Leaders Talk is an interview podcast in English and German to portrait leaders from various fields who are committed to better leadership, better organizations and a better world. Our guests are business and thought-leaders, social entrepreneurs and politicians. We talk about their personal stories as well as the motivations and values that made them pursue their exciting journey.
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Join host, Ben Ribble, a Leadership Coach from LaserFocused.Life while he sets out to debunk the Hustle Fallacy and explore leadership hacks, productivity tips, and organization how-tos.
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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer.
As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you buil ...
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The Meisha Rouser Show : Leadership and Professional Development, with Organizational Psychologist and Master Certified Coach
Meisha Rouser
Leadership and Professional Development: Join organizational psychologist, Meisha Rouser, to learn how to overcome obstacles that keep you from success. By listening you will become a more effective leader, manager, team member, and colleague. Become an expert in communication, change management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, emotional intelligence, productivity, and stress management. Learn leadership development tools that will positively enhance your professional life, persona ...
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Peer learning is a great technique to use in your training programs because it encourages active participation and networking, ensures diverse perspectives are shared and considered, encourages social and collaborative skills, and so much more. That’s why on this episode, I’m sharing five ways you can incorporate peer learning into your nonprofit's…
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Ep. 105: Uwe Amrhein, wie können Stiftungen Nachhaltigkeit fördern?
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In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk begrüßen wir Uwe Amrhein, Stiftungsmanager der Röchling Stiftung und ehrenamtlicher Vorstand der Stiftung Bürgermut. Die Röchling Stiftung fördertProjekte, die Lösungen für den Umgang mit Kunststoffen und deren Auswirkungen auf Umwelt und Gesundheit entwickeln. Gemeinsam mit Karsten spricht Uwe über die Herausford…
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Developing Your People Managers with Off-the-Shelf Courses + Customized Conversations. An Inside Look at One Nonprofit's Approach with Alberto Garcia
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Providing off-the-shelf courses is a common approach to training and development. But one of the limitations is the lack of context which is often needed to make the training relevant and meaningful. When I heard about Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and how they were combining off-the-shelf courses with more contextualized learning, I kn…
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Working with subject matter experts can be a great experience, but it can also be challenging. They don't always understand Learning and Development, they may have competing priorities that take them away from your project, and sometimes they think that they don't really need you. That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing how you can turn your subje…
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Ep. 104: Jan Holze, warum ist Engagement so wichtig für unsere Demokratie?
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In dieser Episode von Leaders Talk ist Jan Holze, Vorstand der Deutschen Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt (DSEE), zu Gast. Als Bundesstiftung unterstützt die DSEEehrenamtliches Engagement und fördert den Aufbau einer starken Zivilgesellschaft in Deutschland. Im Gespräch mit Karsten erklärt Jan die Bedeutung des Ehrenamts für unsere Gesellschaft…
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Is training a change project? My vote is almost always YES. Training is often either being used to drive a change or it's being offered as the result of a change. Why does that matter? 70% of organizational changes fail and L&D has a role to play in this. That’s why in this episode I’m exploring how we, as L&D, can use change management principles …
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Most people form a first impression in just a tenth of a second, and there’s no second chances. So, what is your nonprofit's first impression? When you hire a new staff person, what do they think or feel? It's worth asking the question, and it's worth investing in making that first impression a good one. That’s why, on today’s episode, I‘m sharing …
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In episode 103 of Leaders Talk, Iman Sheel, co-founder of Sahan Cares, joins the conversation. Sahan Cares is a social enterprise based in West London that provides compassionate home care for the elderly and vulnerable, while offering meaningful employment to refugees. Iman founded the organization with her mother and brothers, driven by a vision …
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50% of leaders will fail. Even those who were once successful often eventually fail. Leadership failure comes with significant cost. You have to recruit, hire, and onboard a new leader and employees may have left or stopped performing under the old leader. So why do leaders fail? And how can we in L&D support them so they don't? That’s what we’re e…
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70% of organizational changes fail. I feel strongly that almost every training project is a change project. So, how do we successfully facilitate change? One essential element is social influence. We have to create the environment and the relationships to help our audience create and sustain the change. But how do we do that? I'm sharing five ways …
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Ep: 102: Margret Rasfeld, wie geht Schule im Aufbruch?
