In this solosode I’m advocating for reading fiction to enhance and broaden our leadership perspectives - and then using this new outlook to increase curiosity and creativity in our leadership. It's not just about thinking outside the box; it's about reshaping the box entirely. By developing fresh ideas, we can tackle the challenges that come our way with a renewed vigour and rigour. This segues into the seven early warning signs of power abuse - a slippery slope in any organisation. I walk us through the red flags and how to mitigate them, from the complicity of organisational systems to speaking truth to power. 

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Key Moments 

Planet Human: Intuitive Machines recent moon landing, its underwhelming broadcast, and how art and life collide. 

Planet Zoë: Olympus Bound is with the typesetter and Zoe is looking for advance readers email [email protected] with ARC in the subject line and you could be getting an early look at the ebook version of Olympus Bound

The Importance of Developing Perspective (00:04:23)

Discussion of creativity, problem-solving, and the role of perspective in leadership.

Expanding Perspective Through Reading Fiction (00:05:20)

Exploration of how reading fiction can enhance perspective and strategic thinking.

Technical Skills for Developing Perspective (00:10:43)

Tips for developing perspective and problem-solving skills, focusing on hypothesising and examining situations from multiple perspectives.

Early Warning Signs of Power Abuse (00:12:02)

Identification and discussion of seven early warning signs of power abuse in organisations and leadership.

The Lack of Diversity in Leadership (00:21:07)

The importance of diverse perspectives in leadership teams and the impact on decision-making and technology implementation.

The Impact of Technology on Prosperity (00:22:24)

Exploration of the hypothesis that technological advancements do not always lead to greater freedom and prosperity, and the need for control of the narrative.

The Need for Diverse Perspectives in Decision-Making (00:23:30)

Highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making, especially in considering the negative impacts of solutions like AI implementation.

The Importance of New Blood in Leadership (00:27:02)

Emphasising the significance of new leadership perspectives and the impact of limited turnover on organisational vitality.

Addressing Power Traps in Systems (00:28:08)

Exploration of power traps within organisational systems and the potential solutions to counter abuses of power.

Developing Independence, Interdependence, and Influence (00:30:38)

Discussion on empowering individuals to be independent agents of power, encouraging interdependence, and expanding the narrative in decision-making.