Leadosophy
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLeadosophy is purely about using philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leadership. This show relies upon the tools of intellect: meaningful dialogue, introspection and reflection, critical examination, rigorous inquiry, and an open mind.
We will challenge our assumptions, together, in hopes of co-creating new knowledge and understanding. This is a crowdsourcing approach to exploring all topics surrounding and touching upon leadership, leadership theories, and followership.
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Episodes
Season 1 Episode 15: - "Is the Closed Mind the Rule, and Not the Exception?"
December 11, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode 15 My buddy Ken emailed me asking some questions about my opening statement for every show: "Welcome to Leadosophy where an open mind is the rule and not the exception." But is that true? Maybe we're programmed and conditioned to be closed-minded. In this episode, I examine an article written by Andrea Mathews LPC, NCC, titled, "The Closed Mind Why does it close, and how does it open?" The article is linked here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/traversing-the-inner-t...
Season 1 Episode 14: - "How Cognitive Biases Affect the Open Mind Concept"
December 09, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode 14 In this episode Tim covers cognitive biases using an article titled, "What is Cognitive Bias," written by Kendra Cherry (article linked below). This episode is a follow-on to his last episode on the open mind concept. Cognitive biases are cognitive limitations that affect our judgment and decision-making abilities. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963 Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We...
Season 1 Episode 13: - "Open Mind is the Rule; Not the Exception"
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 13 In this episode, Tim discusses why he opens the show with the saying, "An open mind is the rule and not the exception." He takes the viewers on a journey down the road of an open mind, why it's valuable, and what cognitive dispositions antagonize the open mind. He also expands on his latest blog post" "An Open Mind: 20 Thoughts and Questions." Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deep...
Season 1 Episode 12: - "The Blackfeet Nation and Abraham Maslow"
December 04, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBEpisode 12 "The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is home to the 17,321-member Blackfeet Nation, one of the 10 largest tribes in the United States. Established by treaty in 1855, the reservation is located in northwest Montana" (blackfeetnation.com). In this episode, Tim explores Maslow's studies of the Blackfeet Nation. Specifically, Maslow notes the high synergy within the Blackfeet Nation (valuing gratitude, situational leadership, lack of competition) which he contrasts with the low ...
Season 1 Episode 11 - "Humility: A Critical Examination"
December 02, 2020 18:43 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode 11 In this episode, Tim takes a deep dive into the essence of humility, and the paradoxes that follow from claiming the "I am humble" title. He also discusses his "Lead Humbly" checklist which acts as guardrails to becoming overconfident and arrogant. He sips coffee and waxes a little philosophy, too. Check it out! Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leaders...
Episode 13: Season 1 Episode 10: - "Ten Philosophical Questions Everyone Should Ponder About Leadership"
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBEpisode 10 In this episode, Tim posits 10 deep and meaningful questions that every leader, potential leader, and follower should ponder. These questions are both reflective and self-reflective: from the "essence and purpose" of leadership to examining your ability and willingness to handle a conflict in competing values between yourself and others. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our underst...
Season 1 Episode 10: - "Ten Philosophical Questions Everyone Should Ponder About Leadership"
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBEpisode 10 In this episode, Tim posits 10 deep and meaningful questions that every leader, potential leader, and follower should ponder. These questions are both reflective and self-reflective: from the "essence and purpose" of leadership to examining your ability and willingness to handle a conflict in competing values between yourself and others. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen ou...
Leadosophy Quick Thoughts: "The Law of Unique Experiences"
November 28, 2020 01:58 - 3 minutes - 5.38 MBIn our first episode of Leadosophy Quick Thoughts, Tim discusses the Law of Unique Experiences and why this Law makes trusting your inner voice of reason and intuition so important. You can act as your own authority when making many decisions. Your life's journey is unique in space and time. Leadosophy does not discount the importance of wisdom and advice from others, but you can also serve as your own sage. Leadosophy Quick Thoughts humbly tries to capture the essence of philosoph...
Episode 12: Leadosophy Quick Thoughts: "The Law of Unique Experiences"
November 28, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.38 MBIn our first episode of Leadosophy Quick Thoughts, Tim discusses the Law of Unique Experiences and why this Law makes trusting your inner voice of reason and intuition so important. You can act as your own authority when making many decisions. Your life's journey is unique in space and time. Leadosophy does not discount the importance of wisdom and advice from others, but you can also serve as your own sage. Leadosophy Quick Thoughts humbly tries to capture the essence of philosophical and ...
Season 1 Episode 9: - "A Deep Dive Into Values and Beliefs"
November 25, 2020 18:40 - 28 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 9 This episode examines the importance of values and beliefs, which guide our conduct in life and leadership, in the community and in business. How do we acquire our beliefs? Can our beliefs be acquired in error? What is the process for critically examining our beliefs, and what role does self-reflection play in this process? Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding ...
