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In the latest episode of MedtronicTalks Asia, host Masooma Pathre, Director, Communications, Asia, engages in a captivating conversation with Matt Walter, Chief Human Resources Officer, Medtronic, exploring his journey, leadership insights, and strategies for success. Matt shares his career trajectory, highlighting the pivotal role of psychology and business in shaping his path.
Discussing the significance of culture in a globalized workforce, Matt underscores Medtronic's mission-driven culture and commitment to innovation as key drivers of success. He elaborates on the challenges of fostering a strong culture amidst diverse demographics and virtual work environments, emphasizing the role of purposeful connection and inclusivity. Drawing from his sporting background, he emphasizes the importance of rest as a critical component of peak performance, offering a unique perspective on work-life balance.In this episode, we cover…
00.01 to 00.45: About Matt Walter
00.46 to 03.55: Organizational Psychology
03.56 to 06.34: Cultural experience
06.35 to 10.36: The drivers of a strong, positive culture
10.37 to 12.17: Staying connected in a virtual world
12.18 to 15.45: The Future of Jobs
15.46 to 19.09: The Role of Luck in One’s Career
19.10 to 21.59: Importance of rest for peak performance
22.00 to 22.47: Life outside of work
22.48 to 24.28: Book recommendations by Matt
24.30 to 25.05: Thank you, Matt!
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Where to find our speaker and host:
Matt Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-walter-60a197b/
Masooma Pathre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/
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Book recommendations by Matt:
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company – by Bryce G. Hoffman
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike – by Phil Knight
First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane – by T. A. Heppenheimer
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Reference:World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023
https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023/
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Torod Neptune, SVP and Chief Communication Officer, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing, Medtronic joins us for an engaging conversation at our recently inaugurated expanded facility of Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center in Hyderabad, India. Torod shared his dynamic journey filled with valuable lessons and perspectives on leadership. He highlighted the significance of improving daily and effective communication in achieving success.
Throughout the exchange, Torod highlights his experiences across Asia, underscoring the richness of diversity and inclusivity he encountered. He expressed how immersing himself in different cultures ignites his creativity and influences his approach to leadership. Tune in as he offers pearls of wisdom from his rich experience.In this episode, we cover…
00.01 – 00.26: Welcome to Medtronic Talks Asia
00.27 – 00.59: Welcoming Torod Neptune
01.00 – 02.45: Early sparks of inspiration
02.45 – 05.20: The Evolving Challenges of Communication
05.21 – 07.56: Creating a culture of togetherness
07.57 – 10.48: Blank-slate thinking
10.49 – 15.28: Learning and growing through diversity
15.29 – 17.43: Leadership style
17.44 – 21.08: Driving influence and engagement
21.09 – 25.13: What makes us a better employee?
25.14 – 28.02: Taking tough decisions
28.03 – 29.53: The food connoisseurs
29.54 – 31.33: Book recommendations by Torod
Where to find our speaker and host:
Torod Neptune: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torodneptune/
Masooma Pathre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/
Book recommendations by Torod:
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – by Simon Sinek
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – by Greg McKeown
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Dive into the fascinating journey of Emma Press, Vice President, Legal, Asia RLM, ANZ & Japan at Medtronic.
Emma has a lot to share about handling tough situations at work, managing her career and family life, and effectively setting boundaries.
She also shares her arsenal of interesting and effective decision-making tools; ensuring her every decision aligns with the Medtronic mindset of ‘Delivering Results…the Right Way’.
Emma is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, especially by supporting and coaching young women in their careers. Apart from work, she enjoys sailing, journalism, and storytelling. Listen in as she discusses her vision for a fairer future where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated.
In this episode, we cover-
00.07 – 01.37: About Emma Press
01.38 – 02.42: The Questionolgist
02.43 – 05.27: Delivering results...the right way!
05.28 – 08.33: Navigating sticky situations
08.34 – 10.22: Approaching decision-making responsibly
10.23 – 13.22: Elevating diversity & inclusivity
13.23 – 15.24: Take charge of your happiness
15.25 – 16.53: Importance of setting boundaries
16.54 – 20.08: Journalism, storytelling & Coaching
20.09 – 22.41: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
22.42 – 23.06: Lessons learnt
Where to find our speaker and host
Emma Press: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-press-1a161430/
Masooma Pathre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/
The article mentioned by Emma:
The Making of a Corporate Athlete – by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz (Harvard Business Review)
Book Recommendations by Emma:
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – by Dr. Suess
Time Wise: Productivity Secrets of the World's Most Successful People – by Amantha Imber
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Michael Blackwell is the Managing Director and Vice President of Medtronic India, with over two decades of healthcare experience and global exposure of working across continents.
Known for his candor and discipline, Michael talks about his early days, the people who influenced him, and how he relates to the Medtronic mindset of ‘Act boldly’.
In this episode, Michael responds to questions on risk-taking, his fitness regime, and how he handles bad days at work.
Join us as we navigate the leadership styles and the Medtronic mindset- the cultural norms we uphold at our company.
In this episode, we cover-
00.01-00.37: About MedtronicTalks Asia
00.38-01.54: About Michael Blackwell
01.55-03.27: Global career experience
03.28-06.02: Learnings from sports
07.16-08.57: Leadership Style
08.58-12.04: Cultivating ‘Act Boldly’ mindset
11.48-13.21: Importance of failing fast
13.22-16.47: Am I White? Am I Black? Who am I?
16.48-19.15: Handling bad days
19.16-20.48: Fitness routine
20.49-22.13: Single Tasking
22.14-23.55: Favorite books
23.56-26.01: Leave the World better than you found it
26.02-26.29: Our next episode guest
Where to find our speaker and host
Michael Blackwell : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-blackwell-96aa632/
Masooma Pathre : https://www.linkedin.com/in/masooma-sandeep-76b5427/
Book Recommendations by Michael:
The QBQ- The Question behind the Question by John G Miller
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Credits for quotes used:
Don’t walk behind me quote by Albert Camus
Walk with the Dreamers quote by Wilfred Peterson
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