The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#118 Doug Conant: Leadership With Integrity

Aug 24, 2021

Doug Conant, the former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, is renowned for his employee-centric leadership. He discusses the critical link between workplace success and marketplace performance. Conant shares insights from his first 100 days as CEO, the challenges of adapting to changing consumer preferences, and the nuances of building trust within teams. He emphasizes the importance of emotional connections in leadership and how a culture of gratitude can transform workplace relationships.

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Episode guests

Doug Conant

Highlights

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Episode notes

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01:33

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01:22

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01:25

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01:56

Intro

4min

Navigating Leadership Through Change

24min

The Role of Culture in Effective Board Governance

2min

Mastering Leadership Decisions

16min

Cultivating a Purposeful Morning Routine

3min

The Power of Gratitude: Transforming Connections

6min

A Legacy of Helpfulness and Personal Growth

2min

Doug Conant breaks down how putting his employees first made him an internationally renowned business leader atop both the Nabisco Foods Company and the Campbell Soup Company. On this episode Doug discusses why you can’t win in the marketplace if you haven’t won in the workplace, his first 100 days as CEO of Campbell Soup, adjusting to shifting consumer preferences, how to know when you have the right people and the wrong people, and so much more.

Conant served as the President of Nabisco from 1999-2001 and then spent a decade as President and CEO of The Campbell Soup Company. In 2011 he founded ConantLeadership, a consulting company focused on championing leadership that works in the 21st century. He’s also the author of The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights.

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