Hope, Leadership, and Nature’s Future

In this episode of Corporate Unplugged, Vesna Lucca speaks with Thierry Malleret, economist, author, and founder of Summit of Minds. Thierry shares his unique perspective on leadership, sustainability, and the urgent need for businesses to embrace stakeholder capitalism. Drawing from his diverse career—including years at the World Economic Forum—Thierry reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping our world today. “Without nature, there is no economy,” Thierry emphasizes, underscoring the critical role of natural capital in sustaining our future. Through his Summit of Minds initiative, he immerses leaders in nature-based experiences to inspire action: “When you see glaciers retreating almost visibly, it compels you to act.” Thierry also reveals his creative side as a novelist. His latest geopolitical thriller, Deaths at Davos, explores themes of power, greenwashing, and global influence. “Fiction allows me to ask bold questions about our world without the constraints of non-fiction,” he explains.Listeners will hear Thierry’s candid thoughts on cross-generational collaboration: “Younger generations are today’s change agents—more attuned to sustainability and determined to make a difference.” He also highlights the importance of listening as a key leadership skill: “Too many leaders talk at people instead of with them. Listening is rare but transformative.”This episode is a call to action for leaders and individuals alike to embrace hope through decisive action, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.On today’s podcast:Thierry’s non-linear career journey The importance of stakeholder capitalismWriting fiction to explore global challengesNature as an economic cornerstoneCross-generational dialogue as a force for change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.