In the latest episode of MedtronicTalks Asia, host Masooma Pathre, Director, Communications, Asia, engages in a captivating conversation with Matt Walter, Chief Human Resources Officer, Medtronic, exploring his journey, leadership insights, and strategies for success. Matt shares his career trajectory, highlighting the pivotal role of psychology and business in shaping his path. Discussing the significance of culture in a globalized workforce, Matt underscores Medtronic's mission-driven culture and commitment to innovation as key drivers of success. He elaborates on the challenges of fostering a strong culture amidst diverse demographics and virtual work environments, emphasizing the role of purposeful connection and inclusivity.  Drawing from his sporting background, he emphasizes the importance of rest as a critical component of peak performance, offering a unique perspective on work-life balance.In this episode, we cover… 00.01 to 00.45: About Matt Walter 00.46 to 03.55: Organizational Psychology 03.56 to 06.34: Cultural experience 06.35 to 10.36: The drivers of a strong, positive culture 10.37 to 12.17: Staying connected in a virtual world 12.18 to 15.45: The Future of Jobs 15.46 to 19.09: The Role of Luck in One’s Career 19.10 to 21.59: Importance of rest for peak performance 22.00 to 22.47: Life outside of work 22.48 to 24.28: Book recommendations by Matt 24.30 to 25.05: Thank you, Matt! ___________________________________________________________________________ Where to find our speaker and host: Matt Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-walter-60a197b/ Masooma Pathre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Book recommendations by Matt: American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company – by Bryce G. Hoffman Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – by Phil Knight  First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane – by T. A. Heppenheimer ___________________________________________________________________________ Reference:World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023 https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023/ ___________________________________________________________________________   To view the full transcript, click here

Torod Neptune, SVP and Chief Communication Officer, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing, Medtronic joins us for an engaging conversation at our recently inaugurated expanded facility of Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center in Hyderabad, India. Torod shared his dynamic journey filled with valuable lessons and perspectives on leadership. He highlighted the significance of improving daily and effective communication in achieving success.

Dive into the fascinating journey of Emma Press, Vice President, Legal, Asia RLM, ANZ & Japan at Medtronic.  Emma has a lot to share about handling tough situations at work, managing her career and family life, and effectively setting boundaries. She also shares her arsenal of interesting and effective decision-making tools; ensuring her every decision aligns with the Medtronic mindset of ‘Delivering Results…the Right Way’.  Emma is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, especially by supporting and coaching young women in their careers. Apart from work, she enjoys sailing, journalism, and storytelling. Listen in as she discusses her vision for a fairer future where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated.   In this episode, we cover- 00.07 – 01.37: About Emma Press 01.38 – 02.42: The Questionolgist 02.43 – 05.27: Delivering results...the right way!  05.28 – 08.33: Navigating sticky situations 08.34 – 10.22: Approaching decision-making responsibly 10.23 – 13.22: Elevating diversity & inclusivity 13.23 – 15.24: Take charge of your happiness 15.25 – 16.53: Importance of setting boundaries 16.54 – 20.08: Journalism, storytelling & Coaching 20.09 – 22.41: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!  22.42 – 23.06: Lessons learnt   Where to find our speaker and host Emma Press: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-press-1a161430/ Masooma Pathre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/   The article mentioned by Emma: The Making of a Corporate Athlete – by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz (Harvard Business Review)   Book Recommendations by Emma: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – by Dr. Suess Time Wise: Productivity Secrets of the World's Most Successful People – by Amantha Imber   See the full transcript via link here

In this episode, Michael responds to questions on risk-taking, his fitness regime, and how he handles bad days at work.