Lead With We

Nov 20 2023 141 ep. 7
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Lead With We dives deep into how brands survive crises, thrive in fast-changing markets, and accelerate growth through a challenging future. Your host, Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and New York Times-bestselling author, sits down with the world’s top C-Suites, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover the collaborative mindsets and actions creating the impact that employees, customers, and investors now all demand—and the world urgently needs.

From inspirational global enterprises and corporations you know, to truly innovative start-ups and high-growth companies you should know, you’ll hear directly from the experts about how to drive productivity, profits, and innovation, and inspire customers to become ambassadors that build reputation and grow your business and brand. Engaging and entertaining, Lead With We offers an actionable prescription for measurable and meaningful business change, where We work With each other to address looming challenges, and deliver on the promise of humanity to co-create a prosperous and regenerative future.

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Engineering Cloud-Based Solutions to Climate-Based Challenges: Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Nov 20 2023 44 mins  
Technology has the power to transform our future. And that is more true today of IT, the cloud and AI than ever before. But how do you balance the power of technology with its environmental impact? And how do you leverage IT to move climate solutions further, faster? Better yet, how do you achieve that at scale and speed, given the timelines we're working against? Monica Batchelder

BEST OF: Aligning Climate Goals With Digital Transformation: Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm

Nov 13 2023 48 mins  
Angela Baker is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Qualcomm, a leading global technology company enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. In this "Best Of" episode, Angela explains how 5G technology not only drives transformative innovation but also holds the key to myriad avenues of impact, from regenerative agriculture to education to health

Sparking a Transformation for Brand and Purpose: Linda Boff, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric

Nov 06 2023 43 mins  
Change is always a challenge, and for long-established corporations, the stakes are often incredibly high. Staying true to one’s values while navigating a constantly-changing business landscape requires adaptability, but also a concrete sense of your company’s authenticity and “true north”. Linda Boff is Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at General Electric,

BEST OF: Sustaining a Healthier Future: Alison Writenour, CEO of Seventh Generation

Oct 30 2023 44 mins  
Alison Writenour is CEO of Seventh Generation, a homecare products company that became a household name selling eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care items with a focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources in both product development and marketing practices. In this "Best Of" episode, she shares how an industry leader reimagines its role to unlock n

BEST OF: Climate Solutions out of Thin Air: Gregory Constantine, CEO of Air Company

Oct 23 2023 45 mins  
Turning the air we breathe– and the carbon dioxide we produce– into products that enhance our daily lives. It’s not only possible but happening right before our eyes. Gregory Constantine is co-founder and CEO of Air Company, a technology, engineering, and design company that has developed a new process to turn carbon dioxide into value-added products, with a goal of demonstra

BEST OF: A Compass for Sustainable Business Development: Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand

Oct 16 2023 48 mins  
It’s not easy to take an enterprise and reconfigure its mission and values. But doing so can open new opportunities at the nexus of purpose and profit. Nicole Sparshott is the CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food and refreshment products, with the goal of making sustainable living commonplace

Solving for the Future of Work: Kim Dabbs, Global Vice President of ESG + Social Innovation at Steelcase

Oct 09 2023 35 mins  
How we work could not be more important to the success of our companies. And more than ever, with the rising return to the office, the work environment is being reimagined to that end. So how can we redesign the spaces we work in to foster productivity, community, and growth? And how can we do that in a way that's more responsible to our planet that's suffering under the impact of

BEST OF: Climate Innovation Capital's Nelson Switzer: Investing in a Better Future

Oct 02 2023 50 mins  
Private equity firms can help make or break a business, but can they also drive the kind of change we need to build a sustainable or even regenerative economy? It's a critical question because with the right financial support, emerging businesses and technologies can much more quickly address some of the most challenging issues of our time. Nelson Switzer is a Managing Partner at C

Global Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future: Faith Taylor, Global Sustainability & ESG Officer at Kyndryl

Sep 25 2023 45 mins  
In this unique moment in human history, the climate emergency is increasingly defining our lives. While artificial intelligence is unlocking potential positive impact on a scale never seen before. So what does the future hold for us and our children? How will technology help us show up more responsibly to people and the planet? And what does that look like in practical terms– so

A Sea Change for Industry-Wide Sustainability Goals: Adam Brennan, Group Director, Sustainability at Thai Union Group

Jul 31 2023 42 mins  
Not every industry is contributing equally to the climate crisis we face. But all can share an equal responsibility in crafting a better tomorrow. One company that is making big strides to transform its industry– and encouraging others to join them– is Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader with ambitious growth goals and a dedication to scalable green policies and innovatio