I am thrilled to welcome Lisa Gralnek, a go-to resource on values driven leadership to discuss the importance of being present of our current state, while always planning for and thinking about tomorrow. Lisa's expertise also brings a unique perspective to our conversation about future-forward initiatives around brand and design.
Lisa Gralnek is a driving force in strategy, brand building and an influential business leader with a career spanning senior roles at adidas, Chobani, moo.com, The Boston Consulting Group, and Walmart. Currently the US Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF Design — the prestigious international design institution and host of the annual cross-disciplinary iF DESIGN AWARD since 1953. Her independent consultancy LVG & Co. has pioneered future-forward growth initiatives since 2017, and is a corporate member of 1% for the Planet.
Prior to pivoting into business innovation and transformation, she spent nearly a decade as a Photo Editor and Talent Agent in the global world of high fashion. A sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader on values-driven leadership, Lisa’s work has graced publications like The New York Times, Fast Company and Fortune, while her insightful contributions have been featured at global conferences, corporate workshops, and media summits on five continents. Her award-winning interview series FUTURE OF XYZ, now in its 7th season, is presented by iF Design and is a proud member of Sandow's SURROUND Podcast Network. Lisa holds a BA in Political Science and French from Bates College and an MBA in International Business from INSEAD.
(2:13) We start off learning about who Lisa Gralnek is in the world.
(3:05) Lisa shares how she sees nature and how it has impacted her life and career.
(4:56) How does Lisa reflect on her past experiences and how do they influence decisions today?
(8:51) Lisa delves into how she feels that “values drive a brand”.
(10:48) We learn more about one of Lisa’s strength “Today + Tomorrow”
(13:10) How does “design” fit into everything?
(16:02) What are the patterns and thinking that Lisa is seeing in her work?
(20:20) How do we start having conversations to become more “human centered”?
(22:30) Who does Lisa follow, and where does she find her inspiration?
(25:30) What message does Lisa want to share with the Warrior Community?
(28:10) Over the next 5 years, what does Lisa see about the impact she has had?
Connect with Lisa Gralnek
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek/
https://ifdesign.com/en/