42. The Four Devils of People Stuff with Guest: Zoe Routh

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In this episode of Dear HR Diary by Manage with Hart, Dawn Hart sits down with special guest Zoe Routh to delve into the fascinating topic of "The Four Devils of People Stuff." Together, they explore how to develop a broader perspective within your organization and how to see things more clearly.

Part One: Context
To lead well, we need to understand the landscape in which we find ourselves. Zoe and Dawn discuss the developmental pathways that can help us navigate through the fog of leadership challenges, introducing an overarching map of the leadership territory.

Part Two: The Practice of Perspective
Learn to see better to lead better. This segment focuses on expanding how we look at issues and refining our ability to be discerning, balancing this with taking sensitive and sensible action. As Zoe insightfully points out, when we change the way we look at things, things don’t change – we do.

Part Three: YOU
Leadership is deeply personal, and how we show up matters. In this segment, Zoe introduces the five core leadership Archetypes that can guide you on your journey and reveals the shadows we need to avoid. This discussion will help you be deliberate and intentional about the narratives you choose to guide your leadership style.

They also dive deep into the tough challenges faced in the workplace, introducing the Four Devils: the Fire Bug, the Storm Driver, the Water Bomber, and the Ground Splitter. Each represents different challenging behaviors we encounter at work. Zoe shares insights into the hidden drivers behind these behaviors and, more importantly, offers practical strategies on how to handle them effectively.

Tune in to learn how to recognize these devils, understand what's fueling them, and gain tools to navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics. Whether you're an HR professional, a manager, or a leader, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to help you manage the people stuff better!

Contact Zoe Routh
LinkedIn: Zoe (Zoe Herbert) Routh
Website: www.zoerouth.com
Get the Book: People Stuff — Zoë Routh (zoerouth.com)
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