Lead with Purpose, Adapt with Strategy | Phillip Benedetti (Consultant, Spencer Stuart)

In a world of constant change, what should leaders hold on to?​In this episode, Phillip Benedetti, Former Managing Director & Partner at BCG and now Consultant at Spencer Stuart, joins Sanjay Chari to explore how strategy is changing in an era of AI, geopolitical uncertainty and constant disruption.​Drawing on his experience helping organisations navigate growth and innovation, Phillip shares why purpose should guide every strategic decision, how leaders can balance long term thinking with continuous adaptation, and why trust and psychological safety remain the foundations of high-performing teams.Chapters:00:00 Introduction​01:30 From Scientist to Strategy Consultant​03:55 The End of Set-and-Forget Strategy​07:00 Purpose Before Growth​10:35 Navigating AI Without Losing Focus​14:50 The Competitive Advantage of Time​18:03 Innovation, Risk and Long-Term Value​25:07 Building Teams That Thrive on Trust​30:17 Going Beyond Client Expectations​31:23 Sustaining High Performance​35:07 Final Reflections