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Podcast: The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast
Episode: Energy, policy, and purpose: A conversation with Jennifer Granholm, former US Secretary of Energy
Description: In this interview, Heidrick & Struggles’ Uroš Zver speaks to Jennifer Granholm, the former United States Secretary of Energy, about what leadership looks like in the context of the global energy transition—a transformation that's technological, economic, political, and human all at once. Granholm discusses the value of storytelling as a leader as well as how leadership evolves under pressure, especially when the stakes involve generational change and long-term global challenges. She also reflects on the moments that shaped her leadership philosophy, shares insights on how to foster cultures that balance innovation and execution, and discusses what it takes to keep teams...