Knowledge Mindfulness for Complex Times with Dr. Laila Marouf

About this episode

Dr. Laila Marouf discusses the concept of knowledge mindfulness and its relevance in navigating uncertainty in today's world.

This episode is a rich and timely conversation about how we relate to what we know in an age of constant change and AI. My guest is Dr. Laila Marouf, a former academic who spent more than two decades researching and teaching knowledge management before having a powerful realization during the early months of the pandemic: the systems and structures she’d been focused on were designed for stable times, not for the uncertainty and disruption we’re all living through now. Out of that insight, she developed the concept of knowledge mindfulness - a more human, integrated approach that connects what we know (our “knowing”) with how we show up (our “being”) and the choices we make (our “doing”), all within the real context of our lives and work. In this episode, you’ll hear: The difference between traditional knowledge management and knowledge mindfulness Why knowledge isn’t something to hoard as an asset, but a living system that needs to be nurtured and shared How to navigate the “fog” of uncertainty with small, thoughtful steps instead of searching for one big, perfect answer The role of trusted others, wisdom, and unity in a world where AI can outperform us on information and…

People in this episode

Host: Carol Cox

Guest: Dr Laila Marouf

Topics covered

• knowledge mindfulness
• knowledge management
• AI
• leadership
• business

Keywords

• constant change
• uncertainty
• disruption
• human approach
• trusted others

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Knowledge Mindfulness for Complex Times, PhD, Knowledge Mindfulness: The Interconnections that Help Leaders Transform Their Business and Life, Speaking Your Brand

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