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Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO—Tap Into the Power of Purpose
Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO—Tap Into the Power of Purpose
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today’s guest is Ethan Brown, Founder and CEO of Beyond Meat.
You hear a lot of leaders say they want to change the world. But that is literally Ethan’s mission at Beyond Meat. Their company is devoted to getting the same protein as animal meat straight from plants – so they can reduce climate change, improve human health, and help animal welfare. Now that’s an epic mission!
And when you listen to Ethan, you realize just how powerful his sense of purpose is. It’s the driving force behind the incredible product development at Beyond Meat. It’s what influences their marketing and competitive strategy. It’s also a huge piece of their team culture.
That sense of purpose is like the ultimate source of renewable energy!
Now of course, your sense of purpose is going to vary. But great leaders know how to use purpose as motivation when the going gets tough or when they need to reach a big goal.
Nobody does that better than Ethan – and with so much intelligence and humility to boot. So let’s dig in and see how great leaders tap into the power of purpose.
You’ll also learn:
One common tactic that can actually hold your company back, especially in product development and marketing
The surprising mindset that helps you stay relevant in a rapidly shifting world
How to encourage the “fail fast” culture on your team
Why self-awareness is crucial to your growth as a leader
You hear a lot of leaders say they want to change the world. But that is literally Ethan’s mission at Beyond Meat. Their company is devoted to getting the same protein as animal meat straight from plants – so they can reduce climate change, improve human health, and help animal welfare. Now that’s an epic mission!
And when you listen to Ethan, you realize just how powerful his sense of purpose is. It’s the driving force behind the incredible product development at Beyond Meat. It’s what influences their marketing and competitive strategy. It’s also a huge piece of their team culture.
That sense of purpose is like the ultimate source of renewable energy!
Now of course, your sense of purpose is going to vary. But great leaders know how to use purpose as motivation when the going gets tough or when they need to reach a big goal.
Nobody does that better than Ethan – and with so much intelligence and humility to boot. So let’s dig in and see how great leaders tap into the power of purpose.
You’ll also learn:
One common tactic that can actually hold your company back, especially in product development and marketing
The surprising mindset that helps you stay relevant in a rapidly shifting world
How to encourage the “fail fast” culture on your team
Why self-awareness is crucial to your growth as a leader
Released:
Aug 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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