Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark – Leading Through: The New Paradigm of Leadership: Soul, Heart, and Mind
In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, ‘Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership,’ authored by Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark. The Clarks share their experiences from diverse fields to propose a shift from the outdated power-over paradigm to a more human-centric, flexible, and adaptive way of leading. Topics covered include the challenges and potential of the new paradigm, real-life examples from the authors’ professional journeys, and the enduring need for empathetic leadership even in the face of daunting organisational inertia.
00:00 Introduction to a New Leadership Paradigm
00:54 Meet the Authors: Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark
02:12 Erin’s Journey: From Accidental Consultant to Leadership Expert
04:52 John’s Insights: Organisational Performance and Leadership
08:01 Kim’s Experience: The Power Over Paradigm in Action
15:23 The Pathway Program: Transforming Higher Education
18:34 John’s Challenge: Changing Department Dynamics
22:55 The Power Over Paradigm: Real-World Examples
29:32 Erin’s Client Experience: Unity and Freedom in Leadership
32:09 The Power of Collaboration and Humanity
33:43 Breaking Free from Organisational Dynamics
35:06 The Courage to Embrace a New Paradigm
38:16 Generative AI and the Value of Humanity
46:21 The Amazon Case Study: A Cautionary Tale
50:31 Modularity: Balancing Freedom and Unity
56:14 Empathetic Leadership and Difficult Decisions
01:01:22 The Vision of Leading Through
01:03:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Kim Clark, Jonathan Clark, Erin Clark, Leading Through, Power Over Paradigm, Business Strategy, New Paradigm, Employee Empowerment, Workplace Culture, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Innovation, Bureaucracy, Harvard Business School, Modularity, Employee Engagement, Human Potential, Professional Development