Leading From Purpose Podcast
Join Nick Craig, President of Core Leadership Institute and author of Leading From Purpose as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the field of authentic leadership and purpose-driven leadership in the modern world.
Leading From Purpose Podcast
From Corporate Leadership to Family Legacy with Harry Brouwer, former CEO of Unilever Food Solutions
Harry Brouwer is the former CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, where he led a global team through transformative moments, including the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harry reflects on his journey of bringing purpose to leadership, both inside and outside the corporate world. He shares his transition from managing corporate "kingdoms" to embracing personal freedom in his next chapter, exploring impactful projects like investing in social initiatives and creating a lasting family legacy.
In this episode, we discuss:
● Defining personal purpose and its evolution over time
● The transition from corporate leadership to a purpose-driven “freedom” chapter
● Leading Unilever Food Solutions through COVID-19
● Investing in social ventures, including a restaurant for young people with different abilities
● A legacy project for seven generations and embracing long-term impact
● The differences in purpose between multinationals and family-owned businesses.