Eric Falt, Regional Director, UNESCO, Caribbean
- Eric Falt is the Regional Director of the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean (D2), based in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, a senior UNESCO leader reflects on a 35-year journey across continents with the United Nations. From embracing unplanned opportunities to leading with humanism, anticipation, happiness, and creativity, this conversation offers timeless lessons on global leadership, diplomacy, and living a purpose-driven life.
00:38- About Eric Falt
- Eric Falt is the Regional Director of the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean (D2), based in Kingston, Jamaica.
09:38- How do you guide and mentor your team to approach their work effectively?
- Encourage teams to think ahead, explore scenarios, and avoid blind spots before challenges arise.
- Foster a safe, positive work environment where people feel valued and can perform without fear or tension.
- Push teams to think beyond bureaucracy, challenge assumptions, and design innovative, practical solutions.
23:57- What final advice would you give to young people starting their careers?
- Avoid rigid career plans; stay open to opportunities and adapt as circumstances evolve.
- Anchor your choices in humanist values, not just ambition or status.
- Step up as principled leaders to reverse today’s global regression and restore progress.
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- Eric Falt is the Regional Director of the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean (D2), based in Kingston, Jamaica.
