The Future of Putin & Softbank | Lionel Barber

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Join us in this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future as we delve into the experiences and insights of Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, and the intriguing life of Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank. Explore Barber's reflections on interviewing world leaders like Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, and Angela Merkel, and his observations on the future of artificial intelligence and journalism. Discover the incredible journey of Masayoshi Son, from his struggles as a Korean immigrant in Japan to shaping modern business through daring entrepreneurial ventures. The episode also covers critical discussions on wealth creation, Trump's business practices, political influences on economics, exposing major frauds like Wirecard, and the evolving landscape of global politics. Gain wisdom on leadership, personal ambition, and the future of business in an era of rapid technological advancements. 00:00 Introduction to Lionel Barber's Career 00:10 The Digital Media Revolution 01:10 Interviewing Powerful Figures 01:50 Focus on Masayoshi Son 04:16 Masayoshi Son's Vision and Investments 06:26 Challenges and Missed Opportunities 11:34 Masayoshi Son's Background and Early Life 20:58 The Drive Behind Successful Entrepreneurs 27:18 Wealth Creation and Political Insights 34:52 Prime Minister's Private Sector Involvement 35:11 Donald Trump's Business Tactics 37:11 The Role of Personality in Business 40:08 Challenges in Modern Business Communication 41:54 The Future of Journalism 43:22 Improving the City of London's Competitiveness 44:58 Reflecting on Brexit and Media Responsibility 47:33 The Influence of Rupert Murdoch 49:34 Downing Street's Communication Strategy 53:37 Predicting Trump's Political Future 55:04 Impressive Business Leaders in Silicon Valley 56:45 Career Ambitions and Mentoring 59:42 Advice for Young Journalists 01:00:41 Interviewing Vladimir Putin 01:05:20 Memorable Interviews and Reflections ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	How many people have interviewed Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama and Angela Merkel?
0:05.0	Lionel Barber was at the top of journalism for two decades.
0:10.0	When he became editor of the FT in 2005, the Digital Media Revolution was just starting.
0:17.0	I remember going to see Rupert Murdoch in 2003.
0:22.0	Facebook was still called the Facebook and Twitter hadn't even been invented.
0:26.7	His almost 20 year editorship of the FT has made him one of the most respected people in the world.
0:34.0	I'm sorry but I've got a meeting with the Prime Minister.
0:36.2	What was he going to do when he stood down?
0:38.5	You're coming into the final 10 years of your career.
0:40.9	I thought I was going to another 20 years years. Well you may well do. He dedicated
0:44.4	three years of focus on one person. He was the richest man in the world for three days
0:49.8	on one story. With the money trail, there would be stories and it was just a question of getting them to corporate.
0:57.0	Masayoshi Son, the founder of Soft Bank.
1:00.0	I float my company on the stock exchange.
1:02.0	What did you buy? Well well I bought some golf clubs well yes
1:05.7	but you also invested in a ridiculous house you know people refer to as Wayne Manor
1:10.3	today we talked him about what it's like to interview powerful people.
1:15.6	The stories I've heard about Donald Trump, I mean the microphone's going to go up in smoke.
1:19.8	And how to prepare.
1:21.3	Those who don't take the risk, don't get to drink the champagne and at that point I thought he's going to do something.
1:26.7	How he gets in the room when no one else can.
1:29.4	We stood up against everybody on that.
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