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Leaders speaking openly about their vulnerability

On the occasion of the “VULNERABLE” photo exhibition, three leaders came to share the moments of fragility that have marked their life and career and transformed the way they lead. 
(Video in French)

94 minutes

With the participation of:
Grégoire Ducret, Chief Executive Officer of Advens for People and Planet
Marc Batty, Co-founder and Chairman of FEVE
Florence Guémy, Former Chief Executive Officer and member of the Executive Board of the Bayard Group, Vice President of the Heart Leadership University

Key findings
  • Vulnerability is a universal condition, not a weakness.
  • Vulnerability can become a leadership resource.
  • Sustainable performance and vulnerability are inseparable.
  • It is not about “cultivating” vulnerability, but about creating the conditions to welcome it.
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HEC Paris Sustainability & Organizations Institute

Established in 2009 as a pioneering entity within HEC Paris, the Sustainability & Organizations (S&O) Institute advances a just and sustainable transition. Its mission is to empower leaders and future leaders to shape a new economy that benefits the planet and the social cohesion of our societies.

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