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And last but not least, I think it's about engaging. It's about engaging with customers, your own employees. What you find today is there's a high expectation ... Not only for CEOs, but I think about leaders around the world ... Where people want to be able to connect. And you know, more and more of what you find is that having an ongoing dialogue is so important. It's a little bit like making deposits in the bank. And you know, you can't just make it all at one time, you have to do it over time to develop interest. And you know, what we find is that when you're engaging, when you're talking, when you make people feel that their point of view ... That they as an individual matter and can make a difference, then collectively that creates a very powerful and I think impactful organization. And so communication is also absolutely critical.
George:
Evolving. Inspiring. And engaging. Three key lessons from Alex Gorsky, Chairman & CEO of Johnson & Johnson. Alex, what is up next for you in Johnson & Johnson?
Alex:
We’ve got so many exciting things. I've been fortunate to be in this industry now for almost 30 years, and what I can unequivocally say is there's never been a more exciting time in science and technology and innovation as there is today.
When you look at the explosion of new approaches that we're seeing across all of our different sectors ... Whether it's cell-based therapies, where we can actually better harness the body's own immune system to take on important areas in cancer, for example, to actually bring about cures. To think about how some of the technology more frequently associated with Silicon Valley, like robotics, like AI, like machine learning, can be applied to make surgery less invasive to lead to better outcomes is incredibly exciting.
Alex:
And then the opportunity to engage consumers, in not only the traditional consumer way, but actually to be healthier. To lead a healthier lifestyle and to put a better focus on wellness and prevention. All these areas, I really believe we're at a unique point in time to see these kind of opportunities coming together that will have a dramatic impact on health and healthcare going forward.
George:
Alex Gorsky, Johnson & Johnson, today was truly the most inspiring interview in the history of the Ideagen Global Leader Podcast. Thank you for all that you're doing, and thank you for all that is happening at Johnson & Johnson.
Alex:
Well, George, thank you very much for having me this morning. And on behalf of the more than 130,000 employees at Johnson & Johnson, we're really proud to be participating in this discussion. Thank you very much.
George:
Thank you so much, Alex. How can folks learn more about Johnson & Johnson?
Alex:
You can reach any of our websites, I encourage you to do that. The more all of us know about our health and healthcare, the better it is for everyone's future.
George:
Alex Gorsky, leadership defined. Thank you, Alex.
Alex:
Thank you.
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