
Leadership Transformation: Systems Thinking and Sustainable Practices with Nell Derick Debevoise
About this episode
Dr. Caroline Biesalski and Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey delve into systems thinking and its transformative impact on leadership. Nell shares her journey from humanitarian work to becoming a high-performing leader, highlighting the concept of systematic subtraction in leadership practices. The conversation explores balancing individual, team, and work dynamics with a focus on sustainability through a partnership with 1% for the Planet. Nell provides a live application of the subtraction method, offering practical advice for leaders. The episode also covers influence, habits, and personal development, concluding with goal-setting and future projects. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the insights shared.
Meet Nell "3D" Derick Debevoise Dewey
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell3d/
- Website: https://nell3d.kit.com/stopdroproll
Follow on Substack with the 90days free guest pass: https://nell3d.substack.com/guestpass
Covey's Circles of Influence and Concern: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nelldebevoise/2024/04/11/what-youre-getting-wrong-about-confidence-and-three-steps-to-fix-it/
(0:00) Introduction to systems thinking and its impact on leadership
(2:17) Personal journey and insights from humanitarian work to high-performing leadership
(8:37) Systematic subtraction in leadership practice
(15:11) Balancing individual, team, and work dynamics
(18:32) Sustainability focus and partnership with 1% for the Planet
(21:49) Live application of the subtraction method and advice for leaders
(27:03) Influence, habits, and personal development insights
(29:10) Setting goals and looking ahead to future projects
(29:54) Concluding thoughts for listeners
(31:16) Closing remarks, invitation to engage, and thanks
(32:10) Sponsor: [Your Company Here]
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