Rebellious Optimists - A People Podcast from adidas

Being the Ally in the Room with Hannah Mercer

Main topics discussed: (timestamps) 04:17 How the Black Lives Matter movement accelerated adidas’ response to racism 12:52 Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more than just a HR function 14:46 The importance of speaking up on issues and making your voice heard 22:15 The best way to affect and make change, every day Quotes: “I don't have a lane. If you stay in your lane and you see injustice or wrongdoing, you have to step out of that and and do the right thing” “Climb your way. Get those doors open and leave them open for everybody else" "Leadership should create the right opportunities for underrepresented groups to make sure that they become the next generation of leaders" Host: Twiggy Jalloh [https://www.gameplan-a.com/authors/twiggyjalloh/] This Week’s Guest: Hannah Mercer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-mercer-42600583/] Links to resources: * Hear our conversation about DEI [https://bit.ly/3xFPbsQ]with Amanda Rajkumer, Board Member for HR, People and Culture at adidas * Why you need safe spaces in the workplace [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/09/why-you-need-safe-spaces-to-tackle-racism/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platforms_shownotes-dei-mercer-audio_na-na_all-na-all] to tackle racism * Learn how adidas employees unite against racism [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/02/adidas-employees-unite-against-racism-to-spark-a-company-wide-movement/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platforms_shownotes-dei-mercer-audio_na-na_all-na-all] More Rebellious Optimism: Subscribe to the adidas Company Blog [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?subscription=signup&utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-signup-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/] Rebellious Optimists is an official Podcast Show from adidas and our company blog www.GamePlan-A.com [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-homepage-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all]. Rebellious Optimists supports the mission of ‘GamePlan A’ to upgrade our work lives through sport and creativity. See simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy and opt-out information

A Moonshot Moment with Angela Mantilla

Main topics discussed: (timestamps) 10:12 – Why innovation is crucial to a more biodiverse future 11:59 – Angela’s three key aspects of sustainability 13:30 – How we can make more sustainable choices as consumers 24:28 – The importance of staying optimistic during hard times Quotes: “We all need to be critical and spend a couple of minutes to read about where that product is coming from and what that product is made of.” “Innovation is key, [its] the enabler to bring the new ideas and technologies that we need to bring products to life in a better way.” “Sustainability is a practice that it needs to be embedded in order to be truthful and meaningful. But it's a journey. It never stops.” Host:Twiggy Jalloh [https://www.gameplan-a.com/authors/twiggyjalloh/] This Week’s Guest:Angela Mantilla [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mantilla/] Links to resources: * More about the process of developing theoriginal Futurecraft Footprint [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/12/adidas-and-allbirds-from-competitors-to-co-creators/] shoe and how it came to life. * Hear the story from the side of thecollaborating partner [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/06/collaborating-with-the-competition-adidas-allbirds-partner-up/] – Allbirds co-CEO Tim Brown * More sustainability onRebellious Optimists [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2022/05/its-in-our-dna-why-adidas-is-doubling-down-on-sustainability-podcast/] - adidas Head of Sustainability explains the company’s ambitious targets and how they aim to achieve them. More Rebellious Optimism: Subscribe to theadidas Company Blog [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?subscription=signup&utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-signup-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] and follow us onLinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/] Rebellious Optimists is an official Podcast Show from adidas and our company blogwww.GamePlan-A.com. [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-homepage-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] Rebellious Optimists supports the mission of ‘GamePlan A’ to upgrade our work lives through sport and creativity. See simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy and opt-out information

