S1 | 16: Innovation Versus Leaders – What Superpowers Successful Ones Need to Develop Now to Win

In the tug-of-war between innovation and leadership, agility in adapting skills is quickly emerging as the hidden ace in the quest for market dominance. Do you have what it takes to be a leader in today’s highly competitive marketplace? Do you want to know what it takes? Brand the Change had the unique opportunity to sit down with one of the world’s leading search firms to speak with Partner Greg Welch about the needed superpowers for today’s emerging leaders. Today’s top experts need to understand competitive threats, exemplify data wizardly, have a great vision and be someone others want to follow. Greg shares this and so much more. Anyone looking to get an inside edge on positioning themselves ahead of the pact, this is a must listen to episode.

About Greg Welch

Greg Welch is a core member of Spencer Stuart’s CEO, CMO and Board Services practices. He also remains a key member of the Consumer Practice whereby he served as its global practice leader for five years. Most recently, he also led the Marketing, Sales & Communications practice in North America. Additionally, his personal leadership advisory work makes him an active member within the firms Private Equity practiceGreg is now in his 25th year of experience in executive search with Spencer Stuart and he has more than 30 years of consumer industry experience. He has conducted more than 800 searches, bringing extensive expertise to his work with a diverse range of the world’s leading consumer manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers. His primary area of focus includes chief marketing and commercial officers, presidents, CEOs and board directors. consumer industry experience. He has conducted more than 800 searches, bringing extensive expertise to his work with a diverse range of the world’s leading consumer manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers. His primary area of focus includes chief marketing and commercial officers, presidents, CEOs and board directors.

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Greg Welch, Partner, Spencer Stuart

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