'As you start to walk on the way, the way appears' with Lenka Pincot

The Business Simplicity Podcast

In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker speaks with Lenka Pincot, Chief of Staff to the CEO at the Project Management Institute, about leadership and transformation. They explore the idea of “leading from love,” self-acceptance, and how leadership starts with understanding and trusting oneself. Lenka shares insights from her career in Agile coaching and Project Management, reflecting on personal growth and the value of human connections in leadership. They also discuss the significance of the Rumi quote, “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears,” relating it to agile transformation, innovation, and building a purposeful work environment.

As the Chief of Staff to the CEO and an executive leader, Lenka oversees the Transformation Management Office, Enterprise Program Management Office, CEO & Board communications, and Thought Leadership teams in a global non-for-profit organization. Her role is in driving the organization’s strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of the new strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence across all levels.

In her capacity, she collaborates closely with the CEO, other executive leaders and the Board of Directors to align the strategic goals with operational execution. By leading cross-functional teams and spearheading critical projects, Lenka ensures that the transformation efforts are on track and deliver impactful results. Her focus on effective communication and thought leadership helps position PMI at the forefront of project management trends and innovations, reinforcing PMI’s commitment to the new purpose: to maximize project success to elevate our world.

Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://ebullient.com/podcast/lenka-pincot/

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Season 4 of The Business Simplicity Podcast is inspired by Chris’ book “Lead from Love with Rumi.”

Discover the book: https://ebullient.com/leadfromlove/

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