When Paul Polman joined Unilever as CEO in 2009, the consumer goods company – home to 400-plus brands including Dove soap, Ben & Jerry’s, and Vaseline – had been stagnated with years of lackluster performance. His famous turnaround of the company centered around his ability to redraw the boundaries of Unilever’s mission to emphasize sustainability and lo ... Show More
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<p>This Thursday marks the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Macy’s Inc. chairman and CEO Tony Spring joins Rapid Response with a behind-the-scenes preview of what to expect. It’s been a tumultuous year for the legacy retailer, shaped by new tariffs, shifting consum ... Show More
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Possible: Steve Kerr and Kris Brown on leadership and purpose in sports
<p>What does it take to turn tragedy into advocacy, and advocacy into lasting change? This week, Reid and Aria are talking to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Kris Brown, president of Brady, the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention organization. Together, they explore how sp ... Show More
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Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Columbia Sportswear | 2
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we're featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>It’s 1970 and Gert Boyle’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s just died, and now, ... Show More
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195. How to Identify + Set Your Boundaries in a Firm Yet Respectful Way with Natalie Ellis
Are you able to say no to your friends and family? Or are you constantly being walked over in your personal and professional life because of people-pleasing?That story ends right now. In this episode, BossBabe’s co-founder, CEO + expert at setting boundaries, Natalie Ellis, cuts ... Show More
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Ep. 78 How To Ace A Corporate Career With Depop CEO Kruti Patel Goyal
Kruti Patel Goyal is the CEO of Depop, it’s a job many would have on their vision board, but behind every dream job, is a hell of a lot of hard work. Before joining Depop, Kruti worked her way up the corporate ladder, starting out in Investment Banking and then climbing up the ra ... Show More
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Estée Lauder vs L'Oréal | Buying Spree | 5
<p>It’s 1991, and after the financial crash of 1987, Estée Lauder is looking for a new way to continue expanding without sinking millions of dollars and several years into developing a new brand. The answer lies in acquisitions, and they set their sights on two young, hip, buzzwo ... Show More
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