Why Lead?

We cannot solve today’s problems with the leadership that got us here. Based upon science, We the Leader presents a seismic shift in leadership theory and practice evolution. Through the distinctive practice of a curious conviction We, the Leader actualizes an organic diversity, equity, and inclusion operating system that accelerates next-level innovation, wise decisions, and in-sync execution. I am joined by Jeff Spahn, a consultant whose organization Leading Leaders Inc., for nearly 20 years has engineered an organic diversity, equity, and inclusion operating system called We The Leader. Below is the link to his bookhttps://wetheleader.com/

We live in a world of rising uncertainty. We live in a world where there’s an abundance of information that is impossible to sort through, add to that the fact that many leaders, including you dear listener, are griding, hustling, going 200KM per hour, simply put, there is a lot to do, and very little time to do it, so many of us don’t have time to sort through information, to analyze what is presented to us. What do we do? We outsource our thinking to gurus and experts. We turn to them for solutions, advice, for counsel. This practice of outsourcing our thinking has weakened our ability to think for ourselves, and in this complex world, a leader must be able to think for themselves. And so in today’s podcast, we will explore the perils of outsourcing your thinking and breaking down how we can reclaim our power and develop an ability to think for ourselves. I am joined by Vikram Mansharamani, the author of the recently-released THINK FOR YOURSELF: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence and BOOMBUSTOLOGY: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst.Here is a link to his workhttp://www.mansharamani.com

What If I was to tell you there is a sure way of transforming and changing your organization from where it is to a place where it is more innovative, more adaptive, and more equipped and empowered to solve the increasingly complex problems your organization is facing.In today’s episode, we’re exploring the power of language and words in leadership. Its power to change your world and take your organization to the next level.I am joined by David Marquet. He has authored the bestselling book, Turn the Ship Around! And Leadership is Language. His leadership practices were so impactful that *Stephen R. Covey* in his book *The 8th Habit* said [of David's led organization], “It was the most empowering organization he’d ever seen”See links below to get intouch with David:www.intentbasedleadership.comwww.davidmarquet.com

The majority of initiatives that start off fail eventually. This is true of personal initiatives, as it is true of national initiatives. Sustainability seems to be a challenge for most people and organizations. Sustaining, maintaining, and doing so consistently is not easy. These are some of the things we will discuss in today’s episode. Today's guest is Ms. Emma Oriyo, a corporate Affairs, Community Investment (CI) professional with a wealth of experience spanning 20 years working with leading FMCGs, telecom, and consulting organizations. Her focus is on communications, mobilization of sustainable investments, and partnerships for development projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Here are links to connect with Emmahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaoriyo/https://sustainabilitypractice.co.tz/ 

In this episode, we're doing a leadership review based on the film, Dead Poets Society. We're looking at the power of Organization Culture, and how one can muster the courage to be a disruptor of culture. Links: TransAIDhttps://www.transaid.org/CEO's who cut their salaries during COVIDhttps://www.gobankingrates.com/money/business/ceos-taking-pay-cuts-companies-survive-coronavirus/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/03/30/ceos-are-cutting-their-own-salaries-in-response-to-the-coronavirus/?sh=f243f7f3e913Sauti StreamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuiRsHrREmbo28baIEK3Q/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sautistream/

Imagine that tomorrow morning, some high-priced workplace consultant shows up at your job. This consultant is there to conduct a talent review: an assessment of all the people in your organization, including you. Who is indispensable in your org? Who is absolutely essential to the success of your organization? Who is notably dispensable? Who is easily replaced? And Who are all the people in between? “What would this expert say about you?”I am joined by Bruce Tulgan, a bestselling author and the founder and CEO of RainmakerThinking, a management research, and training firm. He is the author of numerous books, including It’s Okay to Be the Boss; Not Everyone Gets a Trophy; and The 27 Challenges Managers Face. His newest book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. Below are links to his work and social profiles. Rainmaker's Website: https://rainmakerthinking.com/Bruce's books: https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Tulgan/e/B000APFPZ0/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Bruce's Forbes Column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucetulgan/?sh=573c9db6a099Bruce's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BruceTulganBruce's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucetulganrmt/ 

How can leaders create a space of psychological safety so that people are comfortable enough to actually communicate if they believe they’re incompetent to carry out a delegated task? I am joined by Murtaza Versi to discuss the art of delegating to empower. Below are links to resources by Murtaza VersiTo listen to a continuation of our Conversation Click the link belowhttps://murtazaversi.co.tz/delegating-to-empower-a-discussion-pt-ii-54/Engage Relate Perform Podcast https://murtazaversi.co.tz/pod/Murtaza's Website https://murtazaversi.co.tz/Murtaza's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/murtazagversi/

Many of us are familiar with the phrase, Business as Usual. It’s a phrase that has survived many decades, but I am here to announce to you that the era of business as usual is gone, we’re now living in the age of Business Unusual. We live in a world of uncertainty, disruption, and black swan events, and so to thrive the people we lead and our demand more than business as usual, they demand that we lead in an unusual way.Today’s conversation will open your eyes to the tools that will help you build a resilient business - one that is built on trust, an engaged and fulfilled workforce, and the brand values that can empower you to craft resonant communications and relationships. I am joined by Nathalie Nahai, author of Business Unusual. Check out the resources below from Nathalie NahaiResources: Book: Business Unusual: Values, Uncertainty and the Psychology of Brand Resilience Book: Webs Of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion Podcast: The Hive Podcast Tool: TheValuesMap.comSocial media handles: Twitter @nathalienahai LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalienahai/ Instagram @behind.the.hive

Being a business leader has become more challenging today. Challenges such as having multiple generations in the workplace, cultivating diversity yet building a cohesive culture everyone can own, black swan events like COVID disrupting how we work and how we view work. How do you play the long game in such an ever-changing, and increasingly complex business environment? 

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you are dissatisfied with how things are and you believe you have ideas on how to make things better but didn’t know how? Or maybe you knew how but you were not successful? Are you a leader who wants to create a space where the status quo is never permanent but ever-changing because your team and organization are creative, innovative, and always pushing the envelope? If these questions resonate with you, well, this is the right episode for you. We will be exploring all of that and more. Carmen Medina shows us how we can be productive rebels at work. Carmen Medina's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Work-Handbook-Leading-Change-dp-1491903953/dp/1491903953/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=Rebel at Work Website: https://www.rebelsatwork.com/Carmen Medina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/milouness?lang=enCarmen Medina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenamedina/