In Good Company with Impact

In a poll of 14,000 leaders, what emerged as the most important leadership capability? Was it strategic thinking? Decisiveness? Pragmatism? Depending on how much you've already adopted a human-centred approach, you may or may not be surprised to hear that it's empathy. And we couldn't agree more. So why is empathy such an important capability for leaders? And how can leaders work on their ability to empathise with others? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Damiao Lo about empathy and how to build it. Based in Shanghai, Damiao is a Senior Consultant for Impact Asia. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook: https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Damiao Lo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiao/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

At Impact, we like to say that self-awareness is the ability to notice yourself in the act of being yourself. It's also the starting point for leadership. But what do we actually mean by self-awareness? And how can leaders develop it? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Liz Wilson about all things self-awareness. Based in the English Lake District, Liz is a Senior Consultant for Impact UK. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Liz Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwilson1/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

A leader's success can often be measured by the strength of their relationships. Built on a solid foundation of trust, such relationships enable leaders to listen to other perspectives, ask bold questions, gain a broader understanding before making decisions, and leverage strong human connections for engagement and-buy in. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Anthony Barrett about how to build these trusting relationships. Based in Cheshire in the UK, Anthony is a Senior Consultant for Impact UK. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Anthony Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettanthony/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

Rapid technological change presents organisations with both immense opportunities and significant challenges. But how can leaders understand and implement these technologies without leaving people behind? How can they get better at learning to keep pace with these changes? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan puts these questions to Wendy Lee. Based in New York, Wendy is Impact's Global Lead for Client Service and Operations. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Wendy Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-lee-24053612/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

The climate emergency, hybrid working, rapid technological developments, social inequity.... no single person can solve these complex challenges alone. Succeeding now and into the future requires leaders who can collaborate. But what does this mean? What does real collaboration look like and what skills does it require? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Tim Raw about how to lead collaboration. Based in the South Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa, Tim is Impact's Global Head of Solutions & Practice. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Tim Raw on LinkedIn:https: //www.linkedin.com/in/tim-raw-02504117/ 🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

In this episode we look back at some of the podcast conversations we've had on In Good Company in the last six months. We pick six clips, featuring:David Pope - on the importance of voice and vocal awareness in virtual communication.Sarmista Mondol - talking about AI's role in talent development and compassionate leadership.Allie Ferrara - who emphasises the importance of providing meaning in work and human-centered leadership.Steve Hill - discussing neurodiversity and the importance of vulnerability in leadership.Dr Alia Bojilova - and her powerful storytelling focusing on resilience and practical tips for managing it.We then sneak in a plug for our summer season of podcasts featuring Impact colleagues talking about all aspects of leadership, created exclusively for our leadership playbook.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com To access our leadership playbook: https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook#block-webform--2Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

What makes a great leader? Is it certain personality traits or skill sets? A job title? Something you're born with? At Impact we change the narrative on leadership by reframing it as a special type of action. And this action can emerge from anyone at any time. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Maggie Pearce to explore this in more depth. Based in the English Lake District, Maggie is Global Practice Lead and Senior Consultant for Impact. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Maggie Pearce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiepearce/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

How curious are you? Do you ask questions more than you make judgments? What role does curiosity play in your everyday life? Impact's approach to leadership starts with noticing that something is needed – leveraging curiosity to increase both inward and outward awareness. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Trevor Johnson about curiosity. Based in Los Angeles, Trevor is a Senior Consultant at Impact US. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Trevor Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-paul-johnson/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

Have you found your leadership voice?

David Pope joins our podcast to talk about an aspect of leadership we haven't covered in our 50+ episodes - and yet it's one that every leader has. A voice! How often do we stop to think about our voice? Do you spend as much time thinking about how you sound as you do on what you are going to say? What does your leadership voice say about you? How do others perceive your leadership, do they want to put their trust in you and follow your lead?

David is a BBC trained voiceover artist and director and the founder of All Voice Talent, and his conversation with Dan covers:

• The three-part leadership communication toolkit
• Common vocal pitfalls and how to overcome them
• Tips for virtual presence and vocal variety
• And ends with a practical breathing exercise we can all easily adopt to boost vocal confidence

"Just like the camera never lies, the microphone never lies either. In leadership roles, you’ve got to be at peace with your voice—you need to understand its nuances, strengths, and weaknesses."

Listen / watch now to find out more.

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Reflection is a key part of our approach to both learning and leadership. But what do we mean by reflection? Why is it so important? And how can leaders develop their ability to reflect critically?

In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Sarah Morris all about reflection. Based in Connecticut, Sarah is a Senior Consultant for Impact US.

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