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Our podcast exists to help CEOs, leaders and their teams understand what they need to do differently today to prepare for the world of tomorrow.
During lockdown, Starts At the Top began as a podcast about digital disruption. But we realised that leaders were telling us about something more important and urgent: how traditional ways of leading had changed, forever. We speak to leaders who are carving out new ways of leading, covering topics from emerging tech to inclusion, remote work, mental health and climate change.
Our podcast isn’t about shiny corporate case studies. It’s about the lessons learned and progress made the hard way - and how that can inspire others.
Re-publishing - Sal Naseem, author of “True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience and Resisting Systems of Denial”
Starts at the Top Podcast
1 hour 1 minute 29 seconds
8 months ago
Re-publishing - Sal Naseem, author of “True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience and Resisting Systems of Denial”
We're republishing our episode with Sal Naseem ahead of our new season which starts this Thursday, 27th February. This episode launched in the lead-up to Christmas 2024 and we are incredibly proud of it. We wanted to give our listeners, another chance to listen and to bring it to the top of everyone's feeds.
Trigger warning: This episode contains descriptions of racial abuse, workplace bullying, and discrimination which some listeners may find distressingIn this powerful episode, Sal Naseem, former Regional Director for London at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, shares his extraordinary journey of leading change within policing oversight during some of the most challenging cases in recent history, from Wayne Cousins to the Sarah Everard case. He discusses how maintaining your values and moral compass is crucial when pushing for systemic change, even in the face of intense resistance.
In his role as Regional Director for London at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, Sal spent nearly a decade overseeing some of the most high-profile police misconduct cases. Recognised as one of the top 10 voices on anti-discrimination on LinkedIn and named in the Diversity Power List 2023-24, Sal has contributed to several BBC documentaries and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Through his deeply personal account, Sal shares vital lessons about leading change in complex systems:
Why finding common purpose with unlikely allies is crucial for driving meaningful change
The importance of approaching leadership with humility and leaving ego at the door
How to maintain your values when faced with systemic resistance
The true cost of driving change and the importance of self-care
Why exceptional leadership is rooted in consistent character both inside and outside work
One of Sal's most powerful insights is that "to lead in a values-led way and to lead in a true sense is hard because you have to make hard choices." His experiences demonstrate how maintaining your moral compass can guide you through the most challenging leadership decisions.
Sal's new book, "True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience and Resisting Systems of Denial" is available on Amazon and in all good bookshops. It offers a raw and honest account of his experiences fighting for change within the system while facing institutional resistance and personal challenges.
Photo credit: Lensi Photography Buy Sal’s best-selling book, “True North: A Story of Racism, Resilience and Resisting Systems of Denial"Subscribe to Sal’s newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/finding-your-true-north-7201671449361756160/
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Editing and production - Syren Studios with Paul Thomas
Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music
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Starts at the Top Podcast
Our podcast exists to help CEOs, leaders and their teams understand what they need to do differently today to prepare for the world of tomorrow.
During lockdown, Starts At the Top began as a podcast about digital disruption. But we realised that leaders were telling us about something more important and urgent: how traditional ways of leading had changed, forever. We speak to leaders who are carving out new ways of leading, covering topics from emerging tech to inclusion, remote work, mental health and climate change.
Our podcast isn’t about shiny corporate case studies. It’s about the lessons learned and progress made the hard way - and how that can inspire others.
