Leaders Look for Symbolism

Meg Whitman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
In conversation with: Tina Seelig, Stanford University

Meg Whitman, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, recalls how HP’s turnaround back in 2011 began with a return to the company’s founding corporate values and business objectives. She also discusses how leaders can take advantage of certain opportunities to carry out actions that can convey a symbolic message throughout an organization and get people’s attention.