Leadership Ted Talks with Practitioner Insights
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The anti-CEO playbook by Hamdi Ulukaya
Profit, money, shareholders: these are the priorities of most business leaders today. But at what cost? Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya calls for an end to the business playbook of the past and shares his vision for a new, "anti-CEO playbook" that prioritizes people over profits. This is the new way to win.
Practitioner Points:
- People First: Ulukaya emphasizes the importance of prioritizing employees and community over profits. A strong, inclusive culture leads to better business outcomes.
- Social Responsibility: He advocates for businesses to have a broader mission that includes social impact, encouraging leaders to think about how their companies can contribute positively to society.
- Empowerment: Ulukaya believes in empowering employees by giving them a voice and involving them in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of ownership and belonging.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Drawing from his own immigrant experience, he highlights the value of diverse perspectives in the workplace, which can drive innovation and creativity.
- Long-Term Vision: Rather than focusing solely on short-term profits, Ulukaya encourages leaders to think long-term about their company’s legacy and the positive impact they can make in their communities.
Watch time: 17-minutes
What it takes to be a great leader by Roselinde Torres
The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be different. In this talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the simple questions would-be company leaders need to ask. At many companies, the leadership gap is widening while some companies get it right -- what do they do differently. Traditional measures may not work in today’s world.
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Practitioner Points:
- Learn on the job and observe other Leaders: Torres emphasizes the importance of observing and learning from successful leaders as they adapt to change and engage with their teams.
- Future-Focused Leadership: Where are we going? Great leaders see around corners and proactively anticipate future challenges and trends rather than just reacting to current issues, ensuring they are prepared for what lies ahead. Dare to be different and bring up where you think things are going.
- Building Relationships: Effective leaders prioritize building strong relationships and networks, understanding that collaboration and connection are vital for success. Torres points out that great leaders embrace diverse perspectives and ideas. Fostering an inclusive environment enhances creativity, innovation and developing possible solutions.
Watch time: 9-minutes
The Six Question Process: Coaching for Leaders by Marshall Goldsmith
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As a leader the people working for you are key to your success. How do you get the most from your leadership team? Marshall Goldsmith suggests a 6-question coaching process. Talk to your managers and have a dialog. Good coaching enhances mutual responsibility. Ask the following questions:
- Where do you think the company is going?
- Where is your part of the business headed?
- Here is what I think your business is doing well. What are you most proud of?
- Suggestions for improvement. If you were me, what would you say to coach you to be better?
- How can I help you get where you want to go?
- What suggestions do you have for me as your manager?
Watch time: 6-minutes
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rose Klimovich is Visiting Professor of Marketing and Management at Manhattan College in New York. She is also a Digital Marketing and Strategy consultant to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Formerly, as the Vice President – Product Management and Product Marketing for Telx, Rose Klimovich created the Telx business strategy and developed the investment plan for new products and services in areas including colocation, cloud, Ethernet, and video conferencing. Rose’s team supported vertical markets including Financial Services, Media and Service Providers.
Prior to this, Rose was the Vice President of Business Strategy for AT&T, responsible for strategy development and investment decisions in new markets and technologies. Rose has more than 20 years of experience and achievement in designing, scaling and managing Internet, VPN and data businesses. Rose led AT&T to the #1 share position in VPN and to a leadership position in Internet Services.
Rose has an MBA and a BS in Math/Economics from Carnegie-Mellon University. Rose is Joint Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Venture Fund.
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