Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we’ll begin our connected leadership journey at the level of Self – you as a purpose-driven, connected leader. We will discuss how. to clarify and distill what really matters to you, create daily to-dos deeply connected to your purpose, and draw on a suite of tools to maximize your impact and use of time.

Amy Gallo is a workplace expert who frequently writes and speaks about effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, gender, difficult conversations, and feedback. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, as well as hundreds of articles for Harvard Business Review. In this episode, Amy speaks about critical skills for approaching disagreement and generally getting along better with others; and how she is changing the world as a change-maker and system-changer.

Janah Ncube is Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Crisis Action, a global organization working on the protection of civilians in conflict. Janah champions issues of women’s rights for those in conflict. She speaks about saving lives, persevering through adversity, and how authenticity has fueled her success in Zimbabwe and the continent of Africa.

Sophie Beckham is the Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper where she leads the company’s vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility. She speaks about how to get things done within a company that is in a hard-to-abate sector of the economy, the role of a corporate chameleon, and how sometimes you simply have to pick the harder options in life to succeed.

In this first episode, we will cover the Connected Leadership Framework and how to navigate the approach in a way that aligns with your unique leadership journey. Connected leadership is organized into four parts, or indeed, 4 Ps: Purpose, Priorities, Potential and Progress. In this episode we will begin to describe how to use this logic flow for yourself, your team, and the system you are trying to change, to be an impactful and connected leader.

Nassu Fofanah is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Susue Consulting and Susue Women’s Finance, in addition to being a Yale World Fellow at the Jackson School of Public Affairs. In this episode, Naasu speaks about her vision for Sierra Leone, and how it should be difficult to do difficult things.

Ben Christensen is the founder and CEO of Cambium Carbon, one of Peter’s former students. They talk about Ben’s path from a small town in New Mexico to starting a business that stops wood being wasted in cities and beyond. Ben also speaks about his “rocks”, purpose, and the experience of running very long distances.

Michel Gelobter is the Executive Director of the Yale Center for Environmental Justice. He is a lifelong environmental advocate, policy analyst, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss his journey as a change-maker, champion for climate justice and how to make positive change.

Rafe Offer is an entrepreneur and co-founder of global music start-up Sofar Sounds and his latest venture meeting better meetings – This and That. He has led international teams and innovation at some of the world’s best known brands – as a Global Marketing Director of Coca-Cola, Director of Global Marketing at The Walt Disney Company and a Director of Innovation for global drinks giant Diageo. In this episode, we discuss his journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur.

In this episode, Peter Boyd explores how the Connected Leadership Framework helps individuals maximize their impact within teams. Building on previous discussions of personal purpose and priorities, Peter delves into team dynamics how to bring a purpose-driven approach to work, establish clear priorities, and create a shared vision for success. He introduces key tools, including the strategy pyramid, to align team values, mission, and progress. The episode also covers leadership skills such as active listening, constructive feedback, and stakeholder mapping to enhance influence and drive organizational change. Whether leading formally or informally, listeners will gain insights on fostering collaboration, navigating challenges, and creating lasting impact.

• Guy Kawasaki’s “Art of the Start”: Cited for his idea that an organization’s purpose is more powerful as a short mantra rather than a long paragraph.

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Start-2-0-Time-Tested-Battle-Hardened/dp/1591847842

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-the-start-20-guy-kawasaki/1120058655

• TED’s Through Line Concept (Chris Anderson): The TED founder’s requirement that TED talks have a clear, concise through-line of 15 words or less.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FOCpMAww28

• Peter Diamandis’s MTP (Massively Transformative Purpose): Cited as a helpful frame for thinking about organizational and personal vision and mission.

• Brené Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart”: Referenced when discussing the artistry of a map and the interaction between different layers of leadership.

• Harvard Business Review Article by Togle and Barso (2016): Cited in the context of team conflict, particularly differentiating between good and bad conflict, and the importance of shared values in team dynamics.

• Character.org’s VIA (Values in Action) Survey: Recommended as a personality assessment tool with strong academic underpinnings to help individuals identify their personal values.

• Quinn and Thacker’s Harvard Business Review Article: Cited as a source for creating a purpose-driven organization.

• Bailey’s Medium Article on “How Great Founders Present Their Vision”: Referenced in the context of how founders can clearly communicate their vision and mission.

• Comedian Michael Jr.’s Video: Recommended for its insight into how knowing “why” behind a task can change how it is performed. Viewers are advised to watch from 1:25 for a sub-two-minute clip.

• “Connect” by David Bradford and Carl Robbins: Described as a helpful resource on interpersonal dynamics, suggesting that feedback can be given to anyone at any time if done correctly.

• Center for Creative Leadership’s SBI Model: This framework (Situation, Behavior, Impact) is recommended as a method for giving and receiving feedback.

• The Johari Window by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham (1955): Referenced as a conceptual framework to explore self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships.

• Ladder of Inference by Chris Argyris: Mentioned as a framework for understanding how people draw conclusions based on limited observable data.

• Max Landsberg’s Tower of Leadership (1970s/1990s): Used as a conceptual tool to plot team members based on skill and will, identifying how to manage different team members accordingly.

• Dale Carnegie’s Concepts on Leadership (1920s): Referenced regarding how giving high-influence supporters tasks can increase their investment in an agenda or cause.