Episode 7 - Leading at the Edges with Neel Arya

Neel Arya, founder of Mettle Consulting, and Helen discuss the attributes needed by today's leaders, operating at the limits of their organisational structure and traditional problem-solving. Rather than definitive answers, we debate: • Approaching the zone of confusion through child-like eyes. • How do you create a space where people feel safe and can bring their true selves? The mindset needed for serious play. • Vertical development for leaders. • The importance of emotions in leadership and the workplace. • The role of serendipity in success. • Why we should be wary of case studies holding up organisations as exemplars in innovation. • Doughnut economics and how systemic change might be needed. • The importance of divergent thinking to hold potential futures lightly. • The strengths needed by leaders and how that might differ for corporations versus start-ups Resources for further reading: • The four Cs that we talk about are: Courage, Curiosity, Collaboration, Compassion • Cynefin framework: A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making (hbr.org) (https://hbr.org/2007/11/a-leaders-fra...) • Bob Moesta’s Jobs to Be Done: What Is the Jobs to Be Done Framework (JTBD)? | Built In (https://builtin.com/product/jobs-to-b...) and 8 Elements of Jobs to Be Done: How to Uncover Customers' JTBD (therewiredgroup.com) (https://therewiredgroup.com/jobs-to-b...) • Kate Raworth Doughnut Economics Doughnut | Kate Raworth (https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/) • Hogan profiles Hogan Assessments | Personality Tests That Predict Performance (https://www.hoganassessments.com/)