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Off the RakHow Collaborative Disruption Can Grow a Business with Tom MuccioExploring what collaboration and positive influence look like in the workplace with a former P&G executive!Can collaboration and disruption unite to positively influence a workplace and grow the bottom line? This Off the Rak guest built a venerated career at P&G doing just that. As the sales lead to Walmart, Tom Muccio and his team revolutionized how retailers and their supplies did business together. The story of that reinvention — and some advice on how to be an agent of change when you face incredible resistance — are why you’ll want to tune in!
2025-08-1944 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastMaximizing Influence with Dave DurandDo you realize how much greatness lies within you? In this episode, Kevin talks with Dave Durand about the mindset and virtues necessary for leading others effectively and ethically in today’s complex world. Dave describes the concept of giants, those we lead who have incredible potential, and stresses that leading them involves creating an environment that promotes autonomy, impact, and growth. He shares his four core virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. He clarifies that these are not outdated ideals but timeless strengths that help leaders make better decisions, act fairly, demonstrate courage, and maintain self-control. They also di...
2025-08-1334 minOff the RakRak Rewind: Invest in People to Defeat Tech Disruption with Deanna Mulligan"Some occupational categories might disappear, but many more will simply evolve, requiring new sets of skills over time and providing new opportunities for workers."Named by Fortune as one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business,” former Guardian CEO / Board Chair Deanna Mulligan joins Off the Rak in this look back to season one for a chat on purpose, talent, and the work of leadership to foster both for organizational success. Tune in to the conversation for an insightful look at overcoming tech disruption and how investing in people fuels growth.About the...
2025-08-0535 minOff the RakRak Rewind: How Influence is a Gift with Tommy SpauldingYou’ll influence approximately 80,000 people in your lifetime, according to this bestselling author, leadership speaker and coach.World-renowned keynote speaker and bestselling author Tommy Spaulding estimates that you’ll influence about 80,000 people in your lifetime — that’s 2 or 3 people you interact with every day. How you choose to interact with them can have a lasting imprint — good or bad. Tommy joins Off the Rak to explain his math and why the power of influence is a gift for building your personal and professional legacy. Come for the insight, stay for the humanizing stories, and leave inspired t...
2025-07-2236 minOff the RakRak Rewind: Loving What You Do and Those You Lead with Steve FarberBestselling author of “Love Is Just Damn Good Business,” “The Radical Leap,” and “Greater Than Yourself” and founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute Steve Farber talks leadership, empathy,and influence. The Extreme Leadership Institute is an organization devoted to the cultivation and development of extreme leaders in the business, nonprofit and educational communities. He’s one of Inc’s top 50 global leadership and management experts. He’s a true thought leader and incredibly inspirational speaker.About the GuestSteve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institu...
2025-07-0845 minOff the RakRak Rewind: Shaping Next Generation Servant Leaders with Lorii Rabinowitz & Joseph SandersIn this look back from season 2, Off the Rak sits down with the CEOs of Denver Scholarship Foundation and Colorado UpLift to explore what makes their partnership tick, how they’re teaching servant leadership fundamentals and the subtle practices that fuel their motivation every day.About the GuestsLorii Rabinowitz is the CEO of Denver Scholarship Foundation and has been with the organization since 2017. With a heart for nonprofits, Lorii has found herself in executive roles with the entrepreneurial venture Denver Center for Arts & Technology, and Rebound Solutions, a local consulting firm specializing in...
2025-06-1745 minOff the RakRak Rewind: Getting Passionate About Servant Leadership with Cheryl BachelderOff the Rak welcomes Cheryl Bachelder, restaurant industry executive and former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. She’s the author of “Dare to Serve,” and a passionate advocate of servant leadership. When she took over the company in 2007, the company had been through four CEOs in the previous seven years. And the stock had slid by over 60% during that time. Ten years later, the stock had risen by over 500% under her leadership and the rest is history — she shares more of the story in this riveting conversation about the importance of serving others in leadership.About the...
