Ready to become a better leader? Join host, Yale School of the Environment lecturer Peter Boyd, as he interviews “connected leaders” from all around the world to learn more about what inspires them and how they stay connected to what matters most. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, just starting out, or at a fork in your leadership journey, this podcast is for you.
Looking to learn more about Connected Leadership? Check out Peter’s popular Connected Leadership course on Coursera.
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Janah Ncube is Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Crisis Action, a global organization working on the protection of civilians in conflict. Janah champions issues of women’s rights for those in conflict. She speaks about saving lives, persevering through adversity, and how authenticity has fueled her success in Zimbabwe and the continent of Africa.
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Sophie Beckham is the Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper where she leads the company’s vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility. She speaks about how to get things done within a company that is in a hard-to-abate sector of the economy, the role of a corporate chameleon, and how sometimes you simply have to pick the harder options in life to succeed.
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In this first episode, we will cover the Connected Leadership Framework and how to navigate the approach in a way that aligns with your unique leadership journey. Connected leadership is organized into four parts, or indeed, 4 Ps: Purpose, Priorities, Potential and Progress. In this episode we will begin to describe how to use this logic flow for yourself, your team, and the system you are trying to change, to be an impactful and connected leader.
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Nassu Fofanah is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Susue Consulting and Susue Women’s Finance, in addition to being a Yale World Fellow at the Jackson School of Public Affairs. In this episode, Naasu speaks about her vision for Sierra Leone, and how it should be difficult to do difficult things.
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Ben Christensen is the founder and CEO of Cambium Carbon, one of Peter’s former students. They talk about Ben’s path from a small town in New Mexico to starting a business that stops wood being wasted in cities and beyond. Ben also speaks about his “rocks”, purpose, and the experience of running very long distances.