The Evolving Leader

In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Sara Deschamps are in conversation with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. During his 24 years in the FBI Chris changed the game in negotiation from one of stoicism to one of tactical empathy, persuading kidnappers, terrorists, and bank robbers to see things his way, saving countless lives in the process. Chris has translated his high-profile experience and synergy of collaboration and empathy into his negotiation consultancy The Black Swan Group, where he and his team of expert hostage negotiators apply negotiation skills in business contexts to help their clients make better deals, develop new relationships, and uncover valuable pieces of information the other side is hiding.

Chris is a household name on the Masterclass platform where he’s garnered a following for his accessible courses that teach everyone how to better communicate using behavioural science and human nature. He is also a successful author - his book Never Split the Difference explores how everything is a negotiation, and how anyone can use FBI negotiation tactics to solve problems, get what they want and resolve conflicts in all aspects of their life.

Referenced during this episode:
The Edge negotiation newsletter: https://www.blackswanltd.com/the-edge
The Black Swan Group: Blackswanltd.com

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)


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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with psychologist, TED speaker, author and social entrepreneur Gil Winch. Described by Adam Grant (author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife) as ‘a pioneer in creating opportunities for people who have been underestimated and overlooked’, Gil has developed a managerial model that enables people with severe disabilities to achieve regular productivity in free-market businesses for regular market wages. In 2008, he founded CY, an outsourcing services call centre for-profit social business that was staffed and managed primarily by previously unemployed, severely disabled people and other marginalized populations, demonstrating how a managerial model and corporate culture focused on finding and nurturing potential can benefit companies everywhere.

“Winning With Underdogs: How Hiring the Least Likely Candidates Can Spark Creativity, Improve Service, and Boost Profits for Your Business”.  (2022 McGraw Hill)

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
 Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)

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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Arjun Sahdev are joined by Michael D Watkins.  Michael is a globally recognized leadership transitions expert, he is professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and he has written 12 books including the best-selling book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter” and his most recent book “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking” in which he explores how executives can learn to think strategically and lead their organizations into the future. Michael is a Thinkers 50-ranked management influencer and recognized expert in his field, his work features in HBR Guides and HBR’s 10 Must Reads on leadership, teams, strategic initiatives, and new managers. Over the past 20 years, he has used his First 90 Days methodology to help leaders make successful transitions, both in his teaching at IMD, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School.

 
 Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
 Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)

The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)


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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Jean Gomes talk to James Church. James is passionate about working with founders to present a clear, concise, and credible business case to investors. He is co-founder and CEO of Robot Mascot, a global award-winning investment readiness agency and he claims that his clients are 40 times more likely to raise investment than the average start-up. James has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and on numerous industry blogs and podcasts. He has run mentoring sessions at Tech Hub, Google Campus and Runway East, and delivered mastermind sessions for Founder Institute, Design Museum, Dent Global, The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the University of East Anglia.

Referenced during this episode:

Claim your free copy of James’ book ‘Investable Entrepreneur’:
https://www.robotmascot.co.uk/investable-entrepreneur/

Take the PitchReady scorecard and benchmark your ability to raise investment:
 https://pitchready.co.uk/

Other free resources for entrepreneurs and start-ups:
https://www.robotmascot.co.uk/free-resources/

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)


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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Jean Gomes talk to Jerry Colonna. Jerry is a coach, writer, and speaker who focuses on leadership, business, and the practice of radical self-inquiry. He is the co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, a company born from the rallying cry that “work does not have to destroy us. Work can be the way in which we achieve our fullest self.” Jerry helps people lead with humanity and equanimity through a unique blend of Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and entrepreneurial know-how – which has made him a sought-after coach and leader, working with some of the world’s largest organizations.

Jerry is the author of two books: REBOOT: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and his new book, REUNION: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)

The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)

 

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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

Today co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Seth Goldenberg. Seth is a designer, activist, author, curator, and entrepreneur who harnesses the power of questioning to catalyse innovation and cultural change.  He is the founder and CEO of Curiosity & Co., exploring, designing, and building flourishing futures through a design-venture studio, an experience laboratory, Ideas Salons as thought-leader retreats that tackle the essential questions of our time. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Wired, The Chronicle for Higher Education, Providence Journal and the Boston Globe.

Seth’s book ‘Radical Curiosity, Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures’ was published in 2022.

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)

The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)


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LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast
Twitter               @Evolving_Leader
YouTube           @evolvingleader

The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, hosts Scott Allender and Jean Gomes talk to Rebecca Hull. Rebecca is a self-described conscious leader, always working on herself, being present and holding space for others to do their best work and she heads up the digital experience agency within TPXimpact a digital transformation company working with public, private and third sector organisations. In this conversation, Jean and Scott talk to Rebecca about how her leadership is formed around a commitment to help create sustainable outcomes for people, communities, and the planet. 

 
Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)

Social:
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LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast
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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this bonus ‘Meet the Author in 15 minutes’ episode of the Evolving Leader podcast, host Scott Allender talks to Scott Jeffrey Miller. Miller is currently FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm’s bestselling books. He has written seven books, the latest of which is ‘Career on Course’. Scott Miller also hosts On Leadership With Scott Miller, the world’s largest weekly leadership podcast, and C-Suite Conversations With Scott Miller, a podcast which features interviews with the world’s top executives.

Referenced during this episode:
Career on Course (Baker Books, 2024)

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
 Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)

Social:

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LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast
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The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Ashley Reichheld. Ashley is co-author of ‘The Four Factors of Trust’ and since 2015 has been principal at Deloitte Consulting. She is passionate about making the experiences people have with companies feel more human and believes that building trust is the single greatest opportunity to create a competitive advantage. Ashley’s work and ideas have been featured in many publications and conferences, such as HBR, Bloomberg TV, SMR, The Wall Street Journal, AdWeek, Dreamforce, CES, and Fortune's Most Powerful Women, amongst others.  

 
Referenced during this episode:

The Four Factors of Trust    (Wiley-WSJ #2 Bestseller)
“4 Questions to Measure — and Boost — Customer Trust” (HBR)
“Research: Why Women Trust Their Employers Less Than Men Do” (HBR)
“How to Build a High-Trust Workplace” (SMR)
“Trust, The Glue That Holds Digital Worlds Together, Quantified At Last” (Forbes)

Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender:
 Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)
The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)

Social:
Instagram           @evolvingleader
LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast
Twitter               @Evolving_Leader
YouTube           @evolvingleader

The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.