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3 episodes with doug conant
2 episodes with doug conant
2 episodes with doug conant
3 episodes with doug conant
2 episodes with doug conant
Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterWhat happens when a pro-level athlete doesn't make the cut—and has to start over? Damon Lembi went from almost being drafted into Major League Baseball to starting as a receptionist at his father's small business. Now, he's CEO of Learnit, a leadership training company that's impacted over 3 million professionals worldwide.In this episode, Damon breaks down the exact framework he's used to overcome imposter syndrome, how to transition from sport to business, and why humility is the secret weapon for every great leader. If you've ever questioned your ability to step up, this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed.WE DISCUSS:How Damon's career pivot started with rejection and self-doubtHis 4-step framework for conquering imposter syndromeWhy your “past life” skills are more transferable than you thinkCoaching your team through failure without stealing their growthThe five traits of a Learn-It-All LeaderWhat Damon would ask the next U.S. President about humilityHow sports, parenting, and business all come back to leadership mindsetWHO THIS IS FOR: Aspiring leaders. Athletes in transition. Parents. Founders. Coaches. Anyone who wants to lead with humility while still playing to win.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzLearn more about Damon here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/aboutGrab your copy of Damon's book here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/booksListen to Damon's podcast here - https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/podcastThe episode mentioned with Doug Conant here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-learn-it-all-podcast/id1714645917?i=1000674885812Connect with Damon on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers anSend me a personal text messageSupport the show
...What a challenge, right? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Yoshito Hori, one of Japan's most visionary leaders in business and education. As the founder of GLOBIS Corporation, GLOBIS University, and GLOBIS Capital Partners, Yoshito shares how he's pioneering a future-focused model of positive leadership. We discuss his journey, his mission to inspire change, and his invaluable advice: believe in your own potential to drive meaningful impact. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Want to hear other inspiring conversations with prominent leaders? I encourage you to listen to my episode with Bill George “Finding your True North”: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/11276524-finding-your-true-north-with-bill-george Or my discussion with Doug Conant, former president and CEO of Campbell Soup Company and founder of ConantLeadership, about his incredible leadership journey: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/13160043-guiding-others-towards-greatness-with-doug-conant Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/
'To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.' – Doug Conant ---------------------------- #209: On Resonant Leadership What can the sound of a shofar teach us about leadership? More than you'd expect. In this episode of Coaching the Bible, we're going a bit deeper than usual into the Bible side of the pod as we break down the three essential leadership qualities embodied by the ancient shofar blasts: clarity, resilience, and action. You'll discover how to lead with unwavering focus, bounce back from setbacks like a pro, and most importantly, how to celebrate every step of the journey—even the small wins that fuel long-term success. This isn't just another leadership theory. It's a guide for leading with purpose and building momentum that resonates across your team. Key Takeaways: Why clarity is the ultimate leadership signal your team needs How embracing vulnerability strengthens your leadership The power of celebration in building sustained team energy Listen now and lead better. Happy Learning!
As we continue to experiment in the Do Good to Lead Well universe, for this month's solo episode, I am happy to share a very engaging conversation I had as a featured guest on the Leader Chat podcast. We dig into both of my books (Do Good to Lead Well and A Time to Lead) to examine the science and practice of positive leadership. Leadership isn't just about guiding others—in fact, it starts with leading yourself. Drawing on wisdom from past guests of this podcast like Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup, we highlight that how we manage our mindset and emotions profoundly affects our ability to foster high performance and innovation. We also touch on the idea that our emotions are vital data points to be learned from rather than feelings to be feared. We also unpack evidence-informed strategies for giving and receiving feedback while maintaining a nurturing environment. Finally, we close the conversation talking about strategies to overcome the fear of conflict. In fact, difficult conversations represent a powerful opportunity to learn and grow. We also identify several strategies to navigate conflict more effectively. I hope you enjoy this special episode where I am now in the guest chair. What You'll Learn: • What is positive leadership? • The crucial role of mindset and emotions in leadership • The benefit of viewing our emotions as valuable data points about our inner world • Practical strategies for giving and receiving (critical) feedback • How self-awareness and emotional intelligence drives performance, innovation, and engagement • The importance of prioritizing personal growth and reflection Podcast Timestamps: (00:55) - Introduction (16:24) Navigating Our Mindset and Emotions (25:54) The Power of Feedback in Leadership Excellence (38:10) Maximizing Self-Awareness as a Leader (50:18) Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Leadership More of Jeff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffrose/ Mentions: https://www.cognia.org/news-events/podcasts/leader-chat/ Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Leadership Development, The Science and Practice of Leadership, The Psychology of Leadership, Self-awareness, Mastering our Mindset, Managing Emotions, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Peak Performance, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Personal Growth, Self-Reflection, Learning from Mistakes, Expressing Gratitude, Empathy, VUCA World More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/
If we want to do well in life, we need to find practical ways to manage our stress, anxiety, and toxic thinking.Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist and mental health expert who has developed a powerful five-step method for doing just that.Listen to the latest episode with JP, to learn more about Caroline's teachings on self-awareness and self-improvement for successful leadership. Catch up with JP's conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: Dandapani https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12989229-improving-your-focus-with-dandapani Doug Conant https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13160043-guiding-others-towards-greatness-with-doug-conantBarbara Fredrickson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9437036-understanding-love-and-positivity-in-leadership-with-dr-barbara-fredricksonMartin Seligman:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14222224-paving-the-way-to-positivity-with-dr-martin-seligmanKim Cameron: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10627686-generating-positive-energy-as-a-leader-with-kim-cameronSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/
In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Doug Conant, a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience, including roles such as Former CEO of Campbell's Soup, on the Power of People in Achieving Results. Conant shares insights on leadership and teamwork in large organizations. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of the organization over individual contributions and discusses the pivotal role of community and engagement in achieving productivity and fulfillment. Conant reflects on being fired from a job, highlighting the transformative experience it was for him and the realization of the significance of working with others. He discusses the challenge of leaders who struggle to accept help from their teams due to a belief in their own talent, stressing the importance of cultivating a team-centric mindset.
Today's guest is Doug Conant, an internationally respected business leader. Doug served as the President of Nabisco from 1999-2001, served a decade as President and CEO of The Campbell Soup Company and then spent three years as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011 he founded ConantLeadership, a consulting company focused on championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times bestselling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and one of the 100 Most Influential Authors in the World. He's also the author of The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights, and Touchpoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments. During this interview, Doug shares some of his personal story and leadership philosophy. He also talks about some of his first 100 days as CEO of Campbell Soup, how he saved Campbell's Soup from freefall, the importance of focusing on the workplace before the marketplace and so much more. No matter where you may be positioned in your current work situation, the lessons Doug shares will bring your attention to how important a brilliant leader is for a business and how you can take concrete steps towards being one yourself.
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In 2001, Campbell's Soup was in freefall: the company's value had halved and employee engagement was at an all-time low. Doug Conant knew he could salvage the iconic company, but first, things were going to have to get worse. How he used self-taught leadership, diversity, and inclusion to energize his employees and save Campbell's.
Joining us on this episode is Doug Conant, an internationally respected business leader who's served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products. Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose latest book is called, "The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights". Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.
How can you be tough-minded with standards and tender-hearted with people? How can you foster openness in the workplace? And how does this build a successful company? In this episode, Doug Conant, NYT bestselling author and former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, answers these questions and so much more. What You'll Learn: 1. The acronym: BANI, and how it describes our modern world. 2. Why the best leaders dig deep to find their principles and relentlessly stick to them 3. Conant's Theory of Relativity. 4. When and how to declare your principles 5. How and why to build trust before you need it. 6. What the future of leadership looks like. Who is Doug? Doug Conant is the only Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He's a top 50 leadership innovator, a top 100 leadership speaker, and one of the most influential authors in the world. With a 45 year career defined by achieving high performance through an intentional commitment to studying, Doug is now sharing the tenants of leadership that work. He is the founder and CEO of Conant leadership, former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, former president of Nabisco Foods, and former chairman of Avon products. Corporate boards Dough has served on, include those of Amerisource, Bergen, and RHR International. His latest Wall Street Journal bestselling book, co-authored with Amy Federman is The Blueprint: Six Practical Strategies to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. Mentions: Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson https://www.amazon.ca/Right-Kind-Wrong-Science-Failing/dp/1982195061 The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights by Doug Conant The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights: Conant, Douglas R.: 9781119560029: Amazon.com: Books TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments by Doug Conant https://www.amazon.com/TouchPoints-Creating-Powerful-Leadership-Connections/dp/B08BZVQLWY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=jXdbI&content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_r=145-0167167-1582938&pd_rd_wg=SY2WR&pd_rd_r=70e87c62-b218-4422-85b4-91081db2a48c&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk Follow Doug: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougconant/ More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message
Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Watch the Full Video on YouTube - click hereIf you want to understand the cultural shift the automotive industry is going through right now, you need to look back to the year 1905.“Get ready,” warns John McElroy, the influential journalist, and commentator who created “Autoline Daily,” the auto industry's first news and analysis webcast. “This industry is going to see more change in the next seven years — taking us to the end of this decade — than we've seen in the last 100 years.” How fitting, then, that John — along with SiriusXM host and Flat Six Media CEO Jason Stein — joins this special episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast to talk about the trends that are about to tear up long-held industry beliefs. Jason, who is the former publisher of Automotive News, highlights how Toyota's Akio Toyoda's 100-year vision is a shining example of the kind of foresight and determination the industry needs to prepare for and face these oncoming challenges.Discussing the kind of authentic leadership the automotive industry needs, we hear wisdom from a range of top auto and business leaders, including former Campbell's CEO Doug Conant, HEVO CEO Jeremy McCool, “Godfather of EV” and former Aston Martin CEO Dr. Andy Palmer, and Volkswagen North America's CSMO Andrew Savvas.Tune in to this very special 100th episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast as Jan sits down with John and Jason to talk about the change the automotive industry is about to undergo. Be sure to listen to the very end of the episode when the guests get personal — and to hear why Jan thinks the automotive world needs more leaders like Ted Lasso.Themes discussed on this episode: The challenge of creating long-running podcasts and build a faithful listenership (with stats to back it up)The importance of servant leadership in a time of monumental industry changeThe uphill battle of changing a century's worth of business processesThe nature of EVs and what OEMs need to do to stay ahead of the gameHow company culture is trickle-down, starting with the boardWhy culture can't change if purchasing and supply chain executives are measured by bottom-line cost resultsWhat the new generation of authentic leaders really need to embody to get themselves etched into the automotive Mount RushmoreWhy there'll be more change over the next seven years than there has been in the last centuryFeatured Guest: John McElroyWhat he does: Journalist, lecturer, commentator, and entrepreneur, John is the influential thought leader in the automotive industry. He created “Autoline Daily,” the first industry webcast of automotive industry news and analysis. With a deep knowledge of the industry, John talks about its many facets, and remains unrivaled in his dissection of its inner workings.On leadership:
I'm right here. How can I help?When Doug Conant woke up after a serious accident, his wife's words of support had a powerful effect. Sometimes, it's not about fixing someone's problem, but about being present during difficult moments, however big or small.Join JP for the latest Positive Leadership podcast episode, where he speaks to the former president and CEO of Campbell Soup Company and founder of ConantLeadership about his incredible leadership journey.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Doug Conant, who is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. Conant honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels, first as President of Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership, a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century.During the interview, Doug shares some of his personal story and leadership philosophy, talks about some of his experiences at Campbell Soup Company and the importance of focusing on the workplace before the marketplace, defines how VUCA has shifted to BANI, and how ConantLeadership is purpose-driven and equipping leaders to improve their leadership profile in an authentic way. He details The Blueprint Leadership Summit taking place on April 24-28, their Virtual Blueprint Bootcamps, and how you can access free resources to get started on your journey.Visit www.conantleadership.com to learn more.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Doug Conant, who is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. Conant honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels, first as President of Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership, a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century.During the interview, Doug shares some of his personal story and leadership philosophy, talks about some of his experiences at Campbell Soup Company and the importance of focusing on the workplace before the marketplace, defines how VUCA has shifted to BANI, and how ConantLeadership is purpose-driven and equipping leaders to improve their leadership profile in an authentic way. He details The Blueprint Leadership Summit taking place on April 24-28, their Virtual Blueprint Bootcamps, and how you can access free resources to get started on your journey.Visit www.conantleadership.com to learn more.
Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast After her fascinating interview with HEVO founder Jeremy McCool, Jan reflects on the idea of declaring oneself a leader. Instead of fitting a mold, many successful young leaders are making their own statements of purpose, and the results are transforming the auto industry.Drawing on lessons from Jeremy and other past show guests — including Michael Chime (Gen Z Ceo) and Doug Conant (former CEO of The Campbell Soup Co.) Jan outlines a process for how leaders can remain true to themselves while creating a positive and productive company culture.“We can influence somebody's life,” Jan says. “We can make it better; we can make it a wonderful, meaningful, challenging, awesome experience and culture — or we can make it as miserable as sin.”On this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan challenges leaders to structure their company cultures around their value systems. Tune in for resources, inspiration, and practical questions to ask yourself as Jan speaks from her own experience in the industry. She shares a powerful story of how one of her clients stepped out with authenticity and vulnerability to radically shift her team's culture. With the right mindset, any automotive leader can do the same. This is not about what it says on the company website or a set of motivational clichés. It's time to get real and get personal. See how a simple statement can redefine your career.Themes discussed in this episode: Fitting an existing mold vs. establishing a new oneWhy Gen Z leaders often choose purpose over moneySeeing leadership as an influenceHow company values are born from the leader's visionWinning in the workplace — productivity and positivity can coexistCreating a high-performance teamThe framework of a leadership statementQuestions every leader should askFeatured Expert: Jan Griffiths (Host) What she does: Jan is the co-founder and president of Gravitas Detroit, an organization dedicated to cultivating authentic leadership in the automotive industry by providing courses, workshops, speaking events, and more. She is also the host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast.On leadership: “What I see coming through in the leaders of tomorrow — the leaders who will take this industry forward — they truly understand the importance of purpose, of vision, of conviction.” Episode HighlightsTimestamped inflection points from the show[0:57] Break the mold: Jan draws inspiration from Jeremy McCool and explains why she feels encouraged by the rising generation of automotive leadership.[2:03] Not your grandfather's kind of leader: Jan contrasts her early experiences in automotive with the mindsets she observes in many Gen Z leaders, including Michael Chime of Prepared.[4:23] Purpose over money: Many leaders are good at articulating what they do, but not why they do it. Jan challenges leaders to reflect on more than just the
Today Darren tackles the question of how to be a leader if you are naturally shy. He shares a story of how Doug Conant found a way to stand out and develop his leadership despite his extreme introversion. Learn how anyone, despite their personality, can grow to become a great leader. Answer the call to adventure with an exclusive offer to join Hero's Journey at https://herosjourney.com/exclusive/ Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.
Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience. Doug was President of Nabisco Foods Company, CEO of Campbell Soup Company and Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011 he founded Conant Leadership. www.conantleadership.comIn this interview, topics included how to survive and thrive in a VUCA world - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous, can CEO's continue to run companies by the "seat of their pants", how important it is to be INTENTIONAL in our leadership journey, and we covered some information from his latest book The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights.Find Doug Conant on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougconant/ AND on Twitter https://twitter.com/DougConantFind your host Marty Wolff on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martywolffceo/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are coming to the end of another eventful year, another 12 month bundle of opportunities, challenges, plenty of highlights and some definite unforeseen low lights. Hopefully you are about to embark on a well-deserved break. This is exactly what the inside influence team and myself will be doing. So over the next few weeks we are going to be taking a festive step back to rest up, recalibrate and re-inspire ourselves for 2022. However, if you need some inspiration to get you thinking and planning for next year, we have you covered. Our holiday season of power cuts or power minis are back. Our next power cut episode is Doug ConantDoug Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and one of the 100 Most Influential Authors in the World. A devoted leadership practitioner and teacher, Doug's 45-year career has been defined by achieving high performance through an intentional commitment to studying, practicing, improving, and spreading the tenets of “leadership that works.” He is Founder and CEO of ConantLeadership, former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company and former Chairman of Avon Products. His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, co-authored with Amy Federman, is called ‘The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights'. He is also the New York Times bestselling co-author of ‘TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments'. In this conversation we dive into:How to build your own personal leadership model. To be honest I was a bit stunned with this one, it just hadn't occurred to me that you could create your own - read one in a book ‘yes', inherit one from a mentor ‘yes' - but write your own? Put it on paper and then commit to showing up for it? That's a different ball game.And why developing your own leadership blueprint provides the ultimate foundation for dealing with the winds of your life. As a leader AND as a human being.If you enjoy this powercut episode and would like to hear my full conversation with Doug Conant please head over to my website juliemasters.com or listen at all the usual places #itunes #spotify #googleplay #stitcher. For now sit back, relax and enjoy my powercut conversation with Doug Conant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Watch on YouTube You Unleashed Course 50% off You Unleashed is an online personal development course created by Sean DeLaney after spending years working with an interviewing high achievers.The online course that helps you ‘Unleash your potential'! You Unleashed teaches you the MINDSETS, ROUTINES and BEHAVIORS you need to unleash your potential and discover what you're capable of. You know you're capable of more and want to bring out that untapped potential inside of you. We teach you how. Enroll Today for only $99!- Click Here Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere TikTok YouTube Twitter
Joining Finola on the show this week is business consultant, trainer, communications strategist and captivating storyteller Sally Murphy. Sally works with clients from all corners of the globe, including giants such as Microsoft, Google, Paddy Power and many more. Strategic communication and storytelling can spark tremendous change, and Sally's mission is to help people share better stories to transform their business. This episode is packed to the brim with valuable nuggets and takeaways as Sally shares her communications 101 and reveals how to illuminate your life and business through storytelling. We learn about Sally's grafting road to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how valuable life experiences and lessons can help shape your entrepreneurial journey, the importance of inclusivity and belonging, how we can recall memories from welcoming waves of recollection, and we also hear of Sally's newfound love for Elvis. Key points throughout include: - An introduction to Sally Murphy and her origin story. - Climbing through chapters: laddering up and down through life. - Tapping into core skills and learnings from running your own business. - The customer experience: the power in telling the truth and sharing stories. - Tackling false self-beliefs and overcoming low self-esteem. - Why we should pay attention to the people around you and carry kindness. - Lodging stories into your story bank: casting your mind back to map your pathway forward. - Creating movement through emotion. - The importance of storytelling in business and the impact of storytelling on company culture. - Becoming a better leader through self-reflection. POSITION WITH PURPOSE: Finola Howard will be hosting a FREE LIVE WEBINAR on how to market so it feels like you AND pulls your customers to you. There are only TWO available dates for the webinar: 31st August 2022 and 8th September 2022. Reserve your seat today: https://courses.howgreatmarketingworks.com/position-with-purpose Resources: TEDx: Homework for Life by Matthew Dicks http://matthew-dicks-j47u.squarespace.com/matthewdicksblog/2015/12/13/tedx-berkshires-homework-for-life Finding and telling your leadership story with Brené Brown and Doug Conant https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-doug-conant-on-finding-telling-your-leadership-story/ Get connected socially with Sally Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welltoldsally https://www.welltold.ie/ Get connected socially with host Finola Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://howgreatmarketingworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HowGreatMarketingWorks https://twitter.com/HowGMW https://www.youtube.com/channel/HGMW This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com
Introducing Bill Ringle I'd like to welcome Bill Ringle, a former Apple exec who founded GrowBusinessNow.com. Bill works with leaders of privately held high-tech companies to work more effectively and serve a larger client base, without the drama, frustration, misunderstandings, chaos, and stress that is often the norm. He has dedicated his professional career to helping overwhelmed managers become admired leaders who can help grow and scale companies. Bill is the author of the upcoming book titled, Grow Business Now, and he hosts My Quest for the Best, the podcast for ambitious small business leaders, with more than 400 episodes with top published thought leaders like Dan Pink, Nir Eyal, Doug Conant, Whitney Johnson, John Lee Dumas, and Dorie Clark sharing their stories, strategies, and tools with listeners. Bill travels from Philadelphia and can be found playing tennis, playing Wordle, or hiking with his border collie when not working. What problem do you solve? How to make your delegation better whatever your industry or where you are. Show Notes: People typically like to dump or pass off their least favorite jobs. Delegation has three aspects that make it effective You are getting more done than you could on your own without spending more time. You are involving others. You are building bench strength throughout the organization. When you hit those 3 marks you are doing the job of someone who can be trusted in the organization. A sign that delegation is not going well is that the manager says they don't have time to delegate. It's a sign that they need to teach others. Also, consider where you are adding the most value and where it is not adding value that you do it. If it's not adding value that you do it, it is a job that you need to delegate. When you don't share responsibility, you lose access to very talented people. Envision the end result and communicate clearly and precisely what you want to the right people. Give credit so that you get the best results the next time you delegate as well. You have to be able to overcome your “control monster”. Have a review process to make sure the result that you envisioned is accomplished. This allows for feedback without criticism. Your ability to delegate is what managers look at to promote you. Steps to become a better delegator: Plan. Hire people that are different than you with different skills. Know who on your team has which skills. Make lists of things you do best. Know the things you should never be doing. Use a virtual assistant if needed Communicate the status of the work you are doing. Bill Ringle's Recharge Round What habit do you think has led to success in your life? To be prepared. If you had one do-over, what would it be? He tries to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. However, if he were to do things over he would do things sooner. Reach out for help sooner, ask questions sooner. He makes a policy to have his team reach out for help after trying to solve things on their own for 15 minutes. Connect with Bill: Bill Ringle‘s website/delegation assessment: growbusinessnow.com/charge LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Learn more about Gary's Mastermind group at goascend.biz/mastermind/ Get your Daily Dose of Positive at SimplePositiveActions.com
This week Doug Contant joins Craig on the Do Good To Lead Well podcast. The two talk through the qualities that make up a resilient leader to build a strong foundation for success in times of crisis. Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. What You Will Learn: 1. How empathy plays into resilient leadership 2. Tips for building connection and camaraderie into your business's culture 3. How to cocreate a sense of purpose 4. Leading by listening Mentions: https://conantleadership.com/about/doug-conant/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message
In our increasingly complex world, leaders have to manage more challenges, stakeholders, and scenarios than ever before. To grow an organization amidst all of this, how can leaders create a proactive profile that enables them to manage in a constructive way? How can they put people first, without sacrificing growth, and still be remembered as an impactful leader? In this episode, host Gautam Mukunda speaks with founder of ConantLeadership and former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, Doug Conant, and the CEO of Edelman U.S., Lisa Osborne Ross, about how a leader's ability to orchestrate an organization with integrity, empathy, and confidence can leave an enduring contribution. “The more you sharpen your leadership skills it's amazing how much better your gut gets.” — Doug Conant “If you put people first, profitability follows.” — Lisa Osborne Ross Follow @GMukunda on Twitter or email us at WorldReimagined@nasdaq.com Literature Referenced: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't, by Jim Collins For more information on this episode's guest please visit: Nasdaq.com/world-reimagined-podcast Learn more about TDAmeritrade: https://www.tdameritrade.com/ https://www.tdameritrade.com/tools-and-platforms/trader-offering.html
This week, Fortune 500 CEO Douglas Conant and writer Amy Federman discuss their co-authored book The Blueprint: Six Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. They are interviewed by John Estey, immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Writers Museum. This conversation originally took place April 7, 2021 and [...]
