741: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Russ Perry, Paul ter Wal, Ravin S. Papiah, and Dr. Rob McCleland)

Leadership Is Changing

In this mashup episode, five bold voices—Russ Perry, Paul ter Wal, Ravin S. Papiah, Dr. Rob McCleland, and host Denis Gianoutsos—share how leadership is evolving in an era of uncertainty, autonomy, and authenticity.

From redefining power and trust to embracing uncomfortable transitions, these leaders reveal what it takes to stay relevant, empower others, and lead with clarity in today's ever-shifting world.

If you're ready to challenge the traditional leadership model, this episode will spark fresh thinking and maybe even a transformation.

EP110 - Russ Perry: Embracing the Innovation Curve

• Leaders must see change as a job requirement, not an inconvenience
• Technology should excite leaders, not threaten them
• “If you’re not changing, you’re becoming irrelevant.”

EP111 - Paul ter Wal: From Hierarchies to Human-Centered Leadership

• Leadership is moving from control to facilitation
• Professionals don’t need micromanagement, they need trust and space
• “Transparency + truth = trust”

EP113- Ravin S. Papiah: Leadership Belongs to Everyone

• True leadership starts with self-leadership
• Power should serve, not control
• A shift is happening—people are reclaiming their voice and accountability

EP114 - Dr. Rob McCleland: Lead with Truth and Love

• Leadership today demands cross-generational empathy
• Personal failure can fuel transformational leadership
• “The world will never change this slowly again.”

Denis Gianoutsos: Personal Journeys as Catalysts

• Leadership transformation often starts in discomfort
• Courage to walk away from what's familiar is the start of true leadership
• Reflecting on purpose and the future brings deeper clarity

Key Quotes:

"The ability to change as a leader is the most critical function." – Russ Perry

"Give people trust upfront. That’s where responsibility grows." – Paul ter Wal

"Leadership is not just for those in power—everyone leads." – Ravin S. Papiah

"Truth and love are the foundations of leadership that lasts." – Dr. Rob McCleland

"You’ll never change slower than you are today." – Dr. Rob McCleland

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