#118 Doug Conant: Leadership With Integrity

This podcast features an interview with Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup, discussing his leadership philosophy and experiences. The conversation covers his time navigating a challenging leveraged buyout at Nabisco, his first 100 days at Campbell Soup, and his approach to building a strong, trusting company culture. Conant emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people alongside performance, advocating for a "tough-minded on standards, tender-hearted with people" approach. He details his method of building trust with employees through consistent actions and clear communication, ultimately leading to improved employee engagement. Listeners gain insights into practical leadership strategies for building trust, making difficult decisions, and fostering long-term success.