The Art of Quality

Luca Dellanna, a renowned author and management advisor, dives into the vital role of managerial quality in business. He contrasts management with sports coaching, highlighting the need for qualitative insights in leadership. The conversation also touches on outdated incentive systems using Southwest Airlines as a case study. Dellanna emphasizes the importance of core values and purpose in the workplace, advocating for real engagement between leaders and employees to enhance quality. This eye-opening discussion reshapes our understanding of management effectiveness.

Tom Morgan, the founder of The Leading Edge, dives deep into the transformative power of curiosity. He shares his journey exploring the interplay between intuition and rational thought, emphasizing how curiosity can guide complex decision-making. Tom discusses the importance of creating space for quality to unfold and critiques traditional approaches to innovation. Furthermore, he addresses the balance between scientific skepticism and metaphysical exploration, encouraging openness to life's mysteries while fostering personal growth through community.

Allison Paradise, founder of The Epicenter and neuroscientist, discusses the vital transition from fear-based to love-based motivations in nurturing creativity. She emphasizes how children teach us the value of joy and emotional expressiveness, urging for educational systems that enhance curiosity. Allison shares her personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of fostering unique instincts in children. Lastly, she invites listeners to support her initiative for a dedicated retreat center aimed at empowering young minds.

Join us as we delve into our conversation with Patrick Boland, a renowned coach, consultant, and psychotherapist. As the founder of Conexus and author of The Contemplative Leader, Patrick brings invaluable insights gained over years of guiding high performers from leading companies like Google, Unilever, Lego, and Accenture. With extensive experience in leading cultural change programs, Patrick has co-authored books with Richard Rohr and shared the stage with thought leaders such as Margaret Wheatley and Brené Brown. Thank you Patrick, for unpacking the deep wisdom you have gained from your professional journey, revealing what truly matters for building strong, effective teams and nurturing meaningful relationships.  Enjoy this rich exploration of leadership and the lessons learned from years of dedication to cultural transformation and personal growth.

In this engaging conversation, Ed Halliwell, a seasoned mindfulness teacher and author, explores the transformative power of paying attention. He shares his personal journey through anxiety, emphasizing mindfulness as a path to emotional liberation and self-awareness. Halliwell highlights the importance of community and interdependence in our well-being. He discusses the struggle with stillness and the necessity of embracing solitude in our busy lives, urging listeners to cultivate presence and compassion in their daily experiences.