We’ve all complained about office politics… someone was able to influence a decision or get a project over the line through the shear force of their personality or relationships. But what are we really complaining about? Power. In this episode, Ebele Okobi, CEO of The New Humanitarian, discusses the dynamics of power: challenging it, finding it, using it, and sharing it. This conversation takes you through the importance of rest not just as a form of self-care but as a powerful act of resistance. If you're feeling off course, Ebele's deep wisdom and challenging insights will point you in the right direction.
"My interest in power is, how do I bring people with me? How do I use this power to create a more radically loving world?" - Ebele Okobi
00:31 Intro
02:06 What is power?
04:05 Developing personal power
08:21 Power through platforming and sharing
11:00 Hire, Fire, Boss!
13:56 Power sharing through team building
16:54 Joy and community
21:30 Rest and the sabbatical
28:35 The New Humanitarian
33:18 Reflections and outro
You can connect with Ebele on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Igbo have no king
- 2022 Venice Biennale
- Chinedu Valentine Okobi Sabbatical Program
- The Future Plate (African & Caribbean Catering)
- Loophole of Retreat symposium
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