Discover how international leaders are coming together to create a better future for society through the new global program of social protection floors.
By ensuring minimum levels of social protection for those in need, this program aims to uplift individuals out of poverty, provide access to healthcare, and offer support during unemployment, old age, and disability.
Valérie Schmitt is the Deputy Director, the Social Protection Department, ILO-Geneva. She is also leading ILO’s Flagship programme on building social protection floors for all.
Social protection ensures access to healthcare, lifts people out of poverty, and provides support during unemployment, old age, and disability. It's crucial for a fair and just society.
Discover ILO's mission and global program for social protection. Learn about its impact on poverty reduction and economic stability.
Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
Understand the importance of social protection and its role in providing access to healthcare, poverty reduction, and support for unemployment, old age, and disability.
Explore how international leaders navigate complex diplomatic relationships, secure resources, and implement strategies to make a tangible impact.
Gain an understanding of the impact of social protection on poverty reduction, economic growth, and creating fair and just societies.
"Social protection is the protection that society as a whole provides to its members to ensure access to healthcare and poverty reduction." - Valérie Schmitt
Topics Covered:
00:30 - ILO's Mission and Social Protection: Learn about the International Labor Organization's goal of promoting work rights and social protection. Understand how social protection helps people access healthcare, escape poverty, and cope with challenges.
01:08 - Global Social Protection Program: Discover ILO's plan to create social protection systems worldwide. See how they're aiming to offer basic support where it's lacking and reduce inequalities.
02:06 - Challenges and Impact: Explore the challenges in choosing countries for support and securing funding. Understand how social protection benefits economies by reducing poverty and inequality.
03:06 - Women in Leadership: Hear about the experiences of women in leadership roles within international organizations like the UN and ILO.
03:53 - Future Plans and Challenges: Get insight into ILO's program launch and the communication challenges they face. Understand the importance of achieving tangible results.
Connect with Valerie:
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of success from a leader who has conquered the art world?
Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Caroline Lang, Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland.
Caroline Lang is internationally recognised for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art.
Appointed Chairman of the Swiss Department of Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art in 2012, this consummate polyglot has advised some of the most important collectors in Switzerland and worldwide.
Discover the out-of-the-box thinking and global perspective that has propelled her to the top of her field.
Get ready to be inspired and take your leadership to the next level!
Why you have to check out today’s podcast:
Learn how to be an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization.
Understand the changes in the art business since the year 2000, including the impact of the internet and globalization.
Discover the importance of seizing opportunities and serving the wave of change.
"Every change brings great opportunity." - Caroline Lang
Topics Covered:
00:01 - What has made you successful as a leader? The key factors that have contributed to Caroline’s success as a leader.
02:09 - What has made Caroline successful in her career?Caroline shares her career journey, starting with her decision to pursue an internship at Sotheby's at the age of 18.
03:28 - Changes in the art business today Caroline on the significant changes that have occurred in the art business since the year 2000. S
04:07 - Caroline's biggest failure and what she learned from it
05:21 - Caroline's biggest "aha" moment in life. Caroline recounts a significant moment in her life when she lost her father and took her first auction in the Impressionist and Modern Art fields in London.
Key Takeaways:
"I think having worked in eight different positions within the company and between different countries has definitely helped for a greater understanding and seeing a bigger picture."
"I'm kind of an out-of-the-box thinker and understand the needs of people within and outside of the organization pretty well."
"All you need to do is keep on going and learn from your failures."
"Every change brings great opportunity."
Connect with Caroline Lang
Email: caroline.lang@sothebys.com