When Theory Meets Reality with Dr. Juandré Peacock

Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

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Dr. Juandré Peacock is an accomplished organizational psychologist and speaker. He holds Master's and Doctorate degrees in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, credentials that have underpinned a distinguished career working with some of the most complex organizations in the world.

As a practitioner psychologist, Dr. Peacock applies research-based insights and strategies to every solution to ensure maximum impact. His work spans industries and continents, helping organizations foster connection and engagement, reduce attrition, and create cultures of growth and stability.

An advocate for lifelong learning and innovation, Dr. Peacock has developed proprietary frameworks like RocketStart™, Cornerstone Skills for Managers™, and SynergisticChange™— tools designed to revolutionize how organizations approach talent development and change.

Known for his engaging delivery, Dr. Peacock crafts experiences integrating scientific research with inspirational narratives into actionable insights for all organizations.

When not consulting or speaking, Dr. Peacock spends time with his wife, two children, and two dogs. Most weekends are spent in youth sports or arts, with the occasional fishing trip when time allows.

A Quote From This Episode

• "I think there's a little bit of a disconnect between what you learn in the books and what you get to apply in the job space...when you learn about these things, what you don't learn are the real world constraints that organizations have to deal with...it's all well and good to try to do a job analysis by the book, it's extremely difficult to do it in practice."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: The Reacher Series by Lee Child

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

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About Scott J. Allen

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My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

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Chapters

1. When Theory Meets Reality with Dr. Juandré Peacock (00:00:00)

2. From South Africa to Organizational Psychology (00:03:19)

3. Science vs. Practice: The Great Divide (00:07:41)

4. Theoretical Constraints in Real Organizations (00:13:10)

5. Money Drives Decision-Making (00:18:25)

6. Change Management's Critical Failures (00:21:43)

7. First-Time Manager Challenges (00:31:37)

8. The Effed Up Dojo of Leader Development (00:39:14)