Agile Leaders Conversations – Insights From Leading Positive Change in the VUCA World

In a fast-paced and competitive world where companies are built on superior strategies perfectly executed, leaders may more often lead by showing power and strength. After all, you're supposed to be the one in charge. Is there, however, a space for vulnerability and the "softer" aspects of leadership? A question all leaders need to consider is how they can build a culture of trust and open communication – by showing power and strength, or vulnerability and empathy.

Listen to episode 20 of Agile Leaders Conversations, where I speak with Kema Bae, WEB 3 Enthusiast and the Co-Founder of Sinofy Group, as she shares her insights on navigating the paradox of Enforcing vs Empowering in the team. Hear her share how showing vulnerability and openness can increase the competitiveness of the organization and build a culture that enables agility.

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Recognizing good work goes a long way in building a positive work culture. Many leaders, however, may find this simple act difficult to be performed consistently, or consider recognizing good work as something too trivial. But, studies have consistently shown that recognizing employees gives them a sense of purpose, greater connections within teams, and productivity.

In this episode of Agile Leaders Conversations, I speak with Hwee Peng Tan, Chairman of the School Board where she shares how her single, consistent act of giving constructive encouragement went a long way in helping her show up authentically and got her elected as the school board chairperson. She also talked about the importance of leaders being inspiring, approachable, and long-term thinkers. Hear also how Hwee Peng deep-dived into the mental aspect of the "8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility."

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Leading a team through a time of crisis is never easy. It's even more difficult when one has to deal with the emotional responses of those impacted by the event and themselves. However, the right approach by a leader, with a touch of empathy, can ease teams through the darkest of days. 

Listen to episode 18 of Agile Leaders Conversations where I speak with Mr. Earn Meng Chan, a veteran HR leader with over 20 years of experience across industries. Hear his sharing on how an empathetic touch as reminded by the paradox Tasks vs People unite teams in times of crisis.  

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Leadership is an evolutionary process that never ends. As a leader, it's important to stay on top of your game and adapt as the needs change throughout various stages in life or during different company evolutions. 

Catch this episode 17 of Agile Leaders Conversations where I interview Raymond Tay, Change Coach and Human Resources Expert on his views on leadership styles and how they can be used effectively across all organizations at any stage in their evolution. 

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With the emergence of the pandemic, boundaries are broken, norms are non-existent, and so, rules are being rewritten.  But something stands in the way – attachment. Because change is never easy, it's far too tempting to refer to old rules and norms – overly attached – and resist embracing the necessary changes that will make businesses and lives better.

In episode 16 of Agile Leaders Conversations, I speak with Vinesh Sukumaran, fellow Forbes Coaches Council Member, Organizational Development Consultant, and author of From Behaviour to Well-Being. Vinesh shares insights on how businesses can use the agile mindset to address the multiple paradoxes in their lives and build better businesses post-pandemic. This episode is not to be missed.

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Creating a vision for the easy part – getting people on board is trickier than most think. The key is to have the right conversations that communicate the vision in a crystal-clear manner that increases commitment and devotion to the bigger picture. Only when people and goals align then will businesses achieve results.

In Episode 15 of Agile Leaders Conversations, hear Kiran Mann, Founder of M2M Business Solutions, a people-centric business advisory company. Located in Canada, Kiran's futuristic approach and the ability to use unconventional tools and techniques that drive results enabled her to play a critical role in enhancing the overall value created by several organizations and making them highly profitable and efficient.

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No one likes being in a chaotic business situation, but often it's unavoidable. Discover why the "longer path is the shortest in the long run", and the presence required of leaders who want to inspire their teams and enterprises.

In episode 14 of Agile Leaders Conversations, hear Frederic Ducros, a veteran in the digital transformation space. Frederic played the role of Chief Transformation Officer in AirAsia, spent more than 15 years in consulting firms, and spoke at the Business Agility Conference in New York. Hear Fred share how leaders should approach transformation by looking at tasks vs people with a different paradigm, riding the curve of maturity, and the importance of having mindful conversations with people so that organizations can transform successfully. 

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Most organizations want to improve performance, but few succeed. In fact, research has shown that most transformations fail. Common reasons are a lack of leadership commitment, unrealistic goals, and resistance from employees. To succeed in your business transformation, you need a different strategy.

In episode 13 of Agile Leaders Conversations, hear Fadly Rasyad share his insights after being in the agile transformation for over 20 years. Discover the reason why most transformations fail and how to achieve a different outcome. As a seasons DevOps consultant and Enterprise Agile Coach, Fadly offers insider knowledge and hands-on wisdom that will be valuable to any business considering a transformation. We also discuss how leaders should and should not regard 'people.'

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Most people are trained to think analytically, which has vast benefits—but it can also disconnect us from our inner wisdom. For leaders leading in today's rapidly-changing workplaces, intuition has a large part to play. Being connected internally, we begin to lead with integrity – where our minds, hearts, and actions align. This is a more sustainable and liberating way to lead, work and live. 

In episode 12 of Agile Leaders Conversations, join May Tuck Wong and me as we discuss the importance of knowing oneself in a leader's pursuit of agility. Personal mastery is now more critical than ever. In this video, May shares the ELSP model from the Leadership Coefficient and how it can work hand-in-hand with 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility and the Five Inner Voices.

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Enterprise agility is essential for all businesses as we seek new ways of working – optimized processes that lead to maximum outcomes. But enterprise agility will not happen until the system works as a whole. Thinking about the organization as a living organism might be a useful metaphor.

In episode 11 of Agile Leaders Conversations, hear Sunil Mundra, Agility Consultant and Author his perspectives on agility from the enterprise context and how it synergizes with leadership agility. Sunil is an Enterprise Agility consultant and author of 'Enterprise Agility: Being Agile in a Changing World' and I strongly encourage all viewers to grab a copy of his book.

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