Intelligence Squared

The Power of Giving Away Power with Matthew Barzun and Kamal Ahmed

Aug 3, 2021

Matthew Barzun, former US Ambassador with a rich background in political campaigns and tech innovation, shares powerful insights into transformative leadership. He discusses how iconic figures like Dee Hock and Jimmy Wales exemplified leadership by sharing power, promoting creativity and inclusivity. Barzun emphasizes the shift from hierarchical to collaborative leadership, drawing from Barack Obama's campaign strategies. The conversation touches on the effectiveness of a 'constellation mindset' in organizations, fostering collaboration and co-creating urban spaces for more inclusive societies.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Interdependence and Leadership Dynamics

27min

Transformative Leadership: A Gendered Perspective

7min

Redefining Leadership: From Hierarchy to Collaboration

7min

Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Constellation Mindset

7min

Embracing the Constellation Mindset

9min

Navigating Freedom and Togetherness in Leadership

2min

How did Dee Hock of Visa transform the way we pay for things? How did Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, create the biggest knowledge transfer engine the world has ever seen? And how did Barack Obama and his grassroots team revolutionise political campaigning? They did it by doing what most leaders dread – they gave away power. On July 19 Matthew Barzun, former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, came to Intelligence Squared to share the leadership insights he has gained over the course of his successful and varied career. For the discount on the book click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-power-of-giving-away-power-how-the-best-leaders-learn-to-let-go-matthew-barzun-intel/

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