Leading Responsibly with Integrity & Purpose – Details, episodes & analysis

In this engaging panel discussion, we brought together influential thought leaders, including Thom Dennis, Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop and Rob Neil OBE - to delve deep into diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, why there is so much pushback and what are the best ways to keep going forward with positive initiatives that can and do make a difference.

We’re in an exciting and pivotal moment for leadership and community inside the workplace. There are definitive ways to foster a positive and productive workplace culture and there is real damage to be aware of if this undertaking is mismanaged. We’re determined to shed light on the best practices when it comes to creating relationships, understanding, empathy, and productive management. That’s what this conversation is all about.

This is for you if: You're a leader and you are committed to bold action to change the dynamic in your workplace You're in a workplace that's rapidly evolving to embrace everyone's unique contribution and you're committed to continuing this initiative Your workplace NEEDS to evolve and you are ready to be the change your workplace needs. 

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In this video, Thom Dennis dives into the critical issue of integrity in leadership, highlighting recent corporate scandals and their impact. 🔍 What You'll Learn: The alarming lack of integrity and the rise of greed among corporate leaders. Key scandals: Wells Fargo Fake Accounts, Facebook-Cambridge Analytica, Theranos Fraud, Boeing 737 Max crashes, and more. UK-specific incidents: Windrush scandal, Grenfell Tower fire, contaminated blood scandal, Post Office IT disaster, and sewage dispersal issues. Historical corporate exploitation by the East India Company and abuse of power by the Catholic Church in Canada and Ireland. The importance of transparency, accountability, and protecting whistleblowers. 💡 Key Insights: How toxic cultures and willful blindness lead to catastrophic outcomes. The necessity of ethical leadership and responsible decision-making. The courage needed to stand against dysfunction and dishonesty. At Serenity in Leadership, we are committed to helping leaders create value while respecting all stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, and the environment. Join us as we explore how to lead with integrity and purpose, ensuring sustainable success. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on ethical leadership and responsible business practices. 📢 Call to Action: If you’re interested in learning more about how we can support your leadership journey, please subscribe to our channel and visit our website at https://www.serenityinleadership.com. Together, we can foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and respect. #Leadership #Integrity #CorporateScandals #EthicalLeadership #SerenityInLeadership Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.serenityinleadership.com 📘   / thomdennis   🐦   / sileadership   📸   / serenityinleadership   Let's lead responsibly and make a positive impact. See you next time!

Trez Ibrahim and Thom Dennis come together to discuss some of the challenges that men and women experience in the workplace. These are influenced by many distinctions such as upbringing, social standing, nationality and age.

An interview exploring how bullying is continuing even while people are working from home

On the day the Preti Patel report on bullying was cast to one side by our Prime Minister, we take a look at the effects of bullying.

How ExCos deal with Ageism, Gender, D & E, What was 'Normal' is not OK Now

Join us for a fascinating interview with the CEO of Serenity in Leadership, Thom Dennis and Avivah Wittenberg-Cox. Avivah is a thought leader specialising in gender and generational balance and speaks on leadership, the future of work, the longevity economy and the consequences of 60-year careers. As she says: “I have always thought that the 20th century saw the rise of women, and the 21st century will be about whether men accept that rise or backlash. Right now, what you see is both.” 00:00 Introduction 01:06 The Longevity Revolution 03:03 Birth Rates 04:37 Utilizing Generational Skills 06:47 Modernizing Against Ageism 07:55 Gender Balance 12:23 Men, ExCos and Leadership 17:10 Role Models 18:40 Managing Across Difference 22:35 LGBTQ+ and Global Differences 28:06 Equality 28:36 Diversity & Gender 30:18 The Concept of 'Normal' 33:26 Conclusion

00:00 Introduction 01:34 Is empathy a skill we can learn? 03:00 Can there be too much empathy? 04:38 The fear of losing respect 06:04 What can leaders do to make sure their people are OK? 08:45 You have to orient around the customer 10:30 Leaders as balancers 13:22 Future-proofing for the next disruption 16:15 Meaningfulness & Purpose 19:24 Therapeutic AI 24:13 The effects of generative AI 28:00 Heartificial Empathy & "Be You" 31:14 The Serenity in Leadership retreat, Leading Through the Void & being human 32:49 What makes a good leader in 2023? 38:02 Closing

Thom Dennis and Jessica Ball take a deep-dive into today’s most talked about – and uncomfortable – topics in the workplace. From gender equality and male-dominated boardrooms to embracing our female qualities – hear their plea for a more tolerant, collaborative and inclusive world of work. Culture Change Management Consultancy, Serenity in Leadership, is embarking on a journey to understand what it takes to be an effective leader of the future. We interview some of the world’s most esteemed business owners and influencers to capture their honest reflections and perspectives on leadership – the good, the bad and the transformative. Listen in and learn from the doers themselves, what it takes to succeed today, in tomorrow’s fast-changing business climate. Share your thoughts in the comment section down below!

Empathy expert, Anita Nowak is an author, podcaster, speaker, facilitator, certified coach and award-winning educator. Her TEDx Talk on 'The Power of Empathy' has reached nearly 100,000 people. Anita holds a doctoral degree from McGill University, where she was named Professor of the Year in 2014 and 2019. With our CEO, Thom Dennis, Anita discusses what empathy actually is, why the world needs more of it and workplace solutions for how we can be more empathetic. Connect with Anita Nowak: Website: https://www.anitanowak.com/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Serenity in Leadership: Website: https://www.serenityinleadership.com/

Chris Hemmings is a coach and psychotherapist who works exclusively with male clients. After a decade of working as a journalist at the BBC, Chris began to run a programme around healthy masculinity and men's emotional well-being. He runs a business called M-Path which goes into workplaces and schools to challenge, educate and support men and boys to hold difficult conversations and to create empathetic environments for themselves. During their discussion, Serenity in Leadership CEO Thom Dennis and Chris discuss why using the phrase 'toxic masculinity' isn't helpful, why Andrew Tate is not the problem (but rather the symptom), why we need to create spaces for men, and the problem with men feeling as though they have to be more feminine to be accepted today. Serenity in Leadership: https://www.serenityinleadership.com

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00:00 Introduction 02:37 Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity 05:57 The influence of Andrew Tate 13:33 What color is your Bugatti? 15:42 Patriarchy, Feminism & Victimhood 18:06 Good Man vs Real Man 18:54 Male Spaces in Organisations 25:30 Role Models 35:16 Men & Mental Health 37:45 Men Talking 47:30 Be Better for Yourself First 48:30 Finding Organisations That Want to Work with Men As Well 50:40 Conclusion