In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, Sylvain engages with Bernie, an expert in management and leadership, who holds the Drucker Chair in Management and Liberal Arts at the Drucker School in Claremont, California. Bernie discusses his book, "Creating the Organization of the Future," which integrates the teachings of Peter Drucker and Confucius. The conversation centers on essential organizational choices regarding mission, vision, purpose, values, and culture, emphasizing the need for adaptability and alignment. Benny highlights the importance of making clear choices, time management, calmness in leadership, and the ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly changing market environment.

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Book “The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail” by Clayton M. Christensen

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Book “Creating the Organization of the Future: Building on Drucker and Confucius Foundations” by Bernard Jaworski and Virginia Cheung

Book “The Concept of the Corporation” by Peter Drucker

Book “Deep Purpose” by Ranjay Gulati

Leadership Spark Podcast with Ranjay Gulati on his book “Deep Purpose”

Book “The Effective Executive” by Peter Drucker

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews Jacques Neatby, a partner at MindLab, executive team advisor, author, and professor of leadership. The discussion delves into the dynamics of senior leadership teams, focusing on alignment, decision-making processes and the role of psychological safety. Key insights include the importance of power dynamics, the need for more structured meetings, the impact of team size on effectiveness, and the necessity of clear expectations. Jacques also highlights the value of process facilitation in leadership and shares practical strategies for fostering effective team interactions and decision-making.

Show notes:

Book “Leadership Team Alignment: From Conflict to Collaboration” by Frédéric Godart and Jacques Neatby

Book “Managing” by Henry Mintzberg

Book “Teams at the Top” by Jon R. Katzenbach

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain engages with Andy Stefanovich, a renowned speaker, best-selling author, and founding partner of “Life”, a consulting firm in Richmond, Virginia. Andy shares insights on leadership, innovation, and creativity, emphasizing the importance of seeking inspiration in unconventional places. He discusses how leaders can foster an environment that encourages creativity by focusing on the human aspect of leadership, engaging in reflective practices, and embracing curiosity. Andy also highlights the significance of self-inspiration for leaders to effectively inspire their teams, ultimately driving innovation and meaningful outcomes.

Show notes:

Look at More: A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change by Andy Stefanovich

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Danish Institute of Technology

Fast Company magazine

Zoom book by Istvan Banyai

Paola Antonelli, MOMA curator

Doris Kearns Goodwin, Biographer, Historian

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