Trust and Empathy: Bridging Leadership Styles Across Cultures with Raphael Savalle

Roxanne Derhodge introduces Raphael Savalle, exploring his professional background and insights from his latest book on leadership. They compare leadership styles between North America and Europe, emphasizing the importance of trust and empathy across cultures. The conversation delves into the evolving role of CFOs, defining organizational success, and fostering employee initiative through servant leadership. Raphael underscores the significance of transparency, open communication, and effective leadership during the pandemic. The discussion also highlights the value of self-awareness and the importance of asking for help. The episode wraps up with Raphael's final thoughts on leadership and a closing call to action from Roxanne. (0:00) Introduction by Roxanne Derhodge (0:40) Introduction of guest Raphael Savalle and his professional background (2:14) Raphael's book discussion and leadership responsibilities (4:30) Leadership styles comparison between North America and Europe (6:28) The need for trust and empathy in leadership across cultures (7:44) Evolution of CFO responsibilities and leadership strategies (13:03) Defining success and alignment in organizations (14:33) Fostering employee initiative and servant leadership (20:16) Emphasizing transparency and open communication in leadership (24:28) Leadership during the pandemic and empowering teams (29:08) The role of self-awareness and asking for help in leadership (31:20) Conclusion with Rafael Savalle and final thoughts on leadership (33:35) Roxanne's closing call to action and sponsor message