Forward Vision with Matthew Taylor Forward Institute

Leadership can be a lonely affair. Values held by an individual might not align exactly with the needs of an organisation, and no matter the determination, implementing meaningful changes can feel like swimming against the tide. But the process can be easier when we have a third party, or a mentor, from whom we can seek support and advice, and who can offer guidance on our decision making. 
In this episode of Forward Vision we speak to Liam Black, the ‘gloves off mentor’, author of ‘How to Lead with Purpose’. This is a wide ranging conversation that offers bitesize tips on how to become more effective as a leader, what ‘purpose’ really means, and why a good mentor provides clarity and supports the courage to execute ambitious goals.
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What are the secrets to making our organisations’ inclusivity programmes work? And how do we ensure we don’t end up in the trap of creating negative feelings towards the diversity agenda? 
Joining Matthew today is Suzy Levy, social change specialist and author of ‘Mind the Inclusion Gap: How Allies can Bridge the Divide Between Talking Diversity and Taking Action’. We discover why just ‘being nice’ doesn’t work, how we can move on from the poorly designed EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) programmes of the past, and why it’s important that when we are creating safer spaces for one group of people we don’t preclude the needs of another. 
For a copy of 'Mind the Inclusion Gap': https://unbound.com/books/inclusion
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Have identity politics become problematic? Do they help or hinder the progressive project? Over the past decade, we’ve seen an explosion of radical identity politics that have often created stark polarisation, with excesses that have been seized upon by its biggest critics. So how do we move the conversation forward so that societies can create further equality? Joining Matthew on this week’s Forward Vision is academic and political scientist, Yascha Mounk. Discussing his new book, ’The Identity Trap’, Yascha traces the history of how radical identity politics have taken hold, the risks that occur when ideas behind our identities become too simplified, and what alternative liberal perspectives can help us live up to our universal values.
'The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time' is available now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456408/the-identity-trap-by-mounk-yascha/9780241638293
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Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Henry Marsh joins us to discuss the profound journey of reflection triggered by his own battle with cancer and how his understanding of the institution he worked within shaped his experience as a patient.
How does the knowledge of our mortality influence the way we lead, the choices we make, and the legacy we leave behind? Death is often treated as a taboo subject, but should we instead feel empowered by having discussions about it for the good of ourselves, patients and society as a whole? Join us as Matthew and Henry navigate this essential conversation, uncovering the transformative power of facing mortality head-on, and how acknowledging the inevitability of death can shape our priorities, ambitions, and the impact we have on the world.
Dr. Henry Marsh's book 'And Finally... A Neurosurgeon's Reflections on Life' is available on Vintage Books:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/438603/and-finally-by-marsh-henry/9781784709365
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We live in a world shaped by the work of Thomas J. Watson Jr. During his tenure as CEO of IBM he set the foundations for personal computing and paved the way for the digital age. He was pioneering, principled and ethical. Yet his personal story reveals a man who was also volatile and prone to bouts of depression. In today's episode, Watson's biographer Marc Wortman guides us through his fascinating life, the painful personal decisions he had to take and the huge risks he took to turn IBM into one of the world's most successful businesses. We discover what enduring qualities make an innovative leader and ask whether, in today's world of short-termism, could a figure like Watson exist today?
Marc Wortman is an historian and journalist and co-author, alongside Ralph Watson McElvenny, of 'The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived: Tom Watson Jr. and the Epic Story of How IBM Created the Digital Age'
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In today's world of short terms and shareholder power, could a figure like Thomas J. Watson Jr. exist today?

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Author and historian Johan Norberg joins Matthew for a debate on whether capitalism holds the answers to society's problems.
It is a sure sign of capitalism's unpopularity that it is treated with suspicion by both the left and the nationalist right. The modern view of capitalism skewers it as being unbridled, only benefiting a fortunate few while many in society are left behind. But should we see capitalism as the means to creating a more open, collaborative and innovative society instead? Today's episode takes a different form, as Matthew debates with Johan Norberg on the detriments and benefits of capitalism. This is a far ranging conversation that examines the way that capitalism has shaped our world, and asks whether or not we should embrace it.
Johan Norberg's book 'The Capitalist Manifesto: Why the Global Free Market Will Save The World' is available from Atlantic Books
https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-capitalist-manifesto/
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