Episode 49 - Leadership Lessons from the Policeman turned Chief Executive Mike Roe

Meet Mike!

In this conversation, Mike Roe shares his journey from a 28-year career in policing to becoming the CEO of tensense.ai, a platform that helps organizations make sense of their data. He discusses the importance of leadership, change management, and the role of coaching in empowering teams.

Mike emphasizes the need for transparency, communication, and a coaching mindset in leadership, as well as the significance of understanding the truth of the many rather than the opinion of the few.

He also highlights the evolution of sense-making in organizations and the development of a software solution to aid leaders in decision-making.

Takeaways

- Leadership is defined by experiences and insights gained.

- Change management is crucial in any organization.

- Values should be truly embedded in an organization.

- Communication is key during times of change.

- Leaders must be curious and vulnerable.

- Coaching conversations can empower teams.

- Transparency builds trust within organizations.

- Data-driven insights can predict future outcomes.

- A compelling vision unifies teams towards a common goal.

- Self-care is essential for effective leadership.

Sound bites

"You can't do it all yourself."

"People don't like change."

"You have to look after yourself."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Insights

01:32 Early Career in Policing

04:05 Leadership Challenges in Bristol

08:59 Navigating Change Management

12:15 The Importance of Communication

18:27 Transitioning to Coaching Leaders

23:58 Developing a Software Solution for Organizations

29:30 Disrupting the Consulting Market

31:42 The Science of Sense Making

34:06 The Importance of Checking In

36:17 Building Insights Through Questions

37:55 Navigating Complexity in Leadership

41:00 Blind Spots in Leadership

41:51 The Power of Coaching Conversations

44:33 Kindness in Leadership

51:24 The Importance of Renewal

54:57 Rapid Fire Questions

Connect with Mike

Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-j-roe/

Discover Tensense.ai - https://tensense.ai/