Sustainable Leadership in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Andrew Winston
38mGeneral2025-03-28
Authors
Ashley Kennedy
Managing Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
Course details
In an era of uncertainty, sustainability is at a crossroads—facing both challenges and opportunities. Now more than ever, leaders need the courage to step up with vision and resolve. In this conversation, sustainability expert Andrew Winston explores how leaders can drive change, build sustainability fluency, and balance business priorities. He discusses the business case for action, the role of AI, and how to navigate resistance—offering a compelling call to action for leaders at all levels.
Learning objectives
Discover what it takes to lead sustainability efforts with confidence, even in times of uncertainty.
Identify how to build sustainability fluency across an organization to foster alignment and action.
Define strategies for overcoming organizational resistance in sustainability efforts.
Describe how corporate sustainability has evolved and what today’s leaders can learn from past successes and challenges.
Learning objectives
Discover what it takes to lead sustainability efforts with confidence, even in times of uncertainty.
Identify how to build sustainability fluency across an organization to foster alignment and action.
Define strategies for overcoming organizational resistance in sustainability efforts.
Describe how corporate sustainability has evolved and what today’s leaders can learn from past successes and challenges.
Skills covered
Sustainability AwarenessSustainable Business StrategyBusiness StrategyProfessional DevelopmentBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Sustainability leadership in today's world
- 02 - Meet Andrew Winston
1. Setting the Stage - The State of Sustainability Today
- 03 - What s top of mind for you in sustainability right now
- 04 - How has corporate sustainability evolved over time
- 05 - What are the highest ROI sustainability business practices
- 06 - What is the main business case for sustainability
- 07 - Why is sustainability often politicized
- 08 - What is the sustainability mindset of younger generations
2. The Role of Courage in Sustainability Leadership
- 09 - What does courage in sustainability leadership look like
- 10 - How can leaders balance sustainability with profitability
- 11 - What is reactive vs. proactive courage in sustainability
- 12 - Can you share an example of courage in sustainability
3. Building Sustainability Fluency Across Organizations
- 13 - Why is sustainability fluency critical across organizations
- 14 - How can leaders build and maintain sustainability fluency
- 15 - How can companies create brand value without greenwashing
4. The Path Forward - Leadership in Action
- 16 - How can leaders apply the Net Positive framework today
- 17 - How is AI both helping and challenging sustainability
- 18 - What s your call to action for business leaders