9 episodes

If you're fed up of hearing all the b******t, jargon and cliches around leadership, this podcast series is about getting real.

I talk with top leaders and leadership thinkers as they share their ideas and insights on leading in a world that's radically different from the one still being taught in business schools.

The world needs different thinking and acting right now and leaders, believe it or not, must lead the way. Out with the top-down command-and-control models of the 20th Century, and in with getting out of the way and trusting your people (who know best) to make the decisions.

This series will take you 'on a journey' (OK, so not completely cliche-free!) by looking at the big picture and gradually delving deeper into some of the changes we need to make to be effective and inspiring in this incredible new world that's emerging.

For example, Kevin Ellis, UK Chair of the world's biggest consultancy firm PwC, explains some radical changes he's making to adapt their organisation for an average employee age of just 28.

And I'll be bringing you conversations with a White House advisor, the Chair of the Government's 'Taylor Review' into the Future of Work, and several authors of seminal leadership books and models.

And it'll be fun. How can we make work better if we don't all just lighten up a little?! (Or a lot in some cases!)

Enjoy :-)

21st Century Leadership UK Leadership Academy

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

If you're fed up of hearing all the b******t, jargon and cliches around leadership, this podcast series is about getting real.

I talk with top leaders and leadership thinkers as they share their ideas and insights on leading in a world that's radically different from the one still being taught in business schools.

The world needs different thinking and acting right now and leaders, believe it or not, must lead the way. Out with the top-down command-and-control models of the 20th Century, and in with getting out of the way and trusting your people (who know best) to make the decisions.

This series will take you 'on a journey' (OK, so not completely cliche-free!) by looking at the big picture and gradually delving deeper into some of the changes we need to make to be effective and inspiring in this incredible new world that's emerging.

For example, Kevin Ellis, UK Chair of the world's biggest consultancy firm PwC, explains some radical changes he's making to adapt their organisation for an average employee age of just 28.

And I'll be bringing you conversations with a White House advisor, the Chair of the Government's 'Taylor Review' into the Future of Work, and several authors of seminal leadership books and models.

And it'll be fun. How can we make work better if we don't all just lighten up a little?! (Or a lot in some cases!)

Enjoy :-)

    Episode 1 - The Big Picture

    Episode 1 - The Big Picture

    Former White House advisor Dr Pippa Malmgren and international creative agency head Chris Lewis reveal their top leadership trends for the 21st Century. 
    Pippa and Chris's book is The Leadership Lab: Understanding Leadership in the 21st Century.
    Pippa's book is Signals: How Everyday Signs Can Help Us Navigate the World's Turbulent Economy.
    Chris's book is Too Fast to Think: How to Reclaim Your Creativity in a Hyper-connected Work Culture.
    They also have a new book coming out later this year The Infinite Leader: Balancing the Demands of Modern Leadership.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 2 - PwC Changing With the Times

    Episode 2 - PwC Changing With the Times

    Kevin Ellis, PwC's Chair of UK and Middle East operations, outlines some of the many initiatives they have taken to actively engage with their young workforce of 22,000 employees.
    Our conversation ranges from technology and the 4th Industrial Revolution to diversity and mental well-being at work, as well as looking at how leadership needs to adapt its engagement style to keep with the times.
    With an average employee age of just 28, PwC are firmly committed to being at the forefront of new ways of working.
    Kevin's relaxed personal style shines through in this in-depth yet fun discussion on what it takes to create a successful work culture in the 21st Century.

    • 51 min
    Episode 3 - Leading Beyond the Ego

    Episode 3 - Leading Beyond the Ego

    In the 21st century we are entering a new stage of human development that needs us to adapt and move on from some of our traditional leadership behaviours.
    In a hyper-connected world where our actions can have far-reaching and unintended consequences, we have to be able to set aside our egos and make decisions based on big picture thinking.
    John Knights and Danielle Grant are co-authors (along with Greg Young) of the book Leading Beyond the Ego and are both Directors of LeaderShape Global. They have been working to develop transpersonal leadership skills with their clients for more than a decade.
    In this podcast I discuss some of these issues with them and get their thoughts on how we can integrate an 'eco-centric' approach into our leadership practice.
    You can find out more about their Transpersonal Leadership programmes here: https://www.leadershapeglobal.com/tlc-programme

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 4 - The Future of Work

    Episode 4 - The Future of Work

    Matthew Taylor chaired the Government's review into the Future of Work, so he has a deep understanding of the significance of work in our lives and what it will mean to do 'good work' in the future.
    Here he discusses the ideas behind the concept of 'good work'; summarises some of the Report's key recommendations to the Government; and tells what it was like working on the review.
    Matthew is CEO of the RSA - short for the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Commerce and Manufactures. It was founded in 1754 by business philanthropists who recognised the importance of enabling people to live a rich and fulfilled life. Their current strap-line is "21st Century Enlightenment."

    • 33 min
    Episode 5 - How to Lead in Ambiguity

    Episode 5 - How to Lead in Ambiguity

    David Rooke has been at the forefront of leadership development for over 30 years, and co-wrote (with Bill Torbert) the highly influential Harvard Business Review paper The Seven Transformations of Leadership which outlined the concept of the Leadership Development Framework.
    Jennifer's business is called Cultivating Leadership, which 'does what it says on on the tin'. She has authored and co-authored several books, most recently Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps - How to Thrive in Complexity.
    In this episode we look at some of the factors that can inhibit us from 'thriving in complexity', and also delve into the idea that Leadership is a journey, not a destination.
    Seven Transformations of Leadership by David Rooke and Bill Torbert is available on the Harvard Business Review website. And you can find out more about David and his work at Harthill.co.uk. 
    And here are the links to Jennifer's books:
    Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps - How to Thrive in Complexity
    Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World

    • 51 min
    Episode 6 - What the World Needs Now...

    Episode 6 - What the World Needs Now...

    During this incredibly wide-ranging conversation Paul gives us his perspectives on trust, technology and transforming society.
    He outlines how he believes leadership in the 21st Century will become more diverse and inclusive, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders. And it all starts with purpose.
    Paul founded Ella's Kitchen in 2006 and in just six years built it to a £100m brand. Since selling the business he has been directing his passion into social change, chairing Robert F Kennedy Human Rights UK and the Mayor of London's Obesity Taskforce.
    He is also author of the book Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler.

    • 1 hr 1 min

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