S5 Episode 23: Leadership & Hope in Uncertain Times with John Blakey

John Blakey joins Claire Pedrick to talk about his new book, Force for Good and to discuss the challenges and opportunities for leaders today. John shares the inspiration behind his book, his insights on authentic leadership, and the importance of hope and community in navigating our complex world. Key Takeaways: The global pandemic has significantly impacted leadership dynamics. Purpose-driven leadership is essential in uncertain times. Writing can be a powerful tool for personal reflection. Community plays a crucial role in supporting leaders. Authenticity is increasingly important but challenging. Hope is a central theme in leadership. Naivety can sometimes lead to boldness. Sound Bites: "There's more of me in it." "I write to make sense of things." "Community is a fantastic resource." "I'm calling people to be themselves." "Naivety can create boldness." "The value in this book is hope."   Contact John through LinkedIn   Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or checking out her 3D Coaching Supervision Community   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.    If you’d like to find out more about 3D Coaching, you can get all our new ideas and offers in our weekly email.    Coming Up:  Open Table on Inclusion in 1-1 Coaching   Keywords: leadership, purpose-driven, authenticity, community, writing, personal experience, resilience, hope, coaching, business   We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.