Leadership Lessons from DHL's Former CEO, Rob Kuijpers

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What does it take to be the CEO of a leading global
company? 

What qualities enable a CEO to bring out the best in
themselves and others? 

What can you do, regardless of rank or position, to have a
fulfilling career? 



These are just some of the topics that I cover in this episode of
Leading People. 


My guest is Rob Kuijpers. 

Rob rose to senior positions within Heinz before first becoming
CEO of EMEA for DHL and eventually CEO of DHL Worldwide Express,
at the time the most global company in the world. 

When the Belgian national airline, Sabena, went bankrupt in 2001,
in the aftermath of 9/11, Rob helped set up and became CEO of
what is now Brussels Airlines. 

Today, Rob is 86 and still active in business. And, he regularly
takes part in international tennis competitions for the over
80s! 


It's often said that wisdom comes with age. During what turned
out to be a fascinating conversation we follow Rob's career path
with stories and anecdotes, lessons learned about how to deal
with mistakes and failures, and probably more importantly, how to
get others to perform at their best. 

And, Rob has some great advice for us all on how to have
fulfilling careers. 

There are so many other valuable nuggets in this conversation
that I'll leave it to you to decide what your favourite ones
are. 

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