Top Takeaways Tuesday: Illuminating Leadership - a Human Centred Revolution
The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, Ep 78
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Knowing Self, Knowing Others Podcast! In today's episode I’m talking to Kate Jones from Neon about deeply human leadership, how we shift work culture more towards humanism, systems thinking, the idea of interconnectedness and more!
Take a listen here…..
Here are my top takeaways from this episode…..
Human Centred Leadership: Kate emphasises the need for deeply human leadership, which involves clarity of purpose, connection, consciousness, creativity, and care. This focus on human-centered leadership is a response to the growing desire for more meaningful work and life balance, particularly among those in midlife seeking a new path with greater purpose.
Reflection Question: How can you align our personal values with your leadership style to create a more deeply human approach in our organisation?
Person-Centred Practice: There is a shift towards person-centered values in organisations, reflecting a growing emphasis on kindness, well-being, and deeply human leadership. This shift challenges the traditional corporate paradigm, described by Kate as a "hamster wheel" that fosters short-term focus and frantic activity.
Reflection Question: How can you create a workplace culture that prioritises well-being and human connection?
Kate uses systems thinking, particularly from the Bert Hellinger Institute, to understand the interconnectedness of organisational dynamics. This approach highlights the impact of various systems of influence on individuals and behaviour, highlighting the importance of increased self-awareness to make informed choices.
Reflection Question: How can a deeper understanding of systems thinking help you navigate and influence you organisation’s dynamics in a more positive way?
The concept of the "peacock tail" symbolises the complex interconnectedness of systems and the impact of these systems on individuals. It’s both a tail fanning out behind you and a number of constellations within that tail. This understanding calls for increased self-awareness to enable people to make informed choices within these intricate systems.
Reflection Question: How can you cultivate self-awareness to help you function within systems?
Self-aware leadership is crucial for creating deeply human organisations. It involves consciousness, emotional intelligence, and understanding the impact of your leadership on the environment and other people.
Reflection Question: What steps can you take to enhance your self-awareness to support the growth and well-being of others in your organisation?
These takeaways and reflection questions are designed to help you think deeply about your practice and the impact you have on their team and organisation.
What can you do next?
Pick one of the top takeaways
Share it with you team
Ask for their thoughts and views.
Reflect, discuss and debate. Agree, disagree, make a plan!
Get to know your own thoughts better. Help others to know their thoughts better. Get to know each other better.
Share your thoughts here with us on what you’ve discovered and learned.
Hope you enjoy the episode and find that these top takeaways generate interesting and awareness raising discussions!
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September Events
On the 12th September I’ll be at the Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Brentwood, Essex, UK talking about The Self-Awareness Superhighway. Come along and join in the chat! Book your ticket via eventbrite. If you don’t live nearby, please share with someone you know who does! Everyone’s welcome! You can find all online and high street stockists of my book here.
On the 25th September I’ll be hosting a webinar to celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work: Drive Self-Aware Leadership: Fuel a Happy Workplace from 4pm - 5pm BST. Join me to discover, explore and grow! Book through eventbrite.
HAPPINESS AT WORK
🤩 Did you know that the next face to face Chief Happiness Officer training is happening in Prague, 10th-12th October? Book your spot to ensure you get a place.
🤩 On the 14th and 15th, it’s the Happiness at Work Live Conference. Get your tickets now!
It’s going to be an amazing week!!!! See you there?