Episode 11: Season 1 Episode 9: - "A Deep Dive Into Values and Beliefs"
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 9 This episode examines the importance of values and beliefs, which guide our conduct in life and leadership, in the community and in business. How do we acquire our beliefs? Can our beliefs be acquired in error? What is the process for critically examining our beliefs, and what role does self-reflection play in this process? Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leader...
Episode 10: Season 1 Episode 8: - "Relationship Between Leadership Competence and Technical Competence"
November 23, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBEpisode 8 This episode examines the differences (perceived, real, or both) between technical competence and leadership competence. Tim discusses the cycle of Leader/Follower development using the analogy of a shipbuilder, i.e., Master/Apprentice relationship. He talks about the cycle of development, from the "Road to Competence" to the "Pursuit of Mastery" and "Joy of Empowerment." Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosoph...
Season 1 Episode 8: - "Relationship Between Leadership Competence and Technical Competence"
November 23, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBEpisode 8 This episode examines the differences (perceived, real, or both) between technical competence and leadership competence. Tim discusses the cycle of Leader/Follower development using the analogy of a shipbuilder, i.e., Master/Apprentice relationship. He talks about the cycle of development, from the "Road to Competence" to the "Pursuit of Mastery" and "Joy of Empowerment." Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use ...
Leadosophy On The Road: "Competence in Craft"
November 20, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBIn our first episode of Leadosophy On The Road (OTR), Tim discusses competence in craft, specifically how a leader's technical competence can increase his or her effectiveness as a leader. Granted, we still desire leaders who understand the importance of humanistic values, e.g., empathy, empowerment, caring, etc., but people want to follow leaders who are a wellspring of technical competence and technical knowledge. This assumes followers want to master their craft, an important cav...
Leadosophy Film Review: "Good Will Hunting" and Knowledge
November 18, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn our first episode of "Film Review," Leadosophy will question our origins of knowledge using the film "Good Will Hunting" as an example. How do we know what we know? Can we read a book about a subject, say leadership, and learn all there is to know about being a leader? Should we not place a leader in a position of leadership because they have never led? How does one know how to lead if one has never experienced leadership? Tim also discusses one of his own leadership failures in the milit...
Season 1 Episode 7: - "Our Opinions: Valuable or Worthless?"
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 8.56 MBEpisode 7 This episode examines "The Greek term translated here as belief, 'doxa,' [which] can also be translated as opinion. The root of 'doxa' is dokein, seeming. In a belief, something seems so-and-so to someone. But there is also an element of judgment or acceptance" (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/skepticism-ancient/). Are our opinions of any value? What about when we throw our opinions around haphazardly, e.g.., on social media? Can w...
Season 1 Episode 6: - "Assumptions We Make"
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 6 This episode is about examining our assumptions which undergird our values and principles. How many of us “decide” to go to work every day? I chose to work today because I “have to make money”. This is an assumption I have. This assumption came from somewhere (macroeconomics textbooks, life experience, my parents, etc.). This assumption did not emerge from nowhere. How many assumptions do we make everyday about others? Where did these come from? Are they accurate? Coul...
Season 1 Episode 5: - "Veterans Day Reflections"
November 11, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode 5 This episode is reflective in nature. Tim reflects on the lessons he learned in the Coast Guard and his time on the Ocean working on teams: leadership, followership, and life lessons. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leadership, together.
Season 1 Episode 4: - "Absent Followers, Leaders are Impotent"
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode 4 This episode examines the importance of followership. It is vital that we deepen our understanding of followership because that makes leaders better. Followers make the world go round. Followers are building high-quality products, and followers still produce when leaders are absent or ineffective. Maybe this should have been episode 1? Enjoy! Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deep...
Season 1 Episode 3: - "Introspection, Horace the Ancient Greek Poet, and Leadership"
November 06, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode 3 This episode explores the power of introspection and self-reflection as these concepts apply to leadership. You'll hear some ancient Greek poetry from Horace and we'll briefly examine an article from Harvard Business Review that touches upon self-reflection and written by authors Klodiana Lanaj, Trevor A. Foulk, and Amir Erez, 2018. Oh, I'll also subject you to some words of wisdom from Leadosophy.com!!! I know you'll enjoy it. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Lead...
Season 1 Episode 2: Humble Beginnings
November 03, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 2 Episode 2 explores the foundations of leadosophy, how leadership and philosophy work together, and the development of one's own leadership philosophy. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leadership, together.
Season 1 Episode 1: Leadosophy Show is Born
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode 1 The first episode of Leadosophy is a primer for the rest of the season. In this video, Darin Gerdes (Professor of Management and Director of Instructional Technology at Charleston Southern University) answers questions about starting a podcast and Youtube Channel. He inspires me to launch my first episode and stop procrastinating. We also wax a little leadership and philosophy, and Darin also discusses his own podcast and Youtube show: The Leadersmith. Season One: Found...