Awakening Dreams

In this episode, our host Joanne Lockwood is joined by the insightful Ian Hatton as they delve into the topic of Awakening Dreams. Ian Hatton kicks off the conversation by discussing the deeply ingrained automatic thinking that often keeps people stuck in their beliefs and traditions. He shares a personal experience of being the first white person that some children in a traditionally black area encountered face-to-face, highlighting the separation between different cultures and their expressions of respect. Hatton emphasizes the need for mutual understanding and movement in both directions to bridge the gaps between cultures. He acknowledges that resolving issues of fairness and inclusion in South Africa, and indeed across Africa, will be a multigenerational journey due to historical dominance. The episode takes an introspective turn as Hatton explores the need to unlearn old ways of leadership that no longer serve us in this evolving world. He stresses the importance of learning from global diversity and the value of conversations between people of different ethnic backgrounds, allowing us to learn from one another and move forward together. Our guest, Ian Hatton, draws on his extensive experience working with leaders from over 80 countries, identifying the common problem of the need to be right in leadership. He believes this need stems from insecurity and impedes the trust, engagement, and creativity essential for effective leadership. Hatton offers a refreshing perspective on leadership, highlighting the difference between conscious and authentic leadership. He emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and self-awareness in conscious leadership. The episode concludes with a powerful takeaway - leadership is about facilitating growth and trust, not about being right. By embracing conscious leadership and our own unique journeys, we can create positive change and leave the world a better place. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast as Joanne Lockwood and Ian Hatton challenge old ways of thinking, explore the power of conscious leadership, and encourage us to awaken our dreams.