The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett

The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett

Did you realize the key to business and team success finds its roots deep in conversation? Join Clint Padgett, who’s built his career helping Fortune 100 companies optimize their businesses, as he interviews leaders who encourage employees to learn, challenge, and grow. If you want to effectively manage people and optimize results, this is the podcast for you. The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett from Forbes Books.

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March 20, 2024 30 mins
In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity Services at Volvo Construction Equipment. During their discussion, Dr. Gallant describes Aristotle’s modes of persuasion, gives advice on how to foster open communication, and talks about leading across cultures. Plus, Dr. Gallant shares the best piece of advice he’s ever received: have fun. This is the second p...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment. During their talk, Dr. Gallant discusses the importance of continuous learning in leadership development, gives advice for managing different generations of the workforce, and shares his thoughts on guiding teams through long-term, innovative projects. Plus, Dr. Gallant explains why it’...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi Product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about establishing a shared vision of success in professional partnerships, understanding the nuances of verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures, and leading small-scale teams to large-scale success. Plus, find out why Sivaram says, as a subject...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about Infineon’s commitment to decarbonization and digitalization, his hands-on approach to leadership, and the importance of message clarity in change management. Plus, Sivaram discusses his approach to solving big problems by breaking them down into smaller, more...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Emmanuel Caprais, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ITT Inc. During their discussion, Emmanuel talks about how to be a source of knowledge and guidance for his people, the importance of communicating the bigger picture, and the leadership principles that guide his day-to-day behaviors. Plus, Emmanuel discusses ITT's $25 million investment in green energy and ...
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January 17, 2024 42 mins
On the podcast this week, Clint re-visits his favorite moments from the conversations he's had in 2023.
  • John Zahurancik
  • Cathy Orquiola
  • Doug Bawel
  • Kristen Sanderson
  • Dr. Olga Kubassova
  • Ed Mas
  • Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz
  • Dr. Brett Walkenhorst
  • David Halm
  • Cheryl Lim
  • Cindy Cookson
  • Rob Mortensen
  • Juan Gutierrez
Thank you to all the guests for joining Clint this past year and sharing your thoughts, ideas, and expertise.
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Emmanuel Caprais, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ITT Inc. During their discussion, Emmanuel talks about his predisposition for international business, how he transformed himself into a good leader, and why the customer is the ultimate judge of your performance. Plus, Emmanuel discusses overcoming supply chain challenges. This is the first part of a two-part discus...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Juan Gutierrez, CEO of Global Services at Siemens Gamesa. During their discussion, Juan talks about the importance of transparency in effective collaboration, gives tips for how to nurture innovation, and discusses ways to boost team motivation. Plus, Juan shares what it’s like to be at the top of a wind turbine. This is the second part of a two-part discussion.
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Juan Gutierrez, CEO of Global Services at Siemens Gamesa. During their chat, Juan talks about his role in the wind turbine industry, gives tips for communicating across cultures, and discusses the importance of finding the common denominator when working with cross-functional teams. Plus, Juan shares the power of asking questions in ensuring communication clarity. This is the first par...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Rob Mortensen, General Manager of Delivery Systems and Services for North America and Europe at EMD Electronics. During their chat, Rob talks about balancing risk in decision making, being intentional about loving your job, and why opportunity favors the prepared. Plus, Rob discusses the advantages of being generous in sharing our knowledge and skills with others. This is the s...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Rob Mortensen, General Manager of Delivery Systems and Services for North America and Europe at EMD Electronics. During their discussion, Rob talks about the lessons he’s learned from managing organizational growth, the importance of transparent and timely communication, and the benefits of in-person conversations versus virtual meetings. Plus, Rob talks about promoting a culture of sa...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Cindy Cookson, Vice President of Global Product Line Management at the Gates Corporation. During their chat, Cindy talks about adapting communication styles for different groups, inspiring eighth graders to pursue careers in manufacturing, and leaving their comfort zone to accomplish something new. Plus, Cindy talks about her life-long involvement in Girl Scouts and how it laid...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Cindy Cookson, Vice President of Global Product Line Management at the Gates Corporation. During their discussion, Cindy talks about what inspired her career in engineering, the importance of highlighting the ‘why’ when managing teams, and her ability to translate between big-picture thinkers and doers. Plus, Cindy talks about Gates’ sustainability efforts and driving eco-innovation. T...
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Cheryl Lim, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vertiv. During their discussion, Cheryl talks about attracting and retaining top talent, including the need to align personal values with company values, and the importance of balancing what people need with what the company needs. She also shares the leadership principles that she follows and the best piece of advice she ever receiv...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Cheryl Lim, CHRO at Vertiv. During their discussion, Cheryl talks about making the jump from managing a few people to leading large teams, the importance of repetition in communication clarity, and strategies for leading high-performing teams. This is the first part of a two-part discussion.
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with his friend and colleague, David Halm. During their chat, David discusses the importance of leaders who listen to their teams, accept their limitations, and prioritize tasks accordingly. Plus, David and Clint talk about their involvement in the Olympic Games in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and their current planning session for Paris 2024. This is the second part of a two-part discus...
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with his colleague, David Halm, Senior Consultant at Project Success, Inc. During their discussion, David talks about the beginning of his career in textile manufacturing, his experience planning large events with PSI, and how master planning helps to focus leaders and set teams on the path to success. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
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On the podcast this week, Clint re-visits some of the best moments from the conversations he’s had so far this year.
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In this episode, Clint continues his conversation with Dr. Brett Walkenhorst, CTO at Bastille. During their chat, Dr. Walkenhorst talks about wireless policies within organizations, explains how analytics help automate and make sense of data, and discusses the power of listening in leadership. Plus, Brett talks about Bastille’s efforts to build and maintain a Threat Library. This is the second part of a two-part discussion.
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In this episode, Clint has a conversation with Dr. Brett Walkenhorst, CTO at Bastille Networks, a wireless threat intelligence company. During their discussion, Dr. Walkenhorst outlines his path to electrical engineering, explains Bastille’s wireless threat detection capabilities, and discusses some of the unique vulnerabilities he’s encountered. This is the first part of a two-part discussion.
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