2025-06-0345 minOff the RakRak Rewind: Perseverance in Action: How to Become a Bridge Builder with Garry Gilliam, Jr.Garry Gilliam played football for the Nittany Lions, the Seahawks and the 49ers before putting his Penn State degree to work by launching The Bridge Eco-Village, a purpose-driven organization that transforms abandoned commercial properties in urban centers into self-sustainable mixed-use communities. They’re building bridges to opportunity by integrating affordable housing, education, food security and arts and culture. I’m thrilled to welcome this fellow Pennsylvania native to talk about the formative experiences in his childhood that shaped his career growth — on and off the field — and how we, too, can become bridge builders in our own communities.Abo...
2025-05-2043 minOff the RakSoar Like a Top Gun: How An Elite Pilot Inspires Excellence with John FoleyAs lead solo pilot for the legendary Blue Angels flight team, John “Gucci” Foley mastered the art of flying at an elite level — flying among the top 0.01% of US military pilots and earning recognition as a “Top Ten Carrier Pilot” six times. He brings that same elite energy to his keynote presentations and coaching major organizations on exceptional performance and gratitude. John has helped Fortune 500 companies like Google, Microsoft, BMW, and Coca-Cola apply the same high-trust, high-performance principles of flight mastery to inspire leadership, master teamwork, and embrace change with innovation. As a visionary leader, John joins Off the Rak for a...
2025-05-0637 minOff the RakRak Rewind: How People-First Leaders are Navigating Change with Brad DeutserClarity is a process that helps make sense of the chaos, change, the ambiguity that we’re leading from. We’re joined today by Brad Deutser, the founder and CEO of Deutser, an award-winning management consulting firm and the Deutser Clarity Institute, a think tank, an idea accelerator, and an innovative learning center. He’s helped individuals and organizations navigate through transition and through chaos. And we all know what the last 12 months has looked like, it’s been a tough year, it’s been chaotic. And so we are very eager to learn about leading wit...
2025-04-1535 minOff the RakCommunication is a Team Sport with Mollie PlotkinFinding and recruiting talent is an art. Mollie Plotkin founded her namesake keynote speaker and entertainment booking agency in Philadelphia in 2005 within a day of discovering a gap in the market. She cultivated that art into a successful business representing some of the biggest names in the sports, media, and entertainment industries. With innovative strategies for cultivating talent and using a team approach to connect speakers with the right audience, Mollie joins Off the Rak to chat about the art of connection, the power of storytelling, and the gift of impactful relationships.About the Guest
2025-04-0132 minOff the RakRak Rewind: How Women's Leadership Styles Help Solve Challenges with Sally HelgesenOn radar, mentors, and accountability with the world’s premier expert on women’s leadershipCited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, Sally Helgesen is the bestselling author of “How Women Rise.” She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business and in this wide-ranging chat, shares the challenges — and solutions —faced by leaders today.About the GuestSally Helgesen is an i...
2025-03-1837 minOff the RakWhy Character Counts with Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald“My life’s purpose has been to improve the lives of others.” Bob McDonald spoke those words after being nominated to become the 8th U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Bob’s career exemplifies service-driven leadership as a distinguished graduate of West Point, a U.S. Army captain, and the former Chairman, President, and CEO of Procter & Gamble through and beyond the Great Recession. Join us for a deep dive into the pursuit of purpose through service, transformative leadership through character, and innovation through growth strategies on the next episode of Off the Rak. About the Guest...
2025-03-0443 minOff the RakThe Art of Making It Possible Through Purpose with Filmmaker Elliot KotekFilmmaker Elliot V. Kotek first came to our attention by being the writer and director of “The Hidden Power of Purpose,” a moving documentary that affirms living with purpose can improve your health and longevity. Since then, we’ve learned about a career that’s stretched from mergers and acquisitions law to tech innovation and storytelling, driven by the idea that purpose, passion and meaning align to bring about real impact. Elliot believe ideas + empathy = impact — tune in to hear why and how from an award-winning filmmaker (Emmy, Cannes, SXSW) and founder of The Nation of Arts, Beyond Cinema and the No...
