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Leadership and energy management with Richard Maddocks

Written by Sopheon | May 20, 2024

In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating realms of leadership, energy management, and innovation, all essential for driving business and personal growth. We unravel the complexities and necessary behaviors behind fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. Our special guest, Richard Maddox, is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of experience and insights from his extensive career in leadership development and talent enhancement.

Richard Maddocks is an internationally recognized inspirational speaker, training-workshop leader, coach, and author of ‘The Energy Book’. Former CEO of an international IT company, Richard combines long-term business experience with a passion for unleashing potential in people, teams and companies. His passion for unleashing potential has enabled more than 14,000 people to experience increased fulfilment, impact and happiness in their professional and personal lives.

"Applied imagination is at the core of pushing boundaries and achieving innovative results." - Richard Maddox

 Today on Innovation Talks:

  • Creativity and innovation are applicable across all fields, not just traditionally 'creative' industries.
  • The process of creativity involves innovation and the creation of a supportive culture that involves the right people.
  • Challenging the status quo and constantly seeking improvement are necessary for leadership and business success.
  • Leaders should promote risk-taking and create environments where team members can experiment and learn from failures.
  • Looking outside one’s immediate industry can offer invaluable new perspectives and spark innovation.
  • Effective energy management can enhance personal productivity and creativity.
  • Understanding and leveraging personal and team talents are essential for leadership and organizational growth.
  • Learning from every situation and interaction is crucial, as highlighted by the impactful encounter with a dedicated janitor.

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