Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!
Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!
Welcome to another episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, where we dive into self-aware leadership with inspiring thinkers from around the world. In today's conversation, hosts Nia Thomas and sits down with Dr. Craig Dearden Phillips MBE—social entrepreneur, author, and leadership expert celebrated for his commitment to purpose-driven leadership and empowering others.
Craig shares his journey from working as a care worker to founding impactful organisations and chairing major boards. He opens up about the powerful lessons learned in those early days, the role of self-awareness and situational awareness in effective leadership, and the importance of showing up authentically in challenging times. Together, they explore the nuances of boardroom dynamics, giving and receiving feedback, and navigating change in the nonprofit sector.
You’ll also hear Craig’s honest take on the differences between political and organizational leadership, why openness and candor are essential during times of uncertainty, and his rallying call for leaders: don’t hide, especially when things get tough. Whether you’re leading a charity, social enterprise, or any organization facing change, this episode is stacked with practical wisdom for modern leadership.
Ready to explore the real impact of knowing yourself and others in today’s leadership landscape? Let’s get started.
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