Christian Pierce - What Business Can Learn from the Military

In this episode of Founders Voyage, we welcomed Christian, a former U.S. Army officer now working at the Competence Center for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of St. Gallen. Nancy facilitated the discussion, while Daniel engaged Christian with insightful questions. Christian shared his dynamic journey, from a transient childhood influenced by his father and grandfather, to his military service, and his current role in promoting diversity and inclusion. He emphasized the importance of empathy, lifelong learning, and a pro-social mindset in leadership. The conversation highlighted how military experiences can translate into effective leadership and problem-solving in diverse environments.