Moral leadership in a time of crisis
From So, now what? by Gates Cambridge
June 24, 2025 · 37 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of moral leadership and community building during crises, featuring insights from Gates Cambridge scholars.
In this episode of So Now What, host Catherine Galloway engages with Gates Cambridge scholars Julie Pham, Chris Tooley, and Robin Scott to explore the nuances of leadership in turbulent times. The conversation delves into the importance of moral leadership, the opportunities presented by crises like COVID-19, and the significance of self-leadership and community building. The guests share their experiences and insights on how to lead effectively, emphasising curiosity, respect, and the power of local action. Takeaways Leadership is about bringing people with you, not telling them what to do. Curiosity can transform workplace dynamics and leadership styles. Crisis often creates opportunities for innovation and transformation. Moral leadership is crucial in times of flux and uncertainty. Local leadership is essential for meaningful change. Self-leadership involves being open to learning from others. Community building can counteract polarization and division. Radical honesty in leadership fosters trust and collaboration. Cultural forms of leadership can have transformative potential. Leadership should be shaped by lived experience and engagement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to…
People in this episode
Host: Catherine Galloway
Guests: Julie Pham, Chris Tooley, Robin Scott
Topics covered
- moral leadership
- crisis management
- self-leadership
- community building
- COVID-19
- innovation
- trust in leadership
Keywords
- leadership
- moral leadership
- community
- crisis
- COVID-19
- self-leadership
- innovation
- trust
- local action
- curiosity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gates Cambridge
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