the word is leadership

著者: Emmanuel Gobillot
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  • Delve into the heart of leadership with "The Word is Leadership" podcast!

    Join us on an exciting journey as global speaker and best-selling author, Emmanuel Gobillot, looks at the world of leadership through a unique lens. Each week, he embarks on a thought-provoking exploration, commencing with a random word.

    Armed only with a dictionary, a compelling narrative, and a dose of humour, Emmanuel draws upon more than two decades of expertise to reveal leadership insights through real-life stories.

    Are you ready to lead better? Join us, subscribe now, and embark on a transformative journey, turning ordinary words into extraordinary leadership insights.

    For more information and to connect with Emmanuel visit thewordisleadership.com

    Emmanuel Gobillot
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Delve into the heart of leadership with "The Word is Leadership" podcast!

Join us on an exciting journey as global speaker and best-selling author, Emmanuel Gobillot, looks at the world of leadership through a unique lens. Each week, he embarks on a thought-provoking exploration, commencing with a random word.

Armed only with a dictionary, a compelling narrative, and a dose of humour, Emmanuel draws upon more than two decades of expertise to reveal leadership insights through real-life stories.

Are you ready to lead better? Join us, subscribe now, and embark on a transformative journey, turning ordinary words into extraordinary leadership insights.

For more information and to connect with Emmanuel visit thewordisleadership.com

Emmanuel Gobillot
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  • episode 46 - the word is flock
    2024/11/17
    Welcome to Episode 46 of ‘The Word is Leadership’, where I explore insights from our weekly random word: ‘flock’. This term not only refers to a group of animals like sheep or birds but also metaphorically to a congregation of people, providing a powerful lens for examining leadership dynamics. The concept of a flock underscores the importance of unity and shared direction in leadership. It's about transforming a collection of followers into a cohesive group with a common purpose. I use this to explain how effective leadership is about cultivating a strong culture within an organisation. This culture, defined as "how we do things around here," acts as the glue that binds the team, fostering a sense of community and shared values. This episode challenges traditional views on leadership progression, focusing on the essential questions of 'what' rather than just ‘why’ and 'how.' Effective leadership isn't just about gathering followers but about creating a flock that moves together towards a vision. Drawing parallels with self-organising systems like bird flocks, we discuss how leaders can influence their teams not by overt commands but by embodying the group’s values and setting a clear, compelling vision. Join us as we reflect on whether you are merely leading a group of individuals or truly guiding a flock and consider how you might enhance the culture and cohesion of your team for collective success.
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    18 分
  • episode 45 - the word is oboe
    2024/11/10
    In this 45th episode, faced with the random word ‘oboe’ I look at leadership challenges through the metaphor of musical instruments as I introduce the "Oboe/Recorder Rule of Development," a concept that illustrates the complexity of learning and leading effectively: Understanding the Instruments: Discover how the oboe, with its complex and demanding nature, contrasts sharply with the more straightforward recorder. This comparison sheds light on the varying levels of difficulty and mastery in leadership tasks. Quick Wins vs. Long-Term Mastery: Reflect on how some challenges in leadership (recorder problems) can give a false sense of accomplishment due to their simplicity and immediate feedback, while others (oboe problems) require persistence and depth to truly master, often giving a false sense of failure at initial attempts. Leadership and Learning: I discuss how leadership is akin to mastering a language or an instrument (initially accessible but intricate and nuanced upon deeper engagement). Just like mastering English or German, leadership involves navigating apparent simplicity and underlying complexity. The episode draws from personal anecdotes and experiences with language learning with a nod to my wife's childhood oboe lessons, to emphasise the importance of recognising the nature of the challenges we face as leaders. Tune in to uncover whether the challenges you're facing are more like the oboe or the recorder!
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    19 分
  • episode 44 - the word is acetum
    2024/11/03
    In today’s episode of "The Word is Leadership," we discuss the Essence of Community and Creativity in Leadership thanks to our random word 'acetum' (better known as vinegar). This episode promises to distil (see what I did there!) unique insights from the common and versatile substance, exploring themes of adaptability, solution-finding, and the invaluable role of community and creativity. I delve in the parallels between vinegar's transformative process and effective leadership: Versatility and Adaptability: Just as vinegar serves various purposes from cleaning to cooking, effective leaders must adapt to diverse situations, turning challenges into opportunities. Acidity and Clarity: Explore how the acidic nature of vinegar can symbolise the leader’s role in stripping back layers to reveal the core issues, clarifying complex situations to find solutions. Community and Creativity: Inspired by a my grandmother (Mémé Carmen), and her vinegar-making, we uncover how leadership thrives on community support and creative resourcefulness. This episode also marks a first for our podcast as it begins without a predetermined path, reflecting the real journey of leadership, which often involves stepping into the unknown and relying on the collective strength and creativity of the community. Join me as I explore how these elements can enhance your leadership approach, ensuring that just like vinegar, you can enrich and preserve the values of your team or organisation. Tune in for an episode that blends personal anecdotes with leadership strategies, proving that sometimes, the best insights are like vinegar: simple, yet profoundly transformative.
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    20 分

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