Leadership Matters Podcast: Series 2 with Organisational Psychologist, Dr. Joe Gray
Leadership Matters Podcast Series 2
Dr. Joe Gray, a coach and consultant with The Oxford Group, features alongside Andy Dent in Series 2 of the Leadership Matters Podcast.
During the podcast, Joe talks about proactivity in the workplace and various aspects of leadership, emphasising the importance of personal development training and effective strategies for success in leadership roles. Furthermore, Joe shared her insights on wellbeing, the mastery of new working methods, and the increasing desire for personalisation over standardisation in the workplace. She also highlighted the significant impact of neurodivergence and the importance of self-awareness, encouraging leaders to recognise their own preferences and adapt to the unique needs of their team members.
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Joe referenced the concept of individualism as discussed in The End of Average by Todd Rose, which critiques the idea of standardisation and reinforces the value of recognising individual differences. She also mentioned Tony Crabbe’s book, Busy, which challenges the hustle culture that glorifies being constantly busy.
Additionally, she spoke about The Social Instinct by Nichola Raihani, which focuses on creating more cooperative work environments.
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Joe expressed her interest in human behaviour and recommended podcasts such as No Stupid Questions, hosted by Angela Duckworth. She also highlighted a three-minute clip by Brené Brown that contrasts empathy with sympathy, as well as Margaret Heffernan’s TED Talk on willful blindness and the implications of choosing ignorance.
In discussing her doctoral research, Joe addressed the growing emphasis on proactivity in the workplace, noting how it has become increasingly sought after in today’s dynamic environments. Joe also explored the experiences of individuals later in their careers, drawing from research in occupational psychology to understand the motivations and values that drive proactivity.