Rethinking Leadership

S2E8 | ‘Funmi Olonisakin | Ubuntu: Leadership lessons from Africa

In this episode of Rethinking Leadership, Roemer Visser speaks with ‘Funmi Olonisakin. Her work, shaped by experiences in Nigeria, academia, and the United Nations, offers a perspective on leadership that challenges many familiar assumptions. Rather than focusing on individual traits or positions, Olonisakin approaches leadership as something relational, contextual, and deeply connected to the communities leaders serve.

S2E7 | Dirk van Dierendonck | Exploring the meaning of servant leadership

In this episode of Rethinking Leadership, Roemer Visser speaks with Dirk van Dierendonck, Professor of Leadership and Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Van Dierendonck has spent much of his academic career studying servant leadership, a perspective that challenges conventional assumptions about what leadership is and what it is for.

S2E6 | Anil Seth | Perception as an interpretive act: implications for leadership

In this episode of Rethinking Leadership, Roemer Visser speaks with Anil Seth, professor of neuroscience and one of today’s leading thinkers on consciousness. Known for his TED Talk Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality, Seth brings a neuroscientific perspective to a question that quietly determines leadership success: why do leaders with similar intelligence, experience, and intent achieve very different outcomes?

S2E5 | Jill Bolte Taylor | How using Whole Brain Living can enhance our leadership

In this episode of Rethinking Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a renowned neuroanatomist and author of "Whole Brain Living." We explore her transformative journey following a brain hemorrhage that shifted her perspective on leadership. Dr. Taylor emphasizes the importance of recognizing the four distinct characters within us, each linked to different brain functions. By understanding and balancing these characters, leaders can enhance their emotional intelligence, creativity, and decision-making capabilities. This episode challenges you to rethink how you engage with your own brain and those you lead, fostering a more holistic approach to leadership in today's complex world. Tune in for insights that could redefine your leadership style.

S2E4 | Barry Posner | The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: how to make extraordinary things happen

In this episode of Rethinking Leadership, I welcome Dr. Barry Posner, a renowned leadership expert and co-author of the best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge. We delve into the evolving landscape of leadership, emphasizing that while the essence of leadership remains constant, our understanding of it must adapt to modern challenges. Dr. Posner shares insights from his extensive research, highlighting the five practices of exemplary leadership that empower individuals across various organizational levels. We explore the importance of behavioral approaches in leadership and how effective leaders foster connections with their teams. Join us as we uncover how to lead with authenticity and heart, ensuring that every leader feels empowered to make a difference.