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This simple framework can drive disruptive innovation: Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon

Jul 13, 2023

 • 17 Minutes

Qualcomm has long served as a tech pioneer, driving innovations in cellular connectivity, AI, autonomous driving and more. CEO Cristiano Amon shares how digitalization will further transform our lives -- from health and retail to energy and the future of work. He also shares how Qualcomm drives innovative thinking in its teams and the simple framework any leader can use to decide which disruptive ideas to take forward.

Qualcomm has long served as a tech pioneer, driving innovations in cellular connectivity, AI, autonomous driving and more. CEO Cristiano Amon shares how digitalization will further transform our lives -- from health and retail to energy and the future of work. He also shares how Qualcomm drives innovative thinking in its teams and the simple framework any leader can use to decide which disruptive ideas to take forward.

Solve the problems you want to solve most: Bezos Earth Fund’s Andrew Steer

Jul 6, 2023

 • 20:23

Hard-fought battles by leaders around the world have helped better protect nature in recent years but more work is needed to secure everything from future economic resilience to progress on climate action. Dr. Andrew Steer of the Bezos Earth Fund shares what transitions must happen this decade and the new approaches to philanthropy, policy and technology that can bring those transitions past the tipping point for true change. In this episode recorded at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, he also shares how he's changed as a leader over his long career: from earning his Economics Ph.D., to roles at the World Resources Institute and other organizations, developing the approach he takes today that helps him better balance a range of challenges to solve the problems he wants to solve most.

Hard-fought battles by leaders around the world have helped better protect nature in recent years but more work is needed to secure everything from future economic resilience to progress on climate action. Dr. Andrew Steer of the Bezos Earth Fund shares what transitions must happen this decade and the new approaches to philanthropy, policy and technology that can bring those transitions past the tipping point for true change. In this episode recorded at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, he also shares how he's changed as a leader over his long career: from earning his Economics Ph.D., to roles at the World Resources Institute and other organizations, developing the approach he takes today that helps him better balance a range of challenges to solve the problems he wants to solve most.

10 women leaders share how they work and thrive

Jun 28, 2023

 • 21 minutes

The global gender gap isn't budging, new research shows, and in this week's episode, women leaders share some of the unique policies and programs that can help build a pipeline for women in leadership and get closer to bridging that divide. Women also share the block-and-tackle strategies that they have personally used to get their ideas heard and lead in only the way they can - methods that can help any leader be more effective in connecting with and making the most of their teams. This episode features: Ashley Dartnell, Global Senior Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Boston Consulting Group; Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com; Peggy Johnson, CEO, Magic Leap; Anna Katrina Shedletsky, founder, Instrumental, Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP; Ashleigh Streeter-Jones, CEO and Founder, Raise Our Voice Australia; Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group; Cristina Gamboa, CEO, World Green Building Council, Geraldine Matchett, co-CEO and CFO, Royal DSM; Becky Frankiewicz, Chief Commercial Officer, Manpower Group.

The global gender gap isn't budging, new research shows, and in this week's episode, women leaders share some of the unique policies and programs that can help build a pipeline for women in leadership and get closer to bridging that divide. Women also share the block-and-tackle strategies that they have personally used to get their ideas heard and lead in only the way they can - methods that can help any leader be more effective in connecting with and making the most of their teams. This episode features: Ashley Dartnell, Global Senior Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Boston Consulting Group; Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com; Peggy Johnson, CEO, Magic Leap; Anna Katrina Shedletsky, founder, Instrumental, Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP; Ashleigh Streeter-Jones, CEO and Founder, Raise Our Voice Australia; Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group; Cristina Gamboa, CEO, World Green Building Council, Geraldine Matchett, co-CEO and CFO, Royal DSM; Becky Frankiewicz, Chief Commercial Officer, Manpower Group.

What COVID taught one epidemiologist about speaking to build trust, without jargon

Jun 15, 2023

 • 22

Speaking to the media during COVID drove home to epidemiologist Prativa Baral the need for clear science communication training so experts can build trust with the public and be understood. Her experience led her to found Let Science Connect, a social enterprise that trains scientists and technical experts how to speak without jargon and connect more effectively with audiences. She shares the frameworks and tips that can help anyone get their message heard.

Speaking to the media during COVID drove home to epidemiologist Prativa Baral the need for clear science communication training so experts can build trust with the public and be understood. Her experience led her to found Let Science Connect, a social enterprise that trains scientists and technical experts how to speak without jargon and connect more effectively with audiences. She shares the frameworks and tips that can help anyone get their message heard.

Royal DSM's Geraldine Matchett: Key mindsets for groundbreaking innovation

Jun 6, 2023

 • 25 minutes

This Co-CEO and CFO explains how biotech leader Royal DSM invests in innovation that propels the company in the short term while putting in place the solutions that will be critical for the future. She'll share key mindsets, such as the frameworks critical for balancing present and future needs, the key role purpose plays, and more. She also shares the skillset that must be built in the next 3 years that not every leader might be considering and the surprising advice that shapes how she looks at leadership - and that helped convince her to take her current role.

This Co-CEO and CFO explains how biotech leader Royal DSM invests in innovation that propels the company in the short term while putting in place the solutions that will be critical for the future. She'll share key mindsets, such as the frameworks critical for balancing present and future needs, the key role purpose plays, and more. She also shares the skillset that must be built in the next 3 years that not every leader might be considering and the surprising advice that shapes how she looks at leadership - and that helped convince her to take her current role.