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Edgy Ideas

Edgy Ideas

著者： Simon Western
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 Welcome to Edgy Ideas, where we explore what it means to live a ‘good life’ and build the ‘good society’ in our disruptive age.

This podcast explores our human dynamics in today's networked society. Addressing topical themes, we explore how social change, technology and environmental issues impact on how we live, and who we are - personally and collectively. Edgy Ideas podcast aims to re-insert the human spirit, good faith, ethics and beauty back into the picture, offering new perspectives and psycho-social insights. We pay particular attention to how the ‘unconscious that speaks through us’, entrapping us in repetitive patterns and shaping our desires. Each podcast concludes by contemplating what it means to live a ‘good life’ and create the ‘good society’. Enjoy!

Edgy Ideas is sponsored by the Eco-Leadership Institute

A radical think tank and developmental hub for leaders, coaches and change agents.

Join our community of practice and work live with many of our podcast guests

Discover more here: https://ecoleadershipinstitute.org
Contact simon@ecoleadershipinstitute.org

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  • 94: Building Civil Society: Reflections from a Lebanese Activist

    94: Building Civil Society: Reflections from a Lebanese Activist
    2025/05/30
    Show Notes
    In this episode, Simon Western speaks with Lebanese scholar and activist Karim Safieddine. Together, they discuss the vibrant and volatile political landscape of Lebanon, exploring how social movements, intellectual traditions, and grassroots activism collide and coalesce in the streets of Beirut. Karim shares his personal story of growing up amidst conflict, complexity, and contradiction, offering a lens into how identity is formed in a fractured society and how hope emerges through resistance.
    They explore themes of secularism, anti-establishment politics, and the evolving role of intellectuals in social change. The conversation touches deeply on what it means to live a good life and how ordinary people - through organising, dissent, and imagination - shape the possibility of a good civile society.
    Key Reflections
    · Elites often suppress transformative movements; activism persists through localised, organic mobilisation.
    · Intellectuals must step beyond theory and engage meaningfully with activist work.
    · A good life is not about material excess but about meaningful relationships, creativity, and communal survival.
    · Resistance is necessary for vitality; dissent keeps societies alive and evolving.
    · Bridging academia and activism is essential for sustainable change.
    · Empowering local voices and grassroots movements is crucial to Lebanon’s future.

    Keywords
    social movements, political sociology, secularism, identity, intellectuals, activism, anti-establishment, cosmopolitanism
    Brief Bio
    Karim Safieddine is a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh whose work explores the intersection of social movements, intellectual history, and political power in Lebanon. With a particular focus on the Lebanese Left, Karim investigates how oppositional movements both contest and reproduce dominant ideological frameworks and structures of authority from the late 20th century to the present.
    Rooted in a Gramscian tradition yet open to diverse theoretical tools, his research engages with questions of leadership, resistance, and hegemony. His work bridges political sociology and historical analysis, offering critical insights into how movements emerge, evolve, and navigate Lebanon's sectarian and neoliberal political terrain.
    Karim holds an MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (2020) and a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut (2019). His academic interests include political and historical sociology, social movements, and the role of intellectuals in shaping public discourse.
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    38 分
  • 93: Living Through Conflict: Insights from Ukraine

    93: Living Through Conflict: Insights from Ukraine
    2025/05/01
    Show Notes
    In this compelling and deeply human episode, Simon speaks with Daria (Dasha) Kuznetsova, a Ukrainian humanitarian professional working amidst the war in Ukraine.
    Daria brings a grounded yet emotionally resonant perspective on what it means to live in a war zone - not just physically, but psychologically and spiritually. She discusses how individuals and communities survive amidst collapse, and what it takes to begin imagining a future beyond trauma.
    Simon and Daria discuss themes of self-awareness, trauma recovery, and the embodied experience of conflict. Daria shares how the first years of war were marked by survival, scarcity of time, and emotional suppression, and how she has come to understand the necessity of listening to the body, building emotional resilience, and holding space for others.
    The conversation moves from personal coping mechanisms to wider systemic reflections - offering a rare insight into how community support and relational containment become lifelines in the face of collective breakdown. This episode invites us to consider how diversity, freedom, and emotional truth-telling are vital elements in rebuilding not just Ukraine, but any society fractured by violence or division.
    This episode will speak to leaders, coaches, and listeners who are drawn to the depths of human experience, particularly when systems are under strain. It also speaks to the power of Eco-Leadership, where relationality, resilience, and emotional intelligence create the conditions for regenerative futures.

