What does it take to lead 70,000 people across 55 countries - and know when it's time to walk away?In this rare and timely conversation, Alistair Dormer shares hard-won insights from a career that spans naval command, aerospace innovation, and global corporate leadership.From managing culture clashes to navigating billion-dollar integrations, Alistair's journey is an unfiltered look at leadership at scale.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to lead across cultures without losing your core identityThe real challenges of merging Japanese and Western business stylesWhy trust - not language - is the true currency in global leadershipWhat to do when activist investors knock at your doorAnd why knowing when to leave is the mark of a mature leaderWhether you lead a local team or a multinational empire, Alistair’s story will leave you reflecting on your own leadership growth - and what’s next.🎧 Watch now for the leadership lessons they don't teach in any MBA program.👉 Like the episode? Drop a comment with your biggest insight and subscribe for more bold, behind-the-scenes leadership stories.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your favorite insight from the episode!Connect with Alistair Dormer: 🔗Connect with Alistair Dormer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-dormer-77993262/Write to Alistair Dormer: [email protected] with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:01:06 - Alistair Dormer's Background and Current Role00:03:15 - Early Life and Naval Career00:10:26 - Transition to Aerospace and Railway Industries00:32:58 - Leadership Lessons from Japanese Culture00:34:50 - Future Plans and Career Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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