The Leadership Spark
Welcome to 'The Leadership Spark', where we illuminate the path to exceptional leadership through insightful dialogues with brilliant authors. Join me, Sylvain Newton, once a month, as I dive into the minds of thought leaders, uncovering the stories, strategies, and wisdom hidden within the pages of their books. Each episode is a journey, a personal exploration into the spark that ignites exceptional leadership. Tune in, learn and grow. This isn't just a podcast; it's a dynamic community where leadership comes alive. Let’s light the way together!
The Leadership Spark
Leadership Team Alignment with Jacques Neatby
In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews Jacques Neatby, a partner at MindLab, executive team advisor, author, and professor of leadership. The discussion delves into the dynamics of senior leadership teams, focusing on alignment, decision-making processes and the role of psychological safety. Key insights include the importance of power dynamics, the need for more structured meetings, the impact of team size on effectiveness, and the necessity of clear expectations. Jacques also highlights the value of process facilitation in leadership and shares practical strategies for fostering effective team interactions and decision-making.
Show notes:
Book “Leadership Team Alignment: From Conflict to Collaboration” by Frédéric Godart and Jacques Neatby
Book “Managing” by Henry Mintzberg
Book “Teams at the Top” by Jon R. Katzenbach