Leading with Courage and Conviction: Bestselling Author and Former Campbell Soup CEO | Doug Conant

⁠How does one navigate leadership in a world that can be best described as VUCA - volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? That's the question we tackle with our special guest, Doug Conant, bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and former CEO of Campbell Soup Company. Doug draws from his extensive 45-year career to provide insights on how proactive and intentional leadership paves the way through this VUCA terrain. He walks us through mastering our personal stories and the power of resilience that stems from it, fostering an environment of clear communication to alleviate team anxiety, and how the essence of clarity and communication shapes leadership.⁠

Together, we venture forward to explore the concept of 'listen, frame, advance' as a key mechanism to push issues forward. Doug passionately speaks about the importance of leaders openly declaring their values, creating a solid foundation for trust. We emphasize the 'genius of the and', a concept that Doug believes holds immense power in leadership. His experiences coupled with his unique insights on leading with an abundance mindset provide a fresh perspective on leadership practices.

Rounding off our riveting discussion, Doug offers his reflections on the future of leadership and the role of the next generation of leaders. He shares his belief in the 'eye of the tiger', a drive and determination he believes is key to building a better world. Lastly, Doug leaves us with some valuable wisdom on the importance of gratitude in our personal and professional lives. Join us for this enlightening talk and be inspired by Doug's vision of leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

• Proactive strategies for adapting to the ever-evolving leadership landscape

• The crucial role of clarity and communication in fostering team trust

• Harnessing the "power of and" to unlock abundance in leadership

• Empowering the next generation with the 'eye of the tiger'

• The transformative impact of gratitude and engagement in every interaction

Podcast Timestamps:

(00:00) - Leadership Challenges in a VUCA World

(13:40) - Managing Anxiety in Teams

(19:01) – The Importance of Clarity & Communication in Leadership

(30:01) – The Power of 'And'

(42:59) - Future Leadership, Better World

More of Doug:

Doug Conant is the only Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He’s a top 50 leadership innovator, a top 100 leadership speaker, and one of the most influential authors in the world. With a 45 year career defined by achieving high performance through an intentional commitment to studying, Doug is now sharing the tenants of leadership that work. He is the founder and CEO of Conant leadership, former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, former president of Nabisco Foods, and former chairman of Avon products. Corporate boards Dough has served on, include those of Amerisource, Bergen, and RHR International. His latest Wall Street Journal bestselling book, co-authored with Amy Federman is The Blueprint: Six Practical Strategies to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougconant/

Key Topics Discussed:

Positive Leadership, Respectful Workplace, VUCA World, Courageous Leadership, Leading with Conviction, Managing Anxiety, Clarity, Communication, Power of 'And', Future-Proof Leadership, Gratitude, Maximize Engagement, Resilience, Core Values, Principles, Clarify Expectations, Abundance Mindset, Performance Measurement, Feedback, CEO Success

More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: https://craigdowden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/