S50E27 - Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership, with Robert L. Dilenschneider

Aug 28, 2024

Robert L. Dilenschneider, founder of The Dilenschneider Group, shares insights from his book on character development in leadership. He emphasizes the essential values of courage and integrity in navigating challenges. Dilenschneider reflects on his vast experience advising Fortune 500 companies, discussing the importance of intentional collaboration and relationship-building in modern workplaces. He also notes how personalized AI coaching can enhance team dynamics, balancing technology with the irreplaceable nature of human connections in leadership.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating the Future of Distributed Teams and Leadership Challenges

02:22 • 4min

Intentional Collaboration: Bridging Workplace Interactions

05:58 • 3min

The Imperative of Intentional Leadership and Team Building

08:59 • 3min

Enhancing Team Dynamics with AI Coaching

11:30 • 12min

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert L. Dilenschneider about his book, Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership.

Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991. Headquartered in New York and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the world, with experience in fields ranging from mergers and acquisitions and crisis communications to marketing, government affairs and international media. Prior to forming his own firm, Dilenschneider served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that Firm's revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit. Dilenschneider was with that organization for nearly 25 years. Dilenschneider started in public relations in 1967 in New York, shortly after receiving an MA in journalism from Ohio State University, and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.

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