Transforming Leadership With Zoë Routh - Ep51 Leading Visionaries podcast

In this episode of Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Zoë Routh, an award-winning author, speaker, podcaster, and leadership futurist. With over 30 years of leadership and team-building experience, Zoë brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique viewpoint on navigating leadership in our rapidly changing world.

Zoë delves into her revolutionary "Three Cs" of effective leadership: Curiosity, Connection, and Collaboration, critiquing the outdated hero model and advocating for more adaptive and communal approaches. She explores the resurgence of authoritarianism in response to societal disruptions driven by technology, highlighting the importance of visionary leaders who offer fresh perspectives rather than coercing through power.

In this captivating conversation, Zoë also shares her personal journey from non-profits to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of fun, value alignment in the workplace, and her evolving perspective on wealth as a tool for good. Despite early financial hurdles and a challenging cancer diagnosis, Zoë's resilience and visionary thinking have shaped her career, inspiring leaders globally.

Join us as we explore Zoë’s mission to transform leadership and prepare for future challenges with humility, curiosity, and collaborative spirit. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to create conscious change through visionary leadership.

What You Will Learn

How do you think the "Three Cs" of effective leadership: Curiosity, Connection, and Collaboration principles can transform traditional leadership models in your workplace?

What are your thoughts on Zoë's criticism of the traditional "hero model" of leadership?

Zoë highlights the resurgence of authoritarianism in response to rapid technological progress and societal disruptions. Do you agree with her perspective? Why or why not?

What are some potential benefits and drawbacks of using futuristic thinking in leadership, as practiced by Zoë Routh?

Can you think of any contemporary leaders who embody the qualities of a true visionary rather than an authoritarian?

How Zoë’s views on wealth and money change over time, and how did that impact her approach to business?

How do you incorporate or wish to incorporate fun into your work environment, and what benefits do you think it brings?

Zoë discusses the importance of shifting perspectives to foster humility, curiosity, connection, and collaboration. How can leaders effectively encourage this shift in their teams?

How do personal hardships shape professional growth and perspectives on entrepreneurship?