The Insightful Leader

The hosts explore the trend of companies making promises about sustainability and social responsibility, discussing the concept of greenwashing. They delve into the complicated relationship between greenwashing, ESG, and investor perception. The origins of ESG are explored, highlighting its rebranding potential for investment managers. The debate surrounding ESG investing is discussed, including concerns and potential benefits. The issue of greenwashing, lack of standardization in ESG ratings, and the role of corporations in solving societal problems are also explored.

Explore the complexities of self-presentation at work, from embracing authenticity to luxury brand perception. Learn about the impact of appearance on workplace perceptions and the challenges of balancing personal identity with professional presentation. Discover the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship in navigating workplace dynamics.

This podcast explores how understanding consumer mindsets can help in crafting effective marketing messages. It discusses the influence of mindsets on consumer behavior, the connection between mindsets and consumer preferences for car colors, and the relationship between individualism and different mindsets.

Discussing the societal impact of widespread AI adoption in creative tasks like writing and drawing, exploring personalized writing vs. productivity with AI tools, warning against standardized outcomes, compounding negative effects in AI development, and enhancing user engagement in AI tools through interactive design.

Learn how to address issues like constant reassurance-seeking and rebuilding company culture. Discover strategies for navigating the challenge of not being liked as a leader and inspiring confidence in a troubled company.

Professor Harry Kraemer provides insights on leading former peers, making decisions as a new leader, recovering from employee betrayal, setting clear expectations and trust in leadership.

Luxury is dominated by older brands. So what happens when newer entrants try to break through? In the second of two bonus episodes, we show what can go right—and wrong.

Explore the growth and profitability of luxury brands, the distinction between mass market and luxury brands, the role of authenticity and notable consumers, the influential role of customers as brand representatives, and the significance of social connection and status in luxury brands.

Exploring the benefits of leaders admitting flaws and vulnerabilities at work, including increased trust and authenticity. Research shows that even minor weaknesses can make leaders appear more genuine and trustworthy without diminishing credibility or competence.

On this episode of The Insightful Leader: Opaque algorithms on platforms like LinkedIn, Uber, and TaskRabbit have more power than ever. It’s starting to impact livelihoods.  Please take our quick listener survey: https://kell.gg/survey