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Episode Overview: Innovation and Design Leadership with Mauro Porcini

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of innovation and design with our distinguished guest, Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo’s first-ever Chief Design Officer. Mauro has been instrumental in infusing design thinking into PepsiCo’s culture, leading a new approach to innovation that significantly impacts the company’s product platforms and brands. He is also the host of the successful video podcast “In Your Shoes – with Mauro Porcini,” where he interviews inspiring personalities from the global creative community.

In 2022, Mauro published his first book in English, “The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People” (Berrett-Koehler), which focuses on innovation, design, and leadership.

Key Topics Discussed

1. The importance of empathy and human-centric design in driving innovation.
2. How to build a culture of innovation within an organization.
3. The role of design thinking in creating transformative products and experiences.
4. Balancing creativity and business objectives for long-term success.
5. Insights from Mauro’s book and his experiences working with global brands such as PepsiCo and 3M.

Learn more about Mauro’s book here.

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Episode Overview: Leadership Insights with Dr. Kerrie Fleming

In this episode, we explore the critical components of effective leadership with Dr. Kerrie Fleming, Associate Dean at Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School.

Her expertise has made her a sought-after advisor to Fortune 500 companies, international governments, and both indigenous and international organizations.

Born and raised in Kerry, Ireland, Dr. Fleming’s background provides a unique perspective on leadership that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.

Key Leadership Topics Discussed

• The importance of adaptability and resilience in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
• How leaders can foster a culture of innovation and creativity within their organizations.
• Strategies for effectively managing change and overcoming resistance to new ideas.
• The significance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness in leadership development.
• Balancing the need for results-driven performance with the well-being and engagement of employees.

Dr. Kerrie Fleming’s work in leadership development has garnered international acclaim, with the MBA programs consistently ranked among the best in the world by the Financial Times. Through this conversation, our listeners will gain valuable insights and actionable advice on how to cultivate effective leadership skills and guide their organizations from merely surviving to truly thriving.

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In this episode, we discuss Mark Cahalane’s experience with redundancy and how he overcame the challenges of rebuilding his career.

As someone who has been through the process twice, Mark shares nine insights from his personal experience on how to move forward. He highlights the importance of allowing yourself to grieve and responding rather than reacting.

Mark also emphasises the value of listening to your inner voice, taking time to pause, and finding your personal fan club. By being brave enough to listen to yourself and get out of your own way, it is possible to become vital and purposeful again.

About Mark Cahalane

Click here to read more about Mark’s experience on our blog; Fired, fearful and fifty.

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