Worklife with Adam Grant

Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care

Nov 2, 2021

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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Indra Nooyi

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Evolving Beverage Industry and MBA Reforms

14min

Transforming PepsiCo: A Shift Toward Health

12min

Navigating Leadership and Employee Satisfaction in Global Teams

3min

Insights into Leadership Preferences and Aspirations

2min

Navigating Dual Careers and Workplace Dynamics

9min

Navigating Career Choices and Global Management Challenges

3min

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

This was an episode of Taken for Granted, but now the podcast is called ReThinking with Adam Grant, and it’s back with weekly episodes. You can listen to them right here in the WorkLife feed, or by following ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you are right now.

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