Dr Elizabeth King Wisdom Works podcast show
The topic of this podcast is applying leading research on leadership wisdom to current challenges experienced by leaders.
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Mindful™ But Not Moral: Exposing Spiritual Bypassing At Work
In this episode of the Dr. Elizabeth King Wisdom Works podcast show, I explore the intriguing concept of spiritual bypassing in corporate wellness with Professor David Rooney. We delve into how some organizations superficially integrate spirituality, such as mindfulness, without addressing deeper emotional and ethical dimensions. This discussion highlights the risks of using spirituality as a shield rather than a tool for genuine growth. We also examine the trend of McMindfulness and its implications for workplace culture. By embedding authentic spiritual practices, we aim to foster a supportive and ethically grounded environment. Join us as we uncover how true spirituality can transform both personal and organizational landscapes.
Mastering Leadership with a High Tolerance of Ambiguity
In this episode of the "Dr Elizabeth King Wisdom Works podcast show," I delve into the complexities of mastering leadership with a high tolerance for ambiguity. We begin by exploring the VUCA challenge—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—and how it impacts leadership in today's fast-paced world. Understanding these elements is crucial for leaders who aim to navigate their organizations through uncertain times effectively. I then move beyond the concept of "McMindfulness" to discuss the deeper, more meaningful applications of mindfulness in the workplace. We explore various forms of workplace mindfulness and how they contribute to developing mindful leadership. This approach not only enhances personal leadership skills but also brings significant organizational benefits, fostering a more resilient and adaptable work environment. The episode further examines the practical steps for implementing mindful leadership within organizations. By adopting mindfulness as a comprehensive leadership approach, leaders can cultivate a culture of awareness and intentionality, ultimately leading to more thoughtful decision-making and improved organizational outcomes. Through this discussion, I aim to inspire leaders to embrace mindfulness as a vital component of their leadership toolkit, equipping them to thrive amidst ambiguity and change.
Effective Team Building for Enhanced Collaboration
Navigating team resilience: A video observation of an elite yacht racing crew written by Elizabeth King , Layla Branicki , Kate Norbury and Richard Badham.Despite the rising interest, existing research has tended to be theoretical or exploratory in relation to sources of everyday team adversity. To further understand team resilience, we examine how the characteristics of team resilience unfold across time between a crew of sailors during a challenging multi-day yacht race and competitive demands.
Joy and the Mop - Gender and Entrepreneurialism
Entrepreneurship remains principally constructed as a masculine activity performed by men, suggesting that women entrepreneurs continue to experience contradictory gendered expectations whereby they are both evaluated against male norms and expected to display culturally acceptable forms of femininity. In this podcast we we explore the paper written by Laura Branicki , Elizabeth King and Kate Norbury describing how a successful woman entrepreneur is represented in the semi-fictionalized film, Joy.From our analysis, we make two principal contributions. First, we examine how the medium of film simultaneously reinforces and subverts the gendering of entrepreneurial activity. Second, we propose three sub-genres of gender performance—exaggerated femininities, instrumental masculinities, and situational