

Klaus Kleinfeld
Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, and author of the book Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life.
Top 3 podcasts with Klaus Kleinfeld
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May 30, 2025 • 42min
The Economic Mood Brightens
Asit Sharma and David Meier, both seasoned analysts, delve into rising consumer confidence and its implications for investors. They discuss corporate strategies, like Okta's cautious outlook and Abercrombie's surprising comeback. Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, shares insights from his book on sustainable business strategies. The trio examines Southwest Airlines' baggage fee policy and highlights innovative companies like SoundHound AI and SentinelOne in the evolving tech landscape.

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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 16min
#083 Klaus Kleinfeld: How to Lead Fortune 500 Companies, Manage Energy, Inspire Teams
Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, shares his journey from East Germany to leading Fortune 500 companies. He discusses the pivotal moment of watching the moon landing, which ignited his belief in innovation. Klaus emphasizes the shift from time management to energy management, advocating for finding purpose as a way to channel energy effectively. He provides insights on balancing stakeholder needs and instilling a sense of purpose within teams, emphasizing that transformative leadership relies on emotional intelligence and proactive engagement.

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Jul 7, 2025 • 47min
Leading to Thrive: High-Performance Habits from a Global CEO (TPS568)
Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, shares insights from his book, emphasizing the balance between high performance and well-being. He discusses rethinking thriving with a new definition that includes energy management as crucial for productivity. Kleinfeld introduces micro-habits that top executives swear by and reveals how to flip chaos into momentum using a crisis lens. He also touches on the transformative impact of AI on organizational structures and presents a quick daily drill to enhance leadership.