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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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