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The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast
Trust, transparency, and accountability: Strategy insights from Battelle’s president and CEO
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In this podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Chad Carr speaks with Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, a global research and development organization committed to science and technology for the greater good. Thaer shares his experiences driving a restructuring and a complete cultural transformation, focusing on trust, transparency, and accountability. He emphasizes the importance of showing vulnerability as a leader, to set a good example, and to build a common language that will bring your teams together, especially in unprecedented times.
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