This week, Fortune 500 CEO Douglas Conant and writer Amy Federman discuss their co-authored book The Blueprint: Six Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. They are interviewed by John Estey, immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American Writers Museum. This conversation originally took place April 7, 2021 and [...]
In 2001, Campbell's Soup was in freefall: the company's value had halved and employee engagement was at an all time low. Doug Conant knew he could salvage the iconic company, but first, things were going to have to get worse. How he used self-taught leadership, diversity, and inclusion to energize his employees and save Campbell's.
Former Fortune 500 CEO Doug Conant shares about the value of storytelling to communicate your brand identity, connect with consumers in a personal way and build credibility as a leader.
What's your leadership blueprint?I'm not talking just about your values – or a description of how you operate at your best, on the best day – when everything is going according to plan. I'm talking about a roadmap of clearly defined behaviours, rituals and practices that exactly define the type of leader you want to show up as – EVERY DAY.There's an age old saying that we get the leaders we deserve. Maybe that's true and it's certainly a conversation worth exploring. But today's conversation comes at it from a different angle, that rather than getting the leaders we deserve – which is somewhat out of our control - we become the leaders we build. And like any successful building project, it starts with a carefully considered blueprint. From the bedrock of our carefully chosen intentions, to the walls of our daily non-negotiables.My guest on this week's episode literally wrote the blueprint on how to do that.Today's Guest Doug Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and one of the 100 Most Influential Authors in the World. A devoted leadership practitioner and teacher, Doug's 45-year career has been defined by achieving high performance through an intentional commitment to studying, practicing, improving, and spreading the tenets of “leadership that works.” He is Founder and CEO of ConantLeadership, former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company and former Chairman of Avon Products. His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, co-authored with Amy Federman, is called ‘The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights'. He is also the New York Times bestselling co-author of ‘TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments'. Website: conantleadership.comTwitter: @DougConantLinkedIn: @DougConantYou'll LearnThe importance of setting an anchoring intention as a leader – and why as leaders we're so often thrown in the deep end with no roadmap to follow.Doug's fundamental belief that ‘Your life story is your leadership story'. Why owning that story is the key to connection, engagement and embracing your own authenticity as a leader.If leadership is the hardest and most important job on earth, then it deserves a plan. You wouldn't build a multi-million dollar hotel without some considered thought. And yet, somehow and at all levels of society, we believe leadership should be innate. Learned the hard way. Sink or swim. Survive or die.How different would our organisations, communities, and political systems be if - before we even began the journey of leadership – we created a plan. Not about what we wanted to achieve, but instead a clear set of commitments on how we intend to show up.Imagine the cumulative effect of that? Of all those plans in action, of all that accountability and growth. Now imagine the opposite. Feels strange right?That's where we are right now. That's also an incredible opportunity to stand out.Subscribe to and Review the Inside Influence PodcastThanks for tuning into this week's episode. If the information this episode helped you in your business journey, please subscribe to the show, and leave a review. Also, don't forget to hop on my website juliemasters.com and download my new ebook The Influencer Code See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In some of my leadership keynotes and workshops, I point out how one way to foster a sense of cohesion and community among your employees is to make time to celebrate milestones. What's important here is not to just have a party where people can feel a sense of completion, but that we also use this moment to highlight the journey we've been on and what we've accomplished on this journey. It's in that spirit that I wanted to do something special to celebrate the release of the 100th episode of my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe”. And in keeping with what I share with leaders on how to best utilize the attainment of key milestones, I wanted to use this episode as an opportunity to look back at the past 99 episodes and first select my 10 favourite guests I've spoken with (to date). And then the trickier part - picking one key insight that's not only worth a second listen, but which is both powerful and timely for helping leaders address the challenges they face today. Now I have to be honest that I had to omit two guests who'd otherwise make my shortlist as I just featured them in the recent episode “My Favourite Guest Moments and Insights From 2021” and as such, I thought it'd be better to feature other guests in their place. Over the course of this 100th episode retrospective, you'll hear: Guy Kawasaki on why leaders should focus on enchanting employees instead of influencing them.Doug Conant on why leaders need to foster a sense of community and purpose.Liz Wiseman on why some leaders bring out the best in others while other leaders drain the motivation out from their team.Matthew E. May on why “intelligent” constraints are needed to fuel creativity.Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson on how leaders can make sure employees really understand what they want from them.Whitney Johnson on why constraints are beneficial when facing disruption.Tim Sanders on why our attention is getting narrower and what leaders need to do to overcome it to rally their employees around a common vision or goal.Dr. Timothy Clark on why many organizations struggle with creating inclusive workplaces and how to overcome it.Sally Helgesen on what needs to be done to get more women into leadership development pipelines.Stephen MR Covey on why addressing intent is critical to fostering trust in your leadership. Not to mention getting to hear the story behind why I started my popular leadership podcast ... and the key role Guy Kawasaki played in bringing this show to life. Going back to listen to the past conversations was such a delight and so informative about what leaders need to do to succeed. And without question, this retrospective episode provides powerful and timely insights that will help you succeed in your leadership by empowering your employees to do their best work. This is definitely one episode you're going to want to make time to listen to - and be prepared to take some notes as these guests really provide a lot of food for thought. My thanks to them and to all my guests I've had on my show over the past 99 episodes. Here's looking ahead to the future and that next big milestone of reaching 200 episodes. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VmC7Zwp1po89nl12q8l0m Noteworthy links: Here are links to listen to the full episodes of the guests I featured in this retrospective episode: How The Power Of Enchantment Can Help Us Succeed | Guy KawasakiHow Successful Leaders Maintain Focus In A Distracted World | Doug ConantHow Leaders Grow Employee Intelligence To Drive Success | Liz WisemanHow Leaders Can Encourage Creativity And Innovation | Matthew E. MayWhy Your Employees Don't Understand You | Heidi Grant HalvorsonUsing Disruptive Innovation To Drive Growth | Whitney JohnsonWhy Bizlove Is Critical For Today's Leadership | Tim SandersHow Psychological Safety Fuels Growth & Innovation | Dr Timothy ClarkHow Women Hold Back Their Leadership Success | Sally HelgesenThe Power of Trust in Leadership | Stephen M.R. Covey
In some of my leadership keynotes and workshops, I point out how one way to foster a sense of cohesion and community among your employees is to make time to celebrate milestones. What's important here is not to just have a party where people can feel a sense of completion, but that we also use this moment to highlight the journey we've been on and what we've accomplished on this journey. It's in that spirit that I wanted to do something special to celebrate the release of the 100th episode of my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe”. And in keeping with what I share with leaders on how to best utilize the attainment of key milestones, I wanted to use this episode as an opportunity to look back at the past 99 episodes and first select my 10 favourite guests I've spoken with (to date). And then the trickier part - picking one key insight that's not only worth a second listen, but which is both powerful and timely for helping leaders address the challenges they face today. Now I have to be honest that I had to omit two guests who'd otherwise make my shortlist as I just featured them in the recent episode “My Favourite Guest Moments and Insights From 2021” and as such, I thought it'd be better to feature other guests in their place. Over the course of this 100th episode retrospective, you'll hear: Guy Kawasaki on why leaders should focus on enchanting employees instead of influencing them.Doug Conant on why leaders need to foster a sense of community and purpose.Liz Wiseman on why some leaders bring out the best in others while other leaders drain the motivation out from their team.Matthew E. May on why “intelligent” constraints are needed to fuel creativity.Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson on how leaders can make sure employees really understand what they want from them.Whitney Johnson on why constraints are beneficial when facing disruption.Tim Sanders on why our attention is getting narrower and what leaders need to do to overcome it to rally their employees around a common vision or goal.Dr. Timothy Clark on why many organizations struggle with creating inclusive workplaces and how to overcome it.Sally Helgesen on what needs to be done to get more women into leadership development pipelines.Stephen MR Covey on why addressing intent is critical to fostering trust in your leadership. Not to mention getting to hear the story behind why I started my popular leadership podcast ... and the key role Guy Kawasaki played in bringing this show to life. Going back to listen to the past conversations was such a delight and so informative about what leaders need to do to succeed. And without question, this retrospective episode provides powerful and timely insights that will help you succeed in your leadership by empowering your employees to do their best work. This is definitely one episode you're going to want to make time to listen to - and be prepared to take some notes as these guests really provide a lot of food for thought. My thanks to them and to all my guests I've had on my show over the past 99 episodes. Here's looking ahead to the future and that next big milestone of reaching 200 episodes. Noteworthy links: Here are links to listen to the full episodes of the guests I featured in this retrospective episode: How The Power Of Enchantment Can Help Us Succeed | Guy KawasakiHow Successful Leaders Maintain Focus In A Distracted World | Doug ConantHow Leaders Grow Employee Intelligence To Drive Success | Liz WisemanHow Leaders Can Encourage Creativity And Innovation | Matthew E. MayWhy Your Employees Don't Understand You | Heidi Grant HalvorsonUsing Disruptive Innovation To Drive Growth | Whitney JohnsonWhy Bizlove Is Critical For Today's Leadership | Tim SandersHow Psychological Safety Fuels Growth & Innovation | Dr Timothy ClarkHow Women Hold Back Their Leadership Success | Sally HelgesenThe Power of Trust in Leadership | Stephen M.R. Covey
It has become a tradition to start the new year off with a look back at a few of the great episodes and most inspiring guests of our previous year's podcast. For 2021, we hope you'll enjoy great advice from: Doug Conant, best-selling author of The Blueprint and CEO of Conant Leadership. Doug shares insights about balancing his time as a thought leader and a CEO, and ways to make time for self-reflection. It's important to ensure that the things which matter most are never forgotten in the press of less-important burdens. John Warrillow is the Founder of the Value Builder System and Best-selling author of Built to Sell. John talks about the best parts of coaching, and opens up about the psychology of selling to entrepreneurs vs. enterprise, and the need to find the niche that works best for you. Lisa Bodell is the CEO of FutureThink and author of the best-selling book Kill the Company. In our conversation, we explore the meaning of her term "futurist," and how Lisa found a way to guide people to their potential and teach change through a structured format. Tom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet and the author of PODCAST GUEST PROFITS. Tom sheds light on proper etiquette as a podcast guest, and talks about ways to turn guest speaking on an episode into a relationship that can help you attract and keep engaged customers.
Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, and both a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Doug has honed his leadership craft turning around companies at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and later as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Throughout his career, Doug's motto has been, “to win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace”. This focus on people, workplace trust, and clarity of purpose have been critical factors to delivering extraordinary business results for the companies he led. In this episode we discuss: Why you must first win in the workplace if you want to win in the marketplace The secret to employee engagement The blueprint for becoming a great leader Key Takeaways: Leaders need followers, and followers are earned. To earn followers, you need to invite them in, and they need to know—and feel—they are wildly supported by you. If you are a leader, you invite others to join you by taking the time to listen, by being intentional, and by crafting your leadership plan. Being a leader of an organization is hard. There is no “right” way to be a leader. The most effective leaders take the time to understand their values, lead in alignment with their values, and have the courage to lead as themselves. You can't be an authentic leader if you're trying to lead like someone else. Everyone has the power to take accountability for how they show up to work, and in life. And on top of that, everyone is accountable for how they show up, whether they take accountability or not. Whether you're the CEO, a manager or an entry-level person, the way you show up influences those around you. It's worth being intentional about the influence you want to have. References: You can engage with Doug on LinkedIn Conant Leadership The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership by Bill George and Peter Sims Stephen Covey Barbarians at the Gate is the movie about KKR's leveraged buyout of Nabisco (based on the book by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar) Maslow's hierarchy of needs comes from Abraham Maslow's essay “A Theory of Human Motivation” Catalyst's page on the Campbell Soup Company's “Winning in the Workplace, Winning in the Marketplace, Winning With Women” initiative Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.
Listen to this interview to learn: How getting fired can lead to new and better opportunities What it means to "turn the coin over" when presented with a problem The two top qualities of mind that set exceptional leaders apart from well-intentioned leaders How you can use the criteria to win in the marketplace in your own business What resulted from combining the social agenda with the value agenda at Cambell's Soup for employees and other stakeholders Doug Conant talks with Bill Ringle about proven leadership principles that apply across the board, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.
Doug Conant breaks down how putting his employees first made him an internationally renowned business leader atop both the Nabisco Foods Company and the Campbell Soup Company. On this episode Doug discusses why you can't win in the marketplace if you haven't won in the workplace, his first 100 days as CEO of Campbell Soup, adjusting to shifting consumer preferences, how to know when you have the right people and the wrong people, and so much more. Conant served as the President of Nabisco from 1999-2001 and then spent a decade as President and CEO of The Campbell Soup Company. In 2011 he founded ConantLeadership, a consulting company focused on championing leadership that works in the 21st century. He's also the author of The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member only episodes, and more. https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/ Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish
Episode SummaryIn this riveting episode of The Sydcast, Syd sits down with Doug Conant to talk about life, leadership, and the pursuit of improving business from the top down. No matter where you may be positioned in your current work situation, the lessons Doug shares will bring your attention to how important a brilliant leader is for a business and how you can take concrete steps towards being one yourself. These aren't lessons pulled from a vacuum either, this is Doug's lived experience, and what an experience it is. Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Doug ConantDoug is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times best-selling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and one of the 100 Most Influential Authors in the World. A devoted leadership practitioner and teacher, Doug's 45-year career has been defined by achieving high performance through an intentional commitment to studying, practicing, improving, and spreading the tenets of “leadership that works.”He is Founder and CEO of ConantLeadership, former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, former President of Nabisco Foods, and former Chairman of Avon Products. He has also served on multiple corporate boards including AmerisourceBergen and RHR International. He began his career in marketing at General Mills and held leadership positions in marketing and strategy at Kraft.Doug is also Chairman of CECP—Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, and proudlyserves on the boards of The Center for Higher Ambition Leadership, the NationalOrganization on Disability, the Partnership for Public Service, and Hope College. Previously, he was Chairman of The Conference Board, Chairman of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and Chairman of Enactus.His new Wall Street Journal bestselling book, co-authored with Amy Federman, TheBlueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights, is available now and is a seminal treatise on leadership and practical guide for leading effectively in a chaotic world. He is also the New York Times bestselling co-author with Mette Norgaard of TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments.Doug is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and served as the Chairman of Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute for five years. He is an instructor of leadership at the Higher Ambition Leadership Institute and he teaches many of the concepts advanced in The Blueprint to seasoned and aspiring leaders in his own signature leadership development course, The BLUEPRINT Boot Camp byConantLeadership.Conant has been named a Trust Across America Top Thought Leader in Trust for fiveconsecutive years and is a Top Thought Leader in Trust Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. He has also been lauded as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker by Inc. Magazine; a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World; a Top 30 Leadership Professional by Global Gurus; a Leader to Watch by the American Management Association (AMA); a Top 50 Leadership Innovator Changing How We Lead; and a Top 75 Human Business Champion.Finally, he is the ever-so-proud husband of Leigh and father to their three remarkable children.Insights from the EpisodeThe role a brilliant leader should fill for a companyHow to learn from failureHow to use role models to guide your careerHow to develop world-class talentThe importance of crafting a career, not following a straight lineQuotes from the Show:On the importance of learning from past experiences. “I'm constantly looking at what's working and what's not, what can I do differently, how can I be a little better tomorrow than I was today, how can I grow. For me it's what makes life so interesting.” -Doug Conant [8:29]On how to navigate imperfect jobs early in one's career. “For me it's about growth, and it's not just my growth, it's growth and contribution to others. And so I'm always looking through the lens of growing and contributing in a more substantial way.” -Doug Conant [9:22]“As a CEO, you're crazy if you think you're going to know everything. So you've got to be able to have a collection of people that know a lot about the subject matter expertise and then you've got to be incredibly fluent at orchestrating to optimize your effectiveness at calling on all those talents.” -Doug Conant [10:24]On leadership as a learnable skill: “I view leadership in a mastery model, you've got to become a craftsman at it. You apprentice, you study, you learn, and most of the time you do it by the seat of your pants, let's be honest. But I think it's imperative that you really embrace the notion of being a brilliant leader to get the most out of people.” -Doug Conant [12:43]“It's hard to have courage if you're not clear on your convictions.” -Doug Conant [26:46]“You were an overnight success 25 years in the making.” -Syd Finkelstein [30:49]On the most important aspect of leadership “I find that my effectiveness, in every situation, improves if I'm a good listener. If I'm very attentive with it. I serve people better because I better understand their situation. They appreciate that I'm earnestly trying to hear them and we move forward in a way that's a higher order of effectiveness.” -Doug Conant [52:24]Stay Connected:Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastDoug ConantWebsite: https://conantleadership.comLinkedIn: Douglas ConantTwitter: @DougConantYoutube: Doug ConantSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)
Our guest today is internationally renowned business leader, Doug Conant. Doug is the best-selling author of The Blueprint, an eminently smart and practical guide to leadership that contains 6 content-rich steps to creating a richer, fuller, more elevated professional life. With more than 40 years of leadership experience at first-class companies like Campbell Soup and Nabisco, Doug now focuses on Thought Leadership as the Founder and CEO of Conant Leadership. In today's episode, Doug shares his passion about his life's work in Thought Leadership, and how he implemented positive, meaningful change at Campbell Soup Company. Years after he began, he chose to leave the corporate world and move into Thought Leadership full-time, using his experience and expertise to help leaders world-wide. Doug tells us about his legacy of contribution, and the ways in which he is inspired to transcend the ordinary and elevate new, innovative ideas. Doug talks to us about his book, The Blueprint, and how following a few simple steps can help leaders "up their game" by focusing on ways to constantly elevate their interactions. Doug and Peter discuss the need to take time for reflection and study; how to know what matters most; and how to change small things to get big impact. Great leaders are pragmatic about where they spend their time, focusing on the things that matter the most in order to see the biggest - and best - return for their efforts! If you've been looking for ways to increase your focus and bring innovative ideas about leadership into your life, this is the episode for you! Three Key Takeaways: Leadership is "sacred ground," where you affect people's lives and livelihoods, and great Thought Leadership should improve the quality of leaders in order to change a myriad of lives. Thought Leaders need to be meditative about their time and their goals, focusing on the things that matter the most! When seeking to improve as a Thought Leader, seek out role models, pay attention to those who had a profound positive impact on you, and actively follow the leadership they've shown - as you develop your own path!
Good leaders take away the “me” factor. Yet, before you successfully lead, you need to know who you are. Minter Dial suggests we take the time (and it takes time) to recognize our strengths, weaknesses, fears, and triggers. When you have this information, you can supplement yourself. Minter's latest book is You Lead, How Being Yourself Makes You A Better Leader. He suggests that you cannot control how you are perceived, but you can control your awareness. When you show your whole self at work, you encourage your team they can be themselves leading to more trust and success. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: You Lead: How Being Yourself Makes You a Better by Minter Dial The Grateful Dead and Philosophy: Getting High Minded about Love and Haight by Steven Gimbel My Hitch in Hell: The Bataan Death March by Lester I. Tenney Connect with Minter Dial: Website | Podcast | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Related Podcast Episodes: Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes. Touchpoints for Leaders with Doug Conant. Doing Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier. How You Learn is How you Live (and Lead) with Kay Peterson. Being Present and Staying Grounded with Scott O'Neil. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/
Joining us on this episode is someone we’ve wanted to talk with for a long time. He is Doug Conant, who is an internationally respected business leader who’s served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products. Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose latest book is called, The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> The Vaping Fix: listen to the latest podcast by Laura Beil and the team behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch to learn the shocking truth of how the e-cigarette company, Juul, set out to help lifetime smokers quit. But, instead, it managed to hook a new generation of young people. Follow the show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by starting a free trial of Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. --> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You're a leader, and that means you're influencing the people around you. But are you being intentional about how you're influencing them? This week's guest, Doug Conant, is the founder and CEO of ConantLeadership, NYTimes bestselling author, and the former president/CEO of Campbell Soup Company and Nabisco Foods. So, he knows a thing or two about how to inspire and lead teams in a positive way that gets results. Join us for this fascinating conversation as he shares his blueprint for how to lift your leadership to new heights.
Doug Conant talks to Andy Lopata about the professional relationships that had the most impact on his career. He recalls three bosses in the early years who understood him and wanted him to succeed. They helped him to develop his philosophy of valuing other perspectives and celebrating contributions from employees. This showed that as a leader, he had built a strong foundation, he was paying attention, making it personal and in time it became reciprocal. Resources included the Ted Talk by David Brooks 'Should you live for your resume or your eulogy?' 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking' by Susan Kane 'Dare to Lead' by Brene Brown
Andy Lopata talks to Doug Conant who, during a long career headed the Campbell Soup Company, Nabisco and Avon .The author of two books, he now works with leaders encouraging them to listen and to embrace interruptions as Touchpoints, the key to effective leadership and effective engagement with staff. Frequency of interactions however small, can make an impact in a short space of time and is key to building trust and strong relationships. 'How can I help?' is the key concept. Social media presents a challenge; you need to be clear about how you want to be seen and have the discipline to use social media effectively. Doug shares his six step process for leaders to become fully effective and discusses how important is it for a leader to be open and vulnerable?
