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HANSA Podcast#102 Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum: Neuer Chef will mehr echten Mehrwert schaffenMatthias Catón über seine ersten Wochen im Amt, Fördergelder, neue Schwerpunkte und "Aha-Momente"
Matthias Catón ist seit September neuer Geschäftsführer des Deutschen Maritimen Zentrums – und er hat einiges vor: zum Teil andere Schwerpunkte setzen, mehr echten Mehrwert schaffen, für "Aha-Momente" sorgen und seine Expertise aus anderen Bereichen einbringen.
Der Politikwissenschaftler hat seinen Posten beim DMZ nach einigen Stationen u.a. beim Weltwirtschaftsforum und zuletzt dem Indo-German Centre for Business Excellence am 1. September angetreten. In der neuen Episode des HANSA PODCASTs spricht er exklusiv über seine ersten Wochen, seine Ansichten und seine Pläne für die Zuk...2024-11-1825 min
Business Diplomacy TodayOnline Voting
In this episode of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón discusses the topic of online voting with Dr. Simone Ehrenberg-Silies, a senior consultant at the Institute for Technology and Innovation at VDI/VDE-IT. The conversation begins with a definition of online voting, differentiating it from traditional and electronic voting. The discussion delves into the reluctance of many countries to adopt online voting because of the risks of cyberattacks and manipulation, highlighting the vulnerability and potential loss of trust in the election process.
Simone notes that online voting offers some advantages, such as better accessibility, error-free vote c...2024-08-0828 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe Global Risks Report 2024
In this episode of Business Diplomacy Today, guest Martin Drux from Marsh McLennan delves into lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of businesses preparing for future events like the permafrost virus. Host Matthias Catón discusses technology’s role in risk assessment, citing Google’s use of search data to track flu outbreaks. Drux highlights how AI and technology can enhance risk prediction and data quality, especially in the insurance sector.
The episode addresses geopolitical risks such as power shifts, tensions in the Middle East, and China’s assertiveness, with Drux advocating for peaceful solutio...2024-07-2333 min
Wirtschaft Welt und WeitZündet "Made in India" den Jobmotor?Indiens Wirtschaft wächst. Die IT-Branche war über Jahrzehnte ein wichtiger Antrieb und hat das Land nach vorne gebracht. Doch im Vergleich zur Wertschöpfung beschäftigt dieser Sektor vergleichsweise wenig Menschen, sagt Indien-Experte Matthias Catón. Im Podcast "Wirtschaft Welt & Weit" bringt Catón es so auf den Punkt: "Das ist ein Teil der Erfolgsstory, aber auch ein Teil des Problems."Indiens Bevölkerung wächst so stark, dass die Suche nach einem Job eine immer größere Herausforderung für die Menschen darstellt. Es kommen schlichtweg mehr junge Leute nach, als Arbeitsplätze geschaffen werden. Die Regierun...2024-06-2028 min
Business Diplomacy TodayBusiness Disruption and Change in 2024
In this episode, host Matthias Catón join Christina Rabe, the Market Unit Lead for Accenture in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. They delve into the Pulse of Change Index developed by Accenture.
Raab discusses the interconnectedness of technology, talent shortages, and demographic shifts, emphasizing the movement of talent from countries like India and the critical role of global talent pools. The discussion explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape various industries, starting with banking, capital markets, insurance, and software.
Raab underscores the importance of companies being proactive rather than reactive in adapting to t...2024-06-1642 min
Wirtschaft Welt und WeitIndiens neuer Stolz: "Die eigene Stimme wird in der Welt gehört"Indien ist Nummer eins - zumindest bei den Bevölkerungszahlen: Mehr als 1,4 Milliarden Menschen leben auf dem Subkontinent, aktuell sind es mehr als in China. Wirtschaftlich gesehen ist Indien die fünftgrößte Volkswirtschaft der Welt. Das Land ist auf Wachstumskurs und Premierminister Narendra Modi hat sich für seine neue Amtszeit viel vorgenommen: Indien soll drittgrößte Volkswirtschaft der Welt werden und damit Deutschland überholen.Nicht nur wirtschaftlich, sondern auch geopolitisch wird Indien immer wichtiger. Matthias Catón ist Leiter des Indo-German Centre for Business Excellence an der Frankfurt School. Er beobachtet diese Entwicklung ganz genau: In den wi...2024-06-1335 min
Business Diplomacy TodayImagining Asia After Europe
In Episode 29 Matthias Catón is joined by Sugata Bose, Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs at Harvard University. Following Sugata’s recent publication “Asia After Europe: Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century”, Matthias and him discuss the how Asia’s history has been defined by Europe and what the current century brings.
