The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett Clinton M. Padgett

In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity Services at Volvo Construction Equipment. During their discussion, Dr. Gallant describes Aristotle’s modes of persuasion, gives advice on how to foster open communication, and talks about leading across cultures. Plus, Dr. Gallant shares the best piece of advice he’s ever received: have fun. This is the second part of a two-part discussion.

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment. During their talk, Dr. Gallant discusses the importance of continuous learning in leadership development, gives advice for managing different generations of the workforce, and shares his thoughts on guiding teams through long-term, innovative projects. Plus, Dr. Gallant explains why it’s important to “bring out the child in everybody.” This is the first part of a two-part discussion.

In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi Product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about establishing a shared vision of success in professional partnerships, understanding the nuances of verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures, and leading small-scale teams to large-scale success. Plus, find out why Sivaram says, as a subject matter expert, you should only present 20% of what you know. This is the second part of a two-part discussion.

In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about Infineon’s commitment to decarbonization and digitalization, his hands-on approach to leadership, and the importance of message clarity in change management. Plus, Sivaram discusses his approach to solving big problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. This is the first part of a two-part discussion.

In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Emmanuel Caprais, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ITT Inc. During their discussion, Emmanuel talks about how to be a source of knowledge and guidance for his people, the importance of communicating the bigger picture, and the leadership principles that guide his day-to-day behaviors. Plus, Emmanuel discusses ITT's $25 million investment in green energy and its significance in securing future success. This is the second part of a two-part conversation.

On the podcast this week, Clint re-visits his favorite moments from the conversations he's had in 2023.
John ZahurancikCathy OrquiolaDoug BawelKristen SandersonDr. Olga KubassovaEd MasDr. Franklin Chang-DiazDr. Brett WalkenhorstDavid HalmCheryl LimCindy CooksonRob MortensenJuan GutierrezThank you to all the guests for joining Clint this past year and sharing your thoughts, ideas, and expertise.