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Leadership in Chaos
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Concise lessons in leadership for a world of uncertainty

Leadership In Chaos
EP 37: How Now From Here – Part 3
In part 3 of 4, Ian discusses the first 2 C's, of the model 5 C's "to be at your best when things are at their worst". They are Be Calm and Be Clear. Enjoy!
March 4, 2021
Leadership In Chaos
EP 36: How Now From Here – Part 2.
In episode 2 of 4, Ian continues to summarise and highlight the best principles to help navigate our way forward from here. Insights include: Reviewing the context for Leadership; The Neurology of Leadership in Chaos; Being your Best when things are at their Worst; Leaders eat last…but they gotta eat!
March 4, 2021
Leadership In Chaos
EP 35: How Now From Here – Part 1.
It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, Ian Zooms Out to look back over the past year and look forward to answer the question “How Now From Here?”
March 4, 2021
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EP 34: Finding Meaning in Chaos
In this episode Ian discusses Meaning. How leaders can help to create it. The power of Meaning. And what can happen in the absence of purpose and meaning. Enjoy!
February 18, 2021
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EP 33: “Taking Back Control” in Chaos
Last week, we hosted a Flow CEO Forum, which was the first of its kind virtually. Where we invited 10 CEOs from non-competing industries and non-competing organisations together in an open space environment to share what Marvin Gaye might describe or ask as "what's going on?". Check out the insights from this session.
February 4, 2021
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EP 32: Prioritising & Planning in Chaos
In this episode Ian focuses on why, counter-intuitively, Prioritising & Planning become even more crucial in Chaos. Enjoy!
January 21, 2021
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EP 31: Your PPE for a Better 2021
In the first of 2021, I share a simple but profound and effective way to prepare yourself for a better 2021 – in spite of the Chaos. The Leader's PPE stands for: P – Perspective (Scripting the right Story), Priorities (Choosing the right Action) , E – Equilibrium (Maintaining Resilience). The method is both holistic and human, and can be
January 13, 2021
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EP 30: Leadership Lessons in Chaos
In the final Episode of 2020 Ian selects the top 5 Leadership lessons we can extract from the most trying of years: Leadership is critical & not just necessary during Chaos, Life is random, discriminating, and unfair; meet it where it is, The “What’s Possible” mindset, The Old World wasn’t perfect anyway & People double down on their real self
December 16, 2020
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EP 29: Deepening Connections in Chaos
This week Ian explores how to deepen connection. He explores how, we often think we’re building connection, when in fact we’re not, how our tacit wisdom is stronger than our intellectual knowledge and what to focus on to deepen connection. Enjoy!
December 2, 2020
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EP 28: We Need to Talk about Conversations
This week Ian discusses how to approach those Difficult Conversations, How to get “Comfortable with Uncomfortable” and How your Mindset influences the conversation outcome. Enjoy!
November 24, 2020
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EP 27: What the Trump legacy teaches us about Leadership
In this episode, Ian explains how leadership impact is real and really matters. He also recognises the importance of how the CEO is also the CCO (Chief Culture Officer). Enjoy!
November 16, 2020
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EP 26: The Leadership Contribution
In this week's episode, Ian discusses a way of viewing leadership as a form of contribution, which differs from the conventional way of viewing leadership as somebody who is at the top of a hierarchy.
October 28, 2020
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EP 25: What is Leadership? (in Chaos)
So far, the Leadership in Chaos Podcast has mostly focused on dealing with the "chaos" in the title. This week, Ian discusses leadership itself. So here's the question. What is leadership?
October 20, 2020
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EP 24: Culture in Chaos
In episode 24, Ian reminisces on an old interview he did about how culture happens in organisations.
October 8, 2020
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EP 23: Presidential Leadership in Chaos
Ian reflects on the recent (2020) US presidential debate and what it means for leadership.
October 1, 2020
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EP 22: Listening Beyond Bias
In this episode, Ian discusses the skill of suspending our biases, in order to create connection in our communication. The maxim is to hold your own labels lightly, not tightly.
September 22, 2020
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EP 21: Bias in Chaos
Ian discusses the importance of identifying and addressing bias, especially during times of heightened tension and ambiguity.
September 10, 2020
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Ep 20: Commitment in Chaos
Ian discusses how building commitment is a key skill for successful leadership, especially during times of increased uncertainty. Ian describes four conversational tools, that, when used appropriately can help to build commitment.
August 20, 2020
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EP 19: Zooming Out in Chaos
Ian returns from a period of "Zooming Out" on family vacation to share some thoughts. He discusses why, as Leaders, there is a natural tendency to not zoom out. However, there are many benefits, from both a personal and professional perspective to looking at the bigger picture. Enjoy!
August 12, 2020
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EP 18: Context in Chaos
The final episode of this series focuses on the importance of listening for the other side of a conversation, argument or agreement. Context is King. Ian explains how context is unique to humans and how the human brain creates context. Part 3 of 3. Enjoy!
July 23, 2020

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