{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f69b88a6b6a2b636ebba57f/661cdae92e0a630016a3a561?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Towards Leadership #12","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f69b88a6b6a2b636ebba57f/1713166735069-ca85b90944f8ecd1c7a70d0996eaa6e8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we are reflecting on our conversation with author of&nbsp;<em>Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out And What to Do About It,</em>&nbsp;Dr Lucy Ryan. You can learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy here</a>&nbsp;and find her on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlucyryan/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a><em>.</em></p><p>Inspired by Lucy's work, we offer you some questions to prompt your thinking as a leader about the extent to which you, and your organisation, are aware of, and meeting, the needs of individuals in your organisation in midlife.&nbsp;</p><p>The role of love in leadership also features, as well as resources for reflecting on and considering what people might be experiencing in midlife, as well as what you might have underestimated about them!</p><p>Lastly, in light of the extraordinary piece of history that Lucy shared, we wrap up the season by thinking about the act of writing letters, why they matter in leadership, and why you might like to write your own Leadership Letter.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATION LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li>Reflections on Connections</li><li>A blog post about&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/noticing-assumptions?rq=assumptions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Assumptions</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.towardsleadership.com/leadership-letters-podcast/lizzie-bentley-bowers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My Leadership Letter</a>&nbsp;- Lizzie Bentley Bowers' Leadership Letter, Season 1</li><li><a href=\"https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women are Walking Out and What To Do About It</em></a>&nbsp;by Dr Lucy Ryan</li><li><a href=\"https://www.lucyryan.co.uk/publications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Lunchtime Learning For Leaders</em>&nbsp;</a>by Dr Lucy Ryan</li><li><a href=\"https://helenaclayton.co.uk/blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leading from Love</a>&nbsp;newsletter and podcast by Helena Clayton</li><li><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_never_ever_give_up?language=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Never, ever give up TED Talk</a>&nbsp;by Diana Nyad&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81447231\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nyad</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70273276\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story</a>&nbsp;on Netflix</li><li><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/the-midpoint-with-gabby-logan-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mid Point with Gabby Logan&nbsp;</a>podcast</li></ul><p><br></p><p>See you next time for more ideas, inspiration, tools and resources to support and challenge you to go towards all that leadership asks of you. We'll be hearing from guests again in the autumn, and will share some additional episodes with some extra food for leadership thought in the meantime so keep your ears peeled for those. </p><p><br></p><p>If there's anything else you heard and would like to know more about, please add a comment below or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@towardsleadership.com?subject=Leadership%20Letters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>And while you're here, we would love to know what topics and guests you would like to hear on this podcast, so please do&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.towardsleadership.com/towards-leadership-blog/i-would-love-your-help\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">send your suggestions</a>!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Leadership Letters, and Towards Leadership, are produced by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.anythingbutfooty.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anything But Footy</a>. </p>","author_name":"Lizzie Bentley Bowers"}