140: Is Innovation Being Crushed by Control?

In this episode, Kul explores how excessive control and rigid structures can stifle creativity and innovation within organisations. He discusses why fear-driven leadership, outdated policies, and overregulation often lead to disengagement, “quiet quitting,” and lost potential. He shares insights from his own leadership journey, highlighting how trust, empowerment, and cognitive diversity can unlock innovation and resilience. Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people. _____________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game.  Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/