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10,000 Swamp Leaders

Rick Torseth
Leadership
Transformational Change
Complex Systems Science
Accounting
Bridges Transition Model
Artificial Intelligence
The Adaption Company
Facilitation
LET It Happen
Strait Of Hormuz
Adaptive Leadership
First Nations
Change Management
Society Of Jesus
Horse Assisted Education
Wildlife Conservation Society
Conservation
Logic, Emotion, and Tactics
Decisive Terrain
Dissent

10,000 Swamp Leaders is a podcast that wades into muddy Swamp in search of people who have built social impact movements.The world needs 10,000 more people in the next five years who are willing to lead on issues like climate change, income inequality, peace building, and gender equality. If you are one of these people, you have found a home. Rick Torseth and his guests will unpack lessons learned... more

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Tracy Roberts visits the Swamp and shares her story of building her graphic design business. There are lessons here for all of us about the work required to build a successful business. But this is just the beginning of her story. What came next was ... more

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Dave Cooper returns to the Swamp to explore his Substack post “The Map That Wasn’t.” Dave's post caught my attention because he explores the real challenges the United States government faces as a result of going to war with Iran. Dave is uniquely qu... more

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Janet Hawkes comes to the Swamp to share her insights and experiences from leading for 18 years inside Kent County Council in the United Kingdom. Leading inside Kent taught Jan the art and craft of navigating a political culture while providing servi... more

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Mau Espinosa joins me in the swamp to discuss his point of view on leadership and how he helps others through his “LET” approach to leadership development. Mau has travelled a challenging road to arrive at this moment. He is candid about his journey,... more

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Tracy Roberts
Graphic designer; stroke survivor; Parkinson's advocate
Independent designer; Art of Stroke
Episode: 085_Tracy Roberts: Art of Stroke
Dave Cooper
Former Navy SEAL, complex systems scientist, author
Independent researcher/author
Episode: 084_Dave Cooper: The Map That Wasn't
Jan Hawkes
Leader with Kent County Council; later freelance leader in culture and change
Kent County Council
Episode: 083_ Janet Hawkes: Mastering Culture Change Inside UK Government
Mau Espinosa
Leadership coach and consultant, author of Let It Happen
Episode: 082_Mau Espinosa: Let It Happen
Ryan van der Marel
Facilitator of organizational strategy, mindfulness advocate, conservationist
Independent consultant in conservation and organizational development
Episode: Episode 081_Ryan van der Marel: Change Happens One Conversation at a Time
Eula Rohan
Horse-assisted education practitioner and leadership facilitator
Red Horse Assisted Training
Episode: 080_Eula Rohan: Collaborative Change with Equine assistance
Runa Sabore
Director of Development at NORD Architects
NORD Architects
Episode: 078_Runa Sabore: Designing a New Frame of Society Through Architecture.
Kelly Indira Buis
Facilitator, adaptation and leadership consultant
The Adaption Company
Episode: 079_Kelly Indira Buis: The Craft of Facilitation and Adaptation
Paolo Quattrone
Professor of Accounting Governance and Society; Director for the Center of Analysis and Investment Risk, Manchester Business School
Manchester Business School / Said Business School / Oxford (formerly)
Episode: 077_Paolo Quattrone: The Wonder of Accounting and the Society of Jesus

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Rick Torseth
Host of 10,000 Swamp Leaders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Inspiring Leadership Insights with Every Episode

    Rick’s podcast is a powerful exploration of the practice of leadership. He is one of the best interviewers I’ve ever met, showing incredible dedication to helping changemakers improve their leadership skills. Rick continues to inspire us with great guests every time. I love the depth and consistency of his podcast. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guillaume Wiatr
    United States2 years ago
  • Learning in the swamp

    By creating this podcast, Rick has made leaders doing complex, adaptive work (swamp work) available to the rest of to learn from. Their stories are insightful, impactful, and sometimes harrowing, but there are always lessons to be learned. I am grateful for the experiences each of these leaders has shared, and to Rick, for making their stories accessible. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KC-OB1
    United States4 years ago

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Rick's interviewing is consistently sharp and elevates leadership through stories from changemakers.
Episodes highlight meaningful lessons from diverse leaders, making complex topics accessible and actionable.
The show uses tough topics to reveal real-world leadership tactics and accountability.
Listeners appreciate the practical, teachable moments that come from deep, human-centered conversations.

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076_ Graeme Findlay: Differential Voice: A Leadership Approach for Complexity
Q: What is one practical thing a listener could do to improve leadership immediately?
Focus on listening actively and regularly, as it underpins all other leadership moves and helps you understand people, context, and needs more clearly.
077_Paolo Quattrone: The Wonder of Accounting and the Society of Jesus
Q: Why did you shift towards teaching leadership under ambiguity, and what does your four-quadrant dashboard illustrate?
The dashboard is designed to present trade-offs among cost, risk, schedule, and safety without privileging any single objective, enabling leaders to negotiate priorities in critical moments.
077_Paolo Quattrone: The Wonder of Accounting and the Society of Jesus
Q: How can accounting help leaders navigate ambiguity in decision-making?
By recovering the questioning function of accounting—focusing on asking the right questions and balancing opposing pressures rather than simply producing an answer.
077_Paolo Quattrone: The Wonder of Accounting and the Society of Jesus
Q: What do you want people to know about you beyond your title?
That accounting can be a dynamic, interdisciplinary practice rooted in handling uncertainty and not just a silo of numbers.
075_ Julie Drybrough: Transformation: From Moving Deck Chairs to Changing Ships
Q: Can you give a concrete example of transformational change in a personal or group context?
A true transformation involves deep work, reflection, and altering fundamental ways of thinking and acting; over time, you look back and realize you have moved into a completely different energy space and relationship to the work.

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This show centers on leadership in chaotic, high-stakes environments, featuring guests who drive social impact across sectors—from government and education to architecture, conservation, and health advocacy. Episodes typically explore adaptive leadership, organizational change, dialogue-driven transformation, and practical frameworks that turn vision into action. Listeners get concrete techniques for facilitating tough conversations, designing inclusive change processes, and navigating uncertainty with empathy and accountability. A standout trait is inviting practitioners who blend lived experience with rigorous practice, often illustrating lessons with real-world case studies and deployable tools.

What sets this program apart is its willi... more

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1. Tracy Roberts
2. Dave Cooper
3. Jan Hawkes
4. Mau Espinosa
5. Ryan van der Marel
6. Eula Rohan
7. Runa Sabore
8. Kelly Indira Buis

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