070: Intrinsic Motivation and Authenticity in Leadership with Sharath Jeevan

Evolve: A New Era of Leadership

In this episode of Evolve: A New Era of Leadership, I'm joined by Sharath Jeevan, a globally recognized authority on leadership and the author of "Intrinsic" and "Inflection." Sharath shares his profound insights on purpose-driven leadership and the power of disruption in fostering meaningful change.

Sharath Jeevan OBE is the globally recognised authority on Leadership at Inflection Moments. He is an acclaimed advisor, facilitator and author supporting a wide range of organizations to safely navigate their Inflection Moments and futureproof success.

Sharath was awarded an OBE in the Queen's 2022 New Year's Honours, and an Honorary Doctorate, for his contributions to the field.

He holds degrees from Cambridge University (First-Class Honours), Oxford University and INSEAD (MBA with Distinction). He is an alumnus of Strategy& and eBay. He founded and led two education organizations – STiR Education & Teaching Leaders – which collectively impacted over 10 million children across 40,000 schools in the UK, US, India, East Africa, Indonesia and Brazil.

Sharath's work has been featured in a wide range of global media, including The Economist, CNN, Forbes, Inc, CNBC, Financial Times & The Telegraph. He writes regularly on LinkedIn for a wide audience and is also the author of the ground-breaking books "Intrinsic: A Manifesto to Reignite Our Inner Drive" and “Inflection: A Roadmap for Leaders at a Crossroads”.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• Cultivating a Feedback Culture: Sharath emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where informal, rapid feedback is valued, fostering continuous improvement and mastery. 🌟

• The Essence of Purpose: Exploring Sharath's philosophy on the crucial role of purpose in authentic and influential leadership, guiding leaders toward leaving a lasting legacy. 🧭

• Intrinsic Motivation: Insights into Sharath's work on nurturing intrinsic motivation, particularly in the education sector, and its transformative impact on teachers and students alike. 🔥

• Big P and Small P Purpose: The conversation delves into the concept of "Big P" and "Small P" purposes, emphasizing the need to weave both into an organization for maximum impact and alignment. 📚

• Inflection Moments: Sharath introduces the concept of "inflection moments," exploring the triggers and importance of recognizing and navigating these pivotal points in an organization's journey. 🌍

• The Path Less Traveled: Sharath shares a powerful moment of self-awareness and validation, emphasizing the significance of embracing the unknown and taking the more adventurous path. 🗺️

We talk about:

• 00:00 Intro

• 02:48 Sharath’s Background and Influences

• 04:36 Early Leadership Experiences

• 05:45 Journey to Social Entrepreneurship

• 06:51 Impact on Education Systems

• 11:10 Intrinsic Motivation in Education

• 12:56 Writing the Book 'Intrinsic'

• 14:49 Implementing Intrinsic Motivation in Organizations

• 25:46 Navigating Different Timeframes

• 26:11 The Guided Journey Framework

• 26:48 Challenges in Leadership Focus

• 27:03 The Role of Senior Leadership

• 28:58 Applying the Dial Framework in Healthcare

• 29:57 Identifying Inflection Points

• 31:50 Future of Leadership

• 34:48 Generational Perspectives in Leadership

• 42:17 Exploring Diverse Interests

• 44:39 The Importance of Cross-Cultural Music

🌈 Closing Thoughts:

This episode with Sharath Jeevan provides a captivating exploration of purpose-driven leadership and the transformative power of embracing disruption and inflection moments. Sharath's insights challenge conventional thinking and offer a fresh perspective on cultivating authentic, impactful leadership that leaves a lasting legacy.

We encourage listeners to reflect on their own sense of purpose and consider how embracing disruption and recognizing inflection moments can ignite positive change within their organizations and communities.

#PurposeDrivenLeadership #IntrinsicMotivation #InflectionMoments #SelfAwareness #Transformation #MeaningfulChange

Connect with Sharath

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharathjeevan

• X: www.twitter.com/sharathjeevan_

• https://www.intrinsic-labs.com/

• https://www.intrinsic-labs.com/resources

• His book: Inflection: A Roadmap for Leaders at a Crossroads: https://amzn.eu/d/3UR7sOv

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