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Season 4  Episode  8 /  Orchestrating Leadership – Guest Olivier Aries

Meet The New Boss Podcast

In this episode of Meet The New Boss, hosts Vince Catanzaro and Jeff Niebuhr welcome Olivier Aries, a human behavior expert, international speaker, and co-founder of The Thrive Collective. Olivier shares his transition from a career in nuclear engineering to becoming a recognized expert in behavioral analytics and strategic execution. Olivier also highlights key lessons from his book Line of Sight: Five Keys for Strategic Execution in an Age of Uncertainty, offering insights on how companies can successfully align strategy with execution.

About Olivier Aries:

Olivier Aries began his career in nuclear engineering before moving into the world of consulting and later specializing in behavioral analytics. As the co-founder of The Thrive Collective, Olivier helps organizations align their strategy with effective execution. He is also the author of Line of Sight, a book that emphasizes the importance of execution in achieving strategic goals. Olivier’s extensive experience spans decades, offering unique perspectives on leadership, organizational growth, and human behavior in business.

In this episode, Vince, Jeff, and Olivier cover:

• From Nuclear Engineering to Leadership Coaching: Olivier’s career journey and how it shaped his focus on behavioral analytics and strategic execution.
• Line of Sight: The concepts behind Olivier’s book and how organizations can improve their execution capabilities to drive results.
• Human Behavior in Business: Insights into the importance of understanding human behavior when leading organizational change.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Execution: Olivier emphasizes why execution is often the deciding factor in an organization’s success, even more than the strategy itself.
• Leadership and Human Behavior: Understanding how people react to and manage change is crucial in navigating organizational transformation.
• Lessons from Consulting: Olivier shares examples from his consulting career on how businesses can better prepare for and manage strategic changes.

"Strategy is essential, but it’s your ability to execute that truly determines success." — Olivier Aries

CONNECT WITH OLIVIER ARIES:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivieraries/

CONNECT WITH VINCE AND JEFF:

LinkedIn (Vincent Catanzaro): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentcatanzaro/

LinkedIn (Jeff Niebuhr): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffniebuhr/

Meet The New Boss LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meet-the-new-boss-podcast/

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