In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain converses with Robert Wreschniock, CEO of the Tatin Institute for Strategy Activation. They delve into Robert's book, "The Strategy Activation Canvas," focusing on bridging the gap between strategy formulation and implementation. Robert emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and visual communication of strategy within organizations. He advocates for engaging, memorable formats over traditional presentations to ensure employees retain and act upon strategic goals. Additionally he shares his perspective on Change Management and Transformation and the necessity to embrace the “nay sayers” in the process.

Show notes:

• Book “Strategy Activation Canvas” by Ansgar Thiessen and Robert Wreschniok
• QuickMBA website
• Book “Das große Buch der Strategie“ by Robert Wreschniok
• Book „Leading Change“ by John Kotter
• Book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
• Gallup Strengths Finder

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark podcast, Sylvain converses with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned professor of public leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. They discuss particularly her book “Leadership: Essential selections” and explore the intricate dynamics between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of context. Barbara introduces her leader-follower-context triad, critiques the leadership industry's leader-centric focus, and discusses the distinctions between power, authority, and influence.

Show notes:

Book “Bad Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Followership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “LEADERSHIP: Essential Selections on Power, Authority, and Influence” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “The end of Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Professionalizing Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Leadership from bad to worse” by Barbara Kellerman

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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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