Leading Complexity

#43 - Tomas is being Interviewed by Portia Tung

In this special episode of the Leading Complexity Podcast, things take an unexpected turn — The host Tomas hands over the interviewing part to Portia Tong, who interviews him instead.Together, they explore the story behind the Leading Complexity Program — how a simple idea about creating a new kind of organizational “operating system” grew into a global learning movement. Tomas shares how conversations with thought leaders like David Marquet, Stephen Bungay, and Dave Snowden sparked the first event, and how it has evolved into a space for deep learning, inspiration, and authentic connection. You’ll hear reflections on: * The origins and purpose of the Leading Complexity program * Why sharing knowledge freely matters more than ever * What participants gain from learning directly from the world’s top thinkers This episode is full of warmth, curiosity, and honest reflection —a rare behind-the-scenes look at what drives the people behind the Leading Complexity program.

#42 - Linda Rising

Listen to Linda Rising on Why Smart Groups Can Make Dumb DecisionsIn this episode, we welcome back Linda Rising, researcher and author known for her work on decision-making, groups, and organizations.We explore why bringing very smart people together doesn’t always lead to smart outcomes – and how science shows that homogeneous teams often make worse decisions, limit innovation, and fall into dangerous group dynamics.Linda shares scientific insights on:- How to build groups for better results- Why diversity is a strength – even when it feels uncomfortable- How our Stone Age brains still shape decision-making today- The risks of “culture fit” and why sameness is a trapAn eye-opening conversation that challenges the way we think about leadership, teamwork, and decision-making.Listen and reflect: how can you create more intelligent groups in your own organization?

#41 - Interview with James Priest

In this episode of the Leading Complexity Podcast, Michael Göthe sits down with James Priest, co-developer of Sociocracy 3.0 and one of the world’s leading facilitators of collaboration and decision making.We explore how leaders can act with more purpose in today’s complex organizations, and why misaligned purposes often create wasted energy and frustration. James introduces the Purposeful Action Model — a simple yet powerful lens to:✅ Improve sensemaking and meaning making✅ Align local actions with organizational purpose✅ Reduce waste and increase coherence across all levels✅ Navigate complexity with more consciousness and intentionalityWe also touch on the evolution of Sociocracy 3.0, the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all agile transformations, and the role of AI in supporting organizational coherence.🔹 Full program details: https://leadingcomplexity.com/program/🔹 Join us at Leading Complexity 2025: https://leadingcomplexity.com📅 James’ live session: October 23, 2025📍 Plus: meet him in person at Crisp, Stockholm, November 5–7, for the S3 Practitioner Course.👉 Subscribe to the channel for more interviews with world-class thinkers on leadership, complexity, and the future of organizations.

#40 - Interview with Sam Isaacson

In this episode of the Leading Complexity Podcast, Michael Göthe sits down with Sam Isaacson — executive coach, consultant, author, and founder of AI Coach.Sam is a pioneer in applying AI to coaching and leadership. In the conversation, he shares: • How he first predicted the potential of GPT-3 for coaching back in 2020 • What’s possible (and what’s not) with AI coaches today • The difference between human presence and AI capability in coaching • How AI can supercharge learning and development without losing the human touch • Practical examples of using AI to automate tasks, create “virtual colleagues,” and support team collaboration ✨ Sam is also a speaker in the Leading Complexity 2025 program with his session :👉 Using AI to Supercharge Learning & Development. If you’re curious about the future of leadership, coaching, and human-AI collaboration, this episode is for you. 📌 Learn more and join the program: https://leadingcomplexity.com 📌 Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samisaacson 📌 Try Sam’s free AI coaching platform: https://ai.coach.chat

#39 - Nils Janse

In this episode of the Leading Complexity podcast, Tomas Björkholm sits down with Nils Janse, co-founder of Bandley AI, author of "AI Agents: Multiplying Human Potential by Adopting Generative AI"Nils has trained thousands of people and worked with over 200 companies to help them adopt generative AI. In this conversation, he shares:* Why leaders should lean in to AI instead of hesitating* The difference between automation and augmentation – and why augmentation is key* How AI agents can empower employees to become “superheroes” instead of replacements* What leaders need to rethink to succeed in the AI era* How decision-making will change when humans collaborate with AI agentsIf you want to understand how AI will transform leadership, teamwork, and organizations, this is a must-watch!