Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast

  Business owner struggling to keep the doors open? A professional dealing with turmoil? Here are key benefits to be gained from survival mode, and how to shift out of it.

  Mentioned on the show: Dr Jason Fox's articles on the fuzzy contextual beacon

  There is so much in the public forum about the challenges facing women - all of them genuine and in need of focus and attention. And yet there is radio silence on the challenges for men - a social taboo that is keeping men quiet and suffering. It seems in our search for gender equality, we have succumbed to gender silencing. Has the pendulum swung too far?

  In this interview, we dive into: Why community advocacy is critical in maintaining the compassionate heart of the community The hidden story in the strong average cost of living in an affluent community like Canberra, and how many are stuck in a cycle of poverty that goes unseen When you are asked, 'does this bother you', what are you prepared to do to make a difference in complex social challenges? A little goes a long way.

  Contribution is a responsibility and a calling. It's part of the fabric of what makes up their business platform and approach. It's an integrated view of life, work, and making a difference. In this episode, we cover: How environments support the values and culture of an organisation - including a swing! Business has a two-way role in the community The value of different in roles in collaborative leadership

Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen on iTunes here. Listen on Spotify here. How we do leadership needs to change dramatically, now. The rate and pace of change is creating all sorts of quandaries for business leaders. The pandemic accelerated all of it. What do we need to do? In this far reaching and amazing interview, neuroscientist Dr Alan Watkins walks us through cutting edge approaches to solving our trickiest problems.

In this interview, Sheryle Moon shares: The emerging connection of ART in the IT sector How IT and art have parallel processes The Pledge 1% and how Matt Bullock of Spinify has created a Foundation to support even more of the community How giving and social justice is woven in a successful career.

  In this interview we explore:  Todd Wright’s lifelong commitment to making a difference, and how to come back from volunteering fatigue Why making social contribution a key aspect of your business is critical, especially for new businesses How to choose a cause that your business can support Savvy ways a business can contribute, aside from straight out sponsorship.

    Carrie Leeson is an accomplished business leader and passionate advocate for health, both physical and mental. In this interview she shares insight in to how charities and businesses can work together for mutual benefit, and for the benefit of the community. There are a number of ways businesses can interact with a community organisation - not all of them financial.     Carrie is an inspiring leader who models humility. Her leadership philosophy is both practical and moving. We are delighted to have Carrie as Table Host at the Edge of Leadership Un-Conference, 28 March in Canberra.  Come and meet her there, and learn from her business and leadership prowess! Resources mentioned: LIFELINE CRISIS RESPONSE LINE: 13 11 14 Adam Grant's Give and Take - Why helping others drives our success     

  Strategic planning has changed: the 5 year plan is OUT. Nothing stays that stable for that long! The strategic intention is IN, with tactics and projects needing regular review. Aside from that big mistake (believing a 5 year strategy still works), there are 3 other common mistakes that will definitely sabotage you and keep you in hand-to-mouth land.

  Connection is currency. You can't connect if you don't have a network! The best defence against being irrelevant, is to build a synergistic, robust, and vibrant network.  In this episode, you'll discover six ways to expand your network, the secret to being a valued connector (not just a taker!), and how to eliminate the dreaded networking fears.

  Resolutions be gone! Let's stop making ourselves 'wrong' and needing to be 'fixed'. I propose an easier more gentle way of approaching our evolution. Here are 7 reasons why they don't work and 9 steps on what to do instead.

  In this podcast, we explore: The virtuous spiral of 'do good, do well - do well, do more good' in business giving. The extraordinary power of giving and collaboration to make a huge impact How to fill gaps in leadership through others' talents

  Melissa Healy claims her team is 'not your usual accountants'. As experts in small business, they focus on 'having fun doing it'! They have a unique approach to giving and see it in broad terms:     Giving to charities through time, funds and expertise Giving to community, by sponsoring community cultural events like the Canberra Comedy Festival Giving to industry by supporting and sponsoring events like the ACT Exporter Awards. Giving is part of team development, and a great way to amplify and leverage the giving experience for all involved.

  Dave Rae and his colleagues at DPR Accountants and Advisers are 'people' people. They believe in supporting the community through charities that develop people.     This is why they support Soldier On, Global Sisters (micro-lending), East lake Football Club, and Canberra Hospital Foundation. In this interview, Dave shares what drives him to support others, and how it's the little things that can make such a huge difference.

In this inspiring interview with Hands Across Canberra CEO, Peter Gordon, we look we look at: The power of collective giving The challenge of harnessing people hours in organisations for social good What tips people over from 'that sounds like a good idea' to following through and actually do something See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/corporate-culture-peter-gordon  

  Andrew Sykes is a partner in the Canberra office of RSM. He will be a Table Host at the upcoming Edge of Leadership Un-Conference, 28 March 2017. He believes that social agenda should be built in to every business' DNA. He shares how RSM incorporates the sharing of 'treasure, talent, and time' as part of its community support.

  If you're in business, these are questions you need to ask: How do I stay relevant in the next five years? How do I stand out from my competitors? (How are you doing with this one?!) How do I suffuse meaning in my work? These lead to three critical focus areas for strategic planning: Connection, Cogitation, Contribution. Score yourself!

  What stories are we telling about men? Do they support where we want to go as a society? In this episode, we discuss: 3 myths about men and leadership that need debunking 2 critical things we need to do as leaders - male and female - to create a new leadership story in a robust society The number one thing BOTH men and women get told they need to improve in performance reviews.

  Struggling to make sense of the election and what it means for the USA, the world, and you? We look at helpful perspectives to help advance compassion and understanding in the world, as well as how to take leadership action when events seems overwhelming.