The Strategy Skills Podcast: Management Consulting | Strategy, Operations & Implementation | Critical Thinking

Few leaders have run Fortune 500 giants on different continents. Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld has. As CEO of Siemens (Germany) and Alcoa (U.S.), he has led global transformations across industries and advised presidents and heads of state.   In this interview, Klaus shares: Why time management is a myth and energy is the real driver of performance How leaders must “AI-ize” their organizations or risk irrelevance What skills will still matter when AI automates analysts, lawyers, and even screenwriters How purpose condenses energy “like a laser beam” The universal leadership lessons from four decades across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East His book, Leading to Thrive, combines the inner game (energy, resilience, purpose) and the outer game (leadership, strategy, boards, and competition). Listen now and learn what it takes to lead at the very top and to stay there in the age of AI.   Here are some free gifts for you:   Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsul