Leadership Letters
Claim This Podcastby Lizzie Bentley Bowers
Podcast Overview
<p>This is Leadership Letters, the podcasts reflecting on all things leadership!</p><p>Presented by Lizzie Bentley Bowers, a professional coach to brilliant people for more than a decade, a special leader shares their own 'Leadership Letter'. It could be to someone they admire, or not, a letter to a historical leader or even someone that they lead. This will kick off a conversation that will give real insight into how successful leadership works.</p><p>In the sister podcast 'Towards Leadership', Lizzie will then dive a little more deeper on a theme from that podcast, using the tools, exercises and thinking that she shares to help her clients become the best leaders they can be. They'll also be something else to listen too, watch, and read. All with the aim of challenging you to be a better leader.</p><p>Who would you write a ‘Leadership Letter’ to or want to hear from in this podcast? Lizzie would love to know! Get in touch on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/towardsleadership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/towards-leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="http://lizziebentleybowers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lizziebentleybowers.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 15, 2024
Towards Leadership #12
<p>In this episode, we are reflecting on our conversation with author of <em>Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out And What to Do About It,</em> Dr Lucy Ryan. You can learn more about <a href="https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucy here</a> and find her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlucyryan/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><em>.</em></p><p>Inspired by Lucy's work, we offer you some questions to prompt your thinking as a leader about the extent to which you, and your organisation, are aware of, and meeting, the needs of individuals in your organisation in midlife. </p><p>The role of love in leadership also features, as well as resources for reflecting on and considering what people might be experiencing in midlife, as well as what you might have underestimated about them!</p><p>Lastly, in light of the extraordinary piece of history that Lucy shared, we wrap up the season by thinking about the act of writing letters, why they matter in leadership, and why you might like to write your own Leadership Letter.</p><br><p><strong>REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATION LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li>Reflections on Connections</li><li>A blog post about <a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/noticing-assumptions?rq=assumptions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Assumptions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/leadership-letters-podcast/lizzie-bentley-bowers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Leadership Letter</a> - Lizzie Bentley Bowers' Leadership Letter, Season 1</li><li><a href="https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women are Walking Out and What To Do About It</em></a> by Dr Lucy Ryan</li><li><a href="https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Lunchtime Learning For Leaders</em> </a>by Dr Lucy Ryan</li><li><a href="https://helenaclayton.co.uk/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading from Love</a> newsletter and podcast by Helena Clayton</li><li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_never_ever_give_up?language=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Never, ever give up TED Talk</a> by Diana Nyad </li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81447231" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyad</a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70273276" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story</a> on Netflix</li><li><a href="https://shows.acast.com/the-midpoint-with-gabby-logan-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Mid Point with Gabby Logan </a>podcast</li></ul><p><br></p><p>See you next time for more ideas, inspiration, tools and resources to support and challenge you to go towards all that leadership asks of you. We'll be hearing from guests again in the autumn, and will share some additional episodes with some extra food for leadership thought in the meantime so keep your ears peeled for those. </p><br><p>If there's anything else you heard and would like to know more about, please add a comment below or <a href="mailto:hello@towardsleadership.com?subject=Leadership%20Letters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get in touch</a>. </p><p>And while you're here, we would love to know what topics and guests you would like to hear on this podcast, so please do <a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/i-would-love-your-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">send your suggestions</a>! </p><br><p>Leadership Letters, and Towards Leadership, are produced by <a href="https://www.anythingbutfooty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anything But Footy</a>. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 28, 2024
Lucy Ryan
<p>Our guest in this episode, <a href="https://mindspring.uk.com/pages/lucy-ryan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Lucy Ryan</a> holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and an MSc in Positive Psychology. Her most recent book ‘Revolting Women: why midlife women are walking out and what to do about it’ is an important and highly engaging call to action to pay more attention to multi generational workforces and in particular the challenges and biases faced by women in Mid Life. She is the author of two other books, including one recommended previously on this podcast, ‘Lunchtime Learning for leaders’ and she has worked with leaders from a range of organisations including the BBC, Siemens and UNICEF. Lucy shares an extraordinary letter written by her grandfather to his brother during World War II.</p><br><p><strong> During our conversation, we talked about:</strong></p><ul><li>Compassion and strength</li><li>Autonomy</li><li>Working for entrepreneurs</li><li>Managing with strengths in mind</li><li>Multi-generational organisations and leadership.