59: CEO of Austrian Airlines on Authenticity, Transparency, and Organizational Culture

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

In this episode of the Living While Leading podcast, host Sharon Ehrlich engages in a compelling conversation with Annette Mann, CEO of Austrian Airlines.

The discussion centers on authentic leadership, particularly during challenging times. Annette shares her insights on maintaining authenticity and transparency within an organization, drawing from her experiences during the pandemic.

She emphasizes aligning personal values with organizational principles and the continuous self-calibration process. Annette also discusses the balance between transparency and managing expectations, especially in a volatile industry like aviation.

The episode offers valuable perspectives on leadership, organizational culture, and women's unique challenges in executive roles.
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Hoofdstukken

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Defining authentic leadership (00:03:23)

3. Alignment with Lufthansa's principles (00:06:00)

4. Challenges during the pandemic (00:07:08)

5. Transparency with stakeholders (00:09:29)

6. Authenticity for new managers (00:13:33)

7. Influence on organizational culture (00:18:07)

8. Employee perception of authenticity (00:20:58)

9. Staying connected with employees (00:22:44)

10. Approach with external stakeholders (00:25:14)

11. Advice to younger self (00:27:47)

12. Encouragement for women in leadership (00:29:53)