Andrea engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Ken about the challenges and opportunities faced by CEOs in today's corporate landscape. Andrea shares valuable insights from his extensive experience coaching senior leaders, revealing the secrets to breaking silos, building trust, and becoming a visionary leader. KEY TAKEAWAYS CEOs must create a bold future by design, envisioning a purpose-driven future that goes beyond incremental improvements to make a significant impact on society and leave an extraordinary legacy. Breaking silos requires bringing different perspectives together, creating an environment of trust and transparency, and fostering a sense of collective ownership among team members. Successful CEOs act as orchestrators and integrators, focusing on the human element of business and understanding the psychology of their team members to drive performance. Mindset is crucial for effective leadership; instead of pushing people to change their actions, leaders should focus on shifting people's frames of reference to enable them to see new possibilities. Transparency and authenticity are essential for building trust and getting people to buy into the leader's vision, even in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty. CEOs must be willing to make faster decisions, especially when it comes to changing people in the leadership team, rather than waiting for perfect information. Financial performance is the primary driver for replacing CEOs, but those with strong people skills may be given more time to turn things around. The future of leadership requires a different approach, focusing on empowering people, dealing with the human element of business, and creating an environment where people can thrive. BEST MOMENTS "Business is made by humans. So, if you really want to be a great leader, you need to understand how psychology works. You need to understand how dealing with humans, which again, it sounds like banal, right, but it's just the basics." "When you work in a unit, it's in that way when people are so much, you know, committed with each other and had their own back. Gosh, it's an amazing place to work for exactly." "Trust your gut feeling sometimes because you are experienced, you know, if you have been a leader for many, many years, as most of CEOs had as an experience." "Human CEOs or people-centred CEOs, they're running the risk of over, again, talking about bias or dealing with their own optimism bias that people can, can achieve at some point." "I know it's unbiased, but to me, I have a really compassionate about their life and what they're, what they're doing. Again, writing my book, it's early days, but will be available end of the 2024." VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Europe. Giorgia shares her fascinating insights on leadership in times of uncertainty, the importance of adaptability, and fostering a culture of trust and inclusivity. With her extensive experience leading global teams, Giorgia offers valuable advice for current and aspiring leaders looking to navigate the challenges of the modern business landscape. KEY TAKEAWAYS Effective leadership in times of uncertainty requires anticipating change, reading market signals, and being mentally prepared for surprises while maintaining a clear vision and purpose. Fostering a culture of trust, empathy, and authenticity is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent in today's competitive market. Consistently achieving small goals and celebrating successes helps build resilience and momentum towards a long-term vision. Embracing diversity of thought and actively listening to different perspectives leads to better decision-making and understanding in multicultural teams. Encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone and supporting them through challenges can lead to extraordinary growth and performance. Senior leaders must challenge their unconscious biases and promote this practice throughout their organisation to create a fair and respectful work environment. The energy transition and digital transformation are reshaping the job market, requiring leaders to embrace new skills and adapt their business models accordingly. Empowering and trusting teams, even when facing uncertainty, can lead to outstanding results and a willingness to go the extra mile. BEST MOMENTS "Being a senior leader in a global or in a big organisation requires the ability to anticipate, the ability to read the signals of the market from multiple angles and multiple dimensions." "If you force yourself, and then after a while, it becomes like an addiction, I'm really curious. And so I ask myself a lot of questions, and then I read, but also I ask opinion to people, and I really listen." "People, any people, including already CEOs, they need to think about themselves and their organisation as in transition, and now more than ever." "When I'm able to trigger in people an extra, the willingness to go the extra mile, the willingness to really apply themselves to a level that they don't even know themselves they are capable of, and when I'm able to do that, I'm super proud." "All of us have unconscious bias. [...] Senior leaders again have an important role to equip leaders, middle management, to make sure that they protect themselves from unconscious bias because it can really [hurt] people." ABOUT THE GUEST Giorgia Arnaboldi is Vice President of Shell Energy Europe, the division within Shell Group that is focused on developing and growing fully integrated lower carbon energy offerings to help customers and Shell to decarbonise and meet their net-zero emissions targets. Before, she has been CEO of Shell Energy Deutschland, based in Hamburg, where she successfully led the end to end in country activities and spearheaded the development of a renewed Northwest Europe strategy and transformation program. Being in Shell since 2001, she has covered several commercial, marketing & strategy, business development roles in Shell Lubricants, Commercial Fuels and Shell Energy Trading. Giorgia holds a master’s degree in Management Engineering from Polytechnic of Milan and the OUBEP Programme certificate from Oxford University. She has a family with 2 children and has lived with them in Madrid, Hamburg and London while performing business for Shell. VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Complacency is a risk for any CEO. In this episode, Andrea discusses how CEOs can prevent themselves from becoming complacent. He talks about how to identify signs of complacency and what steps can be taken to prevent or reverse it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Success can breed complacency, being competent can mean you become too comfortable with your existing knowledge and routine Every leader should be aware of the risks of becoming complacent You need to create a learning agenda for yourself with a plan and goals to keep you motivated and to continue growth An insular perspective can drive complacency. An outside perspective can allow leaders to see their role differently. Plan for the future and growth to prevent complacency. BEST MOMENTS “Complacency really often arises when leaders become too comfortable with their existing knowledge and routines” “Do you have a learning agenda?” “When leaders become too focused on internal processes, conditions and culture they often miss external opportunities” “Complacency can set in when an organisation becomes overly reliant on its current success” VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.  

