Finding Balance: Uncovering the Link Between Nature, Structure, and Leadership with Wes Cate

“Nature is a really good teacher about how things grow in complex systems.”In this episode, host Rebecca sits down with Wes Cate, a renowned leadership coach and the brilliant mind behind Creatio, an organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of individuals and teams. Tune in as Rebecca and Wes dive deep into the fascinating topic of the connection between nature and leadership.Throughout their conversation, Wes shares his unique insights and experiences, shedding light on how nature can serve as a powerful teacher for personal growth and thriving in complex systems. Discover the profound ways in which nature can provide insight into our humanness and personal needs, allowing us to create the best conditions for our own work and growth.Listen in to learn about the parallels between the wonders of nature and the role of leaders in creating conditions that foster growth and enable individuals to be their best selves.In this episode, you’ll learn:Structures are necessary to guide growthPain is not harm, and those things are differentThe highest amount of stress is the point of your highest potential growthThings to listen for:[3:11] The cold language we use in leadership[4:58] What growing tomatoes teaches us about organizational structure[13:50] The importance of creating conditions for growth[19:20] The value of hobbies for highly creative leaders[22:04] What seeds teach us about resilience[29:37] Why being overly protective stunts growth[35:29] What compost teaches us about setting a foundation for growthResources:Learn more about Rebecca and her workGet your copy of Write Your Own StoryListen to Rebecca's Audiobook Write Your Own StoryTake the Badass QuizConnect with Rebecca:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafleetwoodhession/https://www.facebook.com/fleetwoodhession/https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccafleetwoodhession