125 The 5 Core Essentials for Leading Through Uncertain Times with Rebel Leadership author Larry Robertson | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Larry Robertson, innovation advisor, founder of Lighthouse Consulting, and author of three award-winning books, including his most recent, Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times. Larry Robertson shares insights from his first two books about entrepreneurship and creativity. Larry shares why he focused his third book on Leadership, specifically on leading through uncertainty. In the conversation, Larry Robertson shares five core principles of effective Leadership in uncertain times, including the importance of leading with soul.   Some highlights: - Larry Robertson’s childhood growing up in a household that encouraged inquiry - A Deliberate Pause, and why entrepreneurship is not a choice. - Stu Kaufman’s ‘the adjacent possible’ and the untapped creative potential in every single person - Larry Robertson on leading during uncertain times  - Debunking the ‘heroic leader’ myth - Why soul matters in Leadership - Larry Robertson on why organizational culture makes or breaks an organization - The future of work and how to navigate ongoing uncertainty Mentioned: - Stuart Kauffman, medical doctor, theoretical biologist, and complex systems researcher - Richard Tait, CEO of Cranium - Russell Shaffer, Senior Director of Global Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Walmart - Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Senior Advisor at Airbnb - Deborah Meier, educator and education reformer - Choose to be Curious by Lynn Borton Connect with Larry Robertson: Rebel Leadership on Amazon Larry Robertson’s Website Larry Robertson on LinkedIn Larry Robertson on Twitter Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: MahanTavakoli.com More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:  PartneringLeadership.com Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website