Diversity fuels Innovation with Ernesto Marinelli
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Empathy and collaboration are the tools for our future.
In this episode, Dr Ernesto Marinelli (Chief People Officer at Aareon Group, LGBTQ+ ally, and leadership expert) talks to host Charlotte Otter about the power of empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration in the age of AI.
Ernesto's lens on how to lead means he focuses on employee success (not engagement - hooray!), outcomes not processes, and flexible working in order for companies and humanity to progress and prosper. Leadership for him is values and purpose driven.
He talks about a shift of leadership from command and control (power) to coach and promote (experience) to purpose and autonomy (collaboration and trust).
Ernesto describes what growing up as a gay man in a small village in Italy meant for him, being an immigrant to Germany, and his wish to represent for others as an LGBTQ+ leader.
This is a heart-warming episode with a leader who embraces vulnerability, authenticity, and diversity.
This podcast is a companion piece to Charlotte Otter's book We Need New Leaders, published on 3 June by Practical Inspiration Publishing. Find it online or in all good bookshops.
In this episode, Dr Ernesto Marinelli (Chief People Officer at Aareon Group, LGBTQ+ ally, and leadership expert) talks to host Charlotte Otter about the power of empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration in the age of AI.
Ernesto's lens on how to lead means he focuses on employee success (not engagement - hooray!), outcomes not processes, and flexible working in order for companies and humanity to progress and prosper. Leadership for him is values and purpose driven.
He talks about a shift of leadership from command and control (power) to coach and promote (experience) to purpose and autonomy (collaboration and trust).
Ernesto describes what growing up as a gay man in a small village in Italy meant for him, being an immigrant to Germany, and his wish to represent for others as an LGBTQ+ leader.
This is a heart-warming episode with a leader who embraces vulnerability, authenticity, and diversity.
This podcast is a companion piece to Charlotte Otter's book We Need New Leaders, published on 3 June by Practical Inspiration Publishing. Find it online or in all good bookshops.
Chapters
- 00:03 Introduction to Ernesto and the need for Collaborative Leadership
- 02:47 Personal Experiences and the Importance of being Proud and Loud
- 07:57 The Evolution and Backlash against DEI
- 11:40 Elements of Genuine Innovation inside Companies
- 14:47 AI and the role of HR Leaders
- 19:11 Leadership Journey and Collaborative Leadership
- 24:13 Employee success vs Employee engagement
- 28:06 Reputation and Vulnerability
- 32:01 Changing the Leadership Archetype
- 43:44 Advice for Emerging Leaders and final thoughts
