Leadership In Chaos

In this week's episode, Ian discusses a way of viewing leadership as a form of contribution, which differs from the conventional way of viewing leadership as somebody who is at the top of a hierarchy.  So, what is the leadership contribution? Support the show

So far, the Leadership in Chaos Podcast has mostly focused on dealing with the "chaos" in the title. This week, Ian discusses leadership itself. So here's the question. What is leadership? Support the show

Ian reminisces on an old interview he did about how culture happens in organisations. Support the show

Presidential Leadership in Chaos: Ian reflects on the recent US presidential debate and what it means for leadership.  Support the show

Listening Beyond Bias: Ian discusses how we need to learn to suspend our own biases if we are to really listen effectively and build trust. Support the show

Ian discusses the importance of identifying and addressing bias, especially during these times of heightened tension and ambiguity.  Support the show

Ian discusses how building commitment is a key skill for successful leadership, especially during these times of increased uncertainty.  Support the show

Ian returns from a period of "Zooming Out" on family vacation to share some thoughts. Support the show

We discuss the importance of listening for the other side of a conversation, argument or agreement. Context is king, Transcript: Episode18 Context in Chaos [00:00:00] When the COVID story is finally written, it's then, and only then that we'll understand whether we're currently at chapter two or chapter 10, or indeed how many chapters there out of this whole story?   [00:00:13]The o...

We continue our exploration of managing your reputation and conversations in chaos. Support the show

Although, it feels like a bit of an eternity since this complete chaos has started. It's actually only now that your mettle will be tested.  And just to reiterate, the entire purpose of this leadership in chaos podcast, that we started 16 weeks ago, was to ensure that your leadership reputation is not the casualty.  In this episode we share why conversations are key to maintaining a positive...

On this episode we cover some interesting insights from our last 15 episodes and polls from our leadership in chaos webinars. Throughout the past 14 weeks, since the start of Lockdown, we at Flow group have consistently polled our clients through our live webinars on their leadership experience to date.   From all the data….Below are 6 Responses & 4 Conclusions I thought particularly worth sha...

On this final part of the Motivation in chaos episode we discuss the five factors that influence human behavior and motivation. The five elements can easily be remembered by thinking of the word SCARF, the status, the certainty, the autonomy, the relatedness, and the fairness.  We explore how these factors show up at home with our friends and families. We explain how motivating people in the wrong...

We continue our exploration of how to motivate your people in chaos and how everyone is driven by different motivations.  Support the show

On this episode we discuss motivating your people in chaos. We share the five core factors that influence human behavior and motivation as introduced the Neuroleadership Institute and David rock. The five elements can easily be remembered by thinking of the word SCARF, the status, the certainty, the autonomy, the relatedness, and the fairness.  And this is something to reflect on before our next e...

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world.  This is final of 3 the 3-part series and brings all elements together. Ian particularly explores the concept of genuine enquiry. Support the show

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world.  This is part 2 of 3 and this episode focusses on clarity. Support the show

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world.  This is part 1 of 3.  Support the show

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." - Warren Buffett Trust is at stake in times of chaos High stake moments, known as 5% moments Why we must show up for others in difficult times Support the show

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” - Napoleon Hill What is the Chaos Room? How Leaders and Organisations are dealing with the chaos room. The Leadership responsibility amidst the chaos. Some guiding questions for leaders. Support the show

Ian shares how to be your best self in times of chaos. Self care is core when you are in the chaos room. Support the show

Episode 5 is about clarity in chaos, where our communication must be ultra clear, even if that is the delivery of bad news. This episode includes an extract from a live webinar for the Executive Institute. Support the show

Connecting in Chaos features an extract from the GreenLine Conversations Leadership in Chaos Webinar with GreenLine Conversations co-founder Blair Steinbach. We reference some of the GreenLine methodologies around the commitment cards which help us Enquire, Hear, Acknowledge and Straight Talk.   We also reference the Red Brain, the fight or flight system we engage when we feel threatened. Enjoy. S...

“For some organizations, near-term survival is the only agenda item. Others are peering through the fog of uncertainty, thinking about how to position themselves once the crisis has passed and things return to normal. The question is, ‘What will normal look like?’ While no one can say how long the crisis will last, what we find on the other side will not look like the normal of recent years.” - fr...

In this episode Ian shares the story of the Vietnamese boat people and draws lessons for leadership. If by Rudyard Kipling (first verse) If you can keep your head when all about you        Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,    If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,     But make allowance for their doubting too;    If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,     Or being lied abou...