Dustin leads the European consulting business at Heidrick & Struggles and is co-author of the bestselling book Lead Through Anything, written with his long-time friend and collaborator Ed Manfre. At his core, Dustin is guided by a heartfelt purpose: to leave behind a world better led – not just for today, but for our children.

For more than three decades he has worked from that growing inner intention with CEOs, executive teams, and organizations around the globe – helping to shape thriving cultures and leadership. Staring from within to bring strategy to life.

In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, we explore the essential role of our inner state of mind and state of heart – of living consciously between, and leading from, fear and love.

We explore what becomes possible when we lead courageously from empathy, when we overcome separation and recreate connection – again, and again, and again.

Dustin believes that leadership always starts within. He shares how his own journey – and the people who have walked it with him – have shaped his perspective on leadership, culture, and the ongoing evolution of his role and awareness.

We speak of galaxies and boardrooms, of rockets and rebirth, of empathy and performance. If you wonder how all of that belongs in one conversation – find out ....

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"Chief Energy Officer - bewusst menschlich führen" (amazon: german edition)

"Chief Energy Officer: Universal Principles to nurture a Spirit of Performance" (amazon: english edition)

Lead Through Anything: Harness Purpose, Vitality, and Agility to Thrive in the Face of Unrelenting Change Dustin Seale & Ed Manfre

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In der neusten Episode von „Chief Energy Officer“ spreche ich mit meinem Gast Dirk Paessler über die zentrale Rolle von Hoffnung und Purpose als Quellen für Innovation und erfolgreiche Unternehm(ung)en. Es geht um Sandburgen, Burn-Out, Long Covid, Raum für Stille, und … die Zukunft unseres Planeten.

Was all das mit moderner Führung und der CEO-Rolle zu tun hat, erfahrt ihr in diesem sehr persönlichen mutigen Podcast.

Dirk ist Gründer und ehemaliger CEO der Paessler AG, und hat sich dann bewusst und schrittweise aus dem operativen Geschäft zurückgezogen.

Darüber hat Dirk ein sehr persönliches Buch geschrieben mit dem Titel: „Der Chef muss weg“. Darin schreibt Dirk nicht nur über die Entwicklung vom Ein-Mann Betrieb zu einem mittelständischen Unternehmen mit weltweiten Kunden und welche ganz besondere Rolle darin Paessler-Unternehmenskultur darin spielet, sondern auch über die Erfahrung mit seinem Burnout.

Heute geht Dirk als Klima-Aktivist neue Wege und treibt Innovation im Bereich „Negative Emissionen“ voran. Er gründete dazu die Carbon Drawdown Initiative, die sich auf negative Emissionstechnologien spezialisiert und ist Mitbegründer und Vizepräsident der Negative Emission Plattform.

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"Der Chef Muss Weg", Dirk Paessler

"Chief Energy Officer - bewusst menschlich führen" (amazon: german edition)

"Chief Energy Officer: Universal Principles to nurture a Spirit of Performance" (amazon: english edition)

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“I love locker rooms – they smell potential.” Ted Lasso

How can we create impact by consciously tapping into love - as a leadership force?

What must be the place of forgiveness in business?

How can we transform an estranged society – and wash the feet of other people?

And what does making this a world better led actually mean?

Right Now, in these times, today…

These are some of the questions I’m exploring with Jennifer Ferch in this deeply meaningful, rich, and heartfelt episode of “Chief Energy Officer – Time to Lead”.

Jennifer Ferch is the Chief Operating Officer of NBC Camps, an organization committed to developing athletes both on and off the court, and that has impacted tens of thousands of young people through sport - integrating athletic excellence with personal, transformational growth.

Behind her title is a much deeper story — one of legacy, of love in action, and of a commitment to healing. Jennifer is the daughter of Fred Crowell, the founder of NBC Camps and a pioneer in athletic coaching rooted in love.

What would become possible if leaders were willing to ask more often: “Will you forgive me?”

We’d like honor and dedicate this podcast to her father Fred and to our shared friend and mentor Paul Nakai.

And now, let’s “flood the zone” - with love, forgiveness, meaning and courage, right here!

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"Chief Energy Officer - bewusst menschlich führen" (amazon: german edition)

"Chief Energy Officer: Universal Principles to nurture a Spirit of Performance" (amazon: english edition)

Words of Hope, Fred Cromwell (amazon)

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