Sustainability is a Team Sport with Katja Schreiber

Main topics discussed: (timestamps) 03:57 - The three key areas of adidas’ sustainability strategy 12:19 - The biggest challenges to being a sustainable company 21:07 - Facing the fear and coming out of your comfort zone 22:21 - How you can adopt a more sustainable approach Quotes: “We've made sustainability part of our DNA. It's part of who we are, why we come to work and why we are so motivated to contribute.” “Often, we start with a blank sheet of paper. We don't know what the solution is but we know the direction we want to work towards.” “With sustainability, the huge privilege is that I get to work not only on impacting the lives around me but also on the lives of future generations.” Host:Twiggy Jalloh [https://www.gameplan-a.com/authors/twiggyjalloh/] This Week’s Guest:Katja Schreiber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaschreiber/] Links to resources: * Read Katja’s article [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/10/carbon-neutrality-at-adidas-how-our-sustainability-strategy-will-get-us-there?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform-shownotes_rebellious-optimists-sustainability-katja-audio_na-na_all-na-all] on how adidas are going to get to carbon neutrality. * The history of theadidas x Parley [https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gameplan-a.com%2F2020%2F10%2Fadidas-x-parley-5-years-of-sustainable-fashion%3Futm_medium%3Dexternal%2520link%26utm_source%3Dexternal-site%26utm_campaign%3Dpodcast-platform-shownotes_rebellious-optimists-sustainability-katja-audio_na-na_all-na-all&data=05%7C01%7CMatthew.Walters%40adidas.com%7Ce17033d2e53f4b88bc5d08da239f29f2%7C3bfeb222e42c4535aaceea6f7751369b%7C0%7C0%7C637861463753007147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4EtKiBQf5Em85tC7rCr4b6UYx8PrbuWtAVpjod3p%2BVo%3D&reserved=0] partnership, one of their first sustainable collaborations * How adidas issupporting its staff [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/10/how-adidas-is-supporting-employees-to-think-and-act-sustainably?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform-shownotes_rebellious-optimists-sustainability-katja-audio_na-na_all-na-all] to think and act sustainably More Rebellious Optimism: Subscribe to theadidas Company Blog [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?subscription=signup&utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-signup-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] and follow us onLinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/] Rebellious Optimists is an official Podcast Show from adidas and our company blogwww.GamePlan-A.com. [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-homepage-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] Rebellious Optimists supports the mission of ‘GamePlan A’ to upgrade our work lives through sport and creativity. See simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy and opt-out information

Be the Boss You’d Want to Have with Hoa Ly

Main topics discussed: (timestamps) 09:29 – adidas' approach to sourcing sustainable and ethical products 11:55 – Understanding the choices you make as a consumer 15:43 – Three core beliefs for aspirational leadership 23:48 – How you can affect positive change within your own work Quotes: “Regardless of your position, you should always treat people how you want to be treated.” “Why have I stayed at adidas so long? It really boils down to three things for me. The culture, our values and purpose, and career opportunity.” “Leadership is both a privilege and responsibility. Your influence can affect the trajectory of people’s entire careers, and often their lives as well.” Host:Twiggy Jalloh [https://www.gameplan-a.com/authors/twiggyjalloh/] This Week’s Guest:Hoa Ly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoa-ly-7023257/] Links to resources: * Look at some of theinnovative sustainable materials [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/04/shoes-made-from-mushrooms-welcome-to-a-world-of-innovative-materials/] that adidas is developing with their partners. * Read Hoa’s article aboutshowing vulnerability [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/04/a-leadership-style-shaped-by-empathy-trust-showing-vulnerability/] in leadership More Rebellious Optimism: Subscribe to theadidas Company Blog [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?subscription=signup&utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-signup-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] and follow us onLinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/] Rebellious Optimists is an official Podcast Show from adidas and our company blogwww.GamePlan-A.com. [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-homepage-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] Rebellious Optimists supports the mission of ‘GamePlan A’ to upgrade our work lives through sport and creativity. See simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy and opt-out information

Saying No to the Status Quo with Andre Doxey

Main topics discussed: 03:10 - The challenges and transformation of adidas Outdoor 08:28 - Combining technical products and sustainability in the Outdoor market 10:30 - adidas' sustainable FUTURECRAFT:LOOP mono-material anorak 23:05 - Inspiring creativity in your teams Quotes: “We're about being rebellious and optimistic. That's at the core of who we are. Rebellious optimists.” “When you make fire, when you make a hot outdoor product, people just want to rock it. People don't think ‘this is my jacket for when I go hiking’. They want to wear it every day.” “We're going to be unapologetic. We're going to be adidas. We’re going to do our thing.” Host:Twiggy Jalloh [https://www.gameplan-a.com/authors/twiggyjalloh/] This Week’s Guest: Andre Doxey Links to resources: - The story of the Loop Jacket [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/10/made-to-be-remade-how-recyclable-clothing-is-inspiring-designers-at-adidas/], Made to be Remade, and the adidas journey to creating recyclable clothing. - How the adidas Superstar… the Shell Toe…became a cultural icon [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/02/celebrating-an-icon-the-superstar-at-50/]. - Adi Dassler – adidas founder, and the original Rebellious Optimist [https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/11/adolf-dassler-the-creative-and-innovative-leader-behind-adidas/]. More Rebellious Optimism: Subscribe to theadidas Company Blog [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?subscription=signup&utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-signup-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] and follow us onLinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/] Rebellious Optimists is an official Podcast Show from adidas and our company blogwww.GamePlan-A.com. [https://www.gameplan-a.com/?utm_medium=external%20link&utm_source=external-site&utm_campaign=podcast-platform_gameplan-a-homepage-text_podcast-shownotes-na_na-na-all] Rebellious Optimists supports the mission of ‘GamePlan A’ to upgrade our work lives through sport and creativity. See simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy and opt-out information