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What is Your Time Worth?

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What is Your Time Worth?

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Lead From Any Level

Lead From Any Level

Ana Botin

Global Banking and Sustainability Ambassador

Join Ana Botín as she explores leadership through good communication and engagement. Discover how transparent communication allows for collaboration, diverse perspectives and meaningful change.

Join Ana Botín as she explores leadership through good communication and engagement. Discover how transparent communication allows for collaboration, diverse perspectives and meaningful change.

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Lead From Any Level

1 min 53 secs

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand what makes good leadership

  • Outline how to mobilise stakeholders

  • Apply strategies for effective stakeholder engagement

Overview:

Effective leadership hinges on good communication. Mobilising collaborators involves transparent and early communication. By seeking diverse perspectives, leaders can uncover blind spots and develop effective solutions to sustainability challenges. Engaging stakeholders makes sure they feel valued and invested in your shared mission.

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Summary
What is at the heart of good leadership or management?

Good leadership or management is grounded in effective communication. It involves connecting with individuals, understanding their perspectives, and empowering them to contribute meaningfully. Leaders articulate direction and goals, convey expectations, and foster a sense of shared purpose. It's about connecting with individuals and empowering them to contribute meaningfully.

Why is it important to communicate early and often with stakeholders?

Communicating early and often ensures transparency, invites valuable insights and feedback, and secures stakeholder buy-in. It allows stakeholders to feel invested in the process and ensures your efforts are collaborative, resulting in stronger relationships and meaningful change. Diverse perspectives help leaders uncover blind spots, identify new opportunities, and develop more effective solutions. Engaging with stakeholders' knowledge and expertise fosters innovation and better decision-making.

What strategies can leaders use to engage stakeholders effectively?

Leaders can engage stakeholders by:

  • Communicating early and often
  • Being transparent about challenges
  • Inviting stakeholders to find solutions
  • Seeking out diverse perspectives 
  • Being willing to adapt

The opinions and viewpoints expressed in this video are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organisations.

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Ana Botin

Ana Botin

Ana Botín, Executive Chairman of Banco Santander since 2014, leads one of the world’s most profitable and efficient banks, serving over 142 million customers globally. With a career spanning decades, she’s been pivotal in driving Santander’s success across Europe and the Americas. Starting at JP Morgan, Ana joined Banco Santander in 1989, rising to Senior Executive Vice President by 1992 and spearheading the bank’s expansion in Latin America. As Executive Chairman of Banesto, she transformed it into Spain’s best bank. From 2010 to 2014, Ana led Santander UK, turning it into one of Britain’s most innovative banks. Under her leadership, Santander topped the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2019. Ana’s dedication to sustainable and inclusive growth is evident through her philanthropic ventures, founding and leading organizations like CyD Foundation and Fundación Empieza por Educar. Ana also serves on the boards of Santander US, Santander UK, and the Coca-Cola Company, and sits on MIT’s Advisory Board. A Bryn Mawr College graduate, Ana Botín is a driving force in global finance and a staunch advocate for sustainability.

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