When leading teams through Deutsche Bank’s historic transformation, former Managing Director Dr. Jean Voigt faced billions in fines, regulatory scrutiny, and relentless pressure. But instead of just surviving the chaos, he used crisis as a strategic lever for lasting change.
Now founder of the Soteria Initiative, Jean reveals how to lead through organizational fire, build resilient teams under extreme pressure, and recognize when it’s time to bet on yourself.
In this episode, discover the mindset shifts, leadership tactics, and crisis management principles that separate leaders who thrive from those who crumble when everything is on fire.
He explains:
- How to turn crisis situations into strategic transformation opportunities rather than just fixing problems
- Why servant leadership creates more resilient and independent teams in high-pressure environments
- The critical mistakes leaders make when navigating organizational transformation
- How to build and maintain trust through transparent communication during periods of intense scrutiny
You’ll learn:
- Practical frameworks for prioritizing work when demands exceed capacity
- Why talking about failures openly accelerates organizational learning
- The importance of creating psychological safety downward while managing pressure upward
- When to step away from corporate success to pursue mission-driven entrepreneurship
Guest Background
Dr. Jean Voigt is a former Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, where he led large-scale teams through one of the most intensive transformation periods in modern banking. With a background in computer science and expertise in anti-money laundering, risk management, and organizational resilience, Jean specialized in driving strategic change under regulatory scrutiny and extreme operational pressure. In early 2025, he founded the Soteria Initiative, a nonprofit focused on transforming how the financial industry fights financial crime through collaborative AI, data standards, and innovation. Jean’s leadership philosophy centers on servant leadership, systems thinking, and turning crisis into strategic opportunity.
Follow Dr. Jean Voigt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanvoigt/
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Mentioned Resources
Soteria Initiative https://soteria-initiative.org/
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie https://www.amazon.com/How-win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/8189297813
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