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In dieser Folge von Leaders Talk ist die Bildungsinnovatorin und Co-Gründerin von „Schule im Aufbruch“, Margret Rasfeld, zu Gast. Sie beschreibt sich selbst als Ermutigerin und spricht mit Karsten über ihre Vision einer friedlichen Bildungsrevolution. Im Podcast schildert sie die Herausforderungen im Bildungssystem, wie den „Erfüllergeist mit Fehle…
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I often hear from nonprofit L&D leaders about the challenges they face with constrained budgets. And I feel their pain. I know so many of you are working with small teams and few resources. But leadership development activities don’t have to be expensive and you don’t have to let a constrained budget keep you from developing your leaders. That’s wh…
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You spend months working hard on a training only to launch it and hear crickets. If you can't mandate people take that training, what do you do? This is where marketing comes in. Marketing is a pretty different skill set than what most L&D teams have. And your marketing team may not have the capacity to support you with each new training. That’s wh…
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Ep. 101: Fabiola Gerpott, welche Rolle spielt KI in der Zukunft der Führung?
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In dieser Folge von Leaders Talk ist Prof. Dr. Fabiola H. Gerpott, Professorin für Personalführung an der WHU, zu Gast und spricht mit Karsten über ihre Forschung zu Führung und künstlicher Intelligenz. Sie erzählt, ob Menschen eher einer KI oder einem Menschen folgen, wenn moralisch fragwürdige Entscheidungen getroffen werden müssen und spricht üb…
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I see a lot of L&D job descriptions and they usually include things like communication skills, project management skills, knowledge of learning design principles, and more. And while these are skills that you certainly do use as an L&D pro, what actually helps you hit the ground running? In this episode, I’m sharing three not-so-obvious skills or c…
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On today’s episode, I want us to look to the future of L&D. However, I don't only want to talk about the future of L&D from an L&D lens; I want us to be holistic and well-rounded and hear from a diversity of perspectives. That’s why I’ve invited some of my favorite L&D and L&D adjacent thought leaders to join me to talk about what they hope for the…
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Zur 100. Folge von Leaders Talk gewähren wir einen Blick hinter die Kulissen und stellen das Team vor, das jede Episode gestaltet. Wir sprechen über unsere Aufgaben, von der Gästeakquise und Recherche über die Aufnahme und Post-Produktion bis hin zur redaktionellen Arbeit. Gemeinsam reflektieren wir über unsere Lieblingsfolgen und die Herausforderu…
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Fantasy football is an $11 billion business with 29.2 million people playing in the US alone in 2022. So what’s the appeal? It's our job to look at what fantasy football is doing well and determine what we can steal to make our training more effective. In today’s episode, I’m exploring the four things L&D can steal from fantasy football to improve …
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Is generative AI your L&D thought partner? I've used ChatGPT for this podcast, for LinkedIn posts, for training, and more. And while I don't yet rely on it daily, it's becoming a better partner for me, because I'm getting better at using it. I love the idea of helping L&D pros like us make generative AI our thought partner, that’s why today’s guest…
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Ep. 99: Ozren Kopajtic, how to tackle challenges in the IT world?
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In the latest episode of the podcast, Ozren Kopajtic, Head of Global Cloud Infrastructure and Delivery at SAP, joins us as a guest. He shares insights into the dynamic world of information technology, highlighting the importanceof being customer-obsessed rather than product-obsessed. In his conversation with Karsten, Ozren discusses the challenges …
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I'm a big fan of blended learning… I like being able to have learners spend some time inside a virtual or in-person classroom, but I also like them to spend time learning independently or in groups outside the classroom. Blended learning is a great approach to people development. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 reasons why. ▶️ 5 Reasons Blended Lear…
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STOP Using Stories in Training...Unless You're Using This Framework with Diana Farias Heinrich
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We often reach for storytelling in our nonprofit training and it’s easy to understand why. Stories evoke emotion, help us connect with each other, and help us learn. But, there is a wrong and right way to tell a story. On this episode, Diana Farias Heinrich is sharing her ethical storytelling framework with us so we can tell stories the right way a…
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Ep.98: Myriam Bechtoldt, wie müssen wir über die Klimakrise sprechen, um Engagement zu fördern?
