Leadership across borders | #episode 3 - Season 2

How culture, trust and authenticity shape leaders in global roles.In this episode of Brain in Motion, Sadhna Meijer-Gopalrai sits down with global executive François Vestjens to explore what leadership truly requires when cultures, expectations and organisational systems intersect.With more than 30 years of senior roles across Germany, Italy, Australia, Austria, Spain, Portugal, France, the Benelux, EMEA and APAC, François has led teams through mergers, integrations, cultural transitions and large-scale transformation. His career is a living example of how leadership shifts when borders shift.Together, we dive into:🌍 How leadership lands differently across cultures🤝 Why transparency, respect and recognition work everywhere — but at different speeds🇪🇸 His biggest professional and personal challenges while living in Spain🧭 His evolution from task-driven management to influence-based leadership👥 What generations X, Y and Z teach us about cultural convergence and divergence🇮🇳 The realities of an Indian acquisition: cultural gaps and the need for control💎 Why real legacy is built in people, not in KPIsThis conversation is honest, insightful and deeply human — a masterclass in cross-cultural leadership and authentic presence.Listen in if you’re leading internationally, building global teams, or navigating cultural layers in your own leadership journey.