Matthias and Sugata’s discussion delve into history, identity and European focus in Asia; looking at ideas of Asian countries psot-independence, prospects of a multipolar region and Asia’s need to detach themselves from a Eurocentric vision of universalism.
With Sugata’s...2024-05-0942 min
Business Diplomacy TodayAchieving Financial Equality
In Episode 28 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking. Matthias and Mary Ellen examine the persistent gender gap in financial inclusion and its linkages to digital inclusion.
Matthias and Mary Ellen begin their conversation by analysing why finance is not optimised for women, looking at the lack of access to financial services for women and the intricate connection of financial equality and digital inclusion. Using India as a case study, Matthias and Mary Ellen illustrate the importance of implementing digital public infrastructure tha...2024-04-0237 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe EU AI Act
In Episode 27 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Till Klein, Head of Trustworthy AI at appliedAI. Matthias and Till explore the forthcoming EU AI Act, including an investigation of its core principles and implications for businesses.
Their conversation begins by looking at key points of the EU AI Act, including the EU’s risk-based approach, where it tries to classify certain AI practices into four categories. Matthias and Till discuss if such an act will hinder bringing innovation to the European Union due to its requirements around data governance, risk management, and acc...2024-03-1436 min
Business Diplomacy TodayGeopolitical Intelligence and Corporate Planning
In Episode 26, host Matthias Catón is joined by Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Head of Intelligence at Novo Nordisk and founder of EncyclopediaGeopolitica. Matthias and Lewis delve into the intricacies of how multinational corporations navigate geopolitics and international relations.
Matthias and Lewis investigate how the changing responsibility of security intelligence teams and how, in a corporate environment, this is transforming into a strategic direction – how does geopolitics work? What implications does this have on a business?
Empirically, Lewis explains how geopolitic events affect different sectors of a business, such as supply-chains, access and affordability to raw mat...2024-02-2248 min
Business Diplomacy TodayUS-German Transatlantic Relations
In Episode 25 host Matthias Catón is joined by Simone Menne, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany. In their discussion, Matthias and Simone address the intricacies of transatlantic relations between the US and Germany and how this relationship is shaped by geopolitics.
Following themes of economics, politics and international relations, Matthias and Simone discuss the current stand of the transatlantic relationship and the significance of US-German partnerships; notably in the context of the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. As the US prepares for the 2024 election, the episode investigates the potential outcome and the rise of r...2024-02-0833 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe Digital Euro
In Episode 24 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Karel Lannoo, CEO of the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS). In their discussion, Matthias and Karel dive into the complexities of implementing a digital currency and its impact on the financial landscape; in this episode, specifically on the case of the Eurozone and the Digital Euro.
Covering an array of compelling topics, Matthias and Karel discuss the motivations of central banks to embrace digital currencies and the evolving landscape of digital payments. Karel shares thought-provoking arguments on the privacy concerns of implementing a d...2024-01-2536 min
Business Diplomacy Today2024 Trends to Watch
In Episode 23 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Tom Standage, Deputy Editor of The Economist and editor of its future-gazing annual, The World Ahead. Timely, with the start of the new year, Matthias and Tom delve into global trends and predictions for 2024; as well as their implications for businesses and global affairs.
