In this episode, Monique Blough speaks with Crystal Fernando, founding partner of WhatBox Innovation Partners, a company dedicated to helping leaders and teams navigate the complexities of the modern world. With over twenty years of experience in strategy activation and innovation, Crystal shares insights into the intersection of brain science and leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding how the brain functions to enhance leadership effectiveness. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• WhatBox – Free introductory consult when you mention this episode.


• SIMPLE Strategies for a Not-so-Simple World


• FOUR Freedoms – Fostering Psychological Safety

New Era of Leadership - context 

• Welcome to a VUCA World - WhatBox


• Leadership for a Complex Evolving World - WhatBox


• Future Proofing the Workplace - Gabriella Kellerman, Scott Barry Kaufman 


• What it Takes to Lead Through An Era of Exponential (3D) Change - HBR

Safety

• How Your Brain Works - Possibility Thinking -  WhatBox


• Impact of Stress on Possibility Thinking -  WhatBox


• What is Priming & Why Does it Matter -  WhatBox


• Google Study - Project Aristotle - Why do some teams outperform others 


• Failing Well - Amy Edmonson and Scott Barry Kaufman 

Intention 

• Lead with Intention - Forbes 


• Leading from Nothing - Why Holding Space is your Most Important Leadership Skill  


• Deep workbook Summary 


• Put Purpose at the Core of your Strategy - HBR


• Purpose is Everything - Deloitte 

Mindset 

• Change your mindset, change the game - Dr. Alia Crum</li