The Leadership Spark
Welcome to 'The Leadership Spark', where we illuminate the path to exceptional leadership through insightful dialogues with brilliant authors. Join me, Sylvain Newton, once a month, as I dive into the minds of thought leaders, uncovering the stories, strategies, and wisdom hidden within the pages of their books. Each episode is a journey, a personal exploration into the spark that ignites exceptional leadership. Tune in, learn and grow. This isn't just a podcast; it's a dynamic community where leadership comes alive. Let’s light the way together!
The Leadership Spark
Value Capture Selling with Jean-Claude Larréché
In this podcast episode of the Leadership Spark, host Sylvain Newton interviews Jean-Claude Larréché, an emeritus professor at INSEAD Business School and founder of StratX. They discuss Jean-Claude's journey from mathematics to leadership, emphasizing the importance of balancing hard and soft skills. The conversation explores Leadership from the perspective of the Commercial function and particularly the drivers of corporate value creation. Finally, they explore the evolution of Leadership and key traits for leaders in a VUCA world.
Jean-Claude Larréché, his book “Value Capture Selling.”, and his company StratX
Dale Carnegie's book "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
“From Good to Great" by Jim Collins
"Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader" by Herminia Ibarra