Indra Nooyi Draws on Vision and Values to Lead

Case in Point: Indra Nooyi Draws on Vision and Values to Lead
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Indra Nooyi the immediate former CEO at PepsiCo’s associated with the initiative “performance with purpose” emphasizing doing good while making profits and serving the society. The strategy and mission are closely linked with action and accountability. Building responsible and sustainable organizations do improve performance is the case with PepsiCo under the leadership of Nooyi. The leader recognized that there was a shift towards toward healthier food and beverage options among the younger generations and she focused on reshaping corporate as a responsible organization. Expanding PepsiCo’s product portfolio demonstrated that the company was willing to cater to a wider consumer base at a time of changing consumer trends. Nooyi’s leadership style, vision, mission and integrating new strategies made it easier to change the workplace environment for better performance.
Indra Nooyi uses the P-O-L-C tools (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) through her emphasis on the vision of “performance with purpose” that address obesity and environmental sustainability at PepsiCo. She leads by example and follows through with the stated vision. Nooyi has set objectives to achieve where there are now more health-oriented product options. The CEO of PepsiCo further promotes a culture of high-performance standards, excellence and collaboration. She is well respected among her peers and the employees and she has been successful in influencing changes in a more diverse and inclusive work environment.
Nooyi’s vision of “performance with purpose” has been effective as there is a clear message of a healthier future and making PepsiCo an environmentally sustainable company (Lumen Learning, n.d.). This is a long-term vision that makes it possible for the company to plan and integrate innovative solutions in the food and beverage industry. Having shared values in an organization is essential to achieve employee engagement and PepsiCo has highlighted purpose as part of the operating strategy (Baltzley, 2016). Leading and performance with a purpose go beyond making money where there is an emphasis on long-term success and a positive impact on communities, workers, society and the planet. The company’s financial success and performances are closely linked with the company’s social and environmental responsibilities. "Performance with Purpose” vision is aligned with delivering sustainable financial performance and has resulted in successful performance in the workplace.
Charismatic leaders tend to proactive, empathize with the members of an organization and get the most out of them. Charisma is important as leaders relate and establish relations with others, while also being flexible to lead and influence others. Nooyi highlights the importance of acting ethically, social responsibility and respect and through her vision and charisma,...