To understand the metholodogy, Matthias and Tom begin by discussing how forecasting is developed and the necessity to analyse previous events and liaise with cross-departmental colleagues to look forward. Their conversation analyses both predictable events and forecasted events, ranging from G...2024-01-1152 min
Business Diplomacy TodayHow Crises Shape GlobalisationIn Episode 22 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Prof. Harold James, Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University. Drawing inspiration from Harold’s recent publication Seven Crashes: The Economic Crises That Shaped Globalisation (2023), Matthias and Harold discuss seven major turning points in the history of globalisation. Their conversation ... Read more2023-12-2843 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe Rise of Middle PowersEpisode 21 of Business Diplomacy Today covers the emerging significance of middle powers. Host Matthias Catón is joined by Michael Mazarr, Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation. Matthias and Michael discuss how middle powers are rising and their impact on global trade and business environment. Beginning with definitions of middle powers, Michael explains the ... Read more2023-12-1436 min
Business Diplomacy TodaySocial Inequality as a Business Risk: The Case of IndiaIn Episode 20 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Ashoka Mody, Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor in International Economic Policy at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University and author of “India is Broken: A People Betrayed, Independence to Today”. Matthias and Ashoka delve into how the ... Read more2023-11-2344 min
Business Diplomacy TodayExpert Influence in Policy- and Decision-MakingIn Episode 19 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Vera Axyonova, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie REWIRE Fellow at the University of Vienna and Principal Investigator of the project ‘Expert Knowledge in Times of Crisis – Uncovering Interaction Effects between Think Tanks, Media, and Politics’. Vera shares her expertise on the influence that ... Read more2023-11-0941 min
Business Diplomacy TodayEntrepreneurship in Fragile StatesJan Kratzer, Chaired Professor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and Founder/Academic Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) at Technische Universität Berlin, joins Matthias Catón in this episode. Jan shares his expertise on challenges for entrepreneurs in low-income countries, comparing them to high-income countries. As their discussion explores the concept of entrepreneurship in fragile states, Matthias ... Read more2023-10-2633 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe EU Critical Raw Materials ActIn episode 17 of Business Diplomacy Today, Matthias Catón is joined by Ludivine Wouters, Managing Partner of Latitude Five, an investment and advisory firm operating in emerging markets. Ludivine shares her expertise in the metals and mining industry, specifically concerning the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRM Act). Matthias and Ludivine explore the EU’s approach ... Read more2023-10-0847 min
Business Diplomacy TodayCorporate strategy in the age of global uncertainty and volatilityIn this episode, host Matthias Catón and Wilfried Aulbur, Senior Partner of Roland Berger, explore the navigation and development of business strategies in a volatile and ever-changing world. Through topics of geopolitical relations, climate change, and technological innovation, Matthias and Wilfried discuss the importance of agility to transform business strategy and respond to uncertainties. Drawing ... Read more2023-08-1037 min
Business Diplomacy TodayWater Governance and International SecurityThis episode of Business Diplomacy Today explores the topic of water security. Host Matthias Catón is joined by Susanne Schmeier, Head of the Water Governance Department and Associate Professor of Water Law and Diplomacy at IHE Delft. They discuss the global water crisis and its implications for meeting the 2030 Agenda, pollution issues, overuse, and ... Read more2023-07-2739 min
Business Diplomacy TodayCorporate Strategy and Political RiskIn this episode, Matthias Catón speaks with Famke Krumbmüller, Executive Director of the Geostrategic Business Group at EY, on building a robust corporate strategy in a volatile world. Famke introduces us to definitions and sub-categories of political and geopolitical risk and how companies can enhance their risk management protocols to be more prepared and expectant ... Read more2023-07-1340 min
Business Diplomacy TodayThe migration governance complexIn this episode, Matthias Catón and Crystal Ennis discuss the migration governance complex, defined as how migration governance happens in practice and the various actors involved. Their discussion focuses on labor migration and examines its definitions, the fragmentation of migration governance, changing trends and geographical destinations of labor migration, and how we (individuals, organizations, and ... Read more2023-06-2346 min
Business Diplomacy TodayLessons from the Munich Security Conference 2023In this episode, Matthias Catón speaks with Sophie Eisentraut about the Munich Security Conference (MSC), the world’s leading forum for debating international security policy. The episode investigates the effectiveness and relevance of multilateral dialogues from a broader perspective and the trends we can see in the future of international cooperation. Matthias and Sophie compare their ... Read more2023-06-0848 min
