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Jesper B. Sørensen

Professor in organizational behavior and senior associate dean of academic affairs at Stanford. Expert in strategy and storytelling.

Top 3 podcasts with Jesper B. Sørensen

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213 snips
Nov 8, 2022 • 25min

71. Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan

In this insightful discussion, Jesper Sørensen, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford and expert in strategic change, emphasizes that winning strategies emerge from conversations rather than top-down commands. He argues for the value of listening to frontline workers to discover adaptable strategies. Sørensen also explores the power of storytelling to align teams with organizational goals, highlights the importance of clarity and audience awareness in communication, and advocates for a culture of open discussion and constructive disagreement in leadership.
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107 snips
Sep 17, 2024 • 26min

160. Rethinks: How to Communicate Your Gameplan

Jesper Sørensen, a Professor of organizational behavior at Stanford GSB, discusses the evolving landscape of organizational strategy. He emphasizes that effective strategies arise from dynamic conversations rather than top-down orders. Highlighting the importance of listening to frontline teams, Sørensen illustrates how a collaborative approach fosters adaptability. He also explores the distinction between strategy and planning, underscoring the role of storytelling and engagement in communicating effective strategies that resonate across all levels of an organization.
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37 snips
Jun 13, 2023 • 29min

94. LEADing ideas: Research-Backed Tips and Tools from Four Stanford Professors

Jesper B. Sørensen, a Stanford professor specializing in organizational behavior and strategy, and Sarah Soule, an expert in corporate social responsibility, share fascinating insights on leadership communication. They discuss the importance of storytelling in strategy, reveal how transparency can boost organizational reputation, and compare the effectiveness of verbal versus written recommendations in decision-making. The conversation also covers challenges for entrepreneurs in the job market and the influence of AI on communication, emphasizing the need for adaptability in today's landscape.