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  • Dr. Mark Kaestner, Vice President at Ball Corporation


In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar podcast, hosted by Lisa-Marie Aird, Dr. Mark Kaestner, an alum of the Penn Chief Learning Officer program and VP at Ball Corporation, shares his insights on authentic leadership. He discusses his journey through the Penn CLO program, the essence of leadership authenticity, and strategies for building trust with teams. Dr. Kaestner highlights key elements such as open communication, consistency, active listening, and empathy as foundational for authentic leadership. He also delves into his dissertation on the correlation between leadership authenticity and employee engagement, concluding with a personal reflection on the nature of leadership as a continuous journey.

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