The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish cover image

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#153 Keith Creel: Lessons from Life on the Railroad

Nov 29, 2022
Keith Creel, President and CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway, shares his journey of transforming the company and leading a historic $27 billion merger with Kansas City Southern. He stresses the critical role of rail in the economy and discusses how the industry is evolving. Creel explains the balance between efficiency and resilience in business, the significance of Precision Scheduled Railroading, and offers valuable leadership lessons drawn from his experiences. His insights shed light on the future of freight transport and the unique challenges facing the railroad sector.
01:29:01

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Leadership requires accountability, picking the right team, and setting high standards for success.
  • Maintaining a culture of safety involves intervening in violations, even uncomfortable situations.

Deep dives

Leadership Lessons from Hunter Harrison

Leaders need to do the right things, even when uncomfortable. Hunter Harrison emphasized accountability, leadership, and picking the right people to create a successful business. He believed in setting high standards, challenging people to reach new goals, and creating a culture of excellence.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app