The Unlock: Humanity at Work Leaning into Purpose with Matthew McCarthy (Part II)
Nov 20, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Matthew McCarthy, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's and Unilever executive with over 25 years of leadership experience, shares insights on purpose-driven leadership. He reframes leadership as a privilege and emphasizes the need for compassionate decision-making. Matthew discusses democratizing courage within organizations, using misperceptions strategically, and acting on inclusion without waiting for expertise. The dialogue highlights the importance of curiosity, elevating quiet voices, and finding joy in work, leaving listeners inspired to lead with purpose.
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Leadership As Opportunity Not Burden
- Leadership is a gift: leaders can tackle things an organization has never done before and shape its direction.
- Framing leadership as a burden is harmful; leaders should embrace the opportunity to take principled stances.
Make Compassion A Business Imperative
- Practice compassion as a business imperative to help people perform under pressure.
- Pause and do inquiry before decisive action rather than rushing to show decisiveness to stakeholders.
Democratize Courage Across Teams
- Democratizing courage shifts responsibility from a heroic few to many within the organization.
- Leaders should create conditions where anyone, regardless of level, feels able to act with courage.