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Struggling to Lead Through Crisis and Uncertainty? Learn from a Logistics Executive's Experience.

January 23, 2023 Season 3 Episode 4
Struggling to Lead Through Crisis and Uncertainty? Learn from a Logistics Executive's Experience.
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Struggling to Lead Through Crisis and Uncertainty? Learn from a Logistics Executive's Experience.
Jan 23, 2023 Season 3 Episode 4

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Imagine leading a team of 1200 people in a global logistics company during a pandemic, while balancing the demands of family life with three young children. How do you navigate such challenges and still maintain strong leadership? If you're curious about leading through adversity and building resilient teams, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Heidi van Eldik, a senior executive at DHL, a global logistics giant. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain and contract logistics, Heidi leads a team of 1200 people. As a female leader in a male-dominated environment, Heidi's journey is both inspiring and insightful.:

Imagine gaining insights from a seasoned executive who has successfully led her team through the complexities of a global pandemic. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

  • Learn Crisis Management: Discover strategies for responding to unexpected challenges and maintaining team resilience.
  • Leadership Insights: Gain practical advice on leading large teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Balancing Act: Understand how to balance professional demands with personal life, especially in a high-pressure industry.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

  1. Resilience Building: Practical advice on creating resilience within teams and across different organizational layers.
  2. Leadership Strategies: Insights into fostering constructive conflict and a feedback culture for continuous improvement.
  3. Delegation and Perfection: Lessons on letting go of perfection and effectively delegating responsibilities.

Are you ready to learn how to navigate leadership challenges and build resilient teams from a senior executive at a global logistics company? Scroll up and click play to join our enlightening conversation with Heidi van Eldik. 

Gain the insights and strategies you need to lead successfully through adversity and maintain a balance between work and personal life.

REFERENCES:
S1 E9:
Leadership, Resilience & Transformation. Interview with Agnes Cserhati.
S2 E9:
How to Foster Psychological Safety, Diversity & Feedback Culture: Interview with Kristin Omreng, Global HR Director at PGS
S2 E19:
How to Give Feedback: Learning to Communicate Directly & Diplomatically.

Heidi van Eldikt's  contact information: 

LinkedIN:        @HeidiVanEldik

CONNECT WITH ME:
webpage:   www.MINDtalk.no
Instagram 

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Imagine leading a team of 1200 people in a global logistics company during a pandemic, while balancing the demands of family life with three young children. How do you navigate such challenges and still maintain strong leadership? If you're curious about leading through adversity and building resilient teams, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode, where I have the pleasure of speaking with Heidi van Eldik, a senior executive at DHL, a global logistics giant. With over 20 years of experience in supply chain and contract logistics, Heidi leads a team of 1200 people. As a female leader in a male-dominated environment, Heidi's journey is both inspiring and insightful.:

Imagine gaining insights from a seasoned executive who has successfully led her team through the complexities of a global pandemic. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

  • Learn Crisis Management: Discover strategies for responding to unexpected challenges and maintaining team resilience.
  • Leadership Insights: Gain practical advice on leading large teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Balancing Act: Understand how to balance professional demands with personal life, especially in a high-pressure industry.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

  1. Resilience Building: Practical advice on creating resilience within teams and across different organizational layers.
  2. Leadership Strategies: Insights into fostering constructive conflict and a feedback culture for continuous improvement.
  3. Delegation and Perfection: Lessons on letting go of perfection and effectively delegating responsibilities.

Are you ready to learn how to navigate leadership challenges and build resilient teams from a senior executive at a global logistics company? Scroll up and click play to join our enlightening conversation with Heidi van Eldik. 

Gain the insights and strategies you need to lead successfully through adversity and maintain a balance between work and personal life.

REFERENCES:
S1 E9:
Leadership, Resilience & Transformation. Interview with Agnes Cserhati.
S2 E9:
How to Foster Psychological Safety, Diversity & Feedback Culture: Interview with Kristin Omreng, Global HR Director at PGS
S2 E19:
How to Give Feedback: Learning to Communicate Directly & Diplomatically.

Heidi van Eldikt's  contact information: 

LinkedIN:        @HeidiVanEldik

CONNECT WITH ME:
webpage:   www.MINDtalk.no
Instagram 

STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the Show.


Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER

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