Juan Verde on Politics, Purpose, Leadership, Sustainability and the Future | Shekhar Natarajan

In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Juan Verde to explore his journey, leadership lessons, politics, purpose, sustainability, and the future of global society.

• Juan Verde’s journey from leaving the Canary Islands for the United States at 15

• How an internship at City Hall introduced him to public service and helping people

• Choosing a $16,000 public service job over $120,000 and $85,000 corporate offers

• The advice from his mother that shaped his approach to work and success

• The mentors and experiences that influenced Juan’s leadership journey

• His work with Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

• Why Juan chose purpose and meaningful work alongside professional success

• The connection between globalization, economic opportunity and the decline of the middle class

• Why the world is becoming increasingly politically polarized

• The rise of far right and far left movements and the decline of the political center

• Why global cooperation and stronger international relationships are essential

• Sustainability, clean technology and the business case for doing good and doing well

• The role of government, business and incentives in creating meaningful change

• Artificial intelligence, the future of work and society’s need to prepare for what comes next

• Leadership, listening, asking difficult questions and surrounding yourself with the right people

 

 

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