By Zoe Routh
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Zoë Routh sits down with Christian "Boo" Boucousis, a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, to discuss leadership transformation through the lens of the fighter pilot mindset.
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Boo shares his journey of continuous reinvention, from flying jets to founding businesses, and how the disciplined, methodical thinking of a fighter pilot can be applied to leadership and business. Together, they explore how iterative thinking, structured collaboration, and intentional leadership can help leaders create high-performing teams, drive results, and maintain credibility.
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Key Takeaways:
The power of deliberate collaboration and face-to-face interactions in achieving team success.
How to use the plan-brief-execute-debrief cycle to build agility and continuously improve performance.
The importance of credibility and why it takes years to earn but only seconds to lose.
Tip of the Week: Iterate for Success: Just as fighter pilots improve through continuous iteration, your leadership can evolve by making small, consistent changes. Debrief regularly with your team, reflect on gaps, and make actionable improvements.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Main Question
00:42 Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces
02:06 Ethical Challenges of Amplified Humans
02:18 Book Writing and Upcoming Projects
03:25 Ethical Implications and Leadership
07:14 Tea Time with Christian Boo Boucousis
08:27 Boo's Journey from Fighter Pilot to Entrepreneur
19:07 Fighter Pilot Mindset and Leadership
31:24 Diagnosing Business Dysfunction
31:47 The Illusion of Freedom in Business
32:31 The Myth of Overnight Success
33:22 Technology and Dysfunctional Behaviors
34:51 Iterative Planning and Execution
37:33 The Power of Debriefing
41:15 Leadership Traits and Credibility
43:47 Introducing the Afterburner Effect
47:31 The Fast Three Questions
52:04 Finding Your Purpose
54:45 Book Recommendations and Conclusion
#Leadership #FutureOfLeadership #FighterPilotMindset #Collaboration #ChristianBoucousis #ZoeRouth #Afterburner #GrowthMindset
We dive deep into what it means to be a globally conscious leader with John Lamy. 🌱 John discusses the power of businesses to lead the fight against climate change, balancing profitability with responsibility. From building inner resilience through meditation and personal practices to creating businesses that serve both people and the planet, this episode is packed with insights. 🌏💼
✨ "Businesses can be a force for good while remaining profitable" - John Lamy
Join the conversation and learn how conscious leadership can shape a better world.
Planet Human:
Birth rates are not greater than they were than in 1950, in every country of the world.
Event: Join us at the Leadership Conclave, Nov 8th in Canberra.
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Summary
Conscious Leadership and Inner Practices John Lamy emphasizes that solving climate change requires more than technical knowledge—it demands inner strength and consciousness. He connects leadership practices such as meditation, journaling, and yoga with building resilience and the emotional resources needed to face the significant challenges ahead. “You’re going to have to have inner resources... it’s not going to be easy.”
Business as a Force for Good Businesses can be a powerful force in addressing climate change. John advocates for companies to go beyond profit-making and be forces for social and environmental good. He encourages them to maintain integrity, engage employees in sustainability efforts, and foster values alignment with customers. “Business could be, should be, and can be an actual force to be reckoned with.”
Challenges of Changing Mindsets John discusses how difficult it is to shift the prevailing mindset from profit-first to a more sustainable, globally conscious approach. He stresses that businesses need to own up to their environmental impacts and treat sustainability as a strategic priority. “Integrity. We’ve got to be honest... you will have expenses you didn’t have previously.”
Six Principles of Conscious Leadership John shares six guiding principles for globally conscious leaders:
Love the Earth
Take interconnection to heart
Be kind
Treat all people equally
Respect our life’s journeys
Own our externalities (environmental and social impacts) These principles emphasize the ethical and moral responsibility leaders have towards people and the planet.
“It sounds easy, but we have to raise it to consciousness.”
Practical Steps for Businesses John offers practical steps for businesses to begin addressing climate change while still remaining profitable, from adopting eco-friendly products and services to engaging employees and customers in sustainability efforts. “It’s not just the leaders, but also the people who will appreciate a climate-friendly approach.”
Key Quotes:
“This is not going to be easy. There’s a lot of pushback... You’re going to have to have inner resources.”
“Businesses can be forces for good. It’s not about sacrificing profits but aligning them with what matters for the future.”
