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Episodes/Adam Weissenberg - Vice Chair, Deloitte | How Deloitte Disrupted Itself To Survive Covid
March 11, 202250:43

Adam Weissenberg - Vice Chair, Deloitte | How Deloitte Disrupted Itself To Survive Covid

Adam Weissenberg - Vice Chair, Deloitte | How Deloitte Disrupted Itself To Survive Covid

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Adam Weissenberg

Vice-Chair and Chief Global Officer for Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance practice, Asia Pacific Leader for the US Global Office, and US Board of Directors member

Adam Weissenberg, Vice-Chair at Deloitte, discusses how the firm disrupted itself to survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation covers effective client management, organizational growth strategies, talent acquisition, and leadership in a large global enterprise. Weissenberg also shares personal insights on career challenges, mindset, and the meaning of success.

Key Topics

Deloitte's Transformation During COVIDClient Relationship ManagementOrganizational Growth and Talent AcquisitionLeadership and Team NavigationCareer Challenges and Mindset

Companies & Organizations

Deloitte

Global professional services network, where Adam Weissenberg serves as Vice-Chair and Chief Global Officer for its US Audit & Assurance practice.

Show Notes

Adam Weissenberg is Vice-Chair and Chief Global Officer for Deloitte’s US Audit & assurance practice, as well as the Asia Pacific Leader for the US Global Office. In addition, Adam serves on Deloitte’s US Board of Directors. As a Board member, Adam is responsible for governance and oversight of the U.S. firm. In his global roles, Adam helps drive the US strategy around global issues while ensuring leadership alignment around the Firm’s most important accounts.  Adam has strong relationships with executives across Deloitte’s global network to enhance seamless delivery. In addition to these roles, Adam serves as the Lead Client Service Partner for a Fortune 200 client, as well as an Advisory Partner for multiple Fortune 500 clients.Based in New York, Adam has been quoted in national publications including, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Condé Nast, and Travel & Leisure. He has also been a guest on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Intro

03:07 Adam Weissenberg's origin story.

08:05 How to effectively work with clients?

13:03 How can organizations grow through pandemics?

17:12 How to consistently find the best talent?

22:03 Working at a 50bn organization, pre-Covid vs. post-Covid.

28:44 How to leverage your team & navigate the pandemic.

33:04 Life lessons from Adam Weissenberg.

39:40 Where do people connect with Adam Weissenberg?

42:10 What was the biggest challenge of Adam Weissenberg’s career?

43:18 Getting the right mindset.

44:31 Who is the mentor of Adam Weissenberg?

46:27 A book or a podcast recommended by Adam Weissenberg.

47:45 What would Adam Weissenberg tell his 20-Year-Old-Self?

48:35 What does success mean to Adam Weissenberg?