The Mindsets Leaders need to be Future Fit with Amy Walter-Cohen
Release Date: 04/08/2025
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info_outlineThe "C-Suite Framework" podcast dives deep into the world of corporate leadership by speaking with experts and C-Suite executives about key roles such as Operations, Risk, People, and Sustainability. Each episode dissects the challenges leaders face today, offering insights and practical takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their own careers. Balancing depth with fun, the podcast is both entertaining and informative, giving listeners a unique perspective into the dynamics of executive roles and how to navigate their own path to success.
🔎 Hosted by Jennifer Geary — former COO, CRO, and bestselling author of How to be a CRO, The Augmented COO, and more.
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Bio
Amy Walters Cohen is an award-winning author and independent researcher specialising in cutting-edge thought leadership on today’s most pressing business challenges.
With over 10 years’ experience in applied psychology, serving as a Head of Research for EY and Lane4, she has led projects into an array of HR and leadership topic areas, including the future of leadership, GenAI and digital transformation, maximising coaching effectiveness, hybrid working, 21st century career development, and organisational culture change. Amy is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Bath.
Her book, Ruthlessly Caring: And Other Paradoxical Mindsets Leaders Need to Be Future-Fit, was published by the world-leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons in 2023. In 2024, she became the first solo female author to win Business Book of the Year at the Business Book Awards and also won the People, Culture, and Management category. Additionally, she was named Thought Leader of the Year at the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards.
Amy is a regular keynote speaker and has been featured in Ambition, The CEO Magazine, PQ Magazine, and HRD Magazine, as well as on The Evolving Leader podcast.
Keywords
leadership, paradoxical mindsets, research, organizational culture, future of work, coaching, AI, hybrid working, career development, evidence-based insights
Summary
In this podcast episode, Amy Walters-Cohen discusses her journey as an award-winning author and researcher specializing in leadership and organizational culture. She shares insights from her book 'Ruthlessly Caring,' which explores the paradoxical mindsets leaders need to navigate today's complex business environment. The conversation delves into the importance of research in leadership, the writing process of the book, and the impact of her recent awards on her career. Amy also introduces her new venture, Human Dynamics Research, aimed at helping leaders develop the skills necessary for future success.
Takeaways
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Paradoxical mindsets are essential for effective leadership.
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The writing process can be both rewarding and challenging.
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Awards can significantly enhance a book's visibility and credibility.
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Understanding internal scripts can empower leaders to change.
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Leadership requires a nuanced approach to decision-making.
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The importance of embracing discomfort for growth.
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AI and technology are reshaping leadership dynamics.
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Human Dynamics Research aims to provide evidence-based insights.
Sound Bites
"The importance of paradoxical mindsets"
"It's a human tendency to want to simplify"
"You need this in yourself as a leader"
"You can't outsource some of the mindsets"
"The writing process did come relatively easy"
"The book gave the audience a wider perspective"
"It's about being thoughtful about risks"
"You need to embrace both and thinking"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Amy Walters-Cohen
02:22 Amy's Background and Career Journey
06:43 The Importance of Research in Leadership
07:08 Inspiration Behind 'Ruthlessly Caring'
09:34 Research Methodology for the Book
12:07 Complexity in Leadership Mindsets
14:30 The Role of Internal Scripts in Leadership
18:28 The Writing Process of the Book
19:54 Impact of Awards on Amy's Career
22:31 Discussion on Paradoxical Mindsets
28:24 Relevance of the Book in Today's Context
33:21 Amy's New Venture: Human Dynamics Research
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