Gears, Action, Growth is a podcast for anyone who is interested in leveraging the power of people in their business. We discuss topics on building great teams and business cultures.

Dr. Josephine Palermo's superpower is to create business cultures that transform organizations team by team. With a PhD in Organisational Psychology, and from working with big corporates and government, to small and large businesses, Josephine is a wellspring of knowledge and experience. On top of that, she owns three enterprises and is a sought after speaker.

🎙️ Episode 49: Leadership as a Learning Activity with Nicholas Conigrave

Nicholas Conigrave and Josephine discuss how leadership as a learning activity. Nick has a vast track record and is passionate about working with leaders, building their capability to create organisational environments where people can flourish and do their best work. See Nick’s Centre for Strategic Education paper here.

🎙️ Episode 50 Alert! Unveiling "The Days: Lessons from Fukushima"

Join us for a riveting discussion on Episode 50 as we delve into the captivating world of "The Days"! Co-hosted by the brilliant Dr. Iain Butterworth and yours truly, we're about to decode the art of navigating complexity, uncertainty and pressure in leadership.

"The Days" on Netflix takes us back to the profound events of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. While critics might have labeled it as 'too respectful" and 'lacking drama,' we beg to differ. Our conversation taps into the goldmine of insights it offers for leaders and organisations striving to thrive amidst high-stakes challenges.

Witness the clash of cultural dynamics, where deference to company leadership meets the grit of risk mitigation, all against the backdrop of catastrophic events unfolding over seven fateful days. Our fascination lies in dissecting the intricate behaviors portrayed, mirroring the colossal pressure that employees endured in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

These lessons echo far beyond the silver screen, resonating with the intricacies of AI-induced complexities and the essence of effective leadership amid organisational ambiguity.