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Another great article David Ross - VUCA Strategist. Corporate Peacemaker! For me, leadership is primarily about listening and serving. I do believe in the value of a leadership structure, but not to command and control; rather to make a safe space for teams to operate within, knowing that there is experience to lean on and leaders to protect them by supporting a culture of experimentation and promoting their ideas and values within an organization.

Every week I hear or read stories of failed attempts to deal with our most pressing issues. Climate change. Loss of biodiversity. The impact of AI. Poverty. I could go on. There are several root causes, one of which being leadership or a lack of appropriate leadership for the 21st century. Indeed, there is a significant gap in the necessary capabilities if our organisations are to continue to thrive. So, I want to extend my sincere thanks to WeAreTheCity for publishing this article that I am quite passionate about, "Confronting the storm: The leadership we need when normal has left the building." "....one of our most impactful stories in business and government is that of the “great leader”. It is a story that often has military tones about it – we still call on patriarchal terms like “captains of industry” and “commander-in-chief” to describe these leaders, who were often older men. They formulated the vision for followers, for us, and that vision was to be followed. Unquestionably so. Such a story has proven to be formidably successful within society, and within the media, for centuries. But, as Harari also observes, our stories can also prove to be a powerful illusion. And in the 21st Century, in an age of uncertainty and complexity, that is what we are seeing with the story of the great leader." I'll be interested to read your thoughts! #leadership #Future #management https://lnkd.in/gsyDJn_B

Pessimism looms large, but the power of optimism shines brighter for business leaders charting the course ahead. By envisioning a future filled with possibilities, leaders can steer their companies toward enduring success. Visualizing Your Future: Take a leap into the future—5, 10 years ahead—and visualize the company you aspire to lead. Craft a roadmap outlining the actionable steps needed to transform your vision into reality. Key Business Domains to Focus on: Corporate portfolio, innovation, supply chains, sustainability, technology, capital and liquidity and talent form the core interlocking domains demanding your attention as a leader. To drive sustainable growth across these realms, blend decisiveness with experimentation, ambition with prudence and persistence with patience. Success demands a balanced approach that embraces change, resilience and unwavering dedication. https://lnkd.in/dHxt3wPM #BusinessLeadership #Optimism #StrategicVision #SustainableGrowth

“What if the future belongs to the individual, and the energy rooted in your employees’ and customers’ burning desire to make the world a better place and save the planet and its inhabitants is the very foundation for building your organisation’s sense of the future? What if, in reality, the pressure from the bottom of your organisation is exactly what you need to make more money and be much stronger in the future?”   Quote from the Foreword by Chief futurist Anne Skare Nielsen in the book Energetic Leadership   And Anne Skare Nielsen continues:   “Welcome to reality. We’re facing the most significant change in what business and leadership are all about since the invention of the assembly line. Yesterday’s management regime is no good if we are to develop stable organisations that can deliver on the world’s demands for sustainability, both internally and externally. The air has gone out of the balloon. Half the workforce is simply ditching jobs to find more meaningful workplaces. The other half is either working themselves to pieces, turning up without bringing their souls and basically couldn’t care less, or driven primarily by fear.”   Are you curious about leadership in the future and how we fix the world, then GET the Introduction to the book Energetic Leadership, which is about (subtitle):   “When modern life design collides with old leadership habits, it is time to tap into intuition and unleash the energetic sense of the future.”   JOIN the movement – GET the Introduction to the book – FIND link in comments.   #energeticleadership #future #business #humans #energy

An exceptional article on "what next for business", from one of the world's foremost leaders in supporting others grappling with that question. For a deeper dive, I recommend David's book: https://lnkd.in/eG5Fatq9