2025-02-0447 minOff the RakWhere Gratitude and Purpose ConnectFor the last few years Off the Rak podcast interviews have ended with the same question: What in life are you most grateful for?The answers have been so revealing, encouraging, inspiring, and thought-provoking that they led to a new capstone question for all Off the Rak as a new season launches: What purpose are you most passionate about pursuing?For Walt Rakowich, gratitude and purpose aren’t just ideas—they’re the guiding principles of his life and leadership. Don’t forget to follow Off the Rak on your favorite podcast platform, leave a r...
2025-01-2808 minOff the RakWelcome to Off the Rak: Highlights from Conversations on Transformative LeadershipWalt Rakowich's passion to help shape a generation of leaders who lead with honesty, humility and heart inspired him to launch Off the Rak: Conversations on Transformative Leadership. Featuring rich and raw conversations with notable leaders across different industries, every episode inspires curious leaders to embrace challenges, seize opportunities and become positive influences in their world.After three seasons as a live monthly video interview series, Off the Rak is now available as a podcast. Tune in for new episodes and re-releases of some of our best interviews. Highlights in this introduction include:
2025-01-2103 min
Boundary BreakersHow This CEO Saved Prologis From Bankruptcy | Walt RakowichDiscover the incredible story of Walt Rakowich, former CEO of Prologis, who took the company from the brink of bankruptcy to becoming one of the best-performing companies in the S&P 500. In this episode, Walt shares his insights on how authentic leadership, vulnerability, and building trust within an organization can make your business thrive.
2024-05-0956 min
The Lindsay Hadley PodcastLeadership Philosophy and Transfluence With Walter RakowichJoin Lindsay Hadley as she chats with Walt Rakowich about his remarkable leadership journey. Walt shares the core principles that have guided his successful career and his unique take on transparency, integrity, empathy and the meaning behind ‘Transfluence’ and his new book. Walt certainly navigated through significant challenges with resilience and offers invaluable advice for aspiring leaders.
2024-03-0548 min
Unfazed Under Fire PodcastSteering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Walt Rakowich on the Power of Transformative LeadershipEver wondered how leadership is evolving in our rapidly changing world? On this episode of Unfazed Under Fire, we get some potent answers to this question from Walt Rakowich. Walt is the former CEO of ProLogis, a seasoned board member to the Fortune 500, speaker and author. He helps us understand the power of Transformative leadership and how such an approach helps us to navigate today's volatile, uncertain business environment. We discuss servant leadership, transparency, authenticity, and how leadership is not just about power - it's about human connection and influence. Walt shares the story of his "crucible mome...
2023-12-1259 min
Becoming UnshakableThe Humble Leader's Guide to SuccessIn this episode, we'll uncover the transformative power of humility in building trust within organizations, sharing real-world examples and actionable insights from Walt Rakowich. He is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its p...
2023-10-0342 min
Eternal LeadershipTransformational Influence | Walt Rakowich 425Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. Join us for a conversation on how CEO's can overcome their fears and pride to bring...
2023-03-2846 min
Return on CharacterKey Elements of a Purpose-Driven Organization | Walt RakowichIn this episode, Dan sits down with Walt Rakowich, a leadership speaker, author, and former CEO of Prologis, a real estate company that had almost collapsed when he took over in 2008 during the Great Recession. Despite facing a major challenge, Rakowich managed to turn the company's fortunes around by implementing his philosophy of "transformative influence." He believes that the best leaders are those who focus on serving others and promoting transparency, which ultimately leads to higher trust, performance, and better workplaces and communities.Rakowich is a strong advocate for e...
2023-02-2138 min
The Jay Davis ShowPrologis Turnaround under Walt RakowichJay interviews Walt Rakowich, former CEO of Prologis who helped turn the company around during the 2008 recession, returning it to profitability. Rakowich is a leadership speaker, author of "TRANSFLUENCE: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change", and serves on corporate and philanthropic boards. They discuss what it takes to be a great leader, the importance of transparency and how to be selfless and win.