Business Diplomacy TodayWhy digital payments can help us achieve the Sustainable Development GoalsIn this episode, Marjolaine Chaintreau, Head of Private Sector Digital Payment Innovation at the Better than Cash Alliance, and Matthias Catón discuss the evolution, importance, and impact of digital payments and, more broadly, access to financial services. The discussion examines how digital payments promote social inclusion and empowerment among individuals and the innovation and regulation ... Read more2023-05-2942 min
Business Diplomacy TodayMeasuring and managing ESG performanceThis episode of Business Diplomacy Today explores the importance of measuring external impacts in society and how companies can incorporate sustainability practices. Our guest expert, Matthias Mahlendorf, discusses the performance measurement for managing sustainability, performance, and digital transformation of management control. Topics include measuring social value, the benefits of sustainability for companies, normative aspects of ... Read more2023-05-1750 min
Business Diplomacy TodayCorporate strategies for emerging marketsIn this episode, Matthias Catón speaks with Talal Rafi, Senior Global Management Consultant at Deloitte and a Deloitte Global Economist Network member. The discussion investigates how markets, notably emerging markets, can navigate the current economic climate when developing corporate strategies. Talal highlights the importance of supply-chain diversification through different lenses, how democracy can influence investment ... Read more2023-04-1440 min
Business Diplomacy TodayGeoeconomics in the investment industryHosted by Matthias Catón, today’s episode is in discussion with Joachim Klement, Head of Strategy, Accounting, and Sustainability at Liberum. We often hear about geopolitics, economics, and our globalized world. In this episode, Joachim introduces us further to geoeconomics. The discussion analyses changes in business models (notably since the pandemic) and the relationship between geopolitical ... Read more2023-03-0940 minBusiness Diplomacy TodayClimate Diplomacy and Emerging EconomiesClimate Change mitigation is discussed mainly on a political level between countries, both in multilateral fora such as the COP (Conferences of Parties), the G20, or bilaterally. Our guest Dhanasree Jayaram is an expert in these negotiations. She talks with Matthias Catón about different approaches to climate change in developed and developing countries. Developing and ... Read more2023-02-2345 min
Business Diplomacy TodayInternational sanctionsIn this episode, Matthias Catón speaks with Julia Grauvogel, Senior Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA). They discuss the implications of economic sanctions and talk about different types of sanctions and the ways to measure their effects on the “target” (the country receiving the sanctions) and the “sender” (the ... Read more2023-02-0938 min
Business Diplomacy TodayIndia and ChinaIn this episode, Dr. Matthias Catón interviews Sujan Chinoy, the Director General of the Indian think tank IDSA. The former Ambassador is an expert in Indo-China relations. They discuss the current political situation and the ongoing border conflict between the two countries, which has been going on for decades but is again tense since 2020. ... Read more2022-12-1647 min
Business Diplomacy TodayIdentify and manage political risksNicolas Schwank is an expert in political risk. His company monitors and analyzes different risks and briefs business clients. Our host Matthias Catón and Nico (who met when they both studied and worked at the University of Heidelberg), discuss different political risks that can affect business and how business leaders can ensure that they stay ... Read more2022-10-2742 min
Business Diplomacy TodayESG TaxonomiesThe host Matthias Catón and his guest Karsten Löffler talk about ESG Taxonomies. ESG stands for “Environmental, Social, and Governance” and essentially means how companies “behave” well as corporate citizens. Taxonomies measure this. The best known is the EU Taxonomy, but as we learn, it is by no means the only one in force or ... Read more2022-09-2239 min
Business Diplomacy TodayDoing business in ChinaOur host Matthias Catón interviews Horst Löchel, a true expert on China. They talk about the prospects for international companies to do business in China today. What is different from ten years ago? What are the risks, and what are the opportunities? And what are the specific challenges of operating in a country with an ... Read more2022-09-0838 min
Business Diplomacy TodaySocial media in global affairsIn this episode, our host Matthias Catón interviews Matthias Lüfkens, a veteran social media expert. They talk about using social media as a means of public diplomacy. How do governments and world leaders use it, what should they avoid, and why can it be such a powerful tool? Of course, they also discuss how business ... Read more2022-08-2539 min
Wholegrain LeadershipTell convincing stories
Kai-Jürgen Lietz has written a book about storytelling called “Storytellity”. He explains the power of telling stories. Although it goes back to the stone age, you can easily apply it to modern-day (business) contexts.
