MN2S client Richard Villar took part in a filmed interview at Emerson’s UK headquarters in Stockport
This spring, renowned orthopaedic surgeon and speaker Richard Villar took part in a filmed interview at Emerson’s UK headquarters in Stockport, booked by MN2S. The session was part of an internal communications initiative and was arranged in partnership with MN2S, who managed the booking and all associated logistics.
The successful session forms part of Emerson’s broader strategy to bring expert voices into their communications, offering employees valuable perspectives across industries.
In the conversation, Villar drew on his decades of surgical experience – from operating in war zones to pioneering hip arthroscopy – to share insights on leadership, adaptability, and decision-making under pressure.
On adaptability and resilience, Richard speaks openly about the demands of high-stakes surgical environments, noting that “resilience is not about being immune to stress but managing it effectively.”
Villar also shared how he maintains high standards and continues striving for mastery. Lifelong learning, mentorship, and curiosity play vital roles. “Mastery is not a single achievement but an ongoing process,” he explained. He highlighted reviewing patient outcomes, staying abreast of research, and encouraging younger colleagues to question his methods as key to personal and team growth.
Teamwork, he believes, is at the core of any successful operation – in the theatre or the office. Villar fosters collaboration through clear communication, mutual respect, and calm leadership. He illustrated this with a story about co-inventing a surgical tool with a theatre assistant, born out of an open and inclusive working culture.
Finally, when discussing leadership, Villar offered practical advice: empower teams through trust, lead by example, and always recognise the wider team. “People don’t follow titles, they follow behaviour,” he said. “A good leader connects people to a wider mission.”
By inviting voices like Richard Villar’s into their communications strategy, Emerson is not only investing in thought leadership but also helping their teams access practical, human-centred lessons from experts operating at the highest levels.