Excellent International Leadership - EIL 24: From the Auction Block to the Boardroom: Unleashing International Leadership with Sotheby's Chairman-Switzerland Caroline Lang

EIL 24: From the Auction Block to the Boardroom: Unleashing International Leadership with Sotheby's Chairman-Switzerland Caroline Lang

08/10/23 • 7 min

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of success from a leader who has conquered the art world?

Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Caroline Lang, Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland.

Caroline Lang is internationally recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art.

Appointed Chairman of the Swiss Department of Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art in 2012, this consummate polyglot has advised some of the most important collectors in Switzerland and worldwide.

Discover the out-of-the-box thinking and global perspective that has propelled her to the top of her field.

Get ready to be inspired and take your leadership to the next level!

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

Learn how to be an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization.
Understand the changes in the art business since the year 2000, including the impact of the internet and globalization.
Discover the importance of seizing opportunities and serving the wave of change.

"Every change brings great opportunity." - Caroline Lang

Topics Covered:

00:01 - What has made you successful as a leader? The key factors that have contributed to Caroline’s success as a leader.
02:09 - What has made Caroline successful in her career?Caroline shares her career journey, starting with her decision to pursue an internship at Sotheby's at the age of 18.
03:28 - Changes in the art business today Caroline on the significant changes that have occurred in the art business since the year 2000. S
04:07 - Caroline's biggest failure and what she learned from it
05:21 - Caroline's biggest "aha" moment in life. Caroline recounts a significant moment in her life when she lost her father and took her first auction in the Impressionist and Modern Art fields in London.

Key Takeaways:

"I think having worked in eight different positions within the company and between different countries has definitely helped for a greater understanding and seeing a bigger picture."
"I'm kind of an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization pretty well."
"All you need to do is keep on going and learn from your failures."
"Every change brings great opportunity."

Connect with Caroline Lang

https://www.sothebys.com/
Email: [email protected]

More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of success from a leader who has conquered the art world?

Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Caroline Lang, Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland.

Caroline Lang is internationally recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art.

Discover the out-of-the-box thinking and global perspective that has propelled her to the top of her field.

Get ready to be inspired and take your leadership to the next level!

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

Learn how to be an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization.
Understand the changes in the art business since the year 2000, including the impact of the internet and globalization.
Discover the importance of seizing opportunities and serving the wave of change.

"Every change brings great opportunity." - Caroline Lang

Topics Covered:

00:01 - What has made you successful as a leader? The key factors that have contributed to Caroline’s success as a leader.
02:09 - What has made Caroline successful in her career?Caroline shares her career journey, starting with her decision to pursue an internship at Sotheby's at the age of 18.
03:28 - Changes in the art business today Caroline on the significant changes that have occurred in the art business since the year 2000. S
04:07 - Caroline's biggest failure and what she learned from it
05:21 - Caroline's biggest "aha" moment in life. Caroline recounts a significant moment in her life when she lost her father and took her first auction in the Impressionist and Modern Art fields in London.

Key Takeaways:

"I think having worked in eight different positions within the company and between different countries has definitely helped for a greater understanding and seeing a bigger picture."
"I'm kind of an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization pretty well."
"All you need to do is keep on going and learn from your failures."
"Every change brings great opportunity."

Connect with Caroline Lang

https://www.sothebys.com/
Email: [email protected]

More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/

Previous Episode

EIL 23: Leading the 'Unleadable' with Scott Clancy

What does 'unleadble' means?

Scott Clancy is a retired Major General with the Royal Canadian Air Force. With 37 years of experience as a tactical helicopter pilot and in various leadership roles, including Director of Operations for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Scott has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leadership and coaching.

A trusted and insightful military leader, Scott’s energy and passion for people, coaching, and leading is infectious. He is seasoned in the fundamentals and techniques of leading and coaching that he has applied from multi-functional and diverse international teams, down to the smallest of youth sports teams. Scott’s success is rooted in learning from experience and mistakes. This makes him a relatable and straightforward mentor.

