Shift Happens: Resilient Leadership in an Exponential World (feat Richard Sutton)

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Richard Sutton about leading in a world of constant disruption and building resilience.

Change is no longer something leaders manage occasionally. It’s something they face… every single day. In this episode of Exponential Africa, I sit down with Richard Sutton, author of Shift Happens, to unpack what it really takes to lead in a world of constant disruption. From navigating pressure to making decisions in uncertainty, this conversation is a practical guide to building resilience when it matters most. Because in an exponential world - it’s not the strongest leaders who win… it...

People in this episode

Guest: Richard Sutton

Topics covered

• leadership
• resilience
• disruption
• decision making

Keywords

• exponential world
• constant change
• pressure
• uncertainty

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Shift Happens

Books & works: Shift Happens: Resilient Leadership in an Exponential World, Shift Happens

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