Summary

In this episode, Nick Osborne, the founding CEO of Maritime Academy Trust, discusses his journey in education, emphasising the importance of questioning the status quo, the role of humour in leadership, and the necessity of vulnerability. He shares insights on positive disruption in education, the significance of board support, and building trust within organisations. Nick encourages leaders to focus on their passions and highlights the need for honesty and openness in addressing challenges. The conversation concludes with a message of hope and the idea that everyone is navigating their paths, often making it up as they go along.

Takeaways

• Questioning the status quo is essential for growth.
• Humour can create bonds and foster honesty in the workplace.
• Vulnerability is a powerful leadership trait.
• Positive disruption is necessary for educational improvement.
• Support from the board is crucial for implementing change.
• Building trust requires honesty and openness.
• Finding joy in work enhances resilience and effectiveness.
• Education systems have more autonomy than often perceived.
• Sharing failures is as important as celebrating successes.
• Hope can be found in the freedom to pursue passions in education.

Links

Maritime Academy Trust - Home

Connect with Tamara

LinkedIn: (1) Tamara Zaple Rolfs FCCT | LinkedIn

Email: tamara@my-delta.co.uk

Connect with Kathryn

LinkedIn: (1) Kathryn Gorman FCCT | LinkedIn

Email: kathryn@clarioneducation.co.uk

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In this episode of Beyond the Status Quo, hosts Tamara Zaple Rolfs and Kathryn Gorman discuss the importance of challenging the status quo in leadership, the dynamics of power in organisations, and the role of resilience and self-awareness in effective leadership with organisational coach and mentor, Astrid Korin. They explore how education shapes leadership styles and the necessity of creating psychological safety within organisations to foster growth and innovation. The conversation emphasises the need for leaders to be authentic, aware, and compassionate while navigating complex systems and challenges.

Key takeaways

• Challenging the status quo can be subtle and collaborative.
• Resilience in leadership is a continuous practice, not a goal.
• Self-awareness is crucial for authentic leadership.
• Education often perpetuates compliance rather than creativity.
• Creating psychological safety is essential for effective leadership.
• Power dynamics in organisations can hinder collaboration.
• Leaders must support others to grow and learn.
• Compassionate leadership does not equate to lowered expectations.
• Awareness of human behavior is vital for effective leadership.
• Unlearning compliance is necessary for thriving in the workplace.

You can find more information about Astrid's work and her course 'Inside Out' here Transformational coaching — Astrid Korin Coaching

If you are interested in the theory and practice of Psychological Safety, then the go-to text is here Psychological Safety – Amy C. Edmondson

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In this reflective conversation, Tamara Zaple Rolfs and Kathryn Gorman discuss their insightful podcast episode with David Liddell, focusing on the importance of translating theory into action within leadership and organisational culture. They explore the evolution of leadership towards integrative approaches that prioritize listening and valuing diverse voices, as well as the role of conflict in fostering positive change. The discussion emphasises the need for intentionality in creating a culture that aligns business needs with human values, highlighting the complexities and challenges leaders face in this endeavour.

Takeaways

• Theory into action is essential for effective leadership.
• Leaders must be culture architects, designing intentional workplace cultures.
• Listening to diverse voices is crucial for conflict resolution.
• Conflict can be a positive force for change.
• Leadership today requires integrating various values and perspectives.
• Creating a values-driven culture is complex and challenging.
• Psychological safety is increasingly recognised in workplace dynamics.
• Humanity should be central to organisational policies.
• Business needs and people’s needs can coexist harmoniously.
• Courage and bravery are necessary in questioning the status quo.

Useful Links

David Liddle. | The TCM Group

Recommended Reading | The TCM Group

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