In this episode of the Leadership Spark podcast, Sylvain converses with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned professor of public leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. They discuss particularly her book “Leadership: Essential selections” and explore the intricate dynamics between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of context. Barbara introduces her leader-follower-context triad, critiques the leadership industry's leader-centric focus, and discusses the distinctions between power, authority, and influence.

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Book “Bad Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Followership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “LEADERSHIP: Essential Selections on Power, Authority, and Influence” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “The end of Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Professionalizing Leadership” by Barbara Kellerman

Book “Leadership from bad to worse” by Barbara Kellerman

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In this episode of the Leadership Sparks podcast, Sylvain engages with Oliver Burkeman, a renowned journalist and author, to explore our relation to time and productivity. Burkeman discusses the inherent limitations of traditional productivity methods and emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices about how to allocate time and attention. The conversation highlights the value of embracing limitations rather than striving for unattainable ideals. Burkeman shares practical strategies for managing time and how to foster a more meaningful and intentional approach to productivity.

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Book “4,000 weeks” by Oliver Burkeman

Book “Meditation for mortals” by Oliver Burkeman

Book “Slowing down to the speed of life” by Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey

Book “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius

Book “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life” by James Hollis

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In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain Newton converses with Mike Useem, director of the Center of Leadership and Change Management at Wharton Business School. They discuss leadership principles from Useem’s book "The Leader's Checklist," emphasizing practical experience and informed intuition. They highlight key leadership traits like prioritizing common interests, honoring team contributions, and persuasive communication. Useem shares insights from his work with the U.S. Marine Corps and the New York Fire Department, and highlights the importance of servant leadership, strategic thinking, and personal connection in contemporary leadership.

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Book “The Leader's Checklist” by Michael Useem

The concept of “After Action Review”

Book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins

Book “Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World” by Ginny Rometty

Book “Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader” by Herminia Ibarra

Book “Jack, straight from the gut” by Jack Welch

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