George Oliver Shares Insights on World Economic Forum’s Podcast

July 13, 2021

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Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver is featured on the latest podcast, “Meet the Leader,” from the World Economic Forum. In the podcast, Oliver discussed the powerful role that leadership rhythms can play in tackling complex problems from COVID-19 to the climate.

"Leadership needs to have kind of a rhythm, engagement, collaboration – which drives innovation and then, ultimately, performance," Oliver said.

"Leadership needs to have kind of a rhythm, engagement, collaboration – which drives innovation and then, ultimately, performance."

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver

For example, when COVID hit, he said holding regular monthly and weekly meetings covering strategy to fundamentals ensured that teams stayed focused and aligned. Such sessions also ensured teams had the information they needed to understand best when to pivot or change course, Oliver added.

"If you stop the rhythm, then you're going to start to sacrifice the opportunity," Oliver said.

Listen to the podcast for additional insights from Oliver, including his thoughts on how to handle complex problems, such as leveraging digital building technologies to tackle climate mitigation and how the company is helping its customers to become more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions.

“Meet the Leader” is a fortnightly podcast from the World Economic Forum that features the world’s top changemakers, showcasing the habits and traits effective leaders can’t work without.

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