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Tim Warren: Resilient kintsagi leadership

Dave Hayward

Dave Hayward

Founder Europa Creative Partners

December 16, 2025

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In this episode, Dave Hayward and Tim Warren explore the complexities of leadership through personal experiences and insights.

Tim discusses the importance of resilience, trust, and emotional intelligence in navigating crises, both personal and professional.

He introduces the concept of ‘leading with grit and grace’ and draws parallels with the Japanese art of kintsugi, emphasising the beauty in imperfection and the lessons learned from challenges.

The conversation delves into the dynamics of control, ego, and the significance of communication in leadership, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity in guiding others.

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    Chapters

    00:00 The Concept of Leading with Grit and Grace
    02:26 Key Experiences in Leadership
    05:52 The Importance of Nature in Leadership
    08:43 Crisis Management and Trust in Leadership
    11:24 Personal Crises and Leadership Growth
    14:42 Lessons from Failure and Governance
    18:31 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges
    21:36 The Paradox of Control in Leadership
    22:28 Negotiating Salary Transparency
    24:36 The Impact of Ego in Professional Settings
    26:49 Finding Focus in Crisis
    30:25 Understanding Emotional Dynamics in Sales
    32:18 The Beauty of Resilience and Healing
    33:44 Effective Communication During Crisis
    35:55 Pre-Decisioning and Managing Stress
    39:52 Empowering Control in Leadership
    47:04 Wrap Up

    Keywords

    leadership, resilience, personal growth, crisis management, kintsugi, emotional intelligence, trust, governance, grit, grace

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    Dave Hayward

    Dave Hayward

    Founder  Europa Creative Partners

    Dave, the founder of Europa Creative Partners, has over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing. He reserves the right to shoehorn in his interests such as astronomy and sport into our company blog.
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