What if great leadership isn't about having the answers or maintaining control, but about helping other people flourish?
Most organizations talk about their values, purpose, and commitment to people. But what happens when the way leaders actually behave doesn't align with those promises?
In this episode of Collaborative Culture, Kristine and Monica sit down with Lara Bezerra, former global executive at Bayer and Roche, founder of WorkCoherence, and author of Coherent Leadership: Prosperity and Purpose in All Aspects of Life.
Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience across seven countries and three continents, Lara shares a different way of thinking about leadership, one rooted in aligning our purpose, words, actions, and impact.
Together, they explore why trying to control people often backfires, how a leader's everyday language shapes organizational culture, and why even the smallest acts of kindness can create meaningful change.
The conversation also gets personal, exploring how to stay true to your values in difficult work environments, adapt your leadership across cultures, and navigate life's transitions without losing your sense of purpose.
Because leadership isn't just about the results we achieve. It's about who we become, and who we help others become, along the way.
Connect with Lara Bezerra
Lara's Book
Coherent Leadership: Prosperity and Purpose in All Aspects of Life
Also Mentioned in This Episode
Jim Sholler's problem-solving methodology: Monica references a previous Collaborative Culture episode featuring Jim Sholler and his structured approach to collaborative problem-solving. Listen to Stop Proving. Start Learning: A Better Way to Solve Problems for another perspective on asking better questions and solving problems without blame. Jim's book is Solved in Seven: The Power of Disciplined Problem Solving.
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