Vanessa Weber: Leading with Heart in Sustainable Business
Episode Overview
The importance of treating employees like family. Balancing family legacy with innovation. Overcoming challenges as a young female leader. The role of self-care in maintaining emotional well-being. Creating supportive and inclusive work environments.
Treat your employees like family.
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg hosts Vanessa Weber, a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable business practices. Vanessa, the CEO of Werkzeug Weber, shares her inspiring journey of modernising and expanding her family-owned company while maintaining its core values. She discusses the challenges she faced as a young female leader in a traditionally male-dominated industry and how she overcame them with resilience, empathy, and innovative thinking.
Vanessa also highlights the importance of treating employees like family, a value instilled in her by her father, which has shaped her leadership style and contributed to the company's success. The episode delves into the significance of sustainable leadership, diversity, and innovation in business, with Vanessa sharing anecdotes from her childhood and early career that have influenced her approach to leadership. She emphasises the importance of self-care and maintaining emotional well-being while leading a family business.
Vanessa's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and authenticity in achieving professional success while making a positive impact on society. Tune in to hear her insights on balancing economic success with ecological responsibility, fostering a supportive work environment, and breaking stereotypes in the business world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, sustainable business practices, and women's leadership.