</li><li>Taking it seriously without taking ourselves too seriously</li><li>Defining, and redefining, ‘hard work’</li><li>Gender equality</li><li>Sabbaticals</li><li>Midlife check ins</li><li>Love in leadership</li><li>Loneliness in leadership</li><li>The power of pause</li><li>The impact of a letter</li><li><a href="https://mindspring.uk.com/pages/publications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘Revolting Women: why midlife women are walking out and what to do about it’</a> by Dr Lucy Ryan</li><li><a href="https://herminiaibarra.com/working-identity-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Working Identity </a>by Herminia Ibarra</li><li><a href="https://stevenbartlett.com/the-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diary of a CEO</a> by Stephen Bartlett</li><li><a href="https://www.maritimefoundation.uk/publications/maritime-2021/operation-judgement-the-battle-of-taranto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Operation Judgement: The Battle Of Taranto</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LUCY’S LETTER + QUOTES</strong></p><p>We’re honoured that Lucy shared a letter written by her Grandfather, Captain Denis Boyd, to his brother in the aftermath of one of the most extraordinary events of World War II, the Battle of Taranto. It was deeply moving to hear the words of a leader from so long ago, navigating such dire circumstances. We went on to talk about love in leadership, the power of pause, and the act of writing a letter.</p><p><strong>“I wonder how many leaders today would write with such emotion”</strong></p><p>+</p><p><strong>“Leadership as this combination of passion and strength”</strong></p><p>+</p><p><strong>“So often they need a temporary pause..they don’t want to leave.’”</strong></p><p>+</p><p><strong>“I think a lot of organisations are not serious about long lasting change.”</strong></p><p>+</p><p><strong>“Leadership is in a really interesting period of transition.”</strong></p><br><p><em>On our sister podcast, Towards Leadership, we will look in more detail at tools, reflections and practical application of the ideas, insights and inspiration we get from our guests on Leadership Letters. An episode focused on Lucy’s insights will be coming soon. If you are already subscribed to Leadership Letters, look out for it in your podcast feed.</em></p><br><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong></p><p>If there’s anything else you heard and would like to know more about, please get in touch.</p><p>And while you’re here, we would love to know what topics and guests you would like to hear on this podcast, so please do <a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/i-would-love-your-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">send your suggestions</a>!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 19, 2024
Towards Leadership #11
<p><strong>Welcome to Towards Leadership. </strong></p><p>In this episode we are reflecting on our conversation with CPO of Exa Infrastructure, Carrie Cushing.</p><br><p><strong>Learn More About </strong><a href="https://exainfra.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Exa Infrastructure </strong></a><strong>and find </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriecushing/?originalSubdomain=uke-her-118899100/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Carrie</strong></a><strong> on LinkedIn</strong></p><br><p>There were so many insights to explore in Carrie’s episode, and one that struck a chord with many of you was her reference to the leadership shadow. How do you know what yours is? And if you think you know, how can you be sure? As Carrie said, “if you’re not sure, ask” and in this episode we look at five things to consider when you are giving and receiving feedback to ensure that it really is useful in developing your awareness of your leadership shadow. You’ll find our usual read, watch and listen to recommendations too. And if there is something you want to hear more about from Carrie’s episode please get in touch.</p><br><p><em>References and </em><strong><em>RECOMMENDATION LINKS:</em></strong></p><p><em>Blog post - </em><a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/feedback-in-five-five-pointers-for-giving-and-getting-meaningful-feedbackrds-leadership-blog/the-internal-leadership-team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Feedback In 5</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.kareneber.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Perfect story</em></a><em> by Karen Eber</em></p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001tv7y/ghosts-a-christmas-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Ghosts</em></a><em> The Final Episode</em></p><p><a href="https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/people-managing-people-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>People Managing People</em></a><em> with David Rice</em></p><p>See you next time for more ideas, inspiration, tools and resources to support and challenge you to go towards all that leadership asks of you.</p><p><br></p><h4><strong>FOLLOW</strong></h4><p>The Leadership Letters and Towards Leadership Podcasts are produced by <a href="https://www.anythingbutfooty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anything But Footy</a>. You can find them on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leadership-letters/id1533067216" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4JHboDSCBBtEHpEn4Tbtpq?si=h9dDROrHT6CU_epXm-hSYA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://shows.acast.com/leadership-letters/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><h4><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong></h4><p>If there’s anything else you heard and would like to know more about, please get in touch.</p><p>And while you’re here, we would love to know what topics and guests you would like to hear on this podcast, so please do <a href="https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/i-would-love-your-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">send your suggestions</a>!</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Leadership Letters?
<p>This is Leadership Letters, the podcasts reflecting on all things leadership!</p><p>Presented by Lizzie Bentley Bowers, a professional coach to brilliant people for more than a decade, a special leader shares their own 'Leadership Letter'. It could be to someone they admire, or not, a letter to a historical leader or even someone that they lead. This will kick off a conversation that will give real insight into how successful leadership works.</p><p>In the sister podcast 'Towards Leadership', Lizzie will then dive a little more deeper on a theme from that podcast, using the tools, exercises and thinking that she shares to help her clients become the best leaders they can be. They'll also be something else to listen too, watch, and read. All with the aim of challenging you to be a better leader.</p><p>Who would you write a ‘Leadership Letter’ to or want to hear from in this podcast? Lizzie would love to know! Get in touch on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/towardsleadership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/towards-leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="http://lizziebentleybowers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lizziebentleybowers.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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