098: Leading with Purpose with Linda O'Farrell

On this episode of Soft Skills for Leaders, my guest is Linda O'Farrell.

We discuss the importance of organisational culture and well-being in the workplace. Linda shares her insights on the challenges faced by leaders, the need for high-energy and low-energy spaces, and the importance of creating meaning and purpose for oneself and others.

We delve into the necessity of building inclusion and holding well-being days for teams. Tune in to learn more about the soft skills necessary for successful leadership.

Timestamps

[00:04:33] Navigating Challenges in a Complex World
[00:08:36] Feeling the Buzz: Signs of a Great Organisation
[00:10:50] Creating Cultures Where Everybody Matters
[00:18:00] Designing Well-being: The Next Frontier for Organisations
[00:25:35] The Downside of Open Plan Offices
[00:29:28] Leading with Purpose: Creating Vision and Impact
[00:32:17] Embracing Change: Facing Challenges and Evolving
[00:37:16] Embracing Change: How to Find Inner Guidance
[00:39:23] Maximising Growth: Coaching, Culture, and Community
[00:41:53] Soft Skills: Empathy, Resilience, and Communication

Talking Points

Episode Summary: Building a Culture Where Everyone Matters

• The Importance of Good Organizational Culture
  - Challenges Faced by Leaders in Today's World
  - Reflection and Changing Our Environment with Inner Guidance
  - Assessing Our Beliefs and Behaviors to Create a Culture Where Everyone Matters
  - Purpose as Essential for Success
  - Embracing Change When Necessary
  - Dedicated Quiet Spaces in the Workplace
  - Soft Skills for Leaders: Empathy, Resilience, and Communication
  - Encouraging Inclusion by Giving Everyone an Opportunity to Speak
  - Wellbeing as an Engineered Component of Organizational Culture.

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Links to other Soft Skills for Leaders podcast episodes

 Developing a culture of resilience

 Future fit leaders

 

Connect with Linda O'Farrell

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-o-farrell-07b9aa49/

 

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