Forward Vision with Matthew Taylor

Liam Black on helping leaders make an impact

Jan 11, 2024

Author Liam Black, the ‘gloves off mentor', discusses purpose-driven leadership, mentorship, and navigating tough decisions with clarity and courage. He emphasizes aligning values with actions, maintaining focus, embracing humility, and the moral dimension of mentoring in leadership roles.

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Having a mentor can provide support and guidance in decision-making for leaders.

Balancing ethical considerations with profitability is essential for effective leadership in large corporations.

Deep dives

Liam Black's Leadership Journey and Purpose-Driven Approach

Liam Black, the author of 'How to Lead with Purpose,' shares insights from his leadership journey rooted in his upbringing and experiences. Coming from a working-class Irish immigrant background, shaped by his early aspirations to become a Catholic priest, his journey led him to impactful work supporting the homeless, social enterprises, and mentoring upcoming leaders focused on social impact.

Intro

3min

Reflections on the speaker's past potential career in the priesthood and the impact of celibacy

2min

Navigating Clarity and Courage in Leadership with Liam Black

15min

Navigating Leadership Challenges with 'Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys'

2min

Leadership Wisdom and Strategies for Success

14min

Reflections on Leadership and Personal Growth

2min

Leadership can be a lonely affair. Values held by an individual might not align exactly with the needs of an organisation, and no matter the determination, implementing meaningful changes can feel like swimming against the tide. But the process can be easier when we have a third party, or a mentor, from whom we can seek support and advice, and who can offer guidance on our decision making.

In this episode of Forward Vision we speak to Liam Black, the ‘gloves off mentor’, author of ‘How to Lead with Purpose’. This is a wide ranging conversation that offers bitesize tips on how to become more effective as a leader, what ‘purpose’ really means, and why a good mentor provides clarity and supports the courage to execute ambitious goals.

For a copy of Liam's book: https://practicalinspiration.com/book/how-to-lead-with-purpose

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Forward Vision with Matthew Taylor

Liam Black on helping leaders make an impact

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Liam Black's Leadership Journey and Purpose-Driven Approach

Balancing Complexity of Purpose and Corporate Practice

Navigating Complex Leadership Dynamics and Personal Growth

Mentoring Insights: Setting Boundaries, Balancing Complexity, and Self-Reflection

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts