Episode Details

Amy Ruppert Donovan, co-founder of The Integreship Group (integreship.com) and a pioneer of executive coaching, joins host Dan Freehling (contempusleadership.com) to discuss major changes in the business world, including increased volatility, disruptions to traditional business models, and an escalation of the war for talent. Amy describes the qualities of visionary leaders, such as putting people before results, building diverse teams, and facilitating solutions rather than imposing them. Amy emphasizes the importance of self-mastery and personal integrity in leadership, as well as the need for leaders to be humble and unassuming. She also discusses the future of coaching, highlighting the importance of maintaining a focus on disruptive transformation and resisting the temptation to prioritize short-term results. Amy and Dan conclude with Amy’s vision for leadership as a standalone profession and the role of coaching in reshaping paradigms. Recommend reading: “Rethink X” by Tony Seba and James Arbib, “Leadership BS” by Jeffrey Pfeffer, and “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind” by Chungliang Al Huang. Show notes at forwardlookingleadership.com.