Leading Through Inflection Points: A Conversation with Chris Power

About this episode

Chris Power discusses critical leadership shifts during times of rapid change and uncertainty.

In this episode, we explore the critical leadership shifts needed during times of rapid change and uncertainty. Chris Power, a seasoned leadership coach and author of "Inflection Leadership," shares practical insights on how leaders can navigate inflection points with resilience, purpose, and strategic clarity. Key Topics: The concept of inflection leadership and its significance in today’s business landscape How COVID-19 and geopolitical shifts serve as inflection points for leaders The importance of pausing to refocus, realign, and readiness in leadership Strategies for leaders to manage uncertainty, build trust, and foster hope Practical steps for embracing change and turning inflection points into opportunities The three-part model: Refocus, Realign, and Ready—what it entails and how to implement The value of taking time out for leadership reflection and strategic planning How to nurture curiosity, diversity of thought, and support networks in decision-making Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to inflection leadership and its relevance today 02:25 - The impact of global shifts on leadership mindsets 04:42 - Leaders' response to evolving change and pressure 05:50 - The…

People in this episode

Host: Janine Garner

Guest: Chris Power

Topics covered

• leadership
• inflection points
• change management
• strategic planning
• resilience
• trust building

Keywords

• leadership
• inflection points
• resilience
• strategic clarity
• change management
• trust
• hope
• curiosity
• diversity of thought

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallup

Books & works: Inflection Leadership

Places: geopolitical shifts

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