Which is more critical, culture or community? With the ever-evolving workplace dynamics, particularly in the era of remote and hybrid work, this episode dives into how leaders can create environments that foster true connection and belonging. Zoë is joined by Lauren Buckley, founder of The Hush Collaborative, who shares her insights on the distinctions between culture and community, and how organizations can move beyond outdated cultural models to build thriving, resilient communities.

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The Future of Work: Culture or Community

Key Topics Covered:

• The future of humanoid robots and their role in society.

• Updates on Zoë's latest projects, including her upcoming book "Power Games."

• The balance between autonomy and connection in the workplace.

• The difference between culture and community in organizational contexts.

• How building community can drive better business outcomes and support growth.

• Power dynamics, collaboration challenges, and the importance of shared leadership.

Key Quotes:

• "Culture requests assimilation. Community requests relationship." — Lauren Buckley

• "Collaboration is a skill, but most organizations assume we just inherently know how to do it." — Lauren Buckley

• "The biggest shift we need is to move from a power-over model to a power-with model in leadership." — Zoë Routh

Resources Mentioned:

• Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch by Kurt Coffman and Kathy Sorenson

• Upcoming Leadership Conclave event in Canberra on November 8th

Connect with Us:

• Subscribe to the podcast on [iTunes/Spotify].

• Visit zoerouth.com for more insights and resources.

• Follow Zoë on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Closing Thought: As Zoë says, "Live with grace, lead in service." Take a moment to reflect on how you can build a sense of community within your organization today.

Questions Explored:

• What if the disjointed workplace continues into the future?

• How do we balance autonomy and connection in a hybrid work environment?

• What's the difference between building culture and building community in organizations?

Take Action:

• Reflect on how you can foster genuine community within your organization.

• Consider joining our Leadership Conclave event in Canberra on November 8th for an immersive strategic experience. 🌟

Tip of the Week:

• Dive into Kurt Coffman and Kathy Sorenson’s book Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch for a deep understanding of how to create a thriving organizational culture. 📚

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Key Moments

00:00 Introduction: Community vs. Culture

00:15 Exploring Humanoid Robots

00:55 Updates from Planet Zoe

02:25 The Disjointed Workplace

03:00 Building Community in the Workplace

04:10 Interview with Lauren Buckley

26:32 Fast 3: Quickfire Questions

29:34 The Hush Collaborative

33:13 Read to Lead: Book Recommendation

35:03 Conclusion and Insider Extras

About Lauren Buckley

Lauren Buckley is the founder of The Hush Collaborative, an organization dedicated to transforming businesses through the power of community. With a background in communications, brand strategy, and political advisory, Lauren brings a wealth of experience in helping organizations navigate complex challenges through innovative and inclusive approaches.

#FutureOfWork #FutureOfLeadership #culture #corporateculture

I love systems. And I love systems for leadership even more. We want a reliable way of building leadership capability that inoculates against power abuse and tyranny.

How can we embrace new systems to bring leadership alive across the entire organisation? We need a systemic change in how we think about encouraging leadership. It starts with reimagining the geometry of an organization: from triangles we need to move to circles. Then working on expanding the power of the individual.

My guest for T-TOK (Tea Time in the Office Kitchen) is Paul McCarthy, author of The F.I.R.E.D. Leader and he is on a mission to reshape the conversation about ​​, and how we need to shift how we recruit, train, and practice leadership if we are to normalise disruption and survive the era of exponential change.

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Why you should listen: how we visualise leadership shapes its outcomes

• We must focus on building the capability, autonomy, and delivery capacity of each person. This cellular approach fosters flexibility, responsiveness, and a collaborative spirit essential for modern leadership.

• Goretex solutions: Combining individual and collective accountability ensures comprehensive leadership development and system-wide success.

• How to normalise disruption instead of dysfunction

Questions Explored:

• What are the F.I.R.E.D. leadership attributes we need? (F – Fresh Thinking, I – Inquisitive Nature, R – Real and Accountable, E – Expressive and Challenging, )D – Direct and Transparent

• What gets in the way of open honest conversations?

• What are the systems that need to change?

Take action

Think about how you exercise power in your organisation: is it top down or bottom up or a mix?

How can you grow the abilities of the people around you?.

Key Moments

00:00 Welcome to the Future of Leadership

00:22 Introducing the Show's Format and Today's Topic

01:09 Planet Human: Contrasting Leadership Examples

03:16 Planet Zoe: Personal Updates and Upcoming Projects

05:54 Exploring Leadership Systems for the Future

10:40 Interview with Paul McCarthy: The Fired Leader

25:42 The Role of Fear in Leadership Games

27:20 The Cost of Leadership Turnover

27:58 Ego-Based Leadership and Its Consequences

28:44 Designing Future Organizations

30:20 Holacracy and Horizontal Leadership

32:19 Overcoming Leadership Challenges

33:00 From Fear to Awakening and Courage

37:11 The Fast Three Questions

42:28 Paul's Vision for Future Leaders

43:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy, author of "The Fired Leader." Paul has had a remarkable journey, having been fired from four senior executive roles, which led him to question and ultimately redefine leadership for the future. His insights into fresh thinking, inquisitiveness, being real and accountable, expressive and challenging, and being direct and transparent are invaluable. These qualities, encapsulated in the acronym FIRED, are pivotal for evolving leadership in modern organizations.

https://www.paulmacleadership.com/

Zoë Routh announces the rebranding of her podcast from 'Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast' to 'The Future of Leadership.' We have a new format, including new artwork, a theme-based approach, practical guest segments called 'T TOK: Tea Time in the Office Kitchen,' and subscriber-only materials.

We finish the final episode with a deep dive into THINKING RITUALS: conscious practices we hold sacrosanct so we can lead better for the future.

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SHOWNOTES are here.

Planet Zoë:

• Early Bird ending soon 31 July 2024 for, Grace Under Fire

• Help me with my research: complete the Power Games Survey - survey closes 31 July 2024

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction and Big Announcement

00:12 Rebranding to 'The Future of Leadership'

00:47 New Podcast Format and Features

02:31 Today's Topic: Thinking Rituals for Future Fit Leadership

03:11 Reflecting on Recent Events

05:28 Personal Updates and Tech Challenges

06:54 Winter Plans and Book Writing

07:39 Power Dynamics and Upcoming Programs

08:51 Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces

09:49 Thinking Rituals for Effective Leadership

18:01 Read to Lead: Book Recommendations

21:43 Conclusion and Farewell