Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback.
Feb 21, 2024
auto_awesome
The podcast discusses the inspiring journey of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the first woman CEO of Celebrity Cruises, and her book 'Making Waves'. Topics include gender diversity in the maritime industry, empowering women in leadership roles, upholding core values in decision-making, and building a strong team for success.
Importance of building a cohesive and supportive team culture by focusing on hiring for fit rather than just competence.
Demonstrating resilience, integrity, and seeking help in the face of challenges are crucial for authentic leadership and organizational success.
Deep dives
Lisa Ludoff-Furlough's Leadership Journey and the Power of Teamwork
Lisa Ludoff-Furlough, the first female president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, shares her remarkable rise to leadership in the maritime industry. Overcoming challenges and changing the status quo, she increased the percentage of women on their ships from 3% to 33%. Focusing on team culture and hiring for fit rather than just competence, she emphasizes the importance of building a cohesive and supportive team environment.
Leadership Strength Through Adversity and Valuing Integrity
Lisa's experience of leading through personal and professional challenges highlights the importance of perseverance and maintaining integrity. Her ability to turn setbacks into opportunities, prioritize values over ambition, and seek help when needed demonstrates a steadfast commitment to authentic leadership and creating a culture of trust and accountability.
Reframing Strategies and Building Momentum in Challenging Times
During the global pandemic, Lisa's strategic leadership was pivotal in reframing goals and energizing her team to focus on innovative solutions. By recognizing pivotal moments for transformation and fostering optimism, she navigated through adversity, illustrating the power of resilience and adaptability in achieving organizational success.
Learning from Athletes and Embracing Collaboration
Drawing inspiration from athletes like Tom Brady and Simone Biles, Lisa emphasizes learning from their resilience and determination. Encouraging leaders to ask for help, she highlights the value of teamwork and building a network of support. By prioritizing collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and valuing diverse perspectives, Lisa exemplifies effective leadership in the face of challenges.
Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.
Special thanks to Ethan Salzberg and Francisco Nunez for making this episode possible.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode