Fearless Creative Leadership

"The People Leader." Emmanuel Andre is the Chief Talent Officer of Publicis Groupe. They own iconic companies such as Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Fallon, and Leo Burnett. Collectively, Publicis employs 80,000 people and are working to change themselves from being a traditional holding company to a unifying platform. Emmanuel is pragmatic, philosophical and an artist. His decisions affect the lives of many people every day. This episode is called, "The People Leader."

"The People Leader." A 15 minute edited highlight of our full-length conversation. Emmanuel Andre is the Chief Talent Officer of Publicis Groupe. They own iconic companies such as Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Fallon, and Leo Burnett. Collectively, Publicis employs 80,000 people and are working to change themselves from being a traditional holding company to a unifying platform. Emmanuel is pragmatic, philosophical and an artist. His decisions affect the lives of many people every day. This episode is called, "The People Leader."

"The Believer". Ruth Browne is the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House in New York. And she is surrounded by death. This Ronald McDonald House on the upper east side of Manhattan, is built to accommodate 95 families living there at any one time. And the reason that the overwhelming majority of those families are there? They have a child who is being treated for cancer. As Ruth describes it, "our primary mission is cancer." Leading this kind of organization, in which the outcome of the work is life and death, it would be easy to be afraid. Of your own judgement. Of the consequences of decisions. Of the accuracy of the information on which you based the decisions. And the talent of the staff on whom you depend to carry out those decisions. And yet, Ruth Browne is not afraid. She makes decisions quickly. And laughs easily. This episode is called, "The Believer".

"The Believer". A 15 minute edited highlight of our full-length conversation. Ruth Browne is the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House in New York. And she is surrounded by death. This Ronald McDonald House on the upper east side of Manhattan, is built to accommodate 95 families living there at any one time. And the reason that the overwhelming majority of those families are there? They have a child who is being treated for cancer. As Ruth describes it, "our primary mission is cancer." Leading this kind of organization, in which the outcome of the work is life and death, it would be easy to be afraid. Of your own judgement. Of the consequences of decisions. Of the accuracy of the information on which you based the decisions. And the talent of the staff on whom you depend to carry out those decisions. And yet, Ruth Browne is not afraid. She makes decisions quickly. And laughs easily. This episode is called, "The Believer".

"The Courageous Conversationalist". Pam Kaufman is the President of Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products. Her job is to lead worldwide licensing and merchandising for Viacom Media Networks and Paramount Pictures. Pam's job is to expand the relationships that Viacom and Nickelodeon have with their audiences. And she does that by building personal relationships in every part of her work. She also believes in telling the people that work for her what they need to know to get better - and doing that in real time. From a leadership perspective, that makes her rare. This episode is called, "The Courageous Conversationalist".

"The Courageous Conversationalist". A 15 minute edited highlight of our full-length conversation. Pam Kaufman is the President of Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products. Her job is to lead worldwide licensing and merchandising for Viacom Media Networks and Paramount Pictures. Pam's job is to expand the relationships that Viacom and Nickelodeon have with their audiences. And she does that by building personal relationships in every part of her work. She also believes in telling the people that work for her what they need to know to get better - and doing that in real time. From a leadership perspective, that makes her rare. This episode is called, "The Courageous Conversationalist".

"The Existentialist". Brian Collins is instantly memorable. He's a designer by profession, practice and passion. He is an original thinker, and a storyteller. He founded and owns an award winning business. And he's a man of a thousand voices. You'll hear what I mean. He also asks compelling questions. This episode is called "The Existentialist".

"The Existentialist". A 15 minute edited highlight of our full-length conversation. Brian Collins is instantly memorable. He's a designer by profession, practice and passion. He is an original thinker, and a storyteller. He founded and owns an award winning business. And he's a man of a thousand voices. You'll hear what I mean. He also asks compelling questions. This episode is called "The Existentialist".

"The Successor". It's hard to follow a legend. Sometimes because they're unique. Sometimes because history is written by the winners and they write themselves that way. John Hegarty - Sir John Hegarty - is the former. A true original thinker and the creative head of what - for a number of years - was one of the most creative companies of all time. Following a legend is a challenge. Following a legend who is still a powerful presence in your industry requires a strong sense of self. You also need an understanding of what you can bring to the table. Pelle Sjoenell has both. As the worldwide chief creative officer of Bartle Bogle Hegarty his job is to replace a legend. Doing that, he has learned, is not about taking credit, but about taking responsibility.

"The Successor". A 15 minute edited highlight of our full-length conversation. It's hard to follow a legend. Sometimes because they're unique. Sometimes because history is written by the winners and they write themselves that way. John Hegarty - Sir John Hegarty - is the former. A true original thinker and the creative head of what - for a number of years - was one of the most creative companies of all time. Following a legend is a challenge. Following a legend who is still a powerful presence in your industry requires a strong sense of self. You also need an understanding of what you can bring to the table. Pelle Sjoenell has both. As the worldwide chief creative officer of Bartle Bogle Hegarty his job is to replace a legend. Doing that, he has learned, is not about taking credit, but about taking responsibility.