2023-01-1935 min
Passionate Living Through Passive Investing93. Opening Up the World of Industrial Real Estate with Deren HuangSend us a text𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 is the founder of Tulsa Industrial properties.𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥:His Real Estate JourneyIndustrial Real EstateBenefits of Triple NetLeadership 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫Transfluence by Walt Rakowich 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫Imperfect action beats inaction every time. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧:www.derenhuang.com#realestate #investing #wealth
2022-12-1234 min
Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal DevelopmentE260 Walt Rakowich - Leading a Real Estate Organization with Transfluence: Executive Leadership in Tumultuous Times, Transforming an Organizational Culture From the Former Prologis CEOWalter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry.
Tyler and Walt discussed how Walt led Prologis from the brink of collapse during the great financial crisis...
2022-05-0358 min
Weiss AdviceTop Tips and Secrets in Industrial with Chad GriffithsSend us a textChad Griffiths is a partner with NAI Commercial Real Estate and focuses on the Greater Edmonton area. Chad entered the commercial real estate industry in 2004 and has completed over 500 transactions with clients ranging from local companies to large institutional owners. Chad has been a top 15 producer with NAI Canada-wide since 2013.[00:01 - 06:21] Industrial Real Estate BrokerLet’s get to know Chad GriffithsCheck out the Industrial Real Estate podcastHow Chad got into industrial real estate investing[06:22 - 25:07] Top Tips and Secrets in...
2022-02-1634 min
The Industrial Real Estate PodcastHow Prologis Became the Largest Industrial Property Owner in the WorldIt was an absolute honor to interview Walt Rakowich, the former CEO of Prologis.
Here are the timestamps for the topics we discussed:
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Background on Prologis
7:09 - Why Prologis focused on Industrial Real Estate
11:20 - Choosing global markets
17:01 - Turning the company around (which properties were sold in 2008)
24:20 - Staying on top of the industrial real estate market
32:48 - Cap rates (Industrial vs Office)
34:36 - Cultural changes as CEO of Prologis
2022-01-191h 02
The ClimbEp #72 - Transfluence with Walt RakowichEp #72 - Transfluence with Walt Rakowich - Jon and David dig deep with Walt on how to be a thoughtful leader with another episode of The Climb, a Digital Mastermind group production. Leadership and trusting your team is more important than ever, in this episode we find out how Walt applied his perspective while faced with a serious challenge in his business.
2021-06-241h 02
The ClimbEp #72 - Transfluence with Walt RakowichEp #72 - Transfluence with Walt Rakowich - Jon and David dig deep with Walt on how to be a thoughtful leader with another episode of The Climb, a Digital Mastermind group production. Leadership and trusting your team is more important than ever, in this episode we find out how Walt applied his perspective while faced with a serious challenge in his business.
2021-06-241h 02
Love in Action[Replay] Transformative Influence with Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis. He is a member of the Board of Directors at Host Hotels & Resorts, Iron Mountain and Ventas, Inc., and an Advisory Council member at Gender Fair. He is also an author, and a speaker at The Center for Heart Led Leadership. Walt joins Marcel Schwantes to discuss how he managed to keep his former company afloat during the great recession of 2008. Walt’s book, Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change, is a practical guide teaching leaders how to overcome the obstacles that prevent them from having tra...
2021-06-1752 min
Leading On PurposeLeading on Purpose Live - Walt RakowichOur conference Leading on Purpose Live took place a few weeks ago to celebrate leaderships and to explore the season topic: leaders and their engagement with their communities. In today´s episode, we share our first keynote speaker for the conference Walt Rakowich, chairman of the board for Colorado Uplift and former CEO of Prologis, a global real estate company. Walt Rakowich talks about his experience in Prologis as CEO, in one of the most challenging times in the economy, to explain the importance of outstanding leadership to improve transformation in companies. Without authentic and transparent leadership, c...
2021-06-0945 min
Fast Leader Show | Customer Experience Leadership322: Walt Rakowich - Transformative Influence: How to Build Trust and Lead Others in Today\'s Climates of ChangeThe goal of transformative influence is always to make other people better. However, there is a void in trust in the marketplace today - people no longer trust each other. Employees don’t trust management, employees don\'t trust the board, and investors don\'t trust the employees and the board. As a result, transformation is almost impossible. As a leader, if you want to build trust, you need to understand that it’s not about you. It’s about the influence you have on other people. It’s all about trying to make other people better. If...
2021-06-0245 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastThe Leader Within Us with Warren RustandChange doesn’t happen in a day. So, how do you influence positive change? How do you influence your personal and professional life? You get to choose. Warren Rustand is the author of The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a LIFE BY DESIGN. He joins Kevin to discuss what it means to live a life by design. As a veteran CEO, experienced board member, former White House Appointments Secretary, and mentor, Warren shares the principles of leadership and personal greatness he has learned through his experience and connections. We are all capable of great things and it’...
2021-05-2631 min
Sheer ClarityLeading from a Place of Love with Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis, a New York Stock Exchange company and a member of the S&P 500. He is now a member of the Board of Trustees, has made countless media appearances and is also the author of the book Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change. In this episode, Walt talks about his early years and the impact of growing up in a loving household. Having parents that were devoted to others instilled in him the value of true leadership early on. We hear about what often goes wrong w...
2021-04-2942 min
Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks MBE#152: Walt Rakowich - CEO of Prologis & Author of #TransfluenceWalt Rakowich is a leadership speaker, former CEO of Prologis, a global real estate company that is the world’s largest owner of industrial distribution facilities, and author of Transfluence: How To Lead With Transformative Influence In Today’s Climates Of Change. He works with several nonprofits, serves on the board of directors of Host Hotels and Resorts, Iron Mountain, Inc., and Ventas Inc., and is on the board of trustees of The Pennsylvania State University. He earned an undergraduate degree from Penn State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Learn more at his website, www.waltrakowich.com...
2021-04-2957 min
Florida Chapter Club Managers Association of AmericaEducation Sessions: Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry.
In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on...
2021-04-0842 min
Being Human with Steve CussS6E8 - Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-03-0143 min
The Walker WebcastWalt Rakowich, former Prologis CEOLeadership and the traits of a true leader Former Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich joined the Walker Webcast to discuss the leadership lessons outlined in his book "Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change" and his experience leading Prologis through the Great Recession. Catch up on past Walker Webcast replays and other market insights by visiting our information center: https://engage.walkerdunlop.com/insig... 1:56 Willy introduces Walt 3:08 Willy discusses not being named CEO of Prologis 4:31 Background at Prologis 6:50 Organizational arrogance / warning signs 9:38 Having business coach to point out weaknesses 12:16 Importance of vulnerability 18:06 Leading by example...
2021-02-2058 min
Leading Voices in Real EstateWalt Rakowich | Former CEO of Prologis, Author of TransfluenceThis week, Matt speaks with real estate leader Walt Rakowich, former CEO of Prologis and author of the new book, Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change. In the interview, Walt tells his career story, interspersed with leadership lessons along the way. Walt’s true crucible as a leader came first when he was President and COO of Prologis and he found himself unaligned with the style and decision making of the CEO, leading to Walt’s resignation from the firm…and then rejoining the firm, just months later, to restructure and rebuild the busi...
2021-02-081h 13
The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™Fortune 500 CEO Walt Rakowich Shares Unconventional Lessons For Leading In Tough TimesWalt Rakowich is a leadership speaker,thought leader and former Chief executive officer of Prologis, a global real estate company. He assumed the role of CEO in 2008.
When the company was at a very challenging point in its history. He sits on the boards of several non profit organizations and is the author of the new book Transfluence - how to lead with transformative influence in today’s climates of change
During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the...
2021-02-0143 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastTransformational Influence with Walt RakowichIs it the journey, or is it the destination? The role of a leader is getting to the destination (sales, profits, product development). Walt Rakowich believes the most important part of leadership is the journey and what happens along the way. Walt is the author of TRANSFLUENCE: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change. Walt and Kevin discuss transformative influence and Walt shares stories about his journey. There is a time and place for leaders to be vulnerable and acknowledge the details their team understands and works through daily. By overcoming fear and pride, we...
