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How to Be a Leader of Significance w/ Mosongo Moukwa

The Manufacturing Executive · 13 Feb 2024 · 27m · Episode 192

What this episode covers

Mosongo Moukwa, President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and author of 'Be a Leader of Significance', discusses his transition from research scientist to executive and the core principles of impactful leadership. He emphasizes that growth requires stepping out of comfort zones and defines 'leadership of significance' as building deep human connections, psychological safety, and social capital rather than relying on transactional relationships. Moukwa shares specific examples of fostering belonging, providing constructive feedback, and empowering employees through context-setting and trust to drive innovation and performance.

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Hathaway Advanced Materials, SC Johnson, Reichold, Asian Paints, Aviant, PCBL, Gorilla 76
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Be a Leader of Significance, Industrial Marketing Live

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