with Ronan Dunne
Chairman of Six Nations Rugby, Former CEO of O2
6 Nations Rugby Chairman: How curiosity can make you a CEO! - Ronan Dunne
Six Nations Chairman Ronan Dunne reveals how curiosity shaped his path from O2 CEO to Verizon, and why the best leaders embrace uncertainty over answers.
What this conversation is about
Six Nations Chairman Ronan Dunne reveals how curiosity shaped his path from O2 CEO to Verizon, and why the best leaders embrace uncertainty over answers.
One of the most influential business leaders of the past two decades, Ronan Dunne's career spans banking, telecoms, and sports leadership. From CEO of O2 to leading Verizon through enormous transformation, he now chairs Six Nations Rugby, bringing decades of experience in adaptability and long-term thinking.
Key Takeaways
Curiosity, not certainty, is the ultimate career accelerator for aspiring leaders.
The best leaders talk the least and listen the most.
Uncertainty should be allocated, not feared.
High-performance teams are built by embracing difference, not sameness.
Staying interested is the key to staying relevant throughout your career.
Purpose is becoming the new profit in sustainable business leadership.
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One of the most influential business leaders of the past two decades, Ronan Dunne's career spans banking, telecoms, and sports leadership. From CEO of O2 to leading Verizon through enormous transformation, he now chairs Six Nations Rugby, bringing decades of experience in adaptability and long-term thinking.
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