September 10, 2026 • 54 mins
Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is one of the only leaders in history to have served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents: Siemens in Germany and Alcoa in the United States. Today, Klaus is the founder of K2Elevation, where he invests in tech and biotech firms, and he has served on boards ranging from advanced industrial startups to global cultural initiatives. He’s also the author of the new book Leading to Thrive, where he shares how leaders can manage energy, cultivate self-awareness, and thrive under immense pressure without burning out.
Klaus joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, overseeing two Fortune 500 companies, self-awareness as a leader, and more.
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