In this episode of the Leadership Sparks podcast, Sylvain engages with Oliver Burkeman, a renowned journalist and author, to explore our relation to time and productivity. Burkeman discusses the inherent limitations of traditional productivity methods and emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices about how to allocate time and attention. The conversation highlights the value of embracing limitations rather than striving for unattainable ideals. Burkeman shares practical strategies for managing time and how to foster a more meaningful and intentional approach to productivity.

Show notes:

Book “4,000 weeks” by Oliver Burkeman

Book “Meditation for mortals” by Oliver Burkeman

Book “Slowing down to the speed of life” by Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey

Book “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius

Book “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life” by James Hollis

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain Newton converses with Mike Useem, director of the Center of Leadership and Change Management at Wharton Business School. They discuss leadership principles from Useem’s book "The Leader's Checklist," emphasizing practical experience and informed intuition. They highlight key leadership traits like prioritizing common interests, honoring team contributions, and persuasive communication. Useem shares insights from his work with the U.S. Marine Corps and the New York Fire Department, and highlights the importance of servant leadership, strategic thinking, and personal connection in contemporary leadership.

Show notes:

Book “The Leader's Checklist” by Michael Useem

The concept of “After Action Review”

Book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins

Book “Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World” by Ginny Rometty

Book “Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader” by Herminia Ibarra

Book “Jack, straight from the gut” by Jack Welch

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In this episode of "The Leadership Spark," host Sylvain converses with Emilio Galli-Zugaro, co-author of the book "The Listening Leader", founder of the Orvieto Academy in Munich and chairman of Methodos in Milan. The discussion delves into leadership, communication, and trust in the corporate world. Emilio emphasizes the importance of engaging employees as credible sources of information and transforming them into brand ambassadors. He shares insights on the necessity of leaders listening to stakeholders, providing clear information, and fostering a sense of ownership. The episode highlights the impact of technology, the value of curiosity, and the future trend of cooperation in leadership.

Show notes:

Book “The Listening Leader: How to drive performance by using communicative leadership” by Emilio and Clementina Galli-Zugaro

The Orvieto Academy

The Edelman Trust Barometer

Book “Pensées” by Blaise Pascal

Book “Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay” by Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain engages with Gay Hendricks, a renowned author and psychologist, to discuss his book "The Big Leap" and the concept of the "upper limit." Gay Hendricks shares personal anecdotes, including a transformative moment in his life that led to profound self-awareness. He explains how individuals often sabotage their own success and happiness due to deep-seated fears and limiting beliefs. The conversation highlights practical steps to recognize and overcome these barriers, encouraging listeners to embrace their "zone of genius" and achieve personal growth and fulfillment.

Show notes:

Book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks

Foundation for Conscious Living

Book “Conscious Loving” by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks

Book “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson

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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.

Show notes:

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

Zappos Culture book

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

Kaospilot school in Denmark

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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In this Leadership Spark podcast episode, host Sylvain Newton interviews Leandro Herrero, CEO of the Chalfont Project and author of "Viral Change". Together they discuss innovative approaches to change management. Herrero critiques traditional top-down methods, advocating for a behavior-focused, organic strategy. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and engaging highly connected individuals within organizations to drive scalable change. The conversation explores social network analysis and the dynamics of managing change champions.“

Leandro Herrero and the Chalfont Project. His book “Viral Change”

Fridtjof Capra (physicist and advocate of system thinking)

Euler (mathematician known for his work on graph theory)

Dr Iain McGilchrist and his book The Master and His Emissary

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