How to prepare for things you can’t prepare for with Mandy Flint & Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

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Join internationally acclaimed leadership experts Mandy Flint and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn for an insightful conversation about their latest book, Supercharged Leader.

In this interview, we discussed the key themes of their fourth collaborative work, which explores how leaders can elevate their impact in an era defined by rapid change and increasing complexity.

Drawing on their extensive experience as leadership strategists, authors, and speakers, Mandy and Elisabet share actionable strategies to help leaders develop their minds and skill sets to deal with anything including navigating the challenges of modern workplaces, and why creating meaningful impact has never been more important.

Here are some insights from the interview you need to know:

1. Strategy Requires Intentional Time: Leaders need to deliberately set aside time to think strategically about both their business and personal development, rather than getting caught up in day-to-day operations.
   
2. Inclusion Goes Beyond Diversity: True inclusion means creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up and valued for their different perspectives and styles of thinking.
   
3. Constant Conversations Over Feedback: Replace formal “feedback” with ongoing dialogues and regular check-ins to create better communication flow and learning opportunities.
   
4. Collective Intelligence Requires Curiosity: Leaders should tap into the knowledge and experiences of those around them by being genuinely curious about others’ perspectives rather than feeling they need to have all the answers.
   
5. Learning is a Continuous Journey: Leaders must maintain a learning mindset throughout their careers and demonstrate this by being coachable and open to new ideas.
   
6. Agility Comes from Resilience: Being agile means having the resilience to try new things, learn from mistakes, and adapt quickly to change without fear of being wrong.
   
7. Perfection Blocks Progress: The pursuit of perfection can hinder growth and innovation – focus instead on continuous improvement and learning from experiences.

It’s 100% impossible to be 100% perfect 100% of the time.
– Mandy Flint

Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned executive, the principles discussed will help you supercharge your leadership journey and leave a lasting impression in your organisation.

If you’re looking to elevate your leadership and adapt to a rapidly changing world, this episode is a must-listen!

You can listen to this Business Elevation Show interview with Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, Mandy Flint & Chris Cooper here. Alternatively on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Tunein, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio (latter US only).

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More about Elisabet Vinberg Hearn:

Elisabet Vinberg Hearn is an international speaker, author, leadership & culture strategist and executive coach, specialising in impactful, future leadership, winning teams, culture transformation and business sustainability. She is co-founder of Think Solutions, and member of AI Forum Advisory Board. Elisabet holds an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability, has studied Sustainability Management at Cambridge University, and completed AI Strategy studies at MIT CSAIL.

Together with Mandy Flint, Elisabet has co-authored several award-winning books, including The Leader’s Guide to Impact (2019), Leading Teams: 10 Challenges, 10 Solutions (2015), The Team Formula (2013), and Supercharged Leader(2024). Their books provide actionable tools for leaders to navigate challenges, inspire teams, and create long-lasting organizational impact.

With a 13-year career in senior leadership roles at American Express Europe, Elisabet brings a wealth of real-world experience to her work. She is also a celebrated speaker and thought leader, inspiring leaders worldwide to embrace innovative, sustainable practices for the future of work.

More about Mandy Flint:

Mandy Flint is a Leadership and cultural change strategist, C suite board level advisor. She has over 30 years’ experience in developing and transforming leadership at the very top of some of the world’s most admired organisations. Mandy works with C suite leaders at a behavioural and emotional level to help organisation leaders to create strategic leadership focus and direction. Building a sense of purpose and mission that anchors organisational strategy.

Mandy has co-authored several award-winning books with Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, including The Leader’s Guide to Impact (2019), Leading Teams: 10 Challenges, 10 Solutions (2015), The Team Formula (2013), and their latest release, Supercharged Leader (2024). These works offer practical strategies for leaders to create meaningful impact and drive team performance. A graduate of Harvard Business School and a fellow of the London Metropolitan Business School, Mandy is also a sought-after speaker at global leadership and cultural change events, where she shares her insights on impactful leadership and high-performing teams.

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