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In der neuen Folge von Leaders Talk ist Diplompsychologin und Professorin für Leadership an der EBS Business School, Myriam Bechtoldt, zu Gast. Ihre Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Gender & Leadership, emotionale Intelligenz, Stress und Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz sowie psychologische Faktoren für Engagement im Klimaschutz. Im Gespräc…
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I start every new training project with a sense of hope and excitement. I'm ready to build a lasting relationship with my client and I feel ready because I have a proven plan for my project kickoff. I'm not reinventing it every time I have a new project. On today’s episode, I want to share that plan with you. Whether you're a consultant or currentl…
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As a training and leadership development consultant, I'm always wondering what we can learn from things around us, like the Olympics. The Olympics brings together top athletes from around the world as they compete against each other and their best selves. It takes years of practice and dedication to achieve something like this. We can learn a lot a…
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In der neuen Folge von Leaders Talk begrüßen wir unseren bisher jüngsten Gast: den 23-jährigen Kai Lanz, Co-CEO von krisenchat. krisenchat bietet Krisenberatung per Chat und hilft so jungen Menschen in Deutschland und der Ukraine bei mentalen Gesundheitsproblemen. Kai teilt mit Karsten die Herausforderungen und Erfolge der Organisation, die mittler…
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10 Tech Habits that Will Change the Way You Lead Talent Development with Shari Simpson of Paylocity
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We have so many tools available for how we design and deliver learning. From project management and identifying learning needs to delivering our learning solutions, we're using tech throughout the process. Nonprofit L&D pros have very specific tech needs and we often have unique constraints that other organizations don't have. That's why I'm so exc…
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Building Your Leadership Pipeline? 10 Things Nonprofits Should Do When Developing Future Leaders
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Getting qualified candidates into the nonprofit leadership candidate pool can be challenging, so we tend to start thinking about our internal candidates. They already know and love our mission so it's logical to want to advance them into these open leadership positions. But are your future leaders ready? In this episode, we're going to explore 10 t…
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In this episode of Leaders Talk, Karsten welcomes Peter Holmark, the Director of Organizational Development at Al Jomaih Bottling Plants in Saudi Arabia. Al Jomaih is a large family-owned company operating in various industry sectors. In the podcast, Peter shares with Karsten his experiences of living and working in Saudi Arabia. He discusses daily…
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What makes a DEIB training successful? From meaningful discussion to skilled facilitation, there are a lot of things that make a DEIB training successful. But today, I want to talk about using cohorts in your nonprofit’s DEIB training. A lot of DEIB trainings are one-off experiences. And if there is more than one training, it's not really set up as…
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A good coach or mentor can be powerful. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m sharing five ways you can use coaching and mentoring in your nonprofit’s talent development strategy. There are so many benefits to coaching and mentoring and these tools can be used in a variety of ways. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s a good place to start. ▶️ Th…
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Ep. 95: Christian Meyn, wie fördert die Crespo Foundation persönliche Entwicklung?
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In der neuen Folge von Leaders Talk ist Christian Meyn, Vorstand der Crespo Foundation, zu Gast. Die Crespo Foundation fördert in den Bereichen Kunst, Kultur, Bildung und Soziales. Ihr Ziel ist es, Möglichkeitsräume zu schaffen,in denen Menschen ihr Potenzial entfalten können. Im Podcast gibt Meyn Einblicke in die Tätigkeitsfelder der Stiftung, spr…
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Are you listening to your learners? In this episode, our guest is strategic listener Emily Taylor. With a background in human-centered design, Emily is an expert listener. I've worked with Emily before and she's helped me and my clients be better listeners so we can identify skill gaps and create tailored training and resources to support behavior …
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I couldn't do what I do as a training and leadership development consultant to nonprofits without my support system, and you need a support system too. You are doing the work day in and day out to lead your L&D team (if you’re a supervisor), engage with your internal partners, and deliver quality learning experiences. There is a lot that goes into …
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In der neuen Folge von Leaders Talk ist Anja Wassertheurer, die Leiterin der Unternehmens- und Produktkommunikation bei Porsche AG, zu Gast. Sie ist nicht nur gelernte Journalistin, sondern auch eine leidenschaftliche „Petrolhead“. Im Podcast spricht sie mit Karsten die Herausforderungen der Automobilbranche und wie diese sich auf die Produktkommun…
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In this episode, I’ve invited Karen Knight, volunteer extraordinaire, to give us some specific ways we can supercharge our nonprofit’s volunteer training. The demand for nonprofit services has increased, but the number of volunteers has decreased before and since COVID. It’s important that volunteers are trained well so that they have a good volunt…
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As I think about all the challenges nonprofits face, all the burnout nonprofit leaders experience, and all the amazing things they want to accomplish, I am consistently reminded of how important strong trusting relationships really are. That's why on this episode, I want to explore how good instructional design can break down silos and build those …
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Ep. 93: Niko Warbanoff, warum verzichtest Du als CEO auf Macht?