“What do we want for our grandchildren? This is about their future too.”
Questions Explored:
How does leadership consciousness relate to addressing climate change?
Can businesses balance profitability with sustainability, and how?
What principles can guide leaders towards becoming globally conscious?
Take Action:
Reflect on the six principles of conscious leadership in your own workplace.
Implement interior practices like meditation or journaling to build emotional resilience for facing global challenges.
Tip of the Week:Encourage business leaders to move from a profit-first mindset to a globally conscious leadership model by focusing on sustainability, integrity, and employee engagement.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Altruism in Business
00:20 Global Fertility Rates and Social Implications
01:34 Personal and Professional Updates from Zoë
02:23 Olympus Bound: Book Achievements
03:33 Leadership Conclave Announcement
04:46 Daily Questions for Global Consciousness
06:44 Interview with John Lamy: Introduction
07:47 Conscious Leadership and Climate Crisis
12:21 Business as a Force for Good
21:19 Steps to Solve the Climate Crisis
21:51 Principles for a Sustainable Future
22:31 The Importance of Interconnection
23:17 Making Personal Development Okay
25:10 Exploring the Six Principles
29:47 Rapid Fire Questions
34:07 Building a Community of Leaders
38:39 Book Recommendation: For Love and Money
39:55 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Which is more critical, culture or community? With the ever-evolving workplace dynamics, particularly in the era of remote and hybrid work, this episode dives into how leaders can create environments that foster true connection and belonging. Zoë is joined by Lauren Buckley, founder of The Hush Collaborative, who shares her insights on the distinctions between culture and community, and how organizations can move beyond outdated cultural models to build thriving, resilient communities.
*CORRECTION: I introduce Lauren as the founder of The Hush Collective, when it should be HUSH COLLABORATIVE.
Full shownotes:
The Future of Work: Culture or Community
Key Topics Covered:
The future of humanoid robots and their role in society.
Updates on Zoë's latest projects, including her upcoming book "Power Games."
The balance between autonomy and connection in the workplace.
The difference between culture and community in organizational contexts.
How building community can drive better business outcomes and support growth.
Power dynamics, collaboration challenges, and the importance of shared leadership.
Key Quotes:
"Culture requests assimilation. Community requests relationship." — Lauren Buckley
"Collaboration is a skill, but most organizations assume we just inherently know how to do it." — Lauren Buckley
"The biggest shift we need is to move from a power-over model to a power-with model in leadership." — Zoë Routh
Resources Mentioned:
Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch by Kurt Coffman and Kathy Sorenson
Upcoming Leadership Conclave event in Canberra on November 8th
Connect with Us:
Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes/Spotify].
Visit zoerouth.com for more insights and resources.
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Closing Thought: As Zoë says, "Live with grace, lead in service." Take a moment to reflect on how you can build a sense of community within your organization today.
Questions Explored:
What if the disjointed workplace continues into the future?
How do we balance autonomy and connection in a hybrid work environment?
What's the difference between building culture and building community in organizations?
Take Action:
Reflect on how you can foster genuine community within your organization.
Consider joining our Leadership Conclave event in Canberra on November 8th for an immersive strategic experience. 🌟
Tip of the Week:
Dive into Kurt Coffman and Kathy Sorenson’s book Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch for a deep understanding of how to create a thriving organizational culture. 📚
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Key Moments
00:00 Introduction: Community vs. Culture
00:15 Exploring Humanoid Robots
00:55 Updates from Planet Zoe
02:25 The Disjointed Workplace
03:00 Building Community in the Workplace
04:10 Interview with Lauren Buckley
26:32 Fast 3: Quickfire Questions
29:34 The Hush Collaborative
33:13 Read to Lead: Book Recommendation
35:03 Conclusion and Insider Extras
About Lauren Buckley
Lauren Buckley is the founder of The Hush Collaborative, an organization dedicated to transforming businesses through the power of community. With a background in communications, brand strategy, and political advisory, Lauren brings a wealth of experience in helping organizations navigate complex challenges through innovative and inclusive approaches.
#FutureOfWork #FutureOfLeadership #culture #corporateculture
I love systems. And I love systems for leadership even more. We want a reliable way of building leadership capability that inoculates against power abuse and tyranny.