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Doug Conant, CEO of Conant Leadership and former CEO of Campbell Soup Co, shares the foundational aspect of leadership contained his book, “The Blueprint.” Doug has insights into leadership forged from adversity and grace that enable leaders to understand how they can lead more effectively. www.conantleadership.com
Stephen M. R. Covey is co-founder of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance, he speaks to audiences around the world. He is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, and coauthor of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust. He advocates that nothing is as fast as the speed of trust and that the ability to establish, grow, extend, and restore trust with all stakeholders is the critical leadership competency of the new global economy. Stephen passionately delivers that message and is skilled in enabling leaders and organizations to experience the dividends of high trust. Audiences and organizations alike resonate with his insightful, relevant approach to real-time issues that affect their immediate and long-term performance. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen, with Greg Link, led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th Century, according to CEO Magazine. A Harvard MBA, he joined Covey Leadership Center as a Client Developer and later became National Sales Manager and then President and CEO. Under Stephen’s direction, the company grew rapidly and profitably, achieving Inc. 500 status. Stephen currently serves on the board/advisory board of several entities and is a Top Thought Leaders in Trust Lifetime Achievement Honoree from Trust Across America-Trust Around the World. Stephen resides with his wife and children in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. You can follow Stephen on Twitter @StephenMRCovey. Key Thoughts from the Interview: Stephen’s account of the Franklin Quest and Covey merger illustrates the power of trust in every organization. You don’t want to miss how trust revitalized the organization and what happened when it was low. His explanation of self-trust and how everything “ripples out” from that place has the power to change how we think and act. Stephen reveals the impactful work and leadership excellence of former President and CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, Doug Conant. Check out Doug’s books: The Blueprint and TouchPoints. We were thrilled to hear how he uses his father’s work in his own life on a daily basis to achieve a “daily private victory.” A lover of music, Stephen opens up about his desire to be able to sing. He indicated how he is always keeping abreast of current trends and ideas through podcasts, speeches, and audio books. His insight into staying at the forefront of shifts and changes is perfect. Stephen wraps up the interview with how he started--the power and importance of leading with trust. He reveals how his view of trust has changed from something warm and fuzzy to the very essence of all of our relationships. Stephen’s interview reveals how trust transforms everything from the classroom to the board room. It was a wonderful follow-up to our latest blogpost on trust and the three books we recommended this month at theschoolhouse302.com. Please follow, like, and comment. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J. Also, coming soon: Our first Masterclass: Candid and Compassionate Feedback -- Request info by emailing contact@theschoolhouse302.com.
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Doug Conant is one of the most accomplished executives in the world, having previously led Nabisco Foods, the Campbell Soup Company and Avon Products as President/ CEO. In this episode, Doug breaks down his Story of Change at the Campbell Soup Company- one of the world's most revered brands- and how he identified, and quickly acted on, replacing ~90% of the company's top managers as the lynchpin in turning around the company from the brink of failure.In this episode you will learn:1. How Doug went from being fired from his first job to eventually becoming CEO of one of the most prestigious brands in the world2. The inner workings of Doug's management philosophy on being "tough-minded on standards, but kind-hearted with people"3. Why Doug believed a complete overhaul of a management team is sometimes the only way to save a business, and what traits he was looking for in his new leadership4. How and why Doug used Words of Affirmation- writing over 30,000 thank you notes over 10 years- as a way to anchor the employees of the company through a period of unrelenting change, while re-enforcing standards5. Doug's advice on how managers can think, act and succeed with change like a CEOManagement books to read, mentioned in the episode:- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't (James C. Collins)
In a Jolty world – who doesn’t want their Blankie? Rituals and routines create comfort and structure. Babies and children are possessed by the need for ritual because they confront a world they often can’t grasp or control. They are victims of circumstance and lack agency or autonomy. Sound familiar? The virus has reduced us to emotional children with adult minds. “Where’s my Blankie” is a global psychological cry. Having lost the familiar rituals of home, office and school – the simple pleasure of the coffee shop or an after-work drink – we rush to establish new ones: we’re cooking, we’re gardening, we’re setting up virtual dinners, we’re downloading meditation apps. We’re establishing new practices for family time. We’re even taking this literally and buying weighted blankets for the comfort they bring. There are new rituals for mourning in a time of social distancing. And of course, children are struggling as their daily routines have vanished. In this podcast, hosts Faith Popcorn and Adam Hanft along with guests Dr. Harold Koplewicz and Doug Conant, will explore the business, social and cultural impact of the loss of our established rituals and the creation of new ones. As the world slowly normalizes, which of our new blankie-behaviors will stick, which prior practices will we return to, what even newer rituals will be created? And how will the unconscious consumers’ cry for their blankies create new marketing opportunities and challenges for legacy brands that inspire comfort and for new brands that need to inspire it?
On this episode of Money Savage ENGAGE, we talked about the challenges of leadership from an external and environmental standpoint, the challenges from an internal and psychological standpoint, why so many people want to be great leaders but fall short, and how to make it all work with Doug Conant, Former Fortune 500 CEO, NYT Best-selling author, Top 50 Leadership Innovator, Top 100 Leadership Speaker and top 1000 most Influential Author in the world. Listen to learn about a blueprint for becoming an effective, authentic and sustainable leader! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:44! You can learn more about Doug at ConantLeadership.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Ready to take back control of your attention, health and finances? StriveDetox.com. Enter “moneysavage” at checkout for 25% off. George is honored to be included on Investopedia's list of the Top 100 Financial Advisors for 2019! You can learn more about the show at GeorgeGrombacher.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook or contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com. Check out Money Alignment Academy as well!
Doug Conant is an expert on leadership. He began his career at General Mills and held leadership positions in marketing and strategy at Kraft before becoming CEO and President of Campbell Soup Company. During his career he also served as President of Nabisco Foods Company, and Chairman of Avon Products. Over the course of his ten years as CEO at Campbell, employee engagement skyrocketed from being among the worst in the Fortune 500 to being world-class as measured by Gallup. After retiring from Campbell Soup Company, Doug founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works. As CEO of ConantLeadership, he takes no salary, and all profits (after covering operating costs) are donated to charitable organizations at the forefront of championing the kind of leadership that can move society forward. He’s now put all of the lessons he learned into a new book -- The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights -- that he hopes will help you to realize your full potential as a leader and as a contributing member of society.In this episode, Stew and Doug discuss leadership in the context of the current social, political, and economic challenges we all face and what’s required, for anyone, to gain greater competence as a leader. Doug’s compassionate and human-centered approach to leadership growth is practical and relevant for now. Here’s an invitation, a challenge, for you, once you’ve listened to the conversation. Identify your “entourage of excellence,” as Doug calls the people in your life whom you admire and want to emulate. Then, do what he suggests: Simply make a conscious effort to try to be more like those people. What do you discover? Write to Stew Friedman to let him know, at friedman@wharton.upenn.edu, or connect with him on LinkedIn. While you’re at it, share your thoughts with Stew on this episode and ideas for future shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you're looking to take your leadership to the next level, join me for a conversation with Doug Conant, where he shares insights from his book The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. Learn more at https://conantleadership.com/blueprint/
In this episode, the guys talk about how the first-time CEO of Campbell's turns the brand around by believing in it's people. Nico asks Chad what he would do as the CEO of a failing company - and as most people would, Chad reacts by saying that he would cut costs where possible. Douglas Conant wanted to do the opposite. The Campbell's Soup Company is one of the most iconic brands in America. The company was founded in 1869 and headquartered in Camden, NJ. They have one of the most recognizable brands/logos in the world, but by the 1980's and 1990's, the brand was starting to sag. Sales were down as the market for pre-prepared foods was getting crowded, and (especially with competition from microwaveable frozen foods), the overly diversified Campbell's brand was starting to suffer. The guys continue to discuss how by the early 2000's the Campbells was trying to reignite the brand. They invested in new leadership. In 2001, Campbell's hired Douglas Conant as the company's new CEO. When Conant was hired as CEO in 2001… he was only the 11th CEO in over 130 years. And this once thriving company was in serious trouble. People didn't think he could do it, even some of the board wanted someone with more CEO experience. Instead of doing what almost any other CEO would do - make huge cuts - Conant invested in making Campbell a place people would WANT to work, where people would want to stay. Conant realized that for Campbell's to be successful, he was going to have to change the way he led. He'd need to be more visible, more communicative, more involved and engaged. Not only did he put people first, and truly invest in his workforce, he also took a hard look at his own leadership style. In fact, he went so far as to write 10 to 20 handwritten personal notes to employees at all levels of the organization each day to recognize those who were performing well. Listen to him tell the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SBMnzCR_xg Conant took on every aspect of the company, it wasn't without cost. Some people just couldn't hack it, or didn't want to. 300 of the company's 350 leaders left within the first 3 years,losing 85% of your leadership in the first 3 years - a lot of people would have seen that as a failure. He chose to focus on the ones who stayed, and on making them feel good about being committed to the company and their work. Campbell's sales turned around, and profits grew for eight straight years while Doug Conant was CEO. He truly valued his people - they weren't just a means to an end (his wealth). He recognized the broad range of factors that influence people's happiness, and he took them all on. The guys end the show by focusing on how Conant saved a massive business from failing by simply investing in his people and putting them first. Enjoy the show! We speak about: [00:20] What would you do if you were the CEO of a failing company? [01:10] Nico and Chad catching up on life in general [02:40] Introduction to Campbell's Soup [04:40] Hiring a new CEO [05:20] Challenges at Campbell's [09:50] How Conant drove the company back to its feet [18:20] Personal touches [27:20] The results [30:00] The takeaways [35:50] Podcast reviews Resources: Website: https://www.marketingrescuepodcast.com/
“Your leadership story is your life story,” according to Doug Conant, globally renowned business leader, bestselling author, and today’s guest. If you find yourself struggling to settle into your own personal leadership style, the key is to look inward - a method Doug developed and has shared the blueprints to. Doug’s experience proves that once you understand your purpose upfront, leading through a crisis like the current pandemic becomes much easier. Doug Conant has over 40 years of leadership experience, including the most senior level positions at industry giants like Nabisco, Campbell’s Soup, Avon, General Mills, and Kraft. He has made people first leadership practices a priority in his career, and continues his legacy as a champion of “doing well by doing good.” In this episode, Doug shares how practicing gratitude became a foundation for his personal leadership model early in his career and the unexpected way he saw that energy reflected back to him. He explains the reasons he decided to write his newest book, The Blueprint, and digs into the importance of uncovering your own personal leadership style by first cementing your purpose. Doug briefly discusses his dedication to “people first” leadership and how you can hold people accountable while still being compassionate - his “tough minded on standards and tender hearted with people” strategy. Finally, Doug leaves us with a few tangible tips on how to start unlocking our own unique leadership style. This episode is sponsored by University of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Management, offering online bachelor’s and master’s degrees in wellness management. You can visit hwm.wisconsin.edu for more information. Graduates of the program have launched successful wellness careers with healthcare systems, wellness program vendors, community agencies, insurance providers, even the military. Here are some really cool things about UW Health and Wellness Management : Courses are designed and taught by distinguished faculty from the University of Wisconsin, many of whom actively work in the field. UW Health and Wellness Management is also supported by an advisory board, industry experts from corporations such as Children’s Wisconsin, Willis Towers Watson, and the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds, who offer advice on changing trends in health and wellness so that students are learning the most up-to-date methods. Students often say the flexible, online format is a big factor in their ability to earn a degree. (Our recent situation is an indication of the advantages of online learning.) Although the program is online, you’ll make strong connections with peers and faculty, just as you would on campus. Consider this from a recent graduate of the master’s program: “For a class project in Research Methods for Wellness Programs, our team had six people working in three time zones across four states. Each student’s career path was different. As a result, everyone brought a unique perspective to the project: clinical, legal, advocacy, policy, governmental. It made the project so interesting.” UW Health and Wellness Management bachelor’s and master’s degrees provide the skills you need to manage comprehensive employee well-being programs that foster healthier lifestyles and promote the value of staying well. Turn your passion for wellness into a healthy career with University of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Management. Visit hwm.wisconsin.edu or contact an enrollment adviser by phone, 1-877-895-3276. For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/
Doug Conant was recruited to work as the General Manager for a division in RJR Nabisco. After a rough first meeting with the chairman, Lou Gerstner, which turned out to be a test, Doug discovered how important it is to have the courage of your convictions and with all humility just stand up and be counted.
