Quick Spoon: I always had an eye looking in

Quick Spoon: I always had an eye looking in

From People Soup by People Soup

May 25, 2026 · 1 min · Season 7 · Episode 28

About this episode

Ross explores the importance of awareness as a leadership skill and shares practical insights for leaders.

In this Quick Spoon , Ross explores the second skill in the McIntosh Leadership Framework: Awareness . Inspired by a reflection from Gabriella Braun , this episode looks at the leadership power of noticing what’s happening beneath the surface — in ourselves, in teams, and in the wider system around us. So often, leaders feel pressure to speak quickly, solve problems, and drive action. But what if better leadership sometimes starts with noticing more… and saying less? Ross shares a practical experiment to help leaders develop awareness in meetings, conversations, and everyday workplace dynamics. In this Quick Spoon 🥄 Why awareness is a core leadership skill 🥄 The hidden dynamics we often miss in meetings 🥄 How curiosity can change a room 🥄 A practical experiment to try this week Key reflection “You can’t lead beyond what you notice.” People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes. Leadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross'  Website…

People in this episode

Host: Ross

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • awareness
  • team dynamics
  • curiosity
  • behavioral science

Keywords

  • leadership
  • awareness
  • meetings
  • curiosity
  • workplace dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: People Soup, McIntosh Leadership Framework

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