In this episode, Andrea introduces a different mindset to help your people execute your strategy. He talks about the difference between accountability and ownership and how to implement lasting changes in how your team works. KEY TAKEAWAYS Accountability doesn’t always mean people are doing what they should be. Decisions are avoided, information isn’t shared and opportunities are missed when there isn’t proper ownership. The key to getting results is having people own those results. Ownership is driven by intrinsic motivation, so it is something that is a personal choice that is purpose driven by the individual. The key is to get your team motivated and to buy into the results you want to achieve. Results are a by product of how people talk, the language they use and how things are communicated.  BEST MOMENTS “Accountability is a bit of a lip service” “Part of performance is to some extent, make sure you do what you’re supposed to do” “I don’t believe results is actually making people accountable” “Ownership is driven by intrinsic motivation” “It’s rewarding behaviour it’s not rewarding goals” VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Do you struggle to step out of your comfort zone? Join Andrea in this episode as he reveals the most impactful strategy to help you become ‘powerfully uncomfortable!’ He explores the science behind comfort zones, feelings of panic and how to overcome your brain’s automatic response to comfort and stress. KEY TAKEAWAYS Staying in your comfort zone feels good. Your brain wants you to remain in situations that are low risk, that feel known and comfortable. If you don’t step outside your comfort zone then you are limiting your potential and you cannot grow. People often stay within their comfort zone or take big leaps and end up in the ‘panic zone’ where they are unable to sustainably reach their goals. Operate in a learning zone of a 25% increase. This means you do tasks that are 25% more challenging than what you are already doing. This makes the task achievable whilst still stretching your abilities. If you continue to operate at this 25% increase, you will continue to grow. BEST MOMENTS "It feels to stay where we are, it’s good to be in a comfort zone” “Our old brain, It prevents us from taking risks, it’s trying to protect us” “Rather than calling them as possibilities we see them as just impossible dreams” “You are trying to do something that is possible, achievable and requires a good level of stretch” VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Andrea Petrone shares his 10 life principles that have guided him on his personal and leadership journey. These principles, ranging from being unapologetically yourself to embracing gratitude, are not only essential for personal growth but also for becoming an authentic and impactful leader. Join Andrea as he explores each principle, offering insights and inspiration to help you become the best version of yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Authenticity is your superpower as a leader; don't hide behind a mask, and be proud of who you are. Integrity is crucial for building trust. Honour your commitments and be a person of your word. Purpose creates passion and accelerates motivation so align your actions with your purpose to stay on track. Kindness is a rare but valuable trait in leaders. Small acts of kindness create joy and fulfilment for others. Pursue knowledge relentlessly; leaders who stop learning become complacent and stop winning. Empathy fosters connection and compassion. It’s important to strive to understand others' perspectives to build stronger relationships. Resilience enables you to bounce back stronger from challenges. View setbacks as opportunities for growth. Embrace ambiguity and uncertainty; develop the ability to thrive when things get muddy. BEST MOMENTS "Be unapologetically yourself. Who you are is a result of, to me, a deliberate choice you made along the journey." "Trust is earned through unwavering honesty and moral values, but more importantly, when you really honour your commitment, your word." "Seek real meaning in what you do. Cause purpose really creates passion, accelerates your motivation." "We live in a world where kindness is not, is a given, but it's not there. There are many people, especially in a leadership role, that are not kind with people." "Whatever you see in front of you, it's a world of possibilities if you approach it with the right mindset." VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Andrea Petrone interviews Lisa Baird, a trailblazing leader with extensive experience across private and non-profit sectors. Lisa shares her invaluable insights on the evolving leadership landscape in 2024, the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership roles, and the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2024, leaders must navigate a complex business environment, manage diverse stakeholders, and adapt to the transformative impact of the pandemic on the workforce. Women seeking leadership roles should develop a unique "plus one" skill that sets them apart and adds value to their organisation. Confidence is crucial for women in leadership; they can build it by taking on responsibilities outside of work and creating a supportive network. Men play a vital role as allies in creating an inclusive workplace and actively sponsoring women's career advancement. Embracing AI and other emerging technologies can give women a competitive edge and drive business growth. Leaders should cultivate a personal board of advisors to provide guidance, accountability, and a fresh perspective on personal and professional growth. BEST MOMENTS "Leadership in 2024 is vastly different than it was even just a few years ago." "If women in particular falling out because of a lot of reasons, you're never going to get to anything other than a little bit of representation." "Nowadays, my personal board of advisors are younger people. And I'm really learning a lot from this next generation of leadership." "Don't believe that the world looks like Instagram or LinkedIn where everything that always, that you post is always, you know, an emoji heart and balloons, you know, talk about your mistakes, talk about those things, own them." "It's not network, like let me network so I can find a job. It's network to develop relationships that will serve you and allow you to serve others over a lifetime." VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

