S2 | Ep5 "The future of leadership in a new world order" with leadership Grand Master RENE CARAYOL MBE

<p><strong>In conversation with RENE CARAYOL MBE</strong></p> <p>He is not just one of the world’s leading executive coaches, working with some of Fortune 500’s top CEO’s and their executive teams, but he has also been Chairman, CEO and MD of blue chip businesses.</p> <p>In 2004, he was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire or MBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for outstanding service to the business community.</p> <p>We speak of none other than Rene Carayol, who specialises in delivering unforgettable and unmissable leadership sessions that are considered powerful performances, showing precisely how contemporary inspired leadership can electrify an audience through a powerful and authentic emotional connection.</p> <p>René draws much from his own unique experiences on the boards of some of the biggest international organisations; from Marks and Spencer and Pepsi, to IPC Media and the Inland Revenue.</p> <p>Whilst he is a much-acclaimed Visiting Professor at the distinguished Cass Business School in London, and lecturing on their MSc in Management, René says he is no academic.</p> <p>His book, SPIKE, is about what is called the ‘Strengths based Revolution’.</p> <p>SPIKE is a journey of self-discovery. It will change your views of yourself and your teams.&nbsp;</p> <p>“My experience of working with some of the world’s best leaders of this generation; from Prime Minister David Cameron, Sir Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, and many others, informs me that none of them are flawless or ‘all-rounders’.</p> <p>But they all tend to know 2 out of 3 of their SPIKES, and have taken the time and focus to fine tune them to near Olympian standards”.</p> <p>René shares with us today his views of the world’s leadership, and the magic and simplicity of the compelling SPIKE philosophy. In his world of SPIKE, there are no losers anymore – everyone has something they are great at.</p> <p>The new world order is struggling to deal with constant uncertainty, René provides a compelling approach to th