Tobias Hoffmeister has had the unique experience of being a global leader, working in many different countries. Today, he is President and CEO of MHP Americas, a Porsche Company. He and Brandon’s conversation centers around the dynamic of running a country unit and maintaining the relationship with the home office, along with the essential competencies of global leaders today.
2:30 Meet Tobias, born and raised in Germany. He has lived in more than 10 countries with a focus on work in data and technology.
3:50 Growing from 50 to 150 employees. Tobias shares about his journey to the U.S.
6:30 Tobias examines what it means to be a great leader.
7:15 “Focus on the moment.” Tobias shares key traits of successful leadership.
9:15 “Authenticity is important.” Tobias talks about motivating teams and inspiring others in different cultures.
11:30 Your actions need to fit your character to be authentic.
13:00 Communication with the home office.
14:30 How to balance the right amount of communication.
19:00 “In an international relationship, you don’t have many chances to prove you’re a trustworthy person.” – Tobias
22:00 One trait all successful leaders need to have in a global setting: the ability to adapt and embrace change and innovation.
26:00 Tobias’ leadership hack: Listen more. Get curious.
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