How can we embrace new systems to bring leadership alive across the entire organisation? We need a systemic change in how we think about encouraging leadership. It starts with reimagining the geometry of an organization: from triangles we need to move to circles. Then working on expanding the power of the individual.
My guest for T-TOK (Tea Time in the Office Kitchen) is Paul McCarthy, author of The F.I.R.E.D. Leader and he is on a mission to reshape the conversation about , and how we need to shift how we recruit, train, and practice leadership if we are to normalise disruption and survive the era of exponential change.
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Systemic Leadership: Circles Before TrianglesWhy you should listen: how we visualise leadership shapes its outcomes
We must focus on building the capability, autonomy, and delivery capacity of each person. This cellular approach fosters flexibility, responsiveness, and a collaborative spirit essential for modern leadership.
Goretex solutions: Combining individual and collective accountability ensures comprehensive leadership development and system-wide success.
How to normalise disruption instead of dysfunction
Questions Explored:
What are the F.I.R.E.D. leadership attributes we need? (F – Fresh Thinking, I – Inquisitive Nature, R – Real and Accountable, E – Expressive and Challenging, )D – Direct and Transparent
What gets in the way of open honest conversations?
What are the systems that need to change?
Take action
Think about how you exercise power in your organisation: is it top down or bottom up or a mix?
How can you grow the abilities of the people around you?.
Key Moments
00:00 Welcome to the Future of Leadership
00:22 Introducing the Show's Format and Today's Topic
01:09 Planet Human: Contrasting Leadership Examples
03:16 Planet Zoe: Personal Updates and Upcoming Projects
05:54 Exploring Leadership Systems for the Future
10:40 Interview with Paul McCarthy: The Fired Leader
25:42 The Role of Fear in Leadership Games
27:20 The Cost of Leadership Turnover
27:58 Ego-Based Leadership and Its Consequences
28:44 Designing Future Organizations
30:20 Holacracy and Horizontal Leadership
32:19 Overcoming Leadership Challenges
33:00 From Fear to Awakening and Courage
37:11 The Fast Three Questions
42:28 Paul's Vision for Future Leaders
43:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Paul McCarthy
Paul McCarthy, author of "The Fired Leader." Paul has had a remarkable journey, having been fired from four senior executive roles, which led him to question and ultimately redefine leadership for the future. His insights into fresh thinking, inquisitiveness, being real and accountable, expressive and challenging, and being direct and transparent are invaluable. These qualities, encapsulated in the acronym FIRED, are pivotal for evolving leadership in modern organizations.
https://www.paulmacleadership.com/
Zoë Routh announces the rebranding of her podcast from 'Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast' to 'The Future of Leadership.' We have a new format, including new artwork, a theme-based approach, practical guest segments called 'T TOK: Tea Time in the Office Kitchen,' and subscriber-only materials.
We finish the final episode with a deep dive into THINKING RITUALS: conscious practices we hold sacrosanct so we can lead better for the future.
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You’ll get 40 book summaries and recommendations on Leading Strategy and Performance, along with a special secret audio from my award-winning book, People Stuff.
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SHOWNOTES are here.
Planet Zoë:
Early Bird ending soon 31 July 2024 for, Grace Under Fire
Help me with my research: complete the Power Games Survey - survey closes 31 July 2024
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Big Announcement
00:12 Rebranding to 'The Future of Leadership'
00:47 New Podcast Format and Features
02:31 Today's Topic: Thinking Rituals for Future Fit Leadership
03:11 Reflecting on Recent Events
05:28 Personal Updates and Tech Challenges
06:54 Winter Plans and Book Writing
07:39 Power Dynamics and Upcoming Programs
08:51 Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces
09:49 Thinking Rituals for Effective Leadership
18:01 Read to Lead: Book Recommendations
21:43 Conclusion and Farewell
How can we be more creative, together? While collaboration has plenty of issues, creative imagining in teams is also challenging. Both are essential skills for the future of leadership: we need to harness as much collective brain power as possible to address future challenges, and find innovative solutions.
Dr. Amy Climer, an experiential educator and creativity specialist and TEDx speaker. Together we explore the process of creative problem-solving and how leaders can implement creativity in their teams by working through the four stages: clarify, ideate, develop, and implement. Amy dispels common myths about creativity, and how we might integrate generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the creative process.
SHOWNOTES are here.
