

420: Find Your Leadership Voice, with Johanna Nalau
Jul 20, 2019
Johanna Nalau, an adaptation scientist and lead author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, shares her journey of finding her leadership voice. She emphasizes the need for collaborative idea-sharing and defines leadership as empowering future leaders. The conversation highlights the value of blogging as a tool for personal growth and effective communication in climate adaptation. Johanna also discusses the importance of engaging women in leadership roles and the transformative power of community in navigating complex global challenges.
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Discovering the Podcast
- Johanna Nalau, frustrated with leadership models, discovered the Coaching for Leaders podcast.
- She listened intensively for two months, believing it changed her thinking about leadership.
Scientists as Leaders
- Scientists aiming for societal impact must become more vocal about their research, especially regarding climate change.
- Johanna Nalau emphasizes the importance of scientists' engagement, particularly at the UN level, given the increasing frequency of unprecedented weather events.
Define Your Story
- Dorie Clark's work on personal branding emphasizes the importance of defining your own story.
- This approach is crucial for scientists to stand out in a crowded field.