I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a project 15 years ago called @GreenLine Conversations™️ , and I consider it now high time to share some observations at a moment when it’s apparent we all most acutely need it.During the series, I explore :-Why Conversations Matter-Why business avoids (tough) Conversations: Mechanics Vs Humanics-The three possible outcomes of a Conversation-The Cost of Poor Conversations-No one intends a bad Conversation Enjoy the trilogy.For more on the method described, visit greenlineconversations.com Support the show
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Ep 75: The Declining Art of Conversation: Part 3
I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a project 15 years ago called @GreenLine Conversations™️ , and I consider it now high time to share some observations at a moment when it’s apparent we all most acutely need it.During the series, I explore :-Why Conversations Matter-Why business avoids (tough) Conversations: Mechanics Vs Humanics-The three possible outcomes of a Conversation-The Cost of Poor Conversations-No one intends a bad Conversation Enjoy the trilogy.For more on the method described, visit greenlineconversations.com Support the show
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Ep 73: The Declining Art of Conversation: Part 1
I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a project 15 years ago called @GreenLine Conversations™️ , and I consider it now high time to share some observations at a moment when it’s apparent we all most acutely need it.During the series, I explore :-Why Conversations Matter-Why business avoids (tough) Conversations: Mechanics Vs Humanics-The three possible outcomes of a Conversation-The Cost of Poor Conversations-No one intends a bad Conversation Enjoy the trilogy.For more on the method described, visit greenlineconversations.com Support the show
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Ep 72: Confessions of a Guru - Part 5: The Marvels and the Spoon
I hope you’re enjoying the new series of Confessions of a Guru.Here is our latest episode, Part 5: The Marvels and the Spoon.The “Guru” label is deliberately ironic as, in the age of the un-curated digital platform, everyone - it seems - is suddenly a Guru. Self-proclaimed anyway. 😉The format is to choose a story from my 30+ years of working with leaders globally, which illustrates the best or the worst of some aspect of leadership. After telling the story, I then extrapolate the message application for you to consider in your life and work. I know you’re busy, so it will always be brief! Part 5: The Marvels and the SpoonOne of the FAQs aimed in my direction is the basic question, “What actually is Leadership?” (and how does it differ from Management) One of my favourite ways to explore this is to tell a little-referenced vignette from “The Alchemist” (by Paulo Coelho), which puts both into neat context. It’s the short tale of a boy sent out to discover the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world.In this episode, I share the vignette and then deconstruct it through the following themes: -Visionary Vs Doer: what’s the difference?-Visionary Vs Doer: which one are you?-Managing the Tension vs. solving the Problem-How to guarantee failure -What to do to avoid itAnd as always, there are some key reflection questions to mull over at the end as you navigate your own path. Support the show
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Ep 71: Confessions of a Guru - Part 4: Calmest Person in the Boat
The New SeriesYes, indeed, Leadership in Chaos is truly back with an exciting new series – Confessions of a Guru. The “Guru” label is deliberately ironic as, in the age of the un-curated digital platform, everyone - it seems - is suddenly a Guru. Self-proclaimed anyway. 😉The format is to choose a story from my 30+ years of working with leaders globally, which illustrates the best or the worst of some aspect of leadership. After telling the story, I then extrapolate the message application for you to consider in your life and work. I know you’re busy, so it will always be brief! Part 4: Calmest Person in the BoatWe start 2025 with a new episode of the latest series, “Confessions of a Guru”. The theme is appropriate to the foggy uncertainty we find ourselves in on the eve of the Trump inauguration and the essential need for leaders to keep calm in pressure, tension, complexity and uncertainty.This episode explores the following: -What’s the connection between the 1970’s Vietnamese refugee crisis and leadership?-Limbic Leadership = The Dominant Emotion wins-Leadership reputation is won or lost in the high-stakes Moments that Matter-It’s about Impact, stupidThe featured story is about a Function Head who spread dis-ease amongst her team, wholly unconsciously and sabotaged beyond repair the good engagement before it had barely taken off the ground.And, as always, there are some key Reflection questions to mull over as you sail into 2025.Support the show
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