Creativity is an essential leadership skill now and for the future. And it’s not just drawing!
Why you should listen: how creativity is a codified process that follows our natural instincts
The importance of creativity in leadership and team dynamics.
Stages of the creative process: clarify, ideate, develop, implement.
Overcoming creative blocks and fostering a culture of innovation.
We explore future technologies to assist leaders
Using tools like Climer Cards to enhance creativity and team cohesion.
Integrating technology and tools like ChatGPT in the creative process.
Questions Explored:
Why do leaders and teams often overlook creativity?
How can we be more creative together in the workplace?
What are the key elements needed for teams to be creative?
Take action
Reflect on how you can incorporate creativity into your leadership and team dynamics.
Explore ways to foster an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Tip of the week
Creativity is essential for future-fit leadership.
Understanding and using a structured creative process can significantly enhance team innovation.
Tools like Climer Cards and ChatGPT can be valuable aids in sparking creativity.
Key Moments
00:47 Reviving the Woolly Mammoth: Science or Science Fiction?
02:21 Artificial Wombs: The Future of Birth?
03:40 Updates from Planet Zoe: Novels and New Programs
05:49 Creativity and Collaboration in Leadership
06:12 Interview with Amy Clymer: Exploring Creativity in Teams
29:31 Sparking New Ideas Through Imagery
30:14 Overcoming Creativity Blocks
32:16 Leveraging Technology for Creativity
35:42 Using AI in Writing and Creativity
39:35 The Flow Cycle and Creativity
42:40 Fast Five: Quickfire Leadership Insights
50:59 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Planet Human:
Wooly mammoth being brought back to life
Planet Zoë:
Early Bird closing for Pilot Program 31 July 2024, Grace Under Fire
Help me with my research into Power Games - survey open until 31 July
About Amy Climer
Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Deliberate Creative Team Scale, designed to measure the three critical dimensions of team creativity. Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation and her book on this topic will be out in early 2025. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. In 2016 she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the U.S.
Related episodes on Leadership Creativity
132 Creativity is a leadership skill that you can learn with Kieran Flanagan
208 Leadership skills and creativity with Mark Simmonds
140 The four archetypes of disruptive leadership with author Charlene Li
Collaboration is HARD. There are leadership maturity hurdles as well as culture and systemic challenges to overcome. As leaders, we need to manage the polarity of individual achievement and collective success. In this way we might overcome power struggles for effective collaboration.
SHOWNOTES are here.
The future of leadership relies on collaboration.
Why you should listen: at the source of power struggles are leadership maturity and systems
The tension is a polarity to manage, not a problem to resolve.
We explore the dynamics of polarity management to mitigate power struggles
Benefits of individual achievement and its cultural roots
Benefits of collective success and its collaboration imperative
Avoid the pitfalls of too much of or the other: it’s not an either/or choice but an AND.
Take action
Make sure your KPIs have both individual and collective measures and results.
Establish rituals for acknowledging individual contributions AND collective outcomes.
Make sure your reporting is transparent for both individuals and the collective.
Tip of the week
Review the collaboration self-checklist - available for subscribers only. Join the community here. You’ll get 40 book summaries and recommendations on Leading Strategy and Performance, along with a special secret audio from my award-winning book, People Stuff.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:26 AI and Health Coaching - Arianna Huffington and Open AI partner for Thrive A.I. Health
03:44 Personal Updates and Projects: Olympus Rising, Power Games, Grace Under Fire
05:42 Challenges in Collaboration
09:40 Balancing Individual and Collective Success: a polarity to manage
18:10 Read to Lead: Book Recommendation - Rohot Baharva’s Non-Obvious Thinking - How to see what others don’t
20:26 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview
Planet Human:
MIT Future self
Planet Zoë:
New Pilot Program: Grace Under Fire
Help me with my research: complete the Power Games Survey
We welcome author and futurist Louise Mowbray, who shares her profound insights on systems thinking and managing complexity in leadership. Louise delves into the pivotal roles of creativity, curiosity, and compassion in effective leadership, exploring how technology, including AI, can both aid and challenge leaders today.
We also discuss my favourite futurist book, 'Relevant Future Focused Leadership,' and the need for a modern renaissance in the arts. This episode is packed with forward-thinking ideas designed to inspire and equip leaders for the future.
