Hanlie van Wyk - Reasonable Revolutionaries and Human Eco-Cultures

In this episode, Trisha interviews Hanlie van Wyk, a systems thinker, social scientist, and cultural insights advisor whose work spans South Africa, the UK, Singapore, and the United States. They explore Hanlie's concept of "human eco-cultures" viewing organisational cultures as ecosystems that leaders can proactively design rather than simply manage. The conversation delves into how her hate crime research in South Africa shifted her perspective and contributed to national legislation, demonstrating how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) can address foundational biases before they escalate to discrimination and violence. Key insights include how leaders experience their greatest shifts when they realise actions speak louder than words, and Hanlie's inspiring vision of becoming "reasonable revolutionaries" who forge new paths with courage and kindness.Connect with Hanlie van Wyk. Resources mentioned include the Anti-Defamation League's Pyramid of Hate and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.Make sure you join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack or LinkedIn.