2021-01-2040 min
Travis Makes Money512: Walter Rakowich | How to Lead in a CrisisThe mark of a great leader is the one who can build trust among the people they serve. Today’s guest is one of these leaders - Walter Rakowich the author of Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change. He is a leadership speaker and former executive who seeks to transform organizational cultures by encouraging a transparent leadership approach that is honest, humble, and heartfelt. Walter believes this practice ultimately leads to higher trust, commitment, and performance, as well as improved workplaces and communities. Walter also serves on a number of corporate and phil...
2020-12-1536 min
Travis Makes Money512: Walter Rakowich | How to Lead in a CrisisThe mark of a great leader is the one who can build trust among the people they serve. Today’s guest is one of these leaders - Walter Rakowich the author of Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change. He is a leadership speaker and former executive who seeks to transform organizational cultures by encouraging a transparent leadership approach that is honest, humble, and heartfelt. Walter believes this practice ultimately leads to higher trust, commitment, and performance, as well as improved workplaces and communities. Walter also serves on a number of corporate and phil...
2020-12-1531 min
Podcasting Made Simple3 Keys to Transformative Leadership with Walt RakowichMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/075Leadership can be difficult to navigate, especially during times of crisis or challenge. As a leader, people rely on you and look up to you, what you do matters. In this interview, Walt Rakowich walks us through what he calls the 3H core from his new book, Transfluence. Walt’s 3H serves as a great framework for becoming a transformative leader, which is so needed in the change driven world that we live in today. Humility, Honesty, and Heart are how each of us needs to...
2020-12-0132 min
Innovation and Leadership w/ Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 3 by Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 3 by Jess Larsen
2020-11-1700 minInnovation and Leadership w/ Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 2 by Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 2 by Jess Larsen
2020-11-1600 minInnovation and Leadership w/ Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 1 by Jess LarsenTransformative Influence in Leadership mini-series with Walt Rakowich Interview Part 1 by Jess Larsen
2020-11-1300 minLove in ActionTransformative Influence with Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis. He is a member of the Board of Directors at Host Hotels & Resorts, Iron Mountain and Ventas, Inc., and an Advisory Council member at Gender Fair. He is also an author, and a speaker at The Center for Heart Led Leadership. Walt joins Marcel Schwantes to discuss how he managed to keep his former company afloat during the great recession of 2008. Walt’s book, Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change, is a practical guide teaching leaders how to overcome the obstacles that prevent them from having tra...
2020-11-0552 min
The Start Up LifeWalt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis)Episode Title: The Startup Life-How To Achieve Transfluence Fearturing Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis)
In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.
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Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading p...
2020-11-0100 min
Work Pod | Work 2.0 & Future Of Work UpgradesLead with Transformative Influence in times of ChangeIn this podcast, Walt Rakowich discussed his book Tranfluence, the insights it carries, and shared how his journey has helped him save his company that took a nosedive from $70 share to $3 share. He shared how the art of transfluence has helped him and could help many other businesses stay afloat and thriving through transformative times.
Timeline:
2:09 Walt's journey.
8:30 Getting a company back from failure.
13:57 When the tide goes out, everybody is exposed.
20:30 Tips for navigating into unchartered waters.
26:07 Empathtic leadership.
30:41 CFO and CEO.
37:37 Resolving issues in larger companies.
43:30 Reasons for companies to be a transparent company.
48:19 The real people behind...
2020-10-281h 06
Eternal LeadershipHow a Leader Builds Trust | Walt Rakowich 342Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. In addition to speaking to audiences on a range of leadership topics, Walt also serves on a number o...
