Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo and a champion for employee well-being and sustainability, joins Adam Grant for a dynamic conversation. They discuss the evolution of the beverage industry toward healthier options and the importance of rethinking business education. Nooyi shares insights on balancing conformity and individuality in the workplace and her thoughts on corporate responsibility regarding societal issues. She also reveals which world leader has intimidated her and emphasizes the significance of resilience and mentorship in overcoming professional challenges.
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Timely vs. Timeless
Focus on building a diverse portfolio that aligns with consumer trends.
Don't overspend on legacy products in declining markets.
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Balancing Business Education
Pursue diverse education, combining business with other fields.
Avoid excessive specialization in just business.
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Siloed Business Schools
Business schools should practice interdisciplinary collaboration.
They currently operate in silos, contrary to what they teach.
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In *My Life in Full*, Indra Nooyi shares her journey from her childhood in India to becoming one of the world's most admired CEOs. The book provides a firsthand account of her career at PepsiCo, where she steered the company toward healthier products and environmental sustainability. Nooyi also discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, advocating for better support systems for working families.
PepsiCo's trailblazing former CEO drove record profits—but did so while investing in employee well-being, consumer health, and environmental sustainability. In their second conversation, she and Adam are on stage for a lively, entertaining dialogue about how to improve our work lives and our workplaces. They talk about striking a balance between fitting in and standing out, winning support for major change up and down the org chart, and rethinking business education. Indra also reveals the name of the only world leader who ever intimidated her and why she doesn’t care who wins the battle between Pepsi and Coke. Find the transcript for this episode at go.ted.com/T4G23
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