    Key Reflections
    • War reshapes both the physical environment and the emotional lives of those affected.
    • Developing self-awareness is essential for navigating the psychological strain of conflict.
    • Small, everyday actions can provide stability and a sense of control in times of crisis.
    • The body often holds trauma that the mind cannot yet process or articulate.
    • Strong community connections are vital for emotional and practical survival during war.
    • Rebuilding society requires a foundation of safety, freedom of expression, and inclusion.
    • Honest conversations about pain and recovery are the first steps toward collective healing.
    Keywords
    humanitarian aid, war experiences, emotional resilience, community support, trauma recovery, self-awareness, coping mechanisms, rebuilding society, relational depth, Eco-Leadership

    Brief Bio
    Daria Kuznetsova is a humanitarian and recovery professional with over a decade of experience leading multisectoral and multipartner portfolios in Ukraine. Her work spans international humanitarian principles, large-scale project management, and strategic partnership development, guided by results-driven leadership approaches.
    Following the full-scale invasion, Daria played a key role in scaling up humanitarian efforts, managing projects funded by the EU, FCDO, USAID, SDC, BMZ, and other major donors. She currently expands her expertise into the areas of Partnership and Localization, overseeing a portfolio of more than 100 partnerships.
    Her current focus is on strategic development, mentoring, and fostering impactful, sustainable change within organizations and communities.
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    33 分
  • 92: Modern Temples of Power

    92: Modern Temples of Power
    2025/04/03
    Show Notes
    In this conversation, Chris Yates and Simon Western discuss how organizations have become modern temples of power, shaping societal norms in positive and challenging ways. Organizations offer spaces to be productive, to deliver services and to provide meaning and development for individuals, yet they also can stifle individuality and feedback through corporate conformity. The podcast reflects on how art, small acts of kindness and ecosystems thinking are the leadership approaches that can transform organisations and liberate employees to engage relationally and realise their full potential.
    Chris questions traditional leadership models, highlighting the need to prioritize character over competence and move beyond the military-influenced structures that dominate corporate life. Leadership, they argue, is not about static positions but fluid relationships—emerging in unexpected places and shaped by small moments of humanity rather than grand, ego-driven achievements. The conversation also highlights the burden of projections on leaders, who risk becoming seduced by the images others place upon them.
    Looking ahead, Simon and Chris consider the future of leadership in a world that increasingly demands authenticity and interconnectedness. They call for a shift to eco-centric leadership, one that embraces moral responsibility, acknowledges the social role of organizations, and also seeks inspiration from art to reimagine work and leadership. Chris closes by reminding us that the smallest acts of kindness and courage in the face of adversity can reshape leadership, organizations, and society itself.

    Key Reflections
    • Organizations hold immense power as modern temples, shaping societal norms and driving change.
    • Corporate cultures often enforce conformity, stifling individuality, feedback, and personal identity.
    • Leadership discussions focus too much on competence and too little on the moral character of leaders.
    • Leadership is not a fixed title but a fluid, relational process that can emerge from unexpected places.
    • Leaders must resist being seduced by the projections and expectations placed upon them.
    • The future of leadership requires shifting from ego-driven ambition to collective, eco-centric responsibility.
    • True leadership is found not in grand gestures but in small, everyday acts of humanity.
    • Creativity and art offers a powerful lens to rethink work, leadership, and our role in the world.
    Keywords
    corporate culture, society, leadership, power dynamics, identity, character, reimagination, eco-leadership

    Brief Bio
    Christopher Yates, Senior Vice President of Talent at Equinix, is a leader committed to professional and personal growth within organizations. He oversees Equinix’s global talent strategy, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while aligning leadership initiatives with the company’s growth and innovation objectives. Previously Chris held senior OD positions in Microsoft, Ford, American Express, Caterpillar and HSBC bank, playing a vital role in shaping business transformation. Chris is co-author with Pooja Sachdev of Rewire: A Radical Approach to Tackling Diversity and Difference and has also co-authored Share: How Organizations Can Thrive in an Age of Networked Knowledge, Power and Relationships. Chris brings a huge breadth of experience to organisational thinking, and is admired for his empathy, dynamism and original and imaginative leadership.
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    46 分

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