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Zu Gast in unserer neuen Folge von Leaders Talk ist Niko Warbanoff, der Group CEO der DB E.C.O. Group. Als CEO arbeitet er mit über 6.900 Mitarbeitern in über 40 Ländern daran, das erste globale Unternehmen zu schaffen, das alleDienstleistungen im Bereich Bahnsysteme anbietet. Im Podcast zeichnet Niko für uns die Entwicklung der DB E.C.O. Group nac…
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Make People Uncomfortable: How Your Nonprofit's Training Can Improve Behavior with Matt Gjertsen
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Today’s guest is Matt Gjertsen, former Air Force instructor pilot and founder of Better Everyday Studios. He is giving us an outside perspective on behavior change and bringing some great insights to the nonprofit sector. Why are we surprised when we want our learners to change something and they don't? Behavior change is a funny thing and even a s…
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Why does change fail? There are a lot of reasons, but most of them come down to people. And if we're talking about people, L&D needs to be involved. That’s why on this episode of the podcast, I wanted to share the fastest way to organizational change and explore L&Ds role in change. ▶️ Why Change Initiatives Fail? Should L&D Be Involved in Change M…
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Ep.92: Christian Andres, how will WHUs new direction contribute to a better world?
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In this episode of Leaders Talk, we welcome the Dean, Chair, and Professor of Empirical Corporate Finance at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management – Prof. Dr. Christian Andres. He shares insights into his roles as a researcher, teacher, and technology enthusiast, and discusses his journey to becoming Dean, highlighting the agility and entreprene…
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From 0 to 60 Employees in 4 Years: How this Nonprofit Onboarded and Trained Staff to Scale their Mission with Quilen Blackwell
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In this episode of Learning for Good, my guest, Quilen Blackwell is taking us inside his nonprofit, Southside Blooms. They grew from zero to 60 employees in just four short years. That means they onboarded a lot of staff and learned a lot along the way. He’s sharing his experience with us, what worked and what didn’t, so you can take a look at your…
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People love communities. But not all communities are created equal. I have a learning community and it can be hard. It's not hard to create; that was pretty easy. But it's hard to get people to engage. That's where the work is. To get better at this, I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about community and I've been reflecting on commu…
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Ep. 91: Holger Bauer, wie unterscheidet sich die Unternehmenskultur im privaten und gemeinnützigen Sektor?
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Diesmal zu Gast bei Leaders Talk: Der Geschäftsführer für Marketing & Kommunikation bei Don Bosco Mondo, Holger Bauer. Der Verein wurde 1980 gegründet und setzt sich seitdem für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche weltweit ein. Im Podcast spricht Karsten mit Holger darüber, wie sich die Unternehmenskultur im privaten und gemeinnützigen Sektorunte…
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New to People Data? Here are the First 3 Things Nonprofit Talent Development Leaders Should Do with Dr. Serena Huang
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In nonprofits, we have limited budgets. This means we need to be able to prioritize the training and professional development opportunities to be created. How do we do this? With people data. But what data should we be asking for and how can we use it once we get it? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast w…
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With burnout at an all-time high and becoming a global trend, you need more than the occasional wellness perk to tackle it. If well-being in your organization is a top priority for you, but you aren't sure how to move from yoga and happy hours to something more meaningful, then this episode is for you. I’m discussing how to create a holistic plan f…
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Diesmal zu Gast bei Leaders Talk: Vivian Luechau- de la Roche. Die gebürtige Kolumbianierin ist Head of Mission Control Center bei SAP. Ihre Hauptaufgabe liegt darin, die Geschäftskontinuität für SAP-Kunden weltweit, durch effektives Eskalationsmangement zu gewährleisten. Im Podcast spricht sie mit Karsten über das Krisenmangement bei SAP. Sie gewä…
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When I create a competency model, there are so many things I look at. The one thing I don’t look at? Indicators of poor performance. I’m sure we all already know what poor performance looks like. To me, the lowest behavior you want is one that meets expectations. And everything should just go up from there. That’s why today we’re discussing why I d…
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Have you ever created a training, only to realize it didn’t have the impact you had hoped? In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we explore why training alone often fails to drive lasting behavior change. My guest Julie Dirksen, author of "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change," discusses the limitations of training …
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Ep. 89: Kate McCourt, how does DHL Express's culture foster inclusion and social mobility?
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This episode's guest on Leaders Talk is Kate McCourt, Vice President of CIS Development, Change Management & Europe at DHL Express. With a presence in over 220 countries, DHL Express stands out as one of the most globally expansive companies which is also known for their unique organizational culture. In the podcast, Kate explains to Karsten what t…
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