Tune in to expand your leadership toolkit with these invaluable insights.
SHOWNOTES are here.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to the Zoe Routh Leadership Podcast
00:29 Exciting Innovations: MIT's Future Self Chatbot
03:13 Personal Updates and Upcoming Projects
05:19 Introducing Louise Mowbray: Future Focused Leadership
07:16 Louise Mowbray's Journey into Futurism
13:12 Understanding Conscious Leadership
23:41 Navigating Complexity and Systems Thinking
34:05 The Power of the Futures Triangle
34:35 AI and Systems Thinking
38:23 The Fast Five Questions
38:34 Future Technologies and Leadership Tips
50:52 The Importance of Ethics in Leadership
58:15 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways
In this episode, we sit down with mental health expert Mark Butler to explore critical issues impacting workplaces today. Mark delves into:
Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace: Understanding common issues and their impacts.
Trauma-Informed Leadership: Why it's crucial for modern leaders.
Recent Legislative Changes in Australia: What you need to know.
Strategies to Prevent Burnout: Tips to promote mental well-being.
Emotional Intelligence and Self-Care: Creating supportive environments.
Reducing Mental Health Stigma: Empowering employees to take charge of their well-being.
Tune in for an enlightening discussion on creating healthier, more supportive workplaces.
Shownotes
00:00 Introduction to the Zoe Routh Leadership Podcast
00:29 Exciting Developments in Space Exploration
01:10 Impact of Space Tourism on Business
02:58 Personal Reflections and Upcoming Program
05:18 Introducing Today's Guest: Mark Butler
06:46 Mental Health Responsibilities in the Workplace
15:40 Understanding Burnout: Causes and Responsibilities
24:05 Emotional Intelligence and Burnout Prevention
27:59 Trauma-Informed Leadership
30:59 Workplace Responsibility for Mental Health
32:15 Understanding Burnout and Other Workplace Stressors
35:33 Exploring Moral Injury
38:14 The Fast Five Questions
45:09 The Look In, Look Up, Look Out Model
47:09 The Importance of Boundaries
54:27 Developing Emotional Competence in Leadership
56:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
My guest this week is an engineer turned systems productivity expert and author. Lauren Jones is a specialist in continuous improvement and her book, 10% Better, focuses on strategies to improve business processes and performance incrementally. Lauren shares how small, consistent improvements can lead to significant gains over time and how growth in both personal and professional realms can go hand-in-hand.
We talk about the significance of inspiring and empowering people, overcoming the challenges of micromanagement and fostering trust within teams. Lauren’s practical and pragmatic insights will inspire reflection and change - 100%!
Shownotes
See more at http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-framework-lauren-jones
Key Moments
Planet Human: GPT is moving on in leaps and bounds - with a new voice feature that is fun to play with!
Planet Zoë: The manuscript for Olympus Rising is complete which is very exciting. My focus now shifts to non-fiction and research for my next leadership book, tentatively titled Power Games.
Lauren Jones' journey into productivity (00:03:26) Lauren Jones' transition from engineering to productivity consulting and her experience in operations management.
The intersection of technical expertise and leadership (00:07:05) The discussion on how technical expertise and systems thinking intersect with leadership and management.
Measuring business improvement (00:12:25) The importance of measuring various aspects of business performance, including quality, customer satisfaction, and financial indicators.
The 10% improvement approach (00:18:16) The steps for achieving a 10% improvement, including inspiring and empowering the team, and tracking progress.
The self-preservation instinct (00:22:00) Discussion about micromanagement, self-focus, and the detrimental impact of self-preservation instinct on leadership and team dynamics.
Changing perspectives (00:23:52) The speaker shares personal examples of changing perspectives on ageism, gender roles, and work-life balance, highlighting the need for challenging and evolving mindsets.
Future of work (00:33:02) Anticipated changes in the workplace, including automation, paperless operations, and a shift towards result-oriented focus rather than hours worked, with a positive outlook on embracing change.
Leadership masterclasses (00:34:47) Introduction of leadership and management masterclasses aimed at emerging leaders, addressing the challenges of transitioning into management roles and the need for formal training.
Insights on business management and improvement (00:37:07) Key takeaways on business management, improvement, and the importance of good systems for delegation, coaching, and trust-building.
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