In this episode, Scott shares his experiences in mentoring and coaching leaders who were initially deemed "unleadable". He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root issues and providing frank and forthright feedback to help individuals improve and succeed.

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

● Gets insights on fostering skill sets in leaders to become extraordinary coaches.

● Learn the importance of self-awareness, team awareness, and understanding the different perspectives of leadership and coaching.

● Know the six essential tips for aligning and engaging teams with the mission, including knowing what needs to be accomplished, understanding the boss's intent, and breaking down the vision into tasks.

Topics Covered:

02:02 – Introduction of Scott Clancy

02:57 – Fostering skill sets for extraordinary leadership

04:12 – Six essentials to align and engage a team with the mission

06:05 – Tips for preventing stress 06:00 Examples of addressing stress issues

10:21 – Importance of feedback for behavior change

13:10 – Leading the "unbelievable" and changing their behavior

16:23 – Example of addressing insubordination and family issues

18:38 – Differences between Canadian and American military cultures

22:58 – Overview of the book "Developing Coaching Leaders

Key Takeaways:

● Foster skill sets in leaders by promoting self-awareness, team awareness, and understanding the different perspectives of leadership and coaching.

● Align and engage teams with the mission by knowing what needs to be accomplished, understanding the boss's intent, and breaking down the vision into tasks.

● Prevent and manage stress by prioritizing sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and setting intentions.

● Cultivate behavior change through feedback loops rooted in the vision, with multiple inputs and a balance of subjectivity and objectivity.

● Understand the root issues and provide frank and forthright feedback to help individuals improve and succeed.

Connect with Scott Clancy

● Book: Developing Coaching Leaders: The Fundamentals and Techniques That Make Leaders Extraordinary,

● Website: https://scottclancy.ca/

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EIL25. The Impact of Social Protection, Building a Just Future with ILO Deputy Director, Valérie Schmitt

Discover how international leaders are coming together to create a better future for society through the new global program of social protection floors.

By ensuring minimum levels of social protection for those in need, this program aims to uplift individuals out of poverty, provide access to healthcare, and offer support during unemployment, old age, and disability.

Valérie Schmitt is the Deputy Director, the Social Protection Department, ILO-Geneva. She is also leading ILO’s Flagship programme on building social protection floors for all.

Social protection ensures access to healthcare, lifts people out of poverty, and provides support during unemployment, old age, and disability. It's crucial for a fair and just society.

Discover ILO's mission and global program for social protection. Learn about its impact on poverty reduction and economic stability.

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:

Understand the importance of social protection and its role in providing access to healthcare, poverty reduction, and support for unemployment, old age, and disability.
Explore how international leaders navigate complex diplomatic relationships, secure resources, and implement strategies to make a tangible impact.
Gain an understanding of the impact of social protection on poverty reduction, economic growth, and creating fair and just societies.

"Social protection is the protection that society as a whole provides to its members to ensure access to healthcare and poverty reduction." - Valérie Schmitt

Topics Covered:

00:30 - ILO's Mission and Social Protection: Learn about the International Labor Organization's goal of promoting work rights and social protection. Understand how social protection helps people access healthcare, escape poverty, and cope with challenges.

01:08 - Global Social Protection Program: Discover ILO's plan to create social protection systems worldwide. See how they're aiming to offer basic support where it's lacking and reduce inequalities.

02:06 - Challenges and Impact: Explore the challenges in choosing countries for support and securing funding. Understand how social protection benefits economies by reducing poverty and inequality.

03:06 - Women in Leadership: Hear about the experiences of women in leadership roles within international organizations like the UN and ILO.

03:53 - Future Plans and Challenges: Get insight into ILO's program launch and the communication challenges they face. Understand the importance of achieving tangible results.

Connect with Valerie:

More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/