Kai-Jürgen and Matthias discuss different basic structures such as the “Hero’s Journey” and the “Man in the Hole”. Kai explains simple tricks to build up a repository of personal, authentic stories you can use in work or business contexts. He also reveals why it’s better to watch daily soaps rather than movies to become a good storyteller.
About the guest2021-02-1023 minWholegrain LeadershipTell convincing storiesMy guest Kai-Jürgen Lietz has written a book about storytelling called "Storytellity". He explains the power of telling stories. Although it goes back to the stone age, you can easily apply it to modern day (business) contexts.
We talk about different basic structures such as the "Hero's Journey" and the "Man in the Hole". Kai explains simple tricks to build up a repository of personal, authentic stories you can use in work or business contexts. He also reveals why it's better to watch daily soaps rather than movies to become a good storyteller.
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Wholegrain LeadershipHow to get perspective
Matthias explains what leaders should read and listen to for insights and perspective. Contrary to popular belief, leadership is less about talking and more about listening. Matthias tells you what he reads and consumes and how you can get out of your bubble to get the crucial perspective that will make you an effective leader.
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The New York TimesThe Financial TimesThe EconomistHarvard Business ReviewAudible
2021-01-2215 minWholegrain LeadershipHow to get perspectieIn this solo episode, I explain what leaders should read and listen to to get insights and perspectives. Contrary to popular belief, leadership is less about talking and more about listening. I tell you what I read and consume and how you can get out of your bubble to get the crucial perspective that will make you an effective leader.
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Wholegrain LeadershipBecome a thought leader
Becoming a thought leader is essential to transitioning into senior leadership roles. It’s not enough to be an expert. You also have to be able to communicate your ideas to a broad audience.
Matthias’s guest Rhea Wessel, a journalist by training, is the founder of the Institute for Thought Leadership. She explains what a thought leader is and how you can find the sweet spot between your passion (purpose), your credentials (experience), and your “big idea”. The intersection of those three is your thought leadership niche.
Matthias also gets an impromptu coaching session when Rhe...2021-01-0735 minWholegrain LeadershipBecome a Thought LeaderBecoming a thought leader is an essential part of transitioning into senior leadership roles. It's not enough to be an expert. You also have to be able to communicate your ideas to a broad audience.
My guest Rhea Wessel, a journalist by training, is the founder of the Institute for Thought Leadership. She explains what a thought leader is and how you can find the sweet spot between your passion (purpose), your credentials (experience), and your "big idea". The intersection of those three is your thought leadership niche.
I also get an impromptu coaching session when Rhea asks me to...2021-01-0735 min
Wholegrain LeadershipBusiness Model Generation
How do you generate or refine a business model? In this episode, Matthias introduces the Business Model Generation canvas developed by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur.
He describes the nine building blocks and dives into different business models: the long tail, multi-sided platforms, freemium, and open business. Finally, he explains the phases of a business model generation process.
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Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur (2010): Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and ChallengersFree download of the Business Model Canvas
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Wholegrain LeadershipBusiness Model GenerationHow do you generate or refine a business model? In this episode, I introduce the Business Model Generation canvas developed by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur.
I describe the nine building blocks and also dive into different types of business models: the long tail, multi-sided platforms, freemium models, and open business models. Finally, I explain the phases of a business model generation process.
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Wholegrain LeadershipWhat is strategy?
Defining and executing strategy is one of the most important tasks of a leader. In this episode, Matthias Catón explains what strategy is, what it isn’t, and how it differs from other concepts such as operational excellence.
He discusses two principles you can apply when developing your strategy: the Blue Ocean Strategy and mission-driven strategies. Furthermore, he explains how you can analyze your company’s situation or develop a new strategy using a simple SWOT analysis or the more sophisticated business model canvas.
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Blue Ocean StrategyThomas W. Malnight, Ivy Buche and Charl...2020-02-0619 minWholegrain LeadershipWhat is strategy?Defining and executing strategy is one of the most important tasks of a leader. In this episode, I explain what strategy is, what it isn't, and how it differs from other concepts such as operational excellence.
