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Tim Ryan

PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
EPISODE 16

Listen to Different Perspectives

Today’s guest is Tim Ryan, US Chair and Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the top accounting and consulting firms in the world. 

You don’t get elected to this kind of position if you’re not absolutely at the top of your game. And Tim sure is. He is one of the smartest guys around. 

But that does not mean he has all the answers. In fact, in his words, he “drives himself crazy with listening.” He’s always seeking out more data points and drawing out differing perspectives.

It’s really at the heart of how they serve their clients and formulate strategy.

And that willingness to listen has also empowered him to make some really bold decisions. 

Right after he was elected to his role in 2016, there was a tragic, racially charged shooting in Dallas. Tim listened to his employees’ rousing response.

And it motivated him to drastically shift his entire leadership strategy to focus on racial injustice. 

That’s the big leadership lesson waiting for you today. When you know how to listen to different perspectives, you can make even the toughest decisions from a place that’s informed and empathetic. And that’s definitely the mark of a great leader.

You’ll also learn:

  • A practical blueprint for making diversity a real priority at your company
  • The #1 thing to focus on when things feel scary or chaotic at work
  • The 3 big trends every business needs to be dialed into right now
  • What to do when you make a mistake (yes, this is the hard-won wisdom after the infamous Oscars blunder)

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Clips

  • Motivate, inspire and protect your people
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Do the work to understand racial differences in the workplace
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Courage is a willingness to listen
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Be a good listener and you’ll know where to go
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Fight racial injustice within your organization
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Embed diversity and inclusion into your DNA
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • During uncertain times, focus on the details you can control
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Customers always guide your business
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Business growth is about your people (not just the numbers)
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Let go of the need to do everything yourself
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Let your purpose drive decisions during times of uncertainty
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Listen to your clients and shareholders (they'll tell you what to do)
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Empower your people to make decisions on the ground
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Inspire your team by fixing problems together
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • When you make a mistake, own it immediately
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Do everything you can to protect and grow your integrity
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner
  • Finding balance takes discipline
    Tim Ryan
    Tim Ryan
    PricewaterhouseCoopers, US Chair and Senior Partner

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