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Ep49: Leading with Humanity - Exploring Shadows at Work with Steven D’Souza
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In this episode of Human Wise, Helen Wada sits down with author, educator, and leadership expert Steven D’Souza to explore what it truly means to lead with humanity. Drawing on decades of work in leadership development and reflective practice, Steven shares how acknowledging the light and shadow within ourselves can transform how we lead, connect, and grow.
Together, Helen and Steven discuss how vulnerability strengthens leadership, why embracing uncertainty is vital for human-centred growth, and how leaders can cultivate cultures that value self-awareness over perfection. It’s a rich, reflective conversation that reminds us, leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about being willing to look inward and lead with compassion and courage.
Topics Discussed in This Episode
- The light and shadow sides of leadership
- Human-centred growth through reflection and awareness
- Leading with authenticity and vulnerability
- How embracing humanity builds trust in teams
- Reframing success through self-awareness and connection
Further links to follow:
Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada
The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/
Chapters
1. Ep49 - Leading with Humanity: Exploring the Light and Shadow of Leadership with Steven D’Souza (00:00:00)
2. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:29)
3. Steven Dusa's Background and Career Journey (00:01:22)
4. Discussing 'Shadows At Work' (00:04:16)
5. The Importance of Understanding Shadows in Leadership (00:06:12)
6. Personal and Professional Experiences Shaping the Book (00:06:21)
7. The Role of Reflection and Reflexivity in Leadership (00:17:32)
8. Understanding the Shadow Archetype (00:25:28)
9. Biological Influences on Behavior (00:27:16)
10. Cultural Shadows in Organizations (00:28:58)
11. Exploring the Spiritual Lens (00:31:32)
12. Practical Steps for Leaders (00:35:36)
13. Final Reflections and Takeaways (00:43:16)
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