Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast

  Stephen Scott Johnson, author of Emergent - EMERGENT - Ignite Purpose | Transform Culture | Make Change Stick (Wiley 2017), shares: The causes that allow a movement to flourish or die What you need in an organisation to make a cause sustainable How change is a creative destructive process that is an invitation to becoming something more The key differences between old power and new power, and what’s at stake if you get stuck in old power Why silos are NOT the problem What the pivotal point is for a leader to move from TRANSACTIONAL to TRANSFORMATIONAL The new style of leadership that is required to navigate disruption Stephen’s site Stephen’s book, Emergent Frederick Laloux - Reinventing Organisations Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms - Understanding New Power Jonathan Fields 

  Dermot Crowley, Australia’s leading productivity expert, and author of best-selling book, Smart Work, shares: How to have good relationship with your email Get your inbox to zero at least once per week Key tips in using the three-part productivity system of Capture, Consider, and Commit How to use email, calendars, and task lists for maximum efficiency and effectiveness Guidelines on when and how often to check emails How to use email like bubblegum The best way to use your task list: the rinsing system of file, schedule and sequence Capture your thoughts via voicemail and have it sent your inbox - free app Book Recommendations: Dermot Crowley’s Smart Work   David Allen’s Getting Things Done  Michael Bungay Stanier’s Do More Great Work 

Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen on iTunes here. Listen on Spotify here. Success leaves clues, as they say. Mike Goldman has made it his life’s work to work with leaders and teams to help them be successful. He has distilled this wisdom into his latest book, Breakthrough Leadership Teams, and shares his insights with us on the podcast.

Ever wonder why some people are more successful than others? What is the secret sauce that some are missing? In this episode, Zoë shares: It’s not about being an extrovert or introvert Simple tweaks to your focus that will shift your energy dramatically How to prepare for meetings so that you are instantly more credible and influential Simple practical tips for becoming instantly more charismatic without changing who you are

  Finance expert, entrepreneur, and author of “Get Rich Slow”, Sarah Riegelhuth shares: Why instant gratification is the biggest challenge for wealth creation How she leads a digital nomad’s life running a prosperous business with a global team The four factors that make wealth creation easy and fulfilling for her Gen Y clients Why the criticisms of Gen Y are wrong, and what they have to offer Tips on how to engage Gen Y Why her staff call themselves ‘Gladiators’ - this is gold!

  Storytelling expert and author of four books on storytelling, Gabrielle ‘Ral’ Dolan shares: Why storytelling is a key leadership competency How to use and influence the organisation’s natural grapevine for influence What NOT to do when it comes to sharing personal stories Where to get your stories from How to create a bank of stories ready for use Key tips on handling nerves when it comes to storytelling Three mistakes to avoid when it comes to storytelling Get her latest book, Stories for Work - The Essential guide to business storytelling and check out her workshops at www.gabrielledolan.com. Join the revolution and watch the hilarious videos here. #jargonfreefridays

Peter Munday, Dealer Principal at Lennock Volkswagen is an extraordinary man who leads with compassion and generosity as his key values. He has raised nearly $3 million for charity over the last 8 years. In this presentation recorded at a Menslink event, one of the charities he supports, he shares his own personal story: a life of challenges, vulnerabilities, and the spirit of caring. Be prepared to be inspired and moved by this big-hearted man. Peter Munday, Zoë Routh, and Martin Fisk at the Edge of Leadership Un-Conference http://www.lennockvolkswagen.com.au/

  It’s budget time. That generally also means strategic planning. But so many people do it backwards, or don’t do it at all. We look at key mistakes to avoid, and what to do better, as well 7 key ways to move from linear thinker to systems thinker, and rock your strategy.

  Ahead of ANZAC Day, we look at what we should NOT sacrifice in leadership, and the five things we should absolutely sacrifice in leadership.

  Business owner struggling to keep the doors open? A professional dealing with turmoil? Here are key benefits to be gained from survival mode, and how to shift out of it.

  Mentioned on the show: Dr Jason Fox's articles on the fuzzy contextual beacon

  There is so much in the public forum about the challenges facing women - all of them genuine and in need of focus and attention. And yet there is radio silence on the challenges for men - a social taboo that is keeping men quiet and suffering. It seems in our search for gender equality, we have succumbed to gender silencing. Has the pendulum swung too far?

  In this interview, we dive into: Why community advocacy is critical in maintaining the compassionate heart of the community The hidden story in the strong average cost of living in an affluent community like Canberra, and how many are stuck in a cycle of poverty that goes unseen When you are asked, 'does this bother you', what are you prepared to do to make a difference in complex social challenges? A little goes a long way.

  Contribution is a responsibility and a calling. It's part of the fabric of what makes up their business platform and approach. It's an integrated view of life, work, and making a difference. In this episode, we cover: How environments support the values and culture of an organisation - including a swing! Business has a two-way role in the community The value of different in roles in collaborative leadership

Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen on iTunes here. Listen on Spotify here. How we do leadership needs to change dramatically, now. The rate and pace of change is creating all sorts of quandaries for business leaders. The pandemic accelerated all of it. What do we need to do? In this far reaching and amazing interview, neuroscientist Dr Alan Watkins walks us through cutting edge approaches to solving our trickiest problems.

In this interview, Sheryle Moon shares: The emerging connection of ART in the IT sector How IT and art have parallel processes The Pledge 1% and how Matt Bullock of Spinify has created a Foundation to support even more of the community How giving and social justice is woven in a successful career.

  In this interview we explore:  Todd Wright’s lifelong commitment to making a difference, and how to come back from volunteering fatigue Why making social contribution a key aspect of your business is critical, especially for new businesses How to choose a cause that your business can support Savvy ways a business can contribute, aside from straight out sponsorship.

    Carrie Leeson is an accomplished business leader and passionate advocate for health, both physical and mental. In this interview she shares insight in to how charities and businesses can work together for mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the community. There are a number of ways businesses can interact with a community organisation - not all of them financial.     Carrie is an inspiring leader who models humility. Her leadership philosophy is both practical and moving. We are delighted to have Carrie as Table Host at the Edge of Leadership Un-Conference, 28 March in Canberra.  Come and meet her there, and learn from her business and leadership prowess! Resources mentioned: LIFELINE CRISIS RESPONSE LINE: 13 11 14 Adam Grant's Give and Take - Why helping others drives our success     

  Strategic planning has changed: the 5 year plan is OUT. Nothing stays that stable for that long! The strategic intention is IN, with tactics and projects needing regular review. Aside from that big mistake (believing a 5 year strategy still works), there are 3 other common mistakes that will definitely sabotage you and keep you in hand-to-mouth land.

  Connection is currency. You can't connect if you don't have a network! The best defence against being irrelevant, is to build a synergistic, robust, and vibrant network.  In this episode, you'll discover six ways to expand your network, the secret to being a valued connector (not just a taker!), and how to eliminate the dreaded networking fears.