I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
Reading the signals, changing our ways 🚥 | Episode 259 about Inclusive Leadership
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Dear Reader, But we have always done it that way!! How often have we heard that phrase and cringed? Too many times. Last week, I woke up realising that I had fallen, unknowingly, into that exact same sneaky trap. If you’ve been a reader of my newsletter for a while, you’ll know that I announce that week’s podcast episode and share the 1-page summary with you, with the podcast ready to be released several hours later (in Europe it would be online and in your ears the next day). Initially, the podcast came out earlier, so that by the time my newsletter made it into your inbox, you’d have instant access to this week’s facilitation goodness! But for convenience, I pushed the time and pressed the podcast release button at midnight, never adjusting the time of the newsletter... The result? Every week, I receive an email from a subscriber asking why they get a 404 when they click the link to listen to the podcast. I am sorry, newsletter readers! It was only last week that I realised I could change that rather easily; I said goodbye to my last 404, which is why you might be reading this email later than usual! I have received the signals, implicitly, but they were there all along, and I unconsciously decided to ignore them. Now I wonder what else I continue doing, because I have always done it that way? To pick up the breadcrumb I left in my last email: This is one of the micro-changes that has emerged from spending five weeks on the other side of the world. Being in a different time zone, I have realised that my perception here in Europe is only one way of experiencing things. Being Down Under really has flipped perspective upside down for the better! And now, take a moment to think of one thing you have always done in a certain way, and how you might change it? 🎙 Meanwhile, on the podcast… Performative flags, DEI promises, and public commitment statements – they’re everywhere. But how many organisations and leaders know what it takes to lead with genuine inclusivity? My guest this week Steve Yacovelli, has been passionately flying the flag of inclusive leadership for nearly 30 years. From software facilitator, to setting sail with Disney Cruise Line as their leadership development consultant, his consultancy Top Dog Learning Group is now on a mission to make the workplace a place of belonging for all. Steve is vibrant, charming and brings with him that familiar Disney sparkle we all know and love. It was a total joy to be a student in his Pride Leadership classroom this week, as we dissect DEI, the definition of diversity, and what six key LGBTQ+ values can teach us about being a more effective, compassionate leader. There is so much to learn, think about, and put into practice in episode 259 – enjoy! Find out about:
🔖 Click here to download my 1-page summary of the show. 🎧 Click here to listen to the interview 👀 Watch the unedited video recording by clicking below: 🎙 Podcast Playlists During an amazing conversation with fellow podcast host, facilitator and entrepreneur Gerry Scullion, the idea of creating podcast playlists came up. Not even 24 hours later, I have already created the first one, including all episodes on Facilitation with Games & Play. Click here to check it out and tune in. 📚 Learning opportunities Later today, I will be in a conversation with my friend, podcast guest and fellow NDB hero on the topic of Foundations of Facilitation. We will be live on LinkedIn and would love to find inspiration through your questions, comments and presence: March 6th at 9 AM, CET On March 13th, Thomas Lahnthaler and I will host a workshop for the Butter community on The facilitation spectrum—A profession with a place for everyone and you can sign up and join us for free: Next week, Yaniv Rose, guest on episode 255 will be in Amsterdam and we could not resist to co-create a session together with our fellow NDB members and embodiment engineer (read: coach) Mirjam Leunissen. If you are in town on March 15th, join us for Moving Conversations: The Dance of Authenticity and Connection . It will be small, intimate, unprofessional, experimental and simply fun. Are you looking to work on your facilitation skills in a live, online environment, learning from some of the most innovative facilitators globally? Then, check out our Marketplace for Facilitation courses. All courses are live cohort-based (no recordings!) That's it for now. Thank you for allowing me space in your inbox. I would not take this for granted 🙏 Take care and see you next week! Myriam --------------------- Facilitation Courses - Live, online and cohort-based for various levels of experience. |
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Dr Myriam Hadnes
I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
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