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Chanel CEO Leena Nair: Lessons in Leading an Icon | WSJ Leadership Institute
WSJ News· 2025-09-22 09:00
Strategy & Transformation - The biggest challenge is making the pace of change coherent for everyone in the company, ensuring they can take change in digestible ways [1][21][22] - Chanel emphasizes a long-term mindset, focusing on sustainability and inclusion, viewing it as integral to the company's values for the last 100 years [27][30] - The company is committed to being an "island of coherence," leading with integrity and standing for the right things in the world [25][26] Business Performance & Investment - Chanel doubled its business to almost $20 billion in the three years before 2024, experiencing unprecedented growth [39] - Despite a 4% revenue decrease last year, Chanel continues to invest record amounts in retail expansion and client experience, with similar investments planned for this year and 2025 [34][35] - In 2024, Chanel invested $1.8 billion in retail expansion [34] Market Dynamics & Expansion - The personal goods luxury market is a huge sector, greater than $400 billion today, and tripled in size in the last 20 years [35] - Luxury sector experienced explosive growth between 2019 and 2023, growing more than 30% [36] - China is a very important market for Chanel, with over 127 boutiques and continued investment in new openings and client engagement [41][42][43] Sustainability & Social Impact - Chanel is one of the luxury brands that have set a commitment for net zero by 2040 [29] - The company is setting up a B2P hub to encourage recycling and upcycling of leather, Kashmir, wool, and silk for the entire sector [29] - Chanel's corporate foundation dedicates $125 million a year to 267 partners in 50 countries, impacting 9 to 10 million women and girls annually [28] Diversity & Inclusion - Women make up 76% of Chanel's workforce and 96% of its clients, with 60% of the top team being women [28]
The kind of leadership AI can't generate | Jennifer Gregory Davis | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:55
Look at this image. How does it relate to your idea of leadership? For many, keys represent control and the power to decide who has access, who gets a has a voice, who belongs. But that's not leadership. That's gatekeeping. Much of the leadership that we've inherited was for a different world and it was built on charisma or command and control. Today's complexities require something else. Generative leadership. Generative leadership is the cultivation of growth and connection and shared purpose. So what we ...
Managing Life Like a CEO | Faisal AlSamaani | TEDxRiyadh
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:35
Self-Management and Personal Development - The core message revolves around treating one's life with the same strategic planning, resource management, and meticulous execution as a successful company valued at $500 million [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with actions and setting long-term goals, similar to how a CEO manages a company [1] - The concept of a "Personal Executive Management Model" is introduced, comprising four roles: CEO, CFO, Strategy Director, and Operations Director, each responsible for different aspects of personal life management [1] - The speaker highlights the need for self-awareness and identifying areas of life that are being neglected or mismanaged, drawing parallels to a company regularly reviewing its performance [1] - The importance of establishing systems for tracking progress, setting objectives (OKRs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) for personal goals is emphasized [1] Time Management and Productivity - The speaker shares a personal anecdote of discovering 33 hours per week wasted on unproductive activities and subsequently making a conscious decision to eliminate distractions [1] - The presentation advocates for dedicating 15 minutes weekly to prioritize tasks and allocate responsibilities, drawing a comparison to the returns on investment in a business context [1] Life Perspective and Value - The presentation prompts reflection on the inherent value of life, questioning whether individuals treat themselves with the same regard as a high-value company [1] - The average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia is presented as 4,111 weeks, with the speaker noting that over 2,400 weeks have already been spent, emphasizing the limited and precious nature of time [1]
Life lessons from serving in the Indian Army | Col. Gopal Karunakaran | TEDxSNS YOUTH
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 15:20
Life Lessons from Military Experience - The speaker shared five life lessons learned from 31 years in the Indian Army and 17 years in school education [2][3] - The first lesson is that no plan survives contact, emphasizing the need for plan B's and contingencies [4][6][7] - The second lesson highlights the importance of execution and getting the job done, even when facing adversity [8][9] - The third lesson focuses on culture and process, emphasizing the importance of discipline, habits, and doing small things well [13][14][15] - The fourth lesson underscores that people matter, highlighting the significance of respect, appreciation, and gratitude in motivating others [16][17][18] - The fifth lesson encourages enjoying life, even in the face of death and challenges [20][21][22] Military Principles and Leadership - The speaker served in various challenging environments, including the Siachen Glacier at 21,000 ft with temperatures around -40° [2] - The army emphasizes character, integrity, and owning up to mistakes as being more important than winning [13] - The army operates on fundamental principles of respect, appreciation, and gratitude [17] - Motivating people in the army involves appreciation, respect, and gratitude, as soldiers may have to give up their lives for the mission [18]
How I learned to be like water | Phương Linh Nguyễn Hoàng | TEDxLuong The Vinh Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:21
Key Takeaways from the Speech - The speaker initially tried to emulate a fiery persona based on advice to stand out, but found it unsustainable and inauthentic [2][3] - The turning point was realizing the need to be true to oneself rather than trying to be someone else [3][4] - The speaker shifted strategy to embody water, focusing on adaptability, calmness, and resilience [4][5] - The speaker emphasized the importance of knowing when to act and when to remain silent, choosing battles wisely [5] - The speaker highlighted the ability to flow with chaos and uncertainty, leading to trust and influence within the team [5][6] - The speaker won Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025 by being herself, not by trying to impress others [10][12] - The speaker challenges the myth that power must be loud and forceful, advocating for the strength in softness and resilience [8][9] - The speaker views water as the strongest force, capable of cutting rocks and shaping mountains despite its gentle nature [9] - The speaker encourages those told they are "too quiet" or "too soft" to embrace their true selves, emphasizing that they are "exactly enough" [11] - The speaker quotes Bruce Lee's "Be like water" philosophy, advocating for adaptability, calmness, and feminine power [15]
