What does it take to lead in an age defined by polycrisis?
his episode examines the capabilities and mindsets leaders need to navigate unprecedented pressures—from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to social division and rapid technological change. We’ll discuss how leaders can not only survive but thrive by embracing emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and collaboration—and what it looks like to develop these traits in practice.
Key Themes & Talking Points:
- The crises shaping today’s leadership landscape.
- The pressures and tensions these crises create for leaders.
- Core mindsets: resilience, systems thinking, ethical reasoning, collaboration.
- How these capabilities can be developed through leadership education.
With Toby P. Newstead from University of Tasmania Professor David Snowden from The Cynefin Company
