What tools do we have as leaders to help us go through the changing times more successfully? This mashup features Hermann Simon and Peter Hopwood. Hermann discusses the qualities that make world-class leaders unique and highlights the importance of focus and singlemindedness in leading successful businesses and how these qualities can be applied to personal life as well. Peter stresses how leaders should be using storytelling to get their messages across. He also mentions that storytelling happens all the time and is an important tool for leaders that should not be overlooked. Tune in!

In this episode:

• Hermann Simon talks about his three favorite leaders and how they left a strong impression on him.
• Leadership is changing, but the fundamentals remain the same. Hermann shares some principles from his book, Many Worlds, One Life.
• Peter Hopwood discusses the importance of storytelling and understanding moments of emotion.
• Stories are viral and easy to pass on. It can function as a way to build a brand, build credibility, and establish a connection.

Key Takeaways:

• Leaders are characterized by the unity of person and purpose
• The concrete values and tools are adjusting, and leaders must take advantage
• Storytelling is a combination of moments of emotion with lessons
• The more we share stories, the more will be shared with us

Tweetable Quotes:

“As a leader, you cannot do it alone. An artist, the painter, an author can be world-famous on his or her own, not a leader or entrepreneur.” - Hermann Simon

“Stories are moments of emotion with a lesson that can help us all… It could do many things. It could build a brand, it could build credibility, and it also really helps the connection.” - Peter Hopwood

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