Business
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