HOW LIVING A LIFE OF SERVICE CAN BRING YOU TO YOUR ULTIMATE FULFILMENT... On today's episode, Doug Conant, former President & CEO of Campbells Soup + Former President of Nabisco, joins the show Doug is hopping on to talk about living a life of service, how he climbed the corporate ladder, the Blueprint to being a leader, and more. Contribute to our NYC Feed the Front Line campaign here: bit.ly/feedthefrontlinenypq To connect with Doug, check him out here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doug_conant/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DougConant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougconant/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ConantLeadership/ https://conantleadership.com/ Find Me On Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matt_lebris/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Matt_LeBris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlebrisnyc/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMattLeBris/ www.mattlebris.com Rate, Subscribe and Share!
Doug Conant DOUG CONANT is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times bestselling author, a top 50 leadership innovator, a top 100 leadership speaker, and a top 100 most influential author in the world. Doug began his career as an entry level marketing assistant at General Mills and held leadership positions in marketing and strategy at Kraft before becoming CEO and President of Campbell Soup Company. During his career he also served as President of Nabisco Foods Company, and Chairman of Avon Products. Over the course of his ten years as CEO at Campbell, employee engagement skyrocketed from being among the worst in the Fortune 500 to being world-class as measured by Gallup. As a result of this and other key transformational improvements, Doug led Campbell from beleaguered in 2001 to delivering competitive performance in the top tier of the global food industry by the time he retired in 2011. He is the author of The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. Walter Schindler Walter Schindler is internationally recognized as a US pioneer of sustainable investment and private impact investing by his founding of SAIL Capital Partners LLC in 1999-2002 and Transformation LLC in 2017-2020. Prior to SAIL he was the corporate lawyer for the first IPO of the pioneer in sustainable investment and renewable power projects as well as the first cogeneration power plants from 1980-1999
Improving yourself as an individual is challenging enough as it is. That is why it calls for a celebration when achieved. Improving and fortifying your leadership is a whole other challenge as you have other people’s lives on your shoulder. Internationally renowned business leader and New York Times bestselling author, Doug Conant, believes that creating a high trust culture is key to being a great leader. Bearing 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies, he talks about his experiences throughout his career as a leader. Learn about the core foundations of leadership that you need to work on as early as you can in order to become effective as a leader. Climate change has been a hot topic for years. Whether or not you believe it, everyone can agree that the planet’s situation can be improved. Dr. Walter Schindler believes that sustainable and impact investing is the solution to changing the world. He is the Chairman of Transformation LLC, and he joins Dr. Diane Hamilton this episode to raise awareness on the current situation of our planet regarding climate change. He gives his insights on the current mindset people have on the topic and explains why sustainability is the go-to strategy for improving our effect on the environment.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram
Doug Conant is the former CEO of Campbell Soup Company and New York Times bestselling author of Touchpoints. In his new book, The Blueprint, Conant offers a practical manual to lift your leadership level to new heights.
Douglas Conant is the CEO and Founder of ConantLeadership, a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works. He is the former CEO of Campbell Soup and former President of Nabisco, as well as author of the new book The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. He is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times bestselling author, a top 50 leadership innovator, a top 100 leadership speaker, and a top 100 most influential author in the world. LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS - A good book needs to be aspirational and approachable. It needs to help the reader lift their sights while also still being touchable. - The key to becoming the leader you are meant to be is your life story. You need to learn how to access this and bring it to life. - Your leadership approach must be developed and implemented in a way that will fit into the culture where you are leading. - Forget perfection. Try. Learn. Iterate. - The best way to be a more effective leader in the world is self-examination and an understanding of yourself. - If you think you can do better, you typically will. - Look to learn lessons from what is going on around you in the world. - Be a student of leadership in a way that works for you and fits in your life. Create a rhythm and practice around it. To excel at the craft of leadership, you must be a student of the craft. - You already have the seeds of leadership contribution. Tap into these and lift your contributions to new heights. - The Blueprint’s six steps to getting unstuck: Step 1. Reach High/Envision Step 2. Dig Deep/Reflect Step 3. Lay the Groundwork/Study Step 4. Design/Plan Step 5. Build/Practice Step 6. Reinforce/Improve QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION – What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Meeting a counselor after being fired and learning the lesson of the importance of a “how can I help?” mentality. - Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Authentic, effective, and fulfilled. - What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How can I help? - What book would you recommend to leaders? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey - If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Reflect on your life story, harvest the lessons from that story, and bring them to life in your everyday actions. Your life story is your leadership story. - As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” It aligns with an abundance mentality. Website: https://conantleadership.com Find Doug on social media: Twitter: @DougConant Facebook: @ConantLeadership LinkedIn: in/DougConant
Listen in with my friend Doug Conant as he shares his experiences as a Fortune 500 CEO and executive coach and facilitator for customized leadership retreats. In this episode, Doug introduces his new book, "The Blue Print," and how each leader can create a better path as they discover their purpose and what guides them on a daily basis. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you find it valuable as well.
Being an effective leader isn't always about being a tough leader—there's a distinction. What distinguishes an effective leader from a tough leader is knowing when to be tough, and when to be a kind ear, a sensitive ear, for the people who work with you. Doug Conant has been a high-ranking executive at multiple world-class global companies, and is the founder of Conant Leadership. Doug sits down with John Livesay to discuss what makes an effective leader, and how to bring out those qualities in every leader. Feel like you've hit a wall in terms of the way you're leading people? Let Doug help you navigate through the process the best way you can.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Brandcasting You can helpGet your FREE Sneak Peek of John's new book Better Selling Through Storytellinghttp://sellingsecretsforfunding.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=655c123123cd21ff7a24d914e&id=6f12bc74af John Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the ‘Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the ‘Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on ‘Write a Review'Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Successful Pitch community today:JohnLivesay.comJohn Livesay FacebookJohn Livesay TwitterJohn Livesay LinkedInJohn Livesay YouTube
Being an effective leader isn't always about being a tough leader—there's a distinction. What distinguishes an effective leader from a tough leader is knowing when to be tough, and when to be a kind ear, a sensitive ear, for the people who work with you. Doug Conant has been a high-ranking executive at multiple world-class global companies and is the founder of Conant Leadership. Doug sits down with John Livesay to discuss what makes an effective leader, and how to bring out those qualities in every leader. Feel like you've hit a wall in terms of the way you're leading people? Let Doug help you navigate through the process the best way you can. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube
As a Fortune 500 CEO, Doug Conant led the turnaround of one of America’s most beloved brands. Doug is one of the most respected authorities on business and leadership today and is celebrated for his tenure atop Campbell Soup Company. But years earlier, Doug had to turn his own career around after finding himself out of work. Doug joins Adam to discuss his best lessons from his journey to and his time inside the C-suite. Doug and Adam talk leadership, management, success, failure, advertising, soup and more.
At 32 years old, Doug Conant was fired from his job as Marketing Director for Parker Brothers Toy and Game Company – and he never saw it coming. Stunned, hurt, indignant, angry and humiliated, Conant nevertheless wasted no time working on a rebound. On the same day he was let go, he met with an […] The post Doug Conant: A Top CEO's Blueprint For Leadership Success appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.
In one of the most compelling & inspiring discussions in this podcast’s history, Doug Conant, former CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, President of Nabisco and Chairman of Avon Products, vividly describes how he felt after being fired from a senior position early in his career. But the discussion quickly pivots; Conant shares the brilliant guidance he was given which not only helped him quickly rebound, but also helped propel him into having a truly remarkable C-Suite career. Initially, Conant might strike you as the classic demanding, direct and hard-charging chief executive. But what's revealed through the course of our discussion is a leader who deeply cares about people -- & someone who believes that organizations can no longer excel unless managers at every level show their employees respect, appreciation -- even love. Doug Conant might just be the greatest representative of the "Lead From The Heart" ideal ever to be a featured guest. And he joins us to discuss his new book, “The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps To Lift Your Leadership To New Heights” being published in March.
At 32 years old, Doug Conant was fired from his job as Marketing Director for Parker Brothers Toy and Game Company – and he never saw it coming. Stunned, hurt, indignant, angry and humiliated, Conant nevertheless wasted no time working on a rebound. On the same day he was let go, he met with an […] The post Doug Conant: A Top CEO’s Blueprint For Leadership Success appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.
In this return visit by leadership guru and all around "Tom Hanks-like" great guy, Doug Conant, we discuss his new book, The Blueprint, which I believe is his magnum opus and something everyone can use to better their lives and themselves.
Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Douglas R. Conant, an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels – first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and finally as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is the only former fortune 500 CEOs who is a New York Times Best Selling Author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker and a Top 100 Most Influential Authors in the world. His work is devoted to bringing more compassion in the world and in today’s episode he gives golden nuggets for leaders, such as the importance of bringing your whole self to work and show up with vulnerability. Every interaction matters and tomorrow’s leaders have to be fluid in the small moments. Doug also dives deep into how leaders must be tough-minded with standards but tender-hearted with people. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation! Key Takeaways: [2:41] Doug talks about how being fired at 32 years old turned out to be what propelled him forward. [5:06] Doug started rethinking his career. [6:25] Leadership is about being there for people. [8:48] The exercise that had a profound impact on Doug. [10:40] Being encouraged to be who he was. [12:17] Being compassionate and tough minded on standards at the same time. [14:18] The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights. [18:14] How to bring your leadership aspirations to your work. [19:50] An approachable model for leadership [27:35] Openness and vulnerability in leadership. [32:24] Connecting with your purpose. [37:03] Formalizing human experience. [39:21] A simple model for touchpoints. [41:30] The growth mindset: Grow or Die. [44:20] Lighting round. [47:23] Key takeaways from Nate Regier. Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights , Douglas Conant Conant Leadership
What does it take to reboot a company from the ground up? Joining us on this episode is Doug Conant, the Founder of ConantLeadership and Former CEO of the Campbell Soup Company. Today, Doug is sharing about how he turned Campbell around, and how he’s able to create leadership connections in the smallest of moments. Campbell before and after When Doug entered, Campbell had lost half its market value in one year, they were under investigation by the SEC and the Justice Department, and many people were being let go. Business was not good, morale was not good, and it was a toxic environment. Doug’s core belief is that leadership is all about the art and science of influencing others in a specific direction. It’s all about the people and nothing to do with him. He could not expect the employees to value their agenda as a company until they tangibly demonstrate to them that they value their agenda as people. The challenge was to step up and start demonstrating that. They went from having the worst employee engagement in the Fortune 500 to having the best employee engagement — something that had never been done before over that timeframe. Campbell Success Model You cannot win in the marketplace if you don’t first create a winning workplace. And when you begin to win in the marketplace, you’re going to be able to win with your community. And underneath winning in the workplace, marketplace, and community, you need to be winning with integrity. Doug quotes Stephen Covey: ‘You cannot talk your way out of things you behaved your way into. You’ve just got to behave your way out.’ And so as a management team, they had to behave their way out with the people that worked there. Play the long game In any position you go into, you have three years. The first year, it’s the other guy’s fault, and you’re doing the best you can with what you’ve been dealt with. The second year, you’re learning. And by year three, you’re supposed to have it. With every job you go into, take the long view. It’s never going to be a one-year wonder turnaround; it has to be a culture of continuous improvement. TouchPoints The world is now morphing into a place where you have to be very fluent in very small interactions: touchpoints. For the most part, we all do this by the seat of our pants. But we’re best served if we don’t — and we can learn how to be powerful and effective in these micro-moments. There is a simple process for getting good at managing the small moments: enter the moment with a “How can I help?” mentality, and exit with a, “How did it go?” mentality. You can process almost anything in one to two minutes, which is important, because you need to be ready to talk when your people are ready to talk. People have to know you’re really listening, that you understand what they’re saying, and that you want to see them make progress. Head, heart, and hands Be tough-minded on standards, and tender-hearted with people. Head: make sure there is a logic to what you do because your people are hungry for consistent thinking. Heart: show up with great authenticity. Hands: develop the practices that allow you to bring your logic and authenticity to life when you show up in these moments. Resources for Doug Conant Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | ConantLeadership | TouchPoints
Doug Conant, formerly CEO of Campbell Soup and current CEO of Conant Leadership, stops by the pod to have a really fascinating conversation on his career, leadership, and what makes him excited to go in to work every day. Other than being an incredibly thoughtful and inspiring person, Doug is also a New York Times bestselling author and a world-renowned speaker. Enjoy the episode!
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 180, originally published in October 2013. On this 10th show, Jason Hartman interviews author and leadership expert, Doug Conant on the topic of leadership models. In Doug's book, Touch Points: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, co-authored with Mette Norgaard, the small daily interactions that many view as interruptions are described as the greatest leadership opportunities in business, or touch points. These moments can be used as a method to promote the company's values, purposes and agenda, while bringing about higher employee engagement and winning in the marketplace through improved growth. Touch points involve using the head, heart and hands to connect with and transform employees through listening, understanding and helping people advance their interactions in a significantly more effective way. Doug explains the “contribution profile,” which is asking, “How can I help?” Practitioner Douglas R. Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today's times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company's 140-year history. Under Conant's leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with much recognition since, including the prestigious 2010 Catalyst Award. Website: www.ConantLeadership.com
Listen in as former Campbell Soup CEO, Doug Conant, talks about his early struggle with being an extreme introvert, and the wakeup call that helped him overcome and become one of the most respected leaders of the last fifty years.
Si quieres ver el vídeo con slides: https://youtu.be/F2kiyLBSVCU Challenges Las empresas que sobrevivirán serán las capaces de adaptar su cultura a los nuevos modelos de negocio, siendo empresas “duales”, pensando como “start ups”, generando impacto positivo en la sociedad que sirven, siendo todos estos elementos relevantes para su diferenciación. Podemos definir este movimiento como “Economía del Sentido”, un modelo económico que crea valor a partir de experiencias interactivas con sentido. En esta economía, el impacto es lo que define el valor y a menudo las experiencias prevalecen sobre la propiedad exclusiva, los productos se convierten en servicios, los servicios en plataformas y los roles tradicionales (empleados, consumidores, empresarios...) se difuminan para asemejarse más bien a socios que co-crean el valor. La innovación verdadera empieza en las personas En este contexto, trabajar el “engagement” de l@s emplead@s es una de las actividades más rentables para cualquier empresa, al afectar a los puntos neuronales de su estrategia. Sabemos que los empleados comprometidos son más creativos, pasan más tiempo en sus puestos de trabajo para conseguir excelencia, cuidan de sus clientes, persiguen a sus colegas cuando de ell@s depende la solución a un problema, sugieren mejoras en productos y procesos, transmiten optimismo y entusiasmo .. y son 2,7 veces más rentables. Como crear organizaciones felices Por todo esto, es evidente que la verdadera innovación empieza por el talento, por las personas que tenemos el privilegio de liderar y tenemos (al menos) 4 palancas de actuación: Seleccionar el talento empezando por las actitudes para luego trabajar las aptitudes necesarias (y tener una “School of Wow”), acompañando al empleado en su carrera personal y profesional; Tener espacios de trabajo “Inspiradores” que fomenten el trabajo en equipo; Construir una organización “ágil” que permita trabajar los 4 impulsos básicos que tenemos las personas (aplicando “positive leadership”) Utilizar metodologías de positive psychology y herramientas que nos permitan maximizar nuestra eficiencia y motivación. Innovar en personas es muy rentable Como decía Doug Conant, CEO de Campbell Soups: "To win the marketplace you must first win your workplace".
In this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon talks with Doug Conant. Doug is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels – first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and finally as Chairman of Avon Products. Learn more about Doug at https://conantleadership.com/ Learn more about Jon Gordon at http://www.jongordon.com Sign up to receive additional resources from Positive University at http://www.PositiveUniversity.com
At the heart of every high-performance company is great employee engagement. Every company has an agenda to meet and this can be done in a fast and effective way when everyone sees what the goal is. Every leader needs to be supportive with the uniqueness of every employee. When Doug Conant became the CEO of […]
At the heart of every high-performance company is great employee engagement. Every company has an agenda to meet and this can be done in a fast and effective way when everyone sees what the goal is. Every leader needs to be supportive with the uniqueness of every employee. When Doug Conant became the CEO of Campbell Soup Company, he empowered his team to make decisions on demand, efficiently meeting the needs of the customers. Building powerful leadership connections makes being a leader fun because you get to enjoy the challenges in a balanced sense and make a greater impact in the end. Doug explains that it’s not about the leader, it’s the team and how they show up when their leader doesn’t. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Take The Lead community today: Dr. DianeHamilton.com Dr. Diane Hamilton Facebook Dr. Diane Hamilton Twitter Dr. Diane Hamilton LinkedIn Dr. Diane Hamilton YouTube Dr. Diane Hamilton Instagram
At the heart of every high-performance company is great employee engagement. Every company has an agenda to meet and this can be done in a fast and effective way when everyone sees what the goal is. Every leader needs to be supportive with the uniqueness of every employee. When Doug Conant became the CEO of Campbell Soup Company, he empowered his team to make decisions on demand, efficiently meeting the needs of the customers. Building powerful leadership connections makes being a leader fun because you get to enjoy the challenges in a balanced sense and make a greater impact in the end. Doug explains that it’s not about the leader, it’s the team and how they show up when their leader doesn’t. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Take The Lead community today: Dr. DianeHamilton.com Dr. Diane Hamilton Facebook Dr. Diane Hamilton Twitter Dr. Diane Hamilton LinkedIn Dr. Diane Hamilton YouTube Dr. Diane Hamilton Instagram
Chip Heath: The Power of Moments Chip Heath is the co-author, along with his brother Dan Heath, of three bestselling books including Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life*, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard*, and Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die*. Their new book is The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact*. Key Points Very few people have a great first day at work. Transitions matter to people. Creating meaning is something we don’t do nearly enough. Good change efforts are elegantly simple. “Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.” -Fred Rogers Resources Mentioned The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die episode (329) 7 Days of Memories Video: How to Write a Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck Book Notes Download my highlights from The Power of Moments in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Create Leadership Connections In the Smallest of Moments, with Doug Conant (episode 136) How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, with Mark Barden (episode 207) Get Better at Onboarding Employees, with Amanda Davis (episode 288) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Chip Heath: The Power of Moments Chip Heath is the co-author, along with his brother Dan Heath, of three bestselling books including Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life*, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard*, and Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die*. Their new book is The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact*. Key Points Very few people have a great first day at work. Transitions matter to people. Creating meaning is something we don’t do nearly enough. Good change efforts are elegantly simple. “Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.” -Fred Rogers Resources Mentioned The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard* by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die episode (329) 7 Days of Memories Video: How to Write a Mission Statement That Doesn't Suck Book Notes Download my highlights from The Power of Moments in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Create Leadership Connections In the Smallest of Moments, with Doug Conant (episode 136) How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, with Mark Barden (episode 207) Get Better at Onboarding Employees, with Amanda Davis (episode 288) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.
Can Introverts get ahead? Just ask Barak Obama, Gandhi, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Doug Conant, Mark Zuckerberg, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Steve Martin, Kristen Stewart, Robin Williams, David Letterman and more. “To Inspire means to breathe in , so Inspired Leadership means creating space to breathe, to converse, to be curious, to listen, learn and respect” Beth Buelow, PCC, serves as a guide to introvert entrepreneurs who want to amplify their strengths and build sustainable, energetically aligned businesses. She is a professional coach, author, podcaster, and speaker. “The greatest gift we can give others is to see and hear them” Beth Buelow is based in the Pacific Northwest, however, she serves introverts worldwide. She’s contributed to articles in The Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine, Inc, Entrepreneur, The Telegraph, and Psychology Today, among others. “Introverts are able to put the spotlight on others, which is a bit of a Secret Weapon” Beth is the author of acclaimed book, “The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms” (Penguin Random House, Nov 2015), which was named one of the 100 Best Business Books of 2015 by Inc.com. “What kind of energy do leaders bring forward? Is it overbearing charisma or creating safe spaces where people can feel safe and heard” Links: Beth Buelow on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow Beth Buelow on Twitter: @introvertcoach https://twitter.com/introvertcoach Beth Buelow’s Email beth@theintrovertentrepreneur.com The Introvert Entrepreneur http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast http://theintrovertentrepreneur.com/category/podcast/ The Introvert Entrepreneur on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Introvert-Entrepreneur-Amplify-Strengths-Success/dp/0399174834 Coaching For Leaders Podcast https://coachingforleaders.com/podcast/ Ubiquity Leadership: UbiquityLeadership.com Next Week’s Show: Leading From The Heart with Terminus CEO Sangram Vajree
Doug Conant is founder of Conant Leadership and former CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, where he transformed employee engagement from average into world class. Doug is also a NYT bestselling author, Chairman of the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute at Northwestern University, co-chairman of CECP, and former Chairman of Avon Products. In this conversation, Doug describes how he lead Campbell's Soup Company from among the worst of all Fortune 500 companies in employee engagement to best-in-class. This story is so compelling because Doug emphasizes the struggles he had to overcome to make even incremental changes. Over ten years, these small improvements ended up having substantial impact. Stew and Doug also talk about the importance of reflection, particularly in how Doug overcame difficult experiences like getting fired early in his career. The big takeaway from this conversation that Doug shows so well is that we have more control than we think. Listen and learn new ways of thinking about leadership and what it means to bring your whole self to work. Show Notes (times when new topics start) 3:15 Doug’s leadership philosophy. The most successful people have a real passion for their work because they have made it personal. 6:00 - Employee engagement at Campbell’s. How Doug helped transform employee engagement at Campbell’s from sub-par to world-class. 19:10 Harmony is a choice. Living a harmonious life is a deliberate choice everyone must make. Doug challenged his employees at Campbell’s, and now challenges his clients at Conant Leadership, to take responsibility for this choice. 31:50 What Doug learned from getting fired. The weeks and months after getting fired were challenging period for Doug. He adopted a victim mentality that was overcome only by deep self-reflection and the support of a helpful mentor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In today's not-to-be-missed episode, Doug Conant, founder of Conant Leadership, former CEO and President of Campbell Soup, and best-selling author, turns leadership on its head, by asserting that daily interruptions leaders face are actually the moments that hold the greatest opportunity for effective leadership. Whether you're new to the leadership game or a seasoned champion, this is one episode you cannot miss!
