The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve
Jennifer Brown
Why is change so difficult and yet so necessary?
We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead.
Transformation isn't just a possibility, it's an imperative.
On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer's reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty.
This isn't just about leadership in the workplace - it's about leadership in life. Together, we'll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world.
If you're ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you.
To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/
We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead.
Transformation isn't just a possibility, it's an imperative.
On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer's reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty.
This isn't just about leadership in the workplace - it's about leadership in life. Together, we'll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world.
If you're ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you.
To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/
Episodes
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May 13, 2020 • 58min
E100: Disruption as Opportunity: Ensuring What's Visible in Crisis Remains "Seen"
Paul Butler, Chief Operating Officer at sparks & honey, joins the program to reveal his diversity story and what leaders and organizations can learn from the current disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul shares how crises can often bring blind spots to the forefront, and shares his thoughts on how to make sure that emerging issues are truly "seen" and addressed.
May 8, 2020 • 31min
Minisode #29: Seeing is Believing: How Transparency Can Accelerate Inclusion and the Future of Work
In this minisode Jennifer Brown reveals the collective wisdom that has been emerging from the weekly community calls that she has been holding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover what we are learning about each other during this time, the challenges and opportunities that are facing families, and the need to build new systems that are more responsive and humane.
May 6, 2020 • 59min
E99: Empathy First: Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia, on the Future of Leadership
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia, joins the program to discuss the qualities that leaders need to embrace, and why those qualities are even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how working virtually is increasing transparency and empathy, and how to cope with uncertainty.
May 1, 2020 • 52min
E98: An Indelible Mark: How Crises Can Inform (and Unite) Generational Identities with Lindsey Pollak
Lindsey Pollak, speaker, author and thought leader, joins the program to share her diversity story, including her struggles with anxiety and how she found her passion while mentoring others. Lindsey discusses the concerns that she has about the emerging workforce, the strengths that each generation brings to the workplace, and how different generations can support each other during this time.
Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 15min
E97: Predicting an Uncertain Future: Making Sense of a Culture with No Precedent
Kendra Clarke, Vice President of Science and Product Development at sparks & honey, joins the program to share their diversity story, and the limitations of predictive modeling during a major disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover what entrepreneurs need to think about during this time, and the benefits of working virtually.
Apr 24, 2020 • 57min
E96: Learning to Bend, not Break: Resilience as a Source of Power and Leadership
Author, educator and consultant Dr. Jeff Hull returns to the program to discuss the emerging changes in leadership styles, and how to tap into your own resilience. Discover how to create community when working with virtual teams, and how the virtual workplace is offering a platform for previously overlooked voices.
Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 12min
E95: We're All in this Together: Discussing Inclusion and Adaptability in the Face of Uncertainty with Mike Robbins
Author and leadership expert Mike Robbins returns to the program to discuss his new book, We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust and Belonging. Mike reveals his own experiences with grief and loss, and what he's learned from them, and shares insights about how to create in the face of adversity. Discover self-care practices, and how to pivot your career or business.
Apr 10, 2020 • 1h
E94: Innovating Our Way Through Crisis: Finding our Unique Value in a Post C0VID-19 World
Liana Fricker, Founder of The Inspiration Space, joins the program to discuss her own diversity story, and lessons that she's learned along the way about increasing resilience. Discover the need to innovate in a post COVID-19 world, and what business owners and organizations will need to consider once the pandemic is over. Liana also shares the importance of having compassion for ourselves, and how to discover our unique values and strengths.
Mar 27, 2020 • 28min
Minisode #28: What Could Go Right: Naming Grief, Surrendering, and Beginning to Create in the Age of Covid
In this minisode, Jennifer Brown reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic, and the stages of grief. Discover two important and powerful questions that can help create a positive shift, and what organizations and leaders need to think about during and after the pandemic. Jennifer reveals why inclusive leadership and creating cultures of belonging are more crucial than ever during these tumultuous times.
Mar 20, 2020 • 1h 6min
E93: Will to Change Special Edition: Workhuman 2020 Expert Panel on White Men as Allies for Inclusion
**Note, due to COVID-19, this event has been postponed! In this "special edition" episode of The Will to Change, you will get a virtual preview of an exciting upcoming panel, which will take place on May 11th in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Workhuman Live 2020 conference. The panel will focus on engaging white men in inclusion and diversity efforts. Discover why positive intentions are not enough, why we need to examine our unconscious assumptions, and the importance of "embodied leadership." The featured guests on this episode are Dr. Tom Bourdon, head of Inclusion and Diversity at Staples, Inc.; Jorge Quezada, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Granite Construction; and Tia Silas, Vice President & Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at IBM. To join Jennifer on the referenced community calls, visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZIrfu6oqjoiGaZV7obp4MGjZveC_wKIBQ