WHY in our current systems do we collectively create results that nobody wants??? To answer this puzzling question, Otto Scharmer’s theory-u brings together action science, consciousness and civic engagement to initiate a positive transformation of leaders. For me, this approach has been a major insight and eye-opener.   It takes into account a blind spot: "the success of an intervention depends on the interior condition of the intervener." (Bill O'Brien) = the success of what I do as a change maker depends on the inner place from where I operate.   In our western societies, we experience 3 major disconnections: 😞 Ecological Divide between self and Nature, leading to climate disruption and biodiversity collapse 😞  Social Divide between self and Other, leading to polarization, increase in inequalities and violence 😞  Spiritual Divide between self and Self (=my highest future possibility), leading to mental issues, depression, even suicides.   A photo is worth a thousand words and this one captures the two response cycles we have when faced with challenges of disruption.   “When challenges of disruption come, if we have not built the capacity to open our mind, open our hearts, and open our will, then life and our larger systems, will throw us into this other space, the patterns of destruction that we do not want”. This tendency is currently amplified by many forces among them populist parties, social media or trolls.   The theory-u provides leaders with a method to cultivate the soil of the social field, i.e. the qualities of the relationships we have to each other, to the system and to ourselves. How to build architectures of connection, to move from EGO-centered awareness to ECO-centered awareness.   #leadership, #management, #regeneration Thank you Otto Scharmer

🚨 Why Do Organizations Resist Change? 🚨 Disruption. Pivot. Transformation. Organizations talk the talk, but when real change is on the line? Many stay paralyzed until there’s no other choice. If you’ve ever felt the frustration of pushing for change in an environment that clings to “how we’ve always done it,” you’re not alone. Here’s what really keeps organizations—and sometimes, entire industries—stuck: 🔸 "We've Always Done It This Way" Syndrome Routine feels safe. Shaking it up feels like rerouting a river. But here’s the cost: waiting until crisis makes inaction impossible. 🔸 Fear of the Great Unknown Let’s face it—taking the leap feels risky, especially when the stakes are high. But staying put often costs far more, even if the impact isn’t felt immediately. 🔸 Loss Aversion Leaders often fear losing what they have more than they feel motivated by potential gains. Change feels risky—until the risk of doing nothing is even bigger. 🔸 Social Pressure Leaders worry about perceptions. Backlash from customers, shareholders, or the public keeps organizations clinging to the status quo, even when change is overdue. So, what finally gets them moving? When standing still becomes a bigger risk than moving forward. Change happens when there’s no choice but to change. If you’re ready to help your organization move sooner—before the next crisis hits—Follow for more insights, like if this resonates, and click the link to dive deeper breaking through the resistance. https://lnkd.in/ev8_h7Se #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Innovation #OrganizationalChange #Change1

Successful business leaders are optimistic about the future and have a roadmap for turning vision into reality. BCG’s Hans-Paul Bürkner, Reiko Akiike, Sharon Marcil, Mai-Britt Poulsen, and Vaishali Rastogi explain how to deliver higher productivity, greater efficiency, and ultimately more profitable growth in a new article: “For CEOs, the Future is a State of Mind.” Read it here : https://lnkd.in/gu_8T_v5 #future #transformation #strategy

Social Impact Leaders: Your Identity is More Than Your Work In the world of social impact, it's easy to get caught up in the work we do and the validation we receive from those we serve. However, it's important to remember that these external factors do not solely define our identity. As social impact leaders, we often pour our hearts and souls into our work, striving to make a difference in the lives of others. While this dedication is admirable, it's crucial to recognise that our worth goes beyond the impact we create. Our identity is multifaceted and encompasses various aspects of our lives, including our passions, values, relationships, and personal growth. It's about who we are as individuals, not just what we do.  So, let's take a moment to reflect on our identity outside of our work. ✅ What are the things that bring us joy and fulfilment? ✅ What are our core values and beliefs? ✅ Who are the people that support and inspire us? By acknowledging and embracing our whole selves, we can find a sense of balance and fulfilment that goes beyond the validation we receive from our work. Remember, you are more than the impact you create – you are a unique individual with a rich and diverse identity. So, as social impact leaders, let's continue to make a difference in the world, but also remember to nurture and celebrate our identities along the way. Watch out for upcoming masterclasses at https://lnkd.in/dGRvfEj ~ Like👍🏾| Comment💬 | Share🔗 | Follow🤝🏿 Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #socialinnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact

Successful business leaders are optimistic about the future and have a roadmap for turning vision into reality. BCG’s Hans-Paul Bürkner, Reiko Akiike, Sharon Marcil, Mai-Britt Poulsen, and Vaishali Rastogi explain how to deliver higher productivity, greater efficiency, and ultimately more profitable growth in a new article: “For CEOs, the Future is a State of Mind.” Read it here : https://lnkd.in/eCCjA6_j #future #transformation #strategy