Co-hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos interview Kevin Kruse, a keynote speaker, leadership expert, entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author of six books, and host of the very popular Extreme Productivity podcast. Kevin is one of the most read leadership columnists on Forbes. As a keynote speaker and performance coach, Kevin has worked with fortune 500 CEOs, start-up founders, the United States Marine Corps, and nonprofit leaders. Jan and Jim talk with Kevin about his mentors, his development, his mission to provide life-changing hope and knowledge so that other people can fulfill their potential, and his methods of success. Listen in to learn how to transform your focus from chasing money to providing effective service. Key Takeaways [6:39] You have to get through a bunch of noes to get to a yes. [8:40] Most people aren't even able or willing to make the extra commitment to follow up and establish a meaningful connection. [9:19] Which famous billionaire lives by a to-do list, and said he just didn’t have the time to learn to use a calendar? [14:15] Kevin tells of his transition from chasing and achieving monetary goals that disappointed, to choosing and accomplishing purposeful objectives that fulfilled. [18:04] The simple secret Ken Blanchard shared with Kevin that changed his life. [18:48] How every day, Kevin wants to make sure he’s providing life-changing hope and knowledge, so that other people can fulfill their potential. [23:20] Kevin praises his mentors — from a seventh grade teacher to a CEO who carefully and effectively mentored him. [28:03] Kevin usually encounters leaders at the top of the organization that have always had and continue to have a lot of flaws — they just play to their strengths. [30:44] Why slowing down and doing less will make you more effective. [35:15] Whatever the metric is, be clear on that standard and don't waver. But at the same time, don’t be rude, mean, inconsiderate or authoritarian in your workplace style. Books Mentioned on the Show 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management: The Productivity Habits of 7 Billionaires, 13 Olympic Athletes, 29 Straight-A Students, and 239 Entrepreneurs, by Kevin Kruse Employee Engagement 2.0: How to Motivate Your Team for High Performance (A Real-World Guide for Busy Managers), by Kevin Kruse Why is Everyone Smiling? The Secret Behind Passion, Productivity, and Profit, by Paul Spiegelman What Got You Here Won't Get You There: A Round Table Comic: How Successful People Become Even More Successful, book by Marshall Goldsmith Slow Down to Speed Up: How to manage your time and rebalance your life, by Lothar J. Seiwert and Anne McGee-Cooper The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, by Doug Conant and Mette Norgaard Bio Kevin Kruse is a keynote speaker, leadership expert, entrepreneur, podcast host dispensing nuggets of pure wisdom, and NYT bestselling author of six books, including 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management, and Employee Engagement 2.0. Over the last 20 years, he has started and co-founded several multi-million dollar companies, which have won awards from the Inc. 500, as well as Employee Engagement being the Number 4 Best Place to Work in PA. Website: Productivity-podcast.com Website: Kevinkruse.com
Listen to this interview to learn: How getting fired can lead to new and better opportunities What it means to "turn the coin over" when presented with a problem The two top qualities of mind that set exceptional leaders apart from well-intentioned leaders How you can use the criteria to win in the marketplace in your own business What resulted from combining the social agenda with the value agenda at Cambell's Soup for employees and other stakeholders Doug Conant talks with Bill Ringle about proven leadership principles that apply across the board, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.
Listen to this interview to learn: How getting fired can lead to new and better opportunities What it means to "turn the coin over" when presented with a problem The two top qualities of mind that set exceptional leaders apart from well-intentioned leaders How you can use the criteria to win in the marketplace in your own business What resulted from combining the social agenda with the value agenda at Cambell's Soup for employees and other stakeholders Doug Conant talks with Bill Ringle about proven leadership principles that apply across the board, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.
Jason Hartman invites Doug Conant, the author of TouchPoints, to the Solomon Success show. Doug served as a CEO and President of the Campbell Soup Company for 10 years and has a lot of interesting insight on how you can be a better leader for your team. Today's lesson is about effective leadership or servant leadership as referred in the Bible. Join us today as we learn about the effective tactics of building a closer and more authentic relationship with your employees. Key Takeaways: 1:45 – True leadership inspires people to take action on their own accord. 5:35 – What were some of the challenges Doug encountered when he was the CEO of Campbell's? 10:15 – If you can create 3-5 healthy interactions a day, you can change your contribution profile in a major way. 15:40 – Doug shares a negative TouchPoint experience and then shares a positive one. 22:00 – As a leader, you have to have character and confidence trust among your team. 22:58 – Ronald Reagan was an excellent communicator and could instill trust on a mass scale. 26:15 – How did Ronald Reagan do this? 29:30 – Final thoughts? We can all do better. Do a little better today than you did yesterday. Mentioned In This Episode: TouchPoints by Doug Conant http://conantleadership.com/
On this 10th show, Jason Hartman interviews author and leadership expert, Doug Conant on the topic of leadership models. In Doug's book, Touch Points: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, co-authored with Mette Norgaard, the small daily interactions that many view as interruptions are described as the greatest leadership opportunities in business, or touch points. These moments can be used as a method to promote the company's values, purposes and agenda, while bringing about higher employee engagement and winning in the marketplace through improved growth. Touch points involve using the head, heart and hands to connect with and transform employees through listening, understanding and helping people advance their interactions in a significantly more effective way. Doug explains the “contribution profile,” which is asking, “How can I help?” Listen at: www.JasonHartman.com/podcast for details. Practitioner Douglas R. Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today's times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company's 140-year history. Under Conant's leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with much recognition since, including the prestigious 2010 Catalyst Award. A key driver is Campbell's success model: Winning in the workplace, winning in the marketplace, and winning in the community and doing it all with integrity. Conant joined the company with 25 years of experience with three of the world's top food companies — General Mills, Kraft, and Nabisco. A native of Chicago, he earned his BA degree from Northwestern and his NBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Conant's new book with co-author Mette Norgaard, available now, is TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments (Jossey-Bass). More on TouchPoints and leadership models can be found atwww.conantleadership.com.
On this 10th show, Jason Hartman interviews author and leadership expert, Doug Conant on the topic of leadership models. In Doug's book, Touch Points: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, co-authored with Mette Norgaard, the small daily interactions that many view as interruptions are described as the greatest leadership opportunities in business, or touch points. These moments can be used as a method to promote the company's values, purposes and agenda, while bringing about higher employee engagement and winning in the marketplace through improved growth. Touch points involve using the head, heart and hands to connect with and transform employees through listening, understanding and helping people advance their interactions in a significantly more effective way. Doug explains the “contribution profile,” which is asking, “How can I help?” Listen at: www.JasonHartman.com/podcast for details. Practitioner Douglas R. Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today's times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company's 140-year history. Under Conant's leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with much recognition since, including the prestigious 2010 Catalyst Award. A key driver is Campbell's success model: Winning in the workplace, winning in the marketplace, and winning in the community and doing it all with integrity. Conant joined the company with 25 years of experience with three of the world's top food companies — General Mills, Kraft, and Nabisco. A native of Chicago, he earned his BA degree from Northwestern and his NBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Conant's new book with co-author Mette Norgaard, available now, is TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments (Jossey-Bass). More on TouchPoints and leadership models can be found atwww.conantleadership.com.
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On this 10th show, Jason Hartman interviews author and leadership expert, Doug Conant on the topic of leadership models. In Doug's book, Touch Points: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, co-authored with Mette Norgaard, the small daily interactions that many view as interruptions are described as the greatest leadership opportunities in business, or touch points. These moments can be used as a method to promote the company's values, purposes and agenda, while bringing about higher employee engagement and winning in the marketplace through improved growth. Touch points involve using the head, heart and hands to connect with and transform employees through listening, understanding and helping people advance their interactions in a significantly more effective way. Doug explains the “contribution profile,” which is asking, “How can I help?” Listen at: www.JasonHartman.com/podcast for details. Practitioner Douglas R. Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today's times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company's 140-year history. Under Conant's leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with much recognition since, including the prestigious 2010 Catalyst Award. A key driver is Campbell's success model: Winning in the workplace, winning in the marketplace, and winning in the community and doing it all with integrity. Conant joined the company with 25 years of experience with three of the world's top food companies — General Mills, Kraft, and Nabisco. A native of Chicago, he earned his BA degree from Northwestern and his NBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Conant's new book with co-author Mette Norgaard, available now, is TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments (Jossey-Bass). More on TouchPoints and leadership models can be found at www.conantleadership.com.
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Practitioner Doug Conant delivers a critical and transformative message for today’s times: Anyone, anywhere, can expand their influence and improve their results. Appointed President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company in 2001, he was the 11th leader in this iconic company’s 140-year history. Under Conant’s leadership, Campbell reversed a precipitous decline in market value and employee engagement — with many ... Read More
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WRITER/DIRECTOR - This week’s guest is DOUG CONANT. Doug Conant is the founder of Group Six Films. This is a motion picture production company which will revolutionize independent filmmaking by implementing a cutting-edge low budget production model in the creation of studio quality pictures. The focus is on stories and characters that immerse the audience in an honest, inspiring human experience. They are dedicated to producing engaging cinema, both live action and animation that entertains and enlightens. One of Doug Conant’s films was featured on the Fox Searchlight website. His film "Sleeping" was one of only four films chosen for the New Filmmakers Festival and currently, Doug is hard at work on the script for their first feature-length drama entitled, "The center of the Sun." This film will expand on the theme of spiritual and emotional recovery from rape and assault. Group Six Films is teaming with industry veteran Frank Metayer and Lief Productions for this project. "The center of the Sun" is supported by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the USA, and Peace Over Violence, the largest rape crisis agency in Los Angeles.
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