2020-10-2746 min
Inside the ICE HouseFormer Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich is Transparent About TransfluenceIn his debut book, TRANSFLUENCE: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change, Walt Rakowich shares lessons he’s learned about leadership over his long career. He took over as CEO of Prologis during the economic downturn as it became the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. Walt highlights how his experience orchestrating a dramatic turnaround at a company near collapse put his ability to the test and revealed how business leaders must evolve in the modern world. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house
2020-10-1459 minInside the ICE HouseFormer Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich is Transparent About TransfluenceIn his debut book, TRANSFLUENCE: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change, Walt Rakowich shares lessons he’s learned about leadership over his long career. He took over as CEO of Prologis during the economic downturn as it became the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. Walt highlights how his experience orchestrating a dramatic turnaround at a company near collapse put his ability to the test and revealed how business leaders must evolve in the modern world. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house
2020-10-1459 min
Take The LeadLeading Through Transformative Influence With Walt Rakowich And Transformative Inner Work With Rhiannon ReesIn this era of change, leadership has to move away from its association with authoritarianism and into a new paradigm of transformative influence. This is what Walt Rakowich learned from his personal experience of becoming that leader when times are tough. When he became an executive at Prologis in 2008, the global real estate company was on the verge of collapse. Quickly implementing a drastic change in culture Walt orchestrated a dramatic turnaround that brought the company back to its position in the industry. He is the author of the newly-released book, Transfluence, where he outlines the principles of leadership...
2020-10-1255 min
Innovation and Leadership w/ Jess LarsenHumility, Honesty and Heart with Walt Rakowich Former CEO of Prologis Part 2 Interview By Jess LarsenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-0700 min
The Generous Leadership® Podcast | Leading with HeartSeason 1 Finale: How Transformative Influence Can Change Lives with Turn-Around CEO Walt Rakowich“Leaders must do the right thing even if it’s hard, really for the sake of others. They just must.” Former turn-around CEO of Prologis, Walt Rakowich joins Tricia Halsey for the Season 1 Finale of the Generous Leadership® Podcast. Walt’s life is an example of the power of priorities. Yes, he turned around a failing publicly-traded company to grow into a global leader with over $50 billion in assets AND his priority was and will always be to change the lives of the people he leads for the better. Shownotes Walt tells his upbringing from humb...
2020-10-0755 minInnovation and Leadership w/ Jess LarsenTransfluence with Walt Rakowich Former CEO of Prologis Part 1 Interview By Jess LarsenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-0600 min
The Startup LifeWalt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis)In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season.
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Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Mr. Rakowich was Co-CEO of Prologis and...
2020-09-3000 min
Get Hooked On Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook While Cooking.Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change by Walt RakowichPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/441608to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change
Author: Walt Rakowich
Narrator: Mike Lenz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes
Release date: September 29, 2020
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Walt Rakowich was CEO of Prologis, the world's largest owner of industrial warehouses and a critical partner to companies distributing products throughout the global supply chain. The company was near bankruptcy when Walt took over at the height of the Great Recession. While leading Prologis back to prominence, and in the years since, Walt realized leaders to...
2020-09-296h 26Press Play On This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change by Walt RakowichPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/441608to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change
Author: Walt Rakowich
Narrator: Mike Lenz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes
Release date: September 29, 2020
Genres: HR & Admin
Publisher's Summary:
Walt Rakowich was CEO of Prologis, the world's largest owner of industrial warehouses and a critical partner to companies distributing products throughout the global supply chain. The company was near bankruptcy when Walt took over at the height of the Great Recession. While leading Prologis back to prominence, and in the years since, Walt realized leaders to...
2020-09-296h 26
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookTransfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Todays Climates of Change Audiobook by Walt RakowichListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 441608
Title: Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Todays Climates of Change
Author: Walt Rakowich
Narrator: Mike Lenz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:26:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-29-20
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration
Summary:
Walt Rakowich was CEO of Prologis, the world's largest owner of industrial warehouses and a critical partner to companies distributing products throughout the global supply chain. The company was near bankruptcy when Walt took over at the height of the Great Recession. While leading Prologis back to prominence...
2020-09-296h 26
Hustle Sold SeparatelyHow Vulnerability Can Lead To Better Outcomes w/Walt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis, Author of Transfluence: How to Lead With Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change)Wanna know how more vulnerability can lead to better outcomes? Matt @mattgottesman sits down with Walt Rakowich (Former CEO of Prologis, Author of Transfluence: How to Lead With Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change) and they go all in on why leaders need to show vulnerability now more than ever, how our toughest times are our greatest opportunities, success in the job is not defined by brilliance but by how you treat people, why trust and transparency essential to leaders, how leading through adversity can make you a better leader, the one thing fear and faith have in...
