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The Future of Leadership

Zoe Routh
Leadership
US Election
Leadership Development
Exponential Thinking
Moral Outrage
Organizational Culture
Scenario Planning
Charitable Organizations
Education
Security
Polarization
Civic Responsibility
Brain-Computer Interfaces
Community Building
Globally Conscious Leadership
Collaboration
Generative AI
Values Dynamics
Technology
Business Ethics

We explore the future and ask what this means for your leadership. We tackle the big issues, ask 'what if' and 'how might we'. We bring observations of trends and events around the world, talk to leading experts in their field about a topic on the future of leadership, give book recommendations, and offer tangible insights you can put into action right away.

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I'm back! After a crazy half year of transition, adventure, and being in the murky mess of a 'chrysalis' experience, I've surfaced for some insights for you to wrap up 2025.

Here's what's up for you:

A process for reflection that uses visual rep... more

We explore the future of inclusive leadership with Kelli Lester, co-founder of Onyx Rising. Zoë opens with reflections on ageing, robotics in aged care, and the value of connection. And introduces Kelli, who shares insight on navigating today's polar... more

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We explore the power of systems thinking and strategic foresight with futurist Donna Dupont, as we challenge assumptions about leadership, innovation, and our collective future. Zoë shares an exciting update on her new book Power Games launching on K... more

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We explore the vital intersection of organisational design, leadership culture, and power dynamics with special guest Susannah Robinson, author of Beyond the Boxes and Lines.

Zoë kicks off the episode with exciting updates on the Power Games Kickst... more

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Recent Guests

Kelli Lester
Co-founder and partner of Onyx Rising, passionate about inclusive leadership and team dynamics.
Onyx Rising
Episode: 405 Leading Through Difference: Practical Tools for Inclusive Teams with Kelli Lester
Donna Dupont
A futurist with experience in various sectors including healthcare, public safety, defense, and security
Purple Compass
Episode: 404 Futurist Thinking at Work: Regenerating Teams from the Inside Out with Donna Dupont
Susannah Robinson
Expert in organizational design with over 30 years of experience
Author of Beyond the Boxes and Lines
Episode: 403 Organisational Design and the Future of Work with Susannah Robinson
Elle Griffin
Writer and founder of The Elysian, exploring the future of nation-states, capitalism, and humanity.
Episode: 402 Utopian Concepts and Entrepreneurial Writing with Elle Griffin
Lena Morgan
Creator and author of The Fight Languages, former midwife and conflict resolution expert
Episode: 401 What's Your Fight Language with Lena Morgan
Dr. Robert Wolfe
A radiologist and author whose father's autobiography recounts his harrowing escape from the Nazis.
Episode: 399 Holocaust, Racism and Kindness in Humans - a personal story with Dr. Robert Wolf
Emma Rainville
CEO and operational strategist, known as the Wizard of Ops.
Shockwave Operations
Episode: 398 AI, Automations, and the Future of Business Operations with Emma Rainville
Tim Duggan
Digital media entrepreneur, co-founder of Junkie Media, and author.
Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Episode: 397 Life First: Designing Work and Money to Serve You with Tim Duggan
Scott Marshall
President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education
Institute for Shipboard Education
Episode: 396 Semester at Sea: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures with Scott Marshall

Host

Zoë Routh
Host renowned for her expertise in leadership and organizational development, guiding conversations that challenge traditional leadership and promote innovative thinking.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Zoe is another cool host from Australia. She is Canadian as well, and believe many in Canada need to listen to our messages. Not Zoe. I appreciate how she steers me into a discussion about whether our book can help change people’s attitudes towards hatred and antisemitism.

    She is also a prolific writer and has several books each with several awards! I like the format of her podcast, especially the three quick questions at the end. It reminds me of 30–30 on ESPN.

    If you are an author and woul... more

    Podchaser
    5
    Robert Joseph Wolf
    8 months ago
  • The Future of Leadership Podcast with Rob Wolf MD, author 4 award-winning “Not a Real Enemy”

    Zoe is another cool host from Australia. She is Canadian as well, and believe me much of Canada needs to listen to our messages. Not this one. I appreciate how she steers me into a discussion about whether our book can help change people’s attitudes towards hatred and antisemitism. She is also a prolific writer and has several books each with several awards! I like the format of her podcast, especially the three quick questions at the end. It reminds me of 30–30 on ESPN. If you are an author and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Batcave Radiologist
    United States10 months ago
  • Useful podcast for any leader

    Highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills. Zoe and her guests pack this podcast with golden nuggets of wisdom, bridging the gap between complex leadership concepts and real-world applications. What sets it apart from other leadership podcasts are the diverse voices and experiences, making the episodes I've listened to rich and relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Rucker, PhD
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely knowledgeable host and inspiring guests

    Zoë is an extremely knowledgeable and welcoming host, who was a wonderful conversation partner for our episode, where we discussed one of my leadership frameworks. I deeply enjoyed our conversation, and I'm sure you get value from it as well as the other episodes of this inspiring podcast. Enjoy the ride!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TransformDance
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Host

    It was such a privilege to be on this show with Zoe. She’s a wonderful host with powerful, thought, provoking questions. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a solid discussion about leader ship check out Zoe’s show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DougThorpe_com
    United States2 years ago

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403 Organisational Design and the Future of Work with Susannah Robinson
Q: What is a barrier to collaboration in organizations?
Having incentives structured for individual performance rather than team performance can hinder collaborative efforts.
403 Organisational Design and the Future of Work with Susannah Robinson
Q: What are the key components of job design in ensuring organizational efficiency?
Job design focuses on understanding the functions and interactions of the role within the organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
403 Organisational Design and the Future of Work with Susannah Robinson
Q: What prompts a CEO to consider looking at organizational design?
Typically, changes in the market, business goals, or unexpected employee departures prompt a reflection on the totality of organizational design.
403 Organisational Design and the Future of Work with Susannah Robinson
Q: How do we define organizational design?
At a high level, organizational design includes the structure, job design, and employee practices that work together as a system to support organizational goals.
405 Leading Through Difference: Practical Tools for Inclusive Teams with Kelli Lester
Q: What are the leaders of the future to prepare for?
Leaders need to develop self-awareness, value differences, seek and give constructive feedback, and promote psychological safety among their teams.

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A focus on future-oriented leadership is at the core of each conversation, exploring trending topics and pressing global issues. The content invites listeners to reconsider traditional leadership paradigms and adapt to the evolving needs of teams and organizations, emphasizing practical strategies for actionable insights. Through interviews with various experts—from digital entrepreneurs to HR specialists—the discussions provide diverse perspectives on leadership, touching on themes such as mental health, diversity in the workplace, the effects of technology on operations, and the importance of empathy in managerial roles. Notable segments often address how societal changes influence the workforce, aiming to equip leaders with modern tools ... more

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1. Kelli Lester
2. Donna Dupont
3. Susannah Robinson
4. Elle Griffin
5. Lena Morgan
6. Dr. Robert Wolfe
7. Emma Rainville
8. Tim Duggan

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