Maverick Paradox Magazine

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International Women’s Day – Leading by example
International Women’s Day – Leading by Example – How role modelling shapes the next generation. “When I’m older mummy I’m going to be a teacher just like you” said my daughter Shanae then aged just five years old. During this time in my journey I was training to qualify as a maths teacher in a […] The post International Women’s Day – Leading by example appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
The path to character growth
The path to character growth. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dane Deutsch about character-driven leadership and ethics. Dane shares how his experiences growing up in different cultures, including Venezuela and Türkiye, taught him the importance of building meaningful connections and leading with character. This episode was originally recorded on 28 November 24. You […] The post The path to character growth appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Unlocking corporate innovation and talent
Unlocking corporate innovation and talent. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Elizabeth Bieniek discussing corporate innovation, collective leadership, and talent management. Elizabeth discusses her approach to collaborative leadership, where she gathers diverse input and feedback, but then makes decisive calls when needed to move a project forward. She highlights the importance of creating an […] The post Unlocking corporate innovation and talent appeared first on Maverick Parado...
Hacking Your Brain to Enhance Decision-Making
Hacking Your Brain to Enhance Decision-Making “Great decision-making comes from the ability to create the time and space to think rationally and intelligently about the issue at hand” – Graham Allcot The cost and the value of our decisions On 1 April 1976, Ronald Wayne, a retired electronics industry business executive, became a co-founder of […] The post Hacking Your Brain to Enhance Decision-Making appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Have you been dreading the return to work?
Have you been dreading the return to work? You’re not alone. If you spent the end of the Christmas/New Year break dreading the return to work and feeling that ball of fear in the pit of your stomach, then you’re not alone. Taking time away from work, with family and at a different pace can […] The post Have you been dreading the return to work? appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Empowering Leaders to Manage Without Power
Empowering Leaders to Manage Without Power. In today’s conversation Judith Germain speaks to Joris Merks-Benjaminsen about leadership consistency and ethical actions. They discuss the challenge of ensuring leadership consistency across an organisation, not just at the top. They note how organisational culture and values can drift over time if not actively maintained. Joris explains how […] The post Empowering Leaders to Manage Without Power appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magaz...
Disrupting the Marketing Industry
Disrupting the Marketing Industry. In today’s episode Judith Germain speaks to Lori Turner-Wilson on B2B marketing strategies and her new book. They discuss their views on the current state of dance and marketing, noting a perceived lack of individuality and an overreliance on cookie-cutter approaches. They agree that companies need to be more divergent and […] The post Disrupting the Marketing Industry appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
The 7 levels of wisdom
The 7 levels of wisdom. In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Mónica Esgueva, about her life experiences and insights on mindfulness, wisdom, and finding meaning in life. They discuss Monica’s diverse career path, including working as an economist for Prada in London, then moving to Paris to work for INSEAD, and her […] The post The 7 levels of wisdom appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
How do you define the right culture for your organisation?
How do you define the right culture for your organisation? All organisations have some type of purpose. It doesn’t matter whether it is a business selling goods and services or a non-profit organisation supporting their community, purpose is what drives them forward. However, there is often confusion surrounding how and where company culture comes into […] The post How do you define the right culture for your organisation? appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Pause and Allow: The Art of Empowering Leadership
Pause and Allow: The Art of Empowering Leadership. In today’s conversation Judith Germain speaks to Neil Jurd OBE who contrasts overly complicated leadership frameworks and emphasises the importance of simplicity. Judith notes the value of leaders being able to create space for their teams to contribute. You can listen to Episode 468 on any of […] The post Pause and Allow: The Art of Empowering Leadership appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Riddle me this… creative
Riddle me this… creative Did you know that humans find it almost impossible to resist answering a questions? Even when we don’t know the answer, we try and help out with whatever we can muster. This is the most simple demonstration of the fact that everyone is creative. Every questions challenges us to frame what […] The post Riddle me this… creative appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Hacking Your Brain to Set and Achieve Goals
Hacking Your Brain to Set and Achieve Goals. “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” – Earl Nightingale The best time is now With winter festivities out of the way, the beginning of the New Year is, traditionally, the time when we reflect on where we are now and where we want […] The post Hacking Your Brain to Set and Achieve Goals appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
The Souls of Queer Folk
The Souls of Queer Folk: How LGBTQ+ Experiences Can Reshape Leadership. This was originally recorded on 21 January 25, prior to President Trump signing two anti-DEI executive orders. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr Joel Davis Brown about LGBTQ+ leadership and his book “The Souls of Queer Folk”. They discuss the challenges around […] The post The Souls of Queer Folk appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
The Souls of Queer Folk
The Souls of Queer Folk: How LGBTQ+ Experiences Can Reshape Leadership. This was originally recorded on 21 January 25, prior to President Trump signing two anti-DEI executive orders. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr Joel Davis Brown about LGBTQ+ leadership and his book “The Souls of Queer Folk”. They discuss the challenges around […] The post The Souls of Queer Folk appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.
Lessons from a CIA Veteran
Critical Thinking and Maverick Leadership: Lessons from a CIA Veteran. In today’s episode Judith Germain speaks to Jeffrey Sanow on critical thinking and leadership lessons from his CIA career. They discuss the importance of critical thinking, especially in high-stakes situations. They emphasise the need to make decisions with incomplete information, be open to failure, and […] The post Lessons from a CIA Veteran appeared first on Maverick Paradox Magazine.