Events & Media Appearances
Articles, interviews, and more media appearances featuring Klaus Kleinfeld and his book, Leading to Thrive.
The Action Catalyst
Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa and the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents, recalls going to work at age 12, and covers the perils of sign language in the business world, getting close to the source of an issue, why we should be talking about energy instead of productivity, the "rule of feedback", the 5 critical components of a high performance team, why purpose is a laser, and being a "hypothesis generating machine".
Motley Fool Money
(19:11) Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, Klaus Kleinfeld, discusses his book, “Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life” and finding companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
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The Chief Executive Podcast
Join Mark and co-host Jacquelyn Lane, President and Co-founder of 100 Coaches Agency, for a powerful episode of the Chief Executive Summit featuring Klaus Kleinfeld, former Chairman and CEO of Alcoa and former CEO of Siemens AG. Klaus shares insights from his global leadership journey and his new book, Leading to Thrive, offering a fresh framework for sustainable success.
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Lancefield on the Line Podcast
Klaus Kleinfeld joins David Lancefield to discuss leadership and sustainable success. The former Siemens CEO and author of "Leading to Thrive" stresses the importance of managing four key energy sources: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
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Interview on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime
Klaus Kleinfeld, former Alcoa CEO and former Siemens CEO, joins CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime to talk the impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs, his new book, and more.
Time Magazine Article
“I recently met with a very successful CEO and asked how happy he was on a scale from 0 to 10. He began answering, ‘In business, I’m…’ I interrupted him. ‘No, not business—how happy are you?’ After a pause, he realized he hadn’t considered the question. Isn’t it crazy how well the Industrial Age trained us to separate business from life? We are one person, living one life. At some point, it starts, and at some point, it ends.”
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Eric Jorgenson’s Smart Friends
Eric Jorgenson is the CEO of Scribe Media and hosts the podcast Eric Jorgenson’s Smart Friends. Jorgenson interviewed Klaus Kleinfeld to talk about his new book, Leading to Thrive.
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Conversations That Matter
Klaus Kleinfeld joined the Conversations That Matter podcast and discussed his new book, Leading to Thrive, with host Stuart McNish.
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Careers That Matter
Klaus Kleinfeld joined the Careers That Matter podcast and discussed his new book, Leading to Thrive, with host Stuart McNish.
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Vancouver Sun
Klaus Kleinfeld sat down with Stu McNish at the Vancouver Sun to discuss his new book Leading to Thrive.
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The Literary Titan
Book review from The Literary Titan:
”Leading to Thrive is a must-read for leaders and aspiring leaders seeking a balanced, holistic pathway to success. It serves as both an inspirational guide and a practical roadmap, equipping readers with tools to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. Klaus Kleinfeld’s work is a powerful reminder that true leadership begins within and radiates outward, making this book an invaluable addition to any leader’s library.”
Fortune Magazine
For CEOs: burnout, exodus and breath control.
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Success Story Podcast
Watch Klaus Kleinfeld guest on the Success Story podcast with host Scott Clary.