Tom Peters, author, consultant, and speaker, discusses core concepts from his new book on leadership, including the moral bankruptcy of 'maximizing shareholder value' and the importance of caring about people. He shares examples of CEOs prioritizing employee safety and emphasizes the power of human connection in effective leadership.

Tom Peters, author of Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism, talks about his favorite mistake of getting fired from McKinsey, possibly due to his long hair. They also discuss the importance of humanism, why we should hire decent and nice people, the mistake of not having 50% women in executive teams, and the misconception that only noisy people are the most creative. They also touch on innovation and the significance of trying new things, as well as the importance of humanizing products and services.

Tom Peters, a renowned business expert and author of The Excellence Dividend, dives deep into what distinguishes successful companies in today's tech-driven marketplace. He emphasizes that small acts of kindness, like helping someone with their wheelchair, can significantly impact professional success. Peters argues that execution trumps strategy and stresses the importance of soft skills over technical expertise. He advocates for a culture of excellence and encourages managers to act as 'coaches of excellence' to cultivate meaningful workplace connections.