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Elevating Women and Redefining Leadership: Barbara Muckermann at Kempinski

Elevating Women and Redefining Leadership: Barbara Muckermann at Kempinski

Update: 2025-09-19
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In this episode, Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Hotels, reflects on her journey to the top and how she’s working to elevate more women into leadership roles across the company. She shares how turning perceived weaknesses into advantages has helped her career, why she believes creating opportunities—not protections—is key for women leaders, and the importance of building trust and transparency as a CEO. Barbara also offers practical advice for aspiring executives on playing to strengths, preparing thoroughly, and developing an authentic leadership style.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

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Elevating Women and Redefining Leadership: Barbara Muckermann at Kempinski

Elevating Women and Redefining Leadership: Barbara Muckermann at Kempinski

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