The Future of Leadership

We're kicking off the year with something a little different - I'm on the other side of the microphone being interviewed by Better World Leaders host Tim Collings. Plus you'll notice a fresh new intro, outro and music to usher in the new year.  Tim and I discuss the leadership frameworks within my novel The Olympus Project and how we can use fictional scenarios, characters and stories in leadershi...

In this week's solosode and final episode of 2022 we are reflecting on the year, across leadership books, podcasts, work and personal journeys along with the events that made the news and will continue to impact us in 2023. Let's leverage what we have learned this year to create a roadmap for a better future.    Read the full shownotes here: http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/end-of-year-reflection-a...

Nick Dyner and his company, Moleaer, are on a mission to unlock the power of water and help organisations and industries do more with less through pioneering nano bubble technology that has applications across food, energy and healthcare. In fact, identifying the opportunities for this technology and the humble H2O is one of Nick's major leadership priorities as he seeks to build a wider understan...

Wendy Nash has confronted many beliefs about herself in her leadership journey from corporate life to meditation coach. From considering herself an effective and empathetic communicator to convincing herself that a job was just about paying the bills, no stone has gone unturned in Wendy's pursuit of balance and self-awareness. Having done the emotional work required to change entrenched habits, We...

There's no going back to the old ways or days for leadership coach Phillip Ralph - in fact he's impatient for the changes we need to see that will spearhead the future of leadership. For Phillip that progress includes embedding emotional intelligence early and broadly in organisations - no more waiting until someone is in a leadership position before they are developed. It means leadership from an...

In this week's solosode, we look at workforce trends that are shaping opportunities and threats for us as humans. The new workforce is networked creators! We will need these new leadership skills and perspectives to engage in this environment. Read the full shownotes here.

In this week's solosode, we consider the shifts we need to make for leadership of the future. Changes are happening rapidly in the workforce, the workplace, and the world. These trends are causing us to reconsider fundamental values. These trends are causing us to EXPAND. Opportunities abound!   See the full shownotes here: http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast /leadership-perspective-shifts

Alex Budak believes we are all capable of leading positive change - no matter sector, seniority or stage of life. With an infectiously positive yet pragmatic outlook, Alex lectures, teaches, speaks and writes about the concept of 'Changemakers' - the people who not only identify pressing challenges but are willing to step up and take action. Recognising that we all have the potential for positive...

What is universally human? What changes and what never changes? How does technology meet our human needs and what are the implications for businesses? These are the huge questions that occupy the mind and keyboard of David Mattin - founder of the New World, Same Humans newsletter that is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet, ways of living and working.  Reluctant to call...

Alice Hanna is the People and Culture Manager at Melbourne based Kapitol Group, recent winner of a 2022 Best Place to Work award - the first time a construction company has ever topped the list. Kapitol's award winning culture is no accident and Alice has leveraged her people, culture and psychology background to evolve a feedback rich workplace that is challenging industry norms. Driven to leave...

Manley Hopkinson sailed into a hurricane and not only lived to tell the tale but emerged with his team of amateur sailors stronger, more confident and more determined than ever. A born adventurer, Manley has served in the British Navy and the Hong Kong Police, skippered a crew in the world's toughest yacht race and won the first skiing race to the Magnetic North Pole. But he is not drawn to these...

In this week's solosode, we explore three insights about the nature of change - specifically what is NOT changing. What is not changing? Wanting. How our worldview shapes our actions. Cycles. Listen in to see how this can apply to your leadership strategies when it comes to leading change. See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-strategies-for-change

Tony Hunter is a Food Futurist and Strategic Foresight consultant grappling with one of humanity's most pressing problems: how to sustainably and equitably feed our growing global population (projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050). This is also a major theme in my new novel The Olympus Project so I was especially excited to hear Tony's worldview. Through his work Tony has become convinced about t...

In this week's solosode, we address three big questions: What stops us from bringing our full selves to life and being more creative? How much is enough? And what kind of world are we facing? There are social conditions and leadership mindsets that hamper us that we can address. I share big ideas for everyday leadership. See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-mindset-for-crea...

Olanike Ayomide-Mensah is the founder of Mosaic Consulting which works with organisations to achieve greater workplace equity through diversity and inclusion strategies that nurture a true mosaic of talent. Having grown up between Nigeria and America, and now living in Ghana, West Africa, Olanike has lived and worked at the intersection of difference herself  and experienced first hand how power d...

What do you care about most deeply? That's a question Nina Simons has asked and answered of herself and the leaders and organisations she works with. A passionate believer in the interconnectedness of life, Nina's background spans art, nature and science with a whole of system approach to leadership thinking. Motivated by protecting the future of the planet, Nina is an advocate for self-responsibi...

Mykel Dixon is a creative catalyst - bringing his energy and insights to people and organisations who are trying to escape the quagmire of the quotidien! His award-winning book Everyday Creative is a call to arms for anyone who wants to bring creativity back to how they live and work. If this sounds like a tall order, it is. Mykel is on a mission to get leaders to recognise the rules and constrain...

How much autonomy is enough? How can we encourage teams to be independent without losing control of quality and outcomes? These are the tensions leaders need to manage. As we wrap up our season on holacracy and reducing hierarchy, what are some leadership tips to build more autonomous teams without losing control of the ship? See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-insights-te...

How much power is too much? How do we share power? How do we ensure power is not seized? These are the leadership questions that came up when news broke about the former Prime Minister's secret ministries. There are important tips for all leaders about how we wield power. Beware! See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-insight-power  

Mick Spiers is the founder of The Leadership Project and the author of You're a Leader: Now What? where Mick brings to fruition his passion for modern leadership that is a match for our fast-paced world. From a first career in aerospace defence where he learnt the good, the bad and the ugly of leadership and culture, Mick moved into urban mobility and had a life changing epiphany: it didn't matter...

Empathy is the master leadership skill. Throughout her career, Sophie Wade has been confronted with cultural norms, beliefs and behaviours that have literally caused her to stop and think. From rigid European workdays to Asian social habits and the American can-do spirit, she became an expert assimilator and realised that empathy was the key to unlocking understanding of all these different ways o...

Great leadership and great lives come down to habits. Tapping out at the top of his profession aged just 31 should have seen Luke Mathers sitting back and enjoying his success. Instead he quickly realised that without the structures of work he was questioning his self-worth and coming up wanting. Identifying self-destructive habits and a negative internal narrator (we've all got one!) led Luke dow...

I went to the desert for a pilgrimage. My intention was to reflect, and to evaluate who I am at this point in time as a leader, and as a human. I got more than I bargained for!  More hills, rocks, and amazing views than I anticipated. And sore feet. What surprised me most were the leadership insights: on fear, conflict, status, and purpose. See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leaders...

John Davis is a prolific author and speaker, an entrepreneur and founder with global experience. One thing he is not is jaded, instead he's passionate and positive about the ability of organisations and teams to have positive impacts on their communities, customers and employees. He helps organisations play a bigger game while also making a bigger contribution. In this episode he shares his leader...

Coach, facilitator, author and, as we discover in this episode, Quaker, Eudora Pascall is all about bringing the heart back to business. 'Back' because she believes we used to have it, especially in Quaker-led businesses that thrive on equality, with no hierarchy in their organisational structures. Eudora shares fascinating insights into the Quaker decision-making process and talks about the impor...