3 More Questions (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
Feb 5, 2024
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David Novak discusses leadership skills and gives advice to leaders on topics like handling rejection, tracking customer needs, mapping the customer journey, and inspiring innovation.
Leaders who are turned down for a position should understand why and use the opportunity to build self-awareness and develop a personal game plan to address any shortcomings.
Leaders should engage directly with customers, listen to complaints, and map the customer journey to generate innovative ideas and exceed customer expectations.
Deep dives
Persistence and passion in pursuing leadership opportunities
Lisa Lutoff-Perle's journey to becoming CEO of Celebrity Cruises involved multiple rejections before she finally got the job. David Novak advises leaders who are turned down for a position they believe they are capable of having to understand why they were turned down and use the opportunity to build self-awareness. Developing a personal game plan to address any shortcomings can increase the chances of success in future opportunities. If growth is stifled and the right opportunity doesn't present itself, leaders may consider exploring external opportunities. The key is to stay positive, keep improving, and approach the next opportunity with a determined and positive mindset.
Understanding customer needs and creating delightful experiences
Leaders should engage directly with customers to gather feedback and understand their preferences. This can be achieved through conversations, competitor analysis, and formal research. David emphasizes the importance of listening to customer complaints and identifying the most significant problems that occur frequently. By putting themselves in the customer's shoes, leaders can generate innovative ideas and enhance the brand experience. Mapping the customer journey from first contact to the final interaction helps identify moments to surprise and delight customers. Leaders should train their team to provide extraordinary experiences and focus on every touchpoint to exceed customer expectations.
The power of passion, persistence, and casting a compelling vision
Lisa Lutoff-Perle led an impressive initiative by celebrating International Women's Day with a female captain and an all-female leadership team on a Celebrity Cruise ship. According to David, leaders need to have a clear vision, believe in its achievability, and involve their team in finding solutions. By inspiring and motivating the team, leaders can accomplish ambitious goals. Dreaming big and encouraging the team to believe in the possibility of success can lead to remarkable outcomes. Lisa's story reflects the impact of persistence, passion, and casting a compelling vision to drive progress and accomplish extraordinary initiatives.
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