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The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

著者: Heather Hansen
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  • This is the Elegant Warrior Podcast. It's a podcast about elegance and all of its forms. We're talking about our definitions of elegance and how we maintain it in times of trial. We're also talking about how we can advocate for ourselves with elegance and in a way that makes us most likely to win. I'm your host, Heather Hansen, author, speaker, consultant, trainer, and self-advocacy expert. Let's talk Elegance!
    2020 The Elegant Warrior
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This is the Elegant Warrior Podcast. It's a podcast about elegance and all of its forms. We're talking about our definitions of elegance and how we maintain it in times of trial. We're also talking about how we can advocate for ourselves with elegance and in a way that makes us most likely to win. I'm your host, Heather Hansen, author, speaker, consultant, trainer, and self-advocacy expert. Let's talk Elegance!
2020 The Elegant Warrior
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  • 317: What Bees Can Teach Us About Ourselves and Our Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale
    2024/11/04
    In today’s episode, Heather chats with Siobhan McHale, author of “The Hive Mind at Work-Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change”. Siobhan shares how her childhood interest in bees led her to see the similarities and differences between group dynamics at work and how bees work together. She shares how she’s used this new way of looking at group intelligence to turn the ANZ Bank in Australia from the worst-performing bank in the country to the number-one-performing bank. Her nine laws of group dynamics are an important way to understand groups and how they work, and her LENS approach to making changes in teams. Ultimately, Siobhan makes the case that IQ and even EQ don’t matter as much as GQ–group intelligence in group settings. In this insightful episode, you'll discover: Introduction to the Hive Mind Concept - Heather introduces the episode by discussing her fascination with bees and the metaphor of the hive mind, setting the stage for a deep dive into group dynamics with Siobhan McHale. ANZ Bank's Turnaround Experience - Siobhan shares her experience with the ANZ Bank, detailing how it transformed from the worst-performing bank in Australia to the top performer by applying principles of the hive mind. Overview of the Nine Laws of Group Dynamics - Siobhan McHale introduces the nine laws of group dynamics, emphasizing their relevance across various ecosystems, including organizations, teams, and communities. Connectedness and Ripple Effects - Siobhan highlights the interconnectedness of ecosystems and how changes in one area can ripple through and affect others. Understanding Current Reality Before Change - The importance of assessing the current reality before making changes is discussed, illustrated by a case study of a manager's misinterpretation of the root causes of customer dissatisfaction. Living Group Values - Siobhan and Heather both stress the significance of leaders embodying their organization's values to maintain credibility and trust among team members. Four Leadership Roles - This exciting episode explores the four key leadership roles: delivery leader, performance coach, business strategist, and change leader, discussing how leaders can embody these roles in different situations. Here’s a link for more information about Siobhan and where to find her book Siobhan’s book choice was Our Iceberg Is Melting by John Kotter Her song is Eye of the Tiger by Survivor In this episode for Libsyn: [00:04] - Introduction to the Hive Mind [04:26] - ANZ Bank's Turnaround Experience [07:22] - Nine Laws of Group Dynamics [09:24] - Connectedness and Ripple Effects [14:30] - Understanding Current Reality Before Change [18:33] - Living Group Values [20:00] - Four Leadership Roles Connect with Heather: Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here Schedule a call with Heather Follow Heather on Instagram Website Watch Episodes on Youtube Heather’s TikTok ‍ The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
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    30 分
  • 316: Henna Pryor and her book "Good Awkward"
    2024/10/28

    Today, you’ll hear from workplace performance expert and author Henna Pryor about her book "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You." In this insightful conversation, Henna and Heather delve into the nuances of awkwardness and embarrassment, the importance of self-awareness, and the role of reframing negative experiences.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    1. The Difference Between Awkwardness and Embarrassment: Henna clarifies the distinctions between these two social emotions, emphasizing that while they share similarities, embarrassment tends to be more fleeting and shared, while awkwardness can be adopted as an identity.

    2. The Power of Reframing: Learn how to shift your perspective on awkward moments from contamination stories to redemption stories, enabling you to embrace challenges and grow from them.

    3. The Importance of Self-Awareness: Discover the difference between self-consciousness and self-awareness and how cultivating self-awareness can empower you to navigate uncomfortable situations more confidently.

    4. Overcoming Social Muscle Atrophy: Understand the impact of technology on our social skills and how to combat the tendency to retreat into our phones. Henna encourages listeners to practice social interactions in small, everyday moments.

    Guest: Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, executive coach, and author of "Good Awkward"

    Podcast: The Elegant Warrior Podcast

    Topic: Embracing awkwardness, self-awareness, and reframing negative experiences

    Key quotes:

    • "There is no such thing as a factually awkward person."

    • "It's the start that stops. Most people don't even give themselves a chance to become publicly self-conscious."

    • "We have small moments that we can practice giving ourselves a social push-up."

    Henna Pryor's book: "Good Awkward: The Self-Consciousness Scale”

    Henna’s book choice is Say What They Can’t Unhear by Tamsen Webster.

    Her song is Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangster by Geto Boys

    In this episode, Heather and Hennah uncovered:

    [0:00] Introduction

    [0:49] Introducing Hennah

    [2:22] awkward versus embarrassing

    [6:48] Easily, empathetically embarrassed

    [14:57] Self conscious and. Self aware

    [26:29] Social push up

    Connect with Henna Pryor:

    • Website

    • Chat with Henna


    Connect with Heather:

    • Get Heather’s 8 Beliefs to Change Your Life here

    • Schedule a call with Heather

    • Follow Heather on Instagram

    • Website

    • Watch Episodes on Youtube

    • Heather’s TikTok ‍

    The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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    33 分
  • 315: Willie Pietersen’s “Leadership: The Inside Story
    2024/10/21

    Heather talks to Willie Pietersen about his book "Leadership: The Inside Story" They discuss the transformative power of asking the right questions and how storytelling can elevate leadership practices.

    Willie Pietersen is a seasoned consultant for CEOs and teaches at Columbia University.

    In this insightful episode, you'll learn:

    • How Evolution, Philosophy, and Astrophysics Influence Leadership

    Willie shares how his interest in evolution, philosophy, and astrophysics has influenced his leadership, thinking and approach. Willie explains how these fields have helped him understand the importance of continuous learning, adaptation, and humility in leadership.

    • Learning and Memory

    Willie discusses the importance of writing down and reviewing learnings and shares research on memory retention. Willie also shares his experience of keeping a learning journal since he was 16 and how it has helped him retain knowledge and insights.

    • Asking the Right Question

    Willie shares a historical example of how asking the right questions can lead to breakthroughs. He emphasizes the importance of framing questions correctly in leadership and how it can help leaders avoid getting stuck in a particular mindset or approach.

    • Storytelling in Leadership

    Willie shares the power of storytelling in leadership. He highlights the importance of storytelling and how it can help leaders convey complex ideas and values simply and memorably.

    In this episode for Libsyn:

    [0.00 - 3.24] Introduction and Background

    [3.25 - 7.28] Influences on Leadership Thinking

    [12.34 - 16.03] Learning and Memory

    [20.00 - 28.32] Asking the Right Questions

    [28.33 - 34.54] Storytelling in Leadership

    Connect with Heather:

    • Schedule a call with Heather

    • Follow Heather on Instagram

    • Website

    • Watch Episodes on Youtube

    • Heather’s TikTok ‍

    The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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    37 分

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