A Conversation With David Prager, Chief Brand Officer
At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.
In this conversation, Julie Williamson and David Prager discuss the challenges of prioritization, building trust, and creating shared meaning within teams. David shares personal anecdotes about his leadership journey, emphasizing the need for vulnerability, accountability, and the power of making intentions visible. The discussion highlights how effective leadership can bridge gaps in understanding and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
In this conversation, Julie Williamson and David Prager discuss the challenges of prioritization, building trust, and creating shared meaning within teams. David shares personal anecdotes about his leadership journey, emphasizing the need for vulnerability, accountability, and the power of making intentions visible. The discussion highlights how effective leadership can bridge gaps in understanding and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
Episode Takeaways
- Alignment is a learned skill that leaders can develop.
- Prioritization is often a struggle for organizations despite agreement on its importance.
- Building trust and accountability is essential for effective teamwork.
- Creating shared meaning helps unify diverse teams around common goals.
- Vulnerability in leadership fosters a culture of openness and trust.
- Caring out loud encourages team engagement.
- Psychological safety allows team members to voice concerns without fear.
- The journey to a shared purpose is more important than the statement itself.
- Diversity in leadership leads to better decision-making and business outcomes.
If you would like to connect with David outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-prager/
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Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
David Prager
David formerly served on the De Beers Executive Committee as Chief Brand Officer with overall responsibility for the profile, reputation and marketing of De Beers and its brands. His experience across the contrasting luxury, lifestyle and extractive sectors gives David unique insight into the evolving expectations of consumers, the corresponding pressures on business and the power of brand purpose to propel communities, companies and clients forward.