2020-09-291h 09
The Startup LifeWalt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis)In this episode, we talk to Walt Rakowich(Former CEO of Prologis) as we discuss his new book, what he learned from his parents, and what we can learn from the reversal decision from the decision on Big 10 Football season. Purchase his book here Follow Walt's blog here **More On Walt** Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis a NYSE company and a member of the S&P 500. Prologis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with over $50 billion in assets and operations in the Americas, Europe a...
2020-09-2900 minDownload New Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipTransfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change by Walt RakowichPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/441608to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today’s Climates of Change
Author: Walt Rakowich
Narrator: Mike Lenz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes
Release date: September 29, 2020
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Walt Rakowich was CEO of Prologis, the world's largest owner of industrial warehouses and a critical partner to companies distributing products throughout the global supply chain. The company was near bankruptcy when Walt took over at the height of the Great Recession. While leading Prologis back to prominence, and in the years since, Walt realized leaders to...
2020-09-296h 26
Leadership Junkies Podcast54. Walt Rakowich | Transparency Wins: The Vital Role of Transparency in Building Trust and Transformational InfluenceAre you struggling to lead through crisis? Are you wondering what it takes to lead in ways that builds great culture and teams? Are you looking for the secret sauce for people and team leadership? Our special guest Walt Rakowich delivers mindsets and tools you can use today to help you amply your leadership through transparency and vulnerability.
Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per...
2020-09-2951 min
Leadership Junkies Podcast53. Walt Rakowich | “I Have No Earthly Idea What To Do…" Creating Transformative Influence Through Vulnerable LeadershipAre you struggling to lead through crisis? Are you wondering what it takes to lead in ways that builds great culture and teams? Are you looking for the secret sauce for people and team leadership? Our special guest Walt Rakowich delivers mindsets and tools you can use today to help you amply your leadership through transparency and vulnerability.
Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per...
2020-09-2451 min
Nareit's REIT Report PodcastLeadership Skills Under Close Scrutiny During Periods of Crisis The April 2 edition of the REIT Report podcast featured Walt Rakowich on the topic of leadership during a time of crisis. Rakowich became CEO of ProLogis at the height of the economic downturn in 2008 and restored the company’s finances, enabling it to merge with AMB Property Corp. in 2011 to create Prologis, Inc.Rakowich noted that while every crisis is different, “how and why we lead is actually quite consistent.”During a crisis, a leader needs to understand that people are watching and listening even more intently than when things are going well. “How you deal...
2020-04-0309 minLeading On PurposeTransparency in Leadership with Walt RakowichWalt Rakowich, Colorado UpLift's Board Chairman, walked into a situation that had nowhere to go but up. Prologis (a global leader in logistics real estate) was slammed by the 2008 downturn, their stock was down 95%, and Walt was asked to assume to role of CEO. This week, Brian and Joe talk with Walt about some of his leadership lessons learned during his time at Prologis, the importance of being transparent, fighting against the hurry of everyday life, and how listeners can give back to their communities. Find out more about Walt on his website: https...
2020-01-2128 min
Heart of LeadersEp 04: In Depth With Walt RakowichIn this episode, we go more in-depth in Walt Rakowich’s story. Walt shares the keys to one of the biggest turn arounds in corporate history, and the incredible need on having transparency as a heart led leader. There is a need for more heart led leaders, and Walt Rakowich emphasizes how important it is for you, the listener to take your journey as a heart led leader seriously.
2018-10-0441 min
Heart of LeadersEp 03: Meet Walt RakowichMeet Walt Rakowich and learn about his climb to being known for one of the biggest turn arounds in corporoate history. Walt discusses his journey from humble beginnings, through Harvard Business School and then to being a leader in commercial real estate and his graciousness for having those experiences under his belt. In this episode, Walt will give you his advice for being a heart led leader through the lens of what he went through to become a leader in his industry.
2018-10-0431 min