Steering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Walt Rakowich on the Power of Transformative Leadership
Description
Ever wondered how leadership is evolving in our rapidly changing world? On this episode of Unfazed Under Fire, we get some potent answers to this question from Walt Rakowich. Walt is the former CEO of ProLogis, a seasoned board member to the Fortune 500, speaker and author. He helps us understand the power of Transformative leadership and how such an approach helps us to navigate today's volatile, uncertain business environment. We discuss servant leadership, transparency, authenticity, and how leadership is not just about power - it's about human connection and influence.
Walt shares the story of his "crucible moment" when he was hired as CEO of ProLogis. When Walt rejoined the company, its share price had dropped from a high of $72.00 to $2.00 a share. Walt successfully turned the company around and oversaw its successful merger with AMB in 2012. During the podcast, we discuss the principles and approaches that led to this great success, that are outlined in Walt's book, Transfluence.
Our conversation also takes us into the territory of crisis management and leadership accountability. Rakowich shares his personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of feedback, coaching, and overcoming personal pride and fear. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the nuances of transformative leadership, particularly in these challenging times. Listen in, and let's learn together about the evolution of leadership and its role in our world today.
Connecting with Walt and his work:
Website: waltrakowich.com
Amazon link to order Walt's book - Transfluence: https://amzn.to/4af38jY
Unfazed Under Fire Podcast - Host: David Craig Utts, Leadership Alchemist
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