ReThinking Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care
Nov 2, 2021
Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, shares her visionary insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy and care for employees. She discusses balancing individuality with fitting in and the need for business education to evolve, advocating for a focus on societal responsibilities. Nooyi reveals her experience with intimidation from a world leader and her indifference to the Pepsi versus Coke rivalry. She also highlights PepsiCo's shift towards health and sustainability while addressing the dynamic nature of today's workplaces.
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Timely vs. Timeless
- Indra Nooyi prioritized PepsiCo's portfolio approach over winning a "cola war".
- She believed it was more important to align with evolving consumer preferences.
Rethinking Business Education
- Pursue diverse education.
- Combine an undergraduate business degree with a non-business postgraduate degree, or vice versa.
Siloed Business Schools
- Business schools should practice what they preach about breaking down silos.
- They should integrate more real-world, cross-disciplinary case studies.
