Quick Spoon: What's love got to do with it?

About this episode

Ross explores authentic leadership and the importance of acting from values rather than fear, inspired by insights from Gabriella Braun.

In this Quick Spoon , Ross explores the third skill in the McIntosh Leadership Framework: Authentic Action . Inspired by a powerful insight from Gabriella Braun , this episode looks at the tension leaders face between acting from fear… or acting from what matters most. Gabriella describes how every workplace contains both constructive and destructive forces — and how leadership often involves helping people move towards the constructive side. Ross reflects on what this can mean in practice during difficult conversations, moments of tension, and everyday leadership decisions. Because authentic leadership isn’t about avoiding discomfort. It’s about acting with clarity, courage, and humanity. In this Quick Spoon 🥄 Why leadership is more than decision-making 🥄 The difference between acting from fear and acting from values 🥄 Why love and courage belong in leadership conversations 🥄 A practical reflection to try before your next difficult conversation Key reflection “What would love and courage look like here?” 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 in this episode

Host: Ross

Topics covered

• leadership
• authentic action
• fear vs values
• constructive forces
• difficult conversations
• clarity and courage

Keywords

• leadership
• authentic action
• fear
• values
• courage
• workplace
• difficult conversations

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