt hybrid work. We talk about working virtually and remotely, and some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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An inspiring episode with Jonathan Bennett, who is a strategic advisor, executive and board Coach and Former B Corp Founder and CEO. We talk about leadership challenges, including driving execution, driving ownership among the team and changing peoples’ behavior in the workplace. Some of the key takeaways:
These and much more in this special episode.
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