There is a growing trend in the business world where CEOs have previously held the position of CFO. In this episode, Andrea discusses this trend, the research behind it, and the reasons why it may be happening. Additionally, Andrea talks about the influence of the current economic climate on the decisions of board members and the influence this may have. KEY TAKEAWAYS 30% of Fortune 100 CEOs have previously served as CFOs, this trend is replicated across the corporate world. CFOs keep the company in a safe financial position, this is recognised highly by CEOs and the board. In challenging economic times, whoever is looking after ‘the numbers’ generates a lot of trust and attention. If a decision for a new CEO has to be made quickly, the COO and CFO are candidates that are frequently looked at first. CFOs have strong existing relationships with board members than many other senior roles. The risk-averse nature of CFOs can lend itself to periods of uncertainty like we are seeing in the economy and therefore many businesses at the moment. The mindset of a CFO generally lends itself to keeping the status quo, they can find it more challenging to shift to a growth mindset that may be needed for a more ambitious future for companies. BEST MOMENTS “This trend is clearly on the rise” “They provide a sense of stability and control to the board” “They have a stronger relationship, that CFOs have with the board” “They feel more confident, in a safer place, especially when restructuring to hand over to a CFO” “CFOs are inherently risk-averse”  "If you really want to drive top-line revenue, choosing a CFO could be a really risky decision"  VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

How can leaders create a strong and high-performing team? Andrea reflects on his decades of experience as a leader as well as the things he has learned from others in this episode. He outlines the 5 key lessons he has learnt to help build a team that is innovative, solution-focused and supported. KEY TAKEAWAYS Every session and communication you have with a team is an opportunity to learn from them. Don’t underestimate your team’s creativity and solutions just because they have performed poorly in the past. Diversity is essential in teams, particularly around skillset and experience. We can unconsciously create a culture where a team ‘plays it safe’ instead of taking risks and being dynamic. Better performance comes from teams recognising and being given permission to continue learning. If your team feels supported and valued then they will perform at their best. BEST MOMENTS "When your past team performance isn’t great you tend to underestimate the people’s abilities to come up with new and creative solutions” “When teams are given the freedom to experiment and fail they are really more likely to become out with new and innovative solutions” “Every single action, every single behaviour, every single mindset is created around learning” VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

Join Andrea Petrone as he delves into the secrets of scaling organizations with Elias Ghanem, global head of Capgemini Research Institute for Financial Services. Discover the impact of a multicultural approach on scaling startups and the essential attributes, skills, and traits CEOs need to effectively lead growing companies. Get ready for an insightful and practical episode packed with valuable takeaways for leaders looking to scale their organizations to new heights. Key Takeaways:  Mixing cultures and gaining a multicultural perspective is essential for personal growth and effective leadership in a globalised world. Startups should evolve into scale-ups with the right team, stable technology, and a clear product offering to effectively integrate with large organisations. Large organisations must accept a higher level of risk and embrace the differences that scale-ups bring to the table for successful partnerships. CEOs must learn to let go of control, trust and empower their team, and focus on preparing for the future rather than running day-to-day operations. Implementing an "oops management" approach, where employees are empowered to make decisions and learn from mistakes, is crucial for scaling organisations. Key leadership skills for scaling CEOs include humanity, self-awareness, focus, and driving results with clear commitments. Embracing diversity in terms of gender, culture, and perspectives leads to richer ideas and long-term success for organizations. Best Moments: "Mixing cultures is for me the most rewarding experience in my life." - Elias Ghanem "Accept to go a little bit higher on risk, and accept that the other one will not morph into you. Accept the difference." - Elias Ghanem "You need to earn the time to get bored." - Elias Ghanem "The minute you tell me this is an oops call, I don't, I'm not any force sitting in front of you, I'm sitting next to you. And we are now, the two trying to solve the problem." - Elias Ghanem "The more you bring people, you surround yourself with different genders, different cultures, different perspective, the richer become the idea." - Elias Ghanem Resources: Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Capgemini Research Institute for Financial Services' World Reports   Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea’s work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don’t want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.