I talk about two principles you can apply when developing your strategy: the Blue Ocean strategy and mission-driven strategies. Furthermore, I explain how you can analyze your company's situation or develop a new strategy by using a simple SWOT analysis or the more sophisticated business model canvas.
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Wholegrain LeadershipWhy is well-being important?
Well-being is on everybody’s mind. Who doesn’t want to be well, healthy and happy, after all? In this episode, Matthias talks to a real expert in this field, Dr. Anat Itay-Sarig.
They discuss what well-being means, why it’s more than just the occasional yoga class or a latte macchiato in the morning, and why you, as a leader, should pay attention to the issue. They cover the spheres of public policy, where wellbeing has been discussed for quite some time and is part of the official government policy of countries such as New Zealand. Still...2020-01-1648 minWholegrain LeadershipWhy is wellbeing important?Wellbeing is on everybody's mind. Who doesn't want to be well, healthy and happy, after all? In this episode, I'm talking to a real expert in this field, Dr. Anat Itay-Sarig.
We discuss what wellbeing means, why it's more than just the occasional yoga class or a latte macchiato in the morning, and why you as a leader should pay attention to the issue. We cover the spheres of public policy, where wellbeing has been discussed for quite some time now and is part of the official government policy of countries such as New Zealand, but...2020-01-1600 min
Wholegrain LeadershipMake your message stick
As a leader, you will have a message you want to communicate to your customers, staff, and the general public. Your message is important to you, so people should remember it. For that, it needs to be “sticky”. To persuade people, you should follow the six basic principles Matthias explains in this episode.
The principles come from a great book called Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive, and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath. The authors analyzed many ideas and tried to find the magic sauce that made some of them viral, whereas others were quic...2020-01-0211 minWholegrain LeadershipMake your message stickAs a leader, you will have a message — something that you want to communicate to your customers, your staff, the general public. Your message is important to you, so people should remember it. For that, it needs to be "sticky". If you want to persuade people, you should follow six basic principles that I will explain in this episode.
The principles come from a great book called Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive, and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath. The authors analyzed lots of ideas and tried to find the magic sauce that made some of...2020-01-0200 minWholegrain LeadershipNegotiate like a professionalWe negotiate things big and small constantly, often without even noticing it. Despite this, many feel uneasy when facing an important negotiation. Often, we're also not good at it.
In this episode of the Wholegrain Leadership Podcast, I speak with Anja Henningsmeyer. She is an expert on communications and negotiation and works as a trainer and coach. She has recently published a book specifically looking at how women negotiate. Among other things, we discuss:
why negotiating is so importantif there are different negotiation styles of men and womenwhy so many people have difficulties with negotiation situationsif there are differences...2019-12-1900 min
Wholegrain LeadershipNegotiate like a professional
We negotiate things big and small constantly, often without even noticing it. Despite this, many feel uneasy when facing an important negotiation. Often, we’re also not good at it.
In this episode of the Wholegrain Leadership Podcast, Matthias Catón speaks with Anja Henningsmeyer. She is an expert on communications and negotiation and works as a trainer and coach. She has recently published a book explicitly looking at how women negotiate. Among other things, they discuss:
why negotiating is so importantif there are different negotiation styles of men and womenwhy do so many people have dif...2019-12-1238 min
Wholegrain LeadershipGiving and receiving feedbackGiving and receiving feedback is one of the essential capabilities of a leader. In this episode, Matthias Catón explains straightforward rules when giving and receiving feedback. If you are giving the feedback, always speak from your own perspective; be concrete; focus on things that can be changed; and balance the pros and the cons. If ... Read more2019-12-0514 minWholegrain LeadershipGiving and receiving feedbackGiving and receiving feedback is one of the most essential capabilities of a leader. In this episode, I will explain a very simple set of rules that you can apply when giving and receiving feedback.
If you are the person giving the feedback, always speak from your own perspective; be concrete; focus on things that can be changed; and balance the pros and the cons. If you receive feedback, listen and shut up; be thankful; and think about the feedback carefully afterward.
TranscriptSubscribeOther episodesWelcome to the very first episode of the Wholegrain Leadership Podcast. My name is Matthias Catón. I...2019-12-0500 min