Connecting with Reneé Lertzman
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In this week's episode of Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, Sarah Santacroce interviews renowned psychological researcher, Dr. Reneé Lertzman, who is pioneering change in climate and environmental action through her unique perspective on sustainability and psychology.
The conversation focuses on the theme 'Becoming' and its transformative power in shaping societal shifts towards sustainable practices. Lertzman, whose extensive work straddles disciplines, shares insightful views on personal change as a catalyst for creating a more resilient and holistic business world.
Impact of Personal Change:
Lertzman explains that personal transformations are vital for making a positive impact on the business landscape. As individuals within organizations evolve their mindsets to embrace sustainability, they become Change Agents who inspire companies to reform their core operations and adopt practices that promote ecological and social well-being.
This transformation requires a departure from traditional leadership approaches, emphasizing empathy, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety to engage employees effectively and minimize resistance to change.
Role of Community:
Building and nurturing community, inside and outside the business, are crucial for the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives. Internal communities foster co-creation, shared learning, and peer support, allowing employees to traverse change collaboratively rather than alone. External engagements help businesses align their efforts with societal expectations, driving change that extends beyond the organizational boundaries.
Key Takeaways:
- Personal transformations foster empathy, emotional intelligence, and resilience among leaders and employees, promoting sustainable business practices.
- Communities inside and outside the organization encourage co-creation, shared learning, and peer support, amplifying and sustaining change efforts.
- Embracing personal change and fostering communities empower organizations to innovate their practices and business models to address environmental and social challenges effectively.
For those who find the podcast interesting, Reneé Lertzman offers resources such as her website and Project Inside Out, as well as insights for listeners who identify as change-makers before marketers. Sarah Santacroce also provides access to her free and premium resources on her website, including the Humane Business Manifesto, marketing guides, and courses.
- In the podcast episode, Lertzman discusses how a passionate interest in environmental-science and climate-change can lead to personal change, fostering empathy, emotional intelligence, and resilience in leaders and employees within organizations.
- The personal transformations can inspire organizations to reform their business practices and adopt leadership styles that prioritize ecological and social well-being, aligning more closely with the principles of sustainable business.
- To successfully implement these changes, Lertzman emphasizes the importance of building and nurturing communities, both within and outside the business, as they provide support, shared learning, and collaboration that helps employees navigate change.
- By embracing personal change and fostering communities, organizations can innovate their practices and business models, positioning themselves for careers in various fields, such as finance, business, education-and-self-development, and personal-growth, that focus on addressing environmental and social challenges effectively.
