Marcy Syms is a pioneering businesswoman and advocate for respect in leadership.

She's seen leadership fads come and go.

She was a CEO when people still thought "women shouldn't do that sort of thing"

And she's done something many folks have never had to endure - shuttering her family's business while making her key creditors whole - an act deeply in line with her core value of respect.

Marcy shares insights from her journey in the retail industry, her experiences with leadership dynamics and her advocacy for the Equal Rights Amendment - something she hopes to see made part of the constitution while she's still around to enjoy it!

Why Respect?

🗝️Respect drives sustainable growth - respect for your team allows them to feel empowered to be the face of your business and to build the processes and systems that make growth sustainable.

🗝️Giving respect helps you get respect - starting first, leading the conversation with respect at the core helps get things done, especially in times of stress and turbulence.

🗝️Respect is outer behavior and inner work - to make it a core habit and your default behavior takes strategic reflection and personal growth.

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Don't have time to watch or listen to the full episode? To learn more about leading conversations more powerfully and beautifully, watch these short clips 👇

👀make respect a habit and start from within

https://youtu.be/tmURMgvcnIs

👀How to Respond to Disrespect with Dignity and Strategy

https://youtu.be/f21aAalKGLU

👀To Scale you need to Respect your team

https://youtube.com/shorts/HczFY9-ASFw

👀Leadership Balances Top Down Strategy and Bottom up Insights

https://youtube.com/shorts/57yWfiQtykw

👀Know your board as humans

https://youtu.be/eH5Mv95iunE

One Takeaway to not forget: Fight for the ERA! Marcy shares how she sees the ERA as the ultimate sign of respect and continues to fight for women's full inclusion in the constitution. Watch here: https://youtu.be/YAbEAqIVxzU

Key Links:

Marcy's book: Leading with the Respect

Marcy's website

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SUMMARY

In this conversation, Adam Kahane discusses the complexities of transforming systems, emphasizing the importance of understanding systems thinking, collaboration, and the role of individual contributions. He shares insights from urban transformation examples, the significance of culture, and the necessity of engaging with systems responsibly. Kahane introduces seven habits for transforming systems, highlighting the importance of finding cracks as opportunities for change and the balance between closeness and distance in understanding systems.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Systems can't be transformed without understanding them.

Transformation requires many people to do many things.

You can't just change a system by force.

Look for what's unseen in a system.

Forget your perfect offering; there's a crack in everything.

Acting responsibly is crucial for transformation.

We all have bells we still can ring.

Engaging with the system is a collective activity.

You can make wiser decisions by understanding others.

Change how you think, change how you are.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Systems for Transformation

02:29 The Role of Collaboration in System Change

05:05 Insights from Global Examples

07:46 The Importance of Proximity in System Change

10:10 Cracks and Leverage Points in Systems

12:46 The Journey of Transformation in South Africa

24:31 The Journey of Collective Engagement

24:55 Radical Engagement: Understanding System Transformation

26:13 The Role of Outsiders vs. Insiders

27:41 Spotting Cracks: Micro Interactions in Systems

28:46 The Art of Persuasion vs. Convincing

30:29 Granular Habits for System Transformation

31:41 Relating in Three Dimensions

33:43 Understanding the Seven Habits

39:32 Acting Responsibly in Systems

43:21 Finding Light in the Cracks

LINKS

Learn more about Adam's work at www.reospartners.com , www.reospartners.com/adamkahane and find him on twitter/X at @adamkahane

Get free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk

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Check out the episode page for the full transcript and video highlights.

Episode page: https://theconversationfactory.com/podcast/innovation-connection-and-conscious-leadership-with-othership-ceo-robbie-bent

AI Summary:

Introduction and Connection: Daniel Stillman introduces Robbie Bent, highlighting the connection through mutual acquaintance Robbie Hammond.

Inception of OtherShip: Robbie shares the story of starting with a backyard ice bath, fostering community connections without the influence of alcohol.

Innovative Experiences: Discussion on unique offerings at OtherShip, such as comedy nights and men's work sessions, blending wellness with entertainment.

Creativity and Experimentation: Robbie emphasizes the importance of allowing creativity to emerge through testing and iteration.

Challenges and Growth: Insights into the challenges faced in expanding OtherShip, including managing stress and maintaining personal well-being.

Community and Relationships: The role of community in personal and business growth, with Robbie working closely with his wife and friends.

Facilitating Conversations: The significance of open communication and addressing conflicts early in both personal and professional settings.

Future Aspirations: Robbie's excitement about expanding OtherShip and continuing to innovate in the wellness space.

Links

Othership - https://www.othership.us/

Follow Robbie Bent on Instagram | LinkedIn

IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbiebent/?hl=en

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebent/