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Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)

Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)

Update: 2025-09-11
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In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with leadership coach Philip Atkinson about the lessons that can be learned from bees and how they apply to leadership and organizational success. They discuss the importance of coaching, the downsides of being overly busy, effective decision-making processes, and the significance of communication.


Atkinson emphasizes a honeycomb approach to career development and shares his personal insights on leadership and mindfulness. The conversation concludes with a focus on philanthropy and the impact of bees on our ecosystem.


Tune into episode 210 to hear Philip’s story, his rocket-booster moment, and his thoughts on what bees can teach us about leadership and organizational success!


Philip's book, 'Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Hive' is available on Amazon and all book retailers. You can learn more about the project at https://beewisebook.com


You can find the book on FaceBook, Instagram and LinkedIn as BeeWiseBook -- all proceeds go to the charity, https://www.beesfordevelopment.org


andrewtemte.com

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Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)

Can Bees Teach Us About Leadership? (with Philip Atkinson)

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