Leadership 2.0
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I believe that leadership is very important for two reasons. First of all, the decisions leaders take, and their capabilities to implement these decisions, are the most important differentiators between the success and failure of the organizations they work for. Secondly, leaders make a huge difference in the well-being of the people in their organizations, and, finally, for the well-being of our society as a whole. This podcast presents interviews with thought leaders and practitioners in the area of leadership, to inspire you to become the best leader you can be! What my guests say about this Podcast: 'You ask very good questions', 'You really do your research', 'You go beyond the surface'. So, if you want to listen to dialogues about leadership that go beyond the surface, this podcast is probably for you! Happy listening, and, please let me know what you think!
Leadership 2.0
23. Relationships Matter - Ralph Schonenbach
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Ralph Schonenbach is a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of global experience, as well as an author. His work centers around developing and nurturing relationships. In this episode of the Leadership 2.0 podcast we talk about his latest start-up, Meerkat.ai, as well as about his book 'Relationships matter'.
In this conversation, we touch on the following topics:
- Why relationships matter
- Why his latest start-up is called 'Meerkats.ai'
- The value Meerkats.ai delivers for clients
- Example of a use case
- The businessmodel of Meerkats.ai
- Data Privacy
- Getting to know Meerkats.ai – Participate in the pilot (pilot@meerkats.ai)
- Why his book 'Relationships matter' starts with "self-management"
- Why the book is not restricted to professional relationships
- Are (all) professional relationships transactional
- Re) building relationship when you need them
- The unique value face-to-face relationships and communities can offer the business world that digital relationships and communities cannot
- What Ralph means with 'digital etiquette.'
- Final thoughts
► About Ralph Schonenbach
Ralph Schonenbach started his career in Andersen Business Consulting, and moved on to Ernst & Young and later CGI. Subsequently, he co-founded the Trestle Group Consulting and Foundation. In 2016 he co-founded Envoy, in 2019 Aidentified, and in 2024 Meerkats.ai. He also found the time to write, and in 2025 published 'Relationships Matter: From Self-Discovery to an Enriched Life'.
► Resources
- Ralph's book: Relationships matter
- Register here to participate in the pilot: pilot@trymeerkat.ai
- Ralph Schonenbach on LinkedIn
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