The Alame Podcast: Change Your Company

Dr. Fouad M. Alame
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The Alame Podcast: Change Your Company

A top leadership podcast with new episode every second Friday. The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower every organizational leader from CEOs and senior leaders to middle management to first time leaders and aspiring ones to transform their companies through the power of people. Through interviews with leading experts and top leaders and my own reflections from my experience leading organizational development in the corporate world, my aim is help you make the biggest impact in your area of responsbility and leave a great legacy of high performance through people.

  1. NOV 15

    86. How to Lead in Challenging and Uncertain Times- Nandu Nandkishore (Alame Podcast Classics)

    My guest in this episode is Nandu Nandkishore ex Global CEO Nestlé Nutrition. Broadcasted live on LinkedIn and Facebook (please excuse the audio quality), we explored in this inspiring conversation what does it take to lead in challenging times and how can leaders make the most out crisis. Nandu shares so many deep insights from his top leadership experience including how leading during COVID requires creativity to leverage the crisis for success and how remote working and remote leadership is here to stay which requires from every leader to adapt to new way of leading and communicating. Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level. Insights/direct quotes from this episode: “Never waste a failure.. It is too precious to be wasted by complaining.” “Consciously nurturing diversity and psychological safety”  “Stay true to your values, never compromise them”  “Spend more time discussing ideas and less talking about people and events” These are just some of many wise reflections from Nandu. I hope you will find inspiration and motivation in this episode and if you do so, check Nandu’s inspiring YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vLXNK5dRzocNjXbMVdECA PS Apologies in advance for the challenging audio quality which was caused by the live broadcast.

    52 min

  2. NOV 1

    85. How to Drive and Accelerate Collaboration - Dr. Heidi Gardner (Alame Podcast Classics)

    We talk about how leaders can drive and accelerate collaboration in their teams and organizations, with Harvard Professor Dr. Heidi Gardner, author of the Washington Post bestselling book "Smart Collaboration". Some of the takeaways: ​To apply smarter collaboration we need deep expertise who are exited, passionate and educated in our area. ​We need to find people who have complementary basis of expertise ​All successful entrepreneurs are actually heading platforms which contain qualified, passionate and ambitious people who are supporting them. ​Dr. Gardner Introduces a tool under “Smart Collaboration” to measure how we identify problems, and how teams can interact to approach that problems. These and much more were discussed in this beneficial conversation. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond.  For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

    49 min

  3. OCT 18

    84. Leading Confident Organizations and Engaging People - Richard Jolly

    My guest in this episode is Richard Jolly. He is Adjunct Professor at London Business School and Director of the organizational consulting firm, Stokes & Jolly Consulting Limited. In this fascinating talk, we explored many leadership topics including organizations being socio-technical systems, how confident organizations make it to success, how strategy work changed, the importance of engaging people, the current status of executive education and corporate learning, and much more. A masterclass in organizational leadership and development with many inspiring stories and examples! Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on  fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.

    1h 22m

  4. OCT 4

    83. Power of Why- Building and Leading World Class People Centeric Organization- Toby Switzer

    My guest in this episode is one of my heroes Agility Group Chief Human Capital and Ex CEO of its Government and Defense Business, Ex Commander Toby Switzer. He built and developed one of the largest supply chain contracts, a multi billion organization which was responsible for feeding over one million meal a day. If you toured the warehouses managed under his leadership you would sense the impeccable organization and management and if you walked in the offices you could feel a sense of pride like no other. In this very personal reflection, Toby shares his leadership philosophy and military influence, how he and the team build a great organization and culture focusing on people and delivering exceptional service and excellent bottom line performance. Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.

    1h 13m

  5. SEP 30

    3. How Leaders Can Drive Greater Collaboration for Higher Impact During Challenging Times and Beyond: Interview with Harvard Prof. Dr. Heidi Gardner

    In this episode, we had a great discussion with Harvard Professor Dr. Heidi Gardner, author of the Washington Post bestselling book "Smart Collaboration". Dr. Gardner’s passion about collaboration is contagious and her extensive research not only proves scientifically the impact of smart collaboration on business results but also gives clarity on how to maximize the talents and behavior tendencies of your team and people during challenging times and beyond. What is the difference between “feel good” collaboration and smart collaboration and how could you, as an organizational leader, drive smarter collaboration in your workplace to maximize your people impact and your organizational performance? Through examples and stories, you will get many insights on these and more! Feel free to check, Dr. Gardner’s Research and Advisory firm Gardener & Co on https://www.gardnerandco.co/ and the smart collaboration accelerator tool on https://smartcollaborationaccelerator.com/ Like always, I would appreciate any feedback you have about this episode or the podcast overall. Feel free to reach out to me on fouadmalame@gmail.com. Also, whether you are a leaders of 5 or 5000 people, if you have any challenges driving the development of the capabilities, culture, alignment, engagement or collaboration of your people or simply have challenges implementing strategy or driving change at scale, I am offering a free 30 minutes strategy session. In this session you would get insights which you can apply right away to take your people and organization to the next level.

    49 min

  6. SEP 20

    82. Balancing Career Impact and Personal Fulfillment Series (Episode 1)- Solo Cast - Dr. Fouad Alame

    This episode is a part of series of solo cast episodes, where I talk about balancing career success with personal fulfillment, that requires self-awareness, reflection, and sustainable habits. Some of the key takeaways: Career and personal life need sustainable balance, not perfection. Daily reflection on what brings energy and fulfillment is key. Awareness of overworking triggers helps maintain work-life harmony. Both personal and professional lives should support and fuel each other. These and much more in this episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

    10 min

  7. SEP 6

    81. How to Move From Career Frustration to Fulfillment - Solo Cast - Dr. Fouad Alame

    A solo cast episode where I talk about transforming a draining career by boosting energy, nurturing relationships, focusing on impactful tasks, and aligning with personal passion and purpose. Some of the key takeaways: Prioritize Energy: Start your day by investing in physical and mental energy to set a positive tone for work. Nurture Relationships: Build meaningful connections at work to enhance fulfillment and open new opportunities. Focus on High-Impact Tasks: Identify and prioritize important but non-urgent tasks that can drive success. Align with Passion: Reflect on your strengths and purpose to ensure your work aligns with what truly motivates you. These and more in this solo cast episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

    20 min

  8. AUG 23

    80. Transformative Leadership: Harley's Revival - Ken Schmidt

    A very special episode with Ken Schmidt who is one of the business world’s most demanded executive advisors and speakers. It explores how Harley-Davidson's former CEO, Richard Teerlink, revitalized the iconic brand through bold leadership and strategic innovation. Some of the key takeaways: 
 ​Effective leadership can drive sustainability and innovation in a company. ​Successful turnarounds often involve integrating eco-friendly practices and updating the company’s image.​Strategic focus on new market opportunities and customer engagement is crucial for revitalization.​Visionary leadership can significantly impact the revival of established brands.

 These and much more in this special episode. 
 Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

    59 min
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A top leadership podcast with new episode every second Friday. The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower every organizational leader from CEOs and senior leaders to middle management to first time leaders and aspiring ones to transform their companies through the power of people. Through interviews with leading experts and top leaders and my own reflections from my experience leading organizational development in the corporate world, my aim is help you make the biggest impact in your area of responsbility and leave a great legacy of high performance through people.

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