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“Scotland needs to be louder on the issue of racism...” In the final episode of series 2, Martin Ewart and Suzanne Lamont are joined by Pheona Matovu - co-founder of Radiant and Brighter. They discuss the impact of George Floyd’s murder on conversations about race and injustice now taking place around the world. Pheona talks about the need to fully get to grips with meaning of racism and the importance of developing solutions with the right people. She goes on to share her experience of becoming aware of racism after moving from Uganda to the UK. Martin, Suzanne and Pheona end the episode with a discussion about how organisations are responding to the challenge of bringing about real change. 


Pheona Matovu: ‘Pheona is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of Radiant and Brighter Community Interest Company - an award winning social enterprise founded with her husband Micheal Matovu in 2012’ (from LinkedIn).


RECOMMENDATIONS:


Suzanne: ‘Unremembered - Britain's Forgotten War Heroes’ - documentary on Channel 4 - www.channel4.com/programmes/unremembered-britains-forgotten-war-heroes


Pheona:


‘Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race’ - book by Reni Eddo-Lodge - www.waterstones.com/book/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race/reni-eddo-lodge/9781408870587‘Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance’ - book by Barack Obama - www.waterstones.com/book/dreams-from-my-father/barack-obama/9781782119258

Martin: ‘The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration’ - book by Isabel Wilkerson - www.waterstones.com/book/the-warmth-of-other-suns/isabel-wilkerson/9780141995151


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Suzanne Lamont hosts a new episode of Trust Me, I'm a Leader featuring Sue Brightman - author and life coach. The pair discuss Sue's research on the experiences of women over 50, workplace dynamics and aspirations. Sue and Suzanne go on to talk about feminine leadership and changes taking place around the world.


Sue's book, A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Further-Becoming-Declaration-Women-ebook/dp/B08GV5985G


RECOMMENDATIONS:


Suzanne: 'Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World' - documentary on BBCiPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p099f58d/greta-thunberg-a-year-to-change-the-world


Sue: 'Emerging Women' - organisation - https://emergingwomen.com/about-us/


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Martin is joined by Elsa Critchley - Head of HR at Baillie Gifford. The pair discuss the importance of growing, adapting and unlearning some of the old methods of working. Elsa talks about the ‘curiosity’ at the heart of Baillie Gifford and the need for intellectual freedom in investment. Martin and Elsa finish the episode with a discussion about building a culture of empowerment in the workplace. 






Elsa Critchley: ‘MBA qualified HR Director with breadth of experience across sectors; Financial Services, (including private banking), electronics, consulting, manufacturing. Wide ranging HR background with OE and culture change expertise.’ (From LinkedIn)






RECOMMENDATIONS: 


Elsa: ‘Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All’ - Tom Kelley, David Kelley - www.goodreads.com/book/show/17288649-creative-confidence


Martin: ‘Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments’ - book by Stefan H. Thomke - www.goodreads.com/book/show/52372455






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Martin is joined by Mark McFall - Managing Director of Change Recruitment Group. Mark talks about the different visions for the future of work and Martin comments on some of the challenges of working independently. The pair go on to discuss selection processes and efforts to continue recruiting talented staff during COVID19. 






Mark McFall: “Mark has 25 years’ experience within the recruitment industry primarily in senior leadership roles within both Nasdaq and AIM listed organisations covering a variety of sectors and disciplines. Mark joined Change in 2012 as Managing Director implementing a strategy to improve the business mix, improve productivity and profitability. Culminating in overseeing the successful sale of Change and subsequent integration into the new Taranata Group.” www.changerecruitmentgroup.com/why-change/meet-our-team/mark-mcfall






RECOMMENDATIONS:


Martin: ‘Igniting individual purpose in times of crisis’ - McKinsey article - www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/igniting-individual-purpose-in-times-of-crisis


Mark: ‘Key Coaching Models: The 70+ Models Every Manager and Coach Needs to Know’ - book by Stephen Gribben - www.waterstones.com/book/key-coaching-models/stephen-gribben/9781292151908






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Martin is joined by Russell Dalgleish - Chair of Scottish Business Network, Managing Partner Exolta and Technology Serial Entrepreneur. The pair discuss the tough realities of COVID-19 for Scottish business and the urgent need for new opportunities. Russell talks about global interest in Scottish companies and Martin comments on effective networking and relationship building. The pair go on to talk about the goal of creating international visions and ambitions. 






Russell Dalgleish: ‘Russell is a high-profile influencer and connector, as well as a serial entrepreneur. He is the founding Managing Partner of the advisory group, Exolta Capital Partners as well as angel investor. In his earlier career he has held board leadership positions with International companies achieving turnover in excess of £200m. Today Russell sits on the boards on ten companies and organisations including the Institute of Directors Scotland, Mr Finch Limited and Remarkable. He has also recently expanded his efforts internationally by launching his co-founded Business Network, SBN, into the US and has been recognised as one of the top 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs (No.67).’ Read more: www.russelldalgleish.co.uk/#about






RECOMMENDATIONS:


Martin: ‘Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You’ - book Frances Frei and Anne Morriss - www.goodreads.com/book/show/49208248-unleashed


Russell: ‘Responsibility Rebellion: An Unconventional Approach to Personal Empowerment’ - book by Kain Ramsay - www.goodreads.com/book/show/54433378-responsibility-rebellion






Scottish Business Network: www.sbn.scot


Russell Dalgleish: www.russelldalgleish.co.uk


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Martin is joined by Debora Kayembe - the 54th Rector of Edinburgh University (as of 1 March 2021). Debora shares her life story and journey into leadership. The pair discuss the issues of race and division in society, the enduring influence of Nelson Mandela and the significance of humble leadership. Martin and Debora go on to share their hopes for the next generations of leaders.






Debora Kayembe: Debora Kayembe was called to the Congolese Bar Association in 2000, and has been a member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting from 2010-2020. In 2016 she joined the language services of the office of the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA). Debora served as Scottish Refugee Council board member from 2013 – 2016. She also joined the Royal Society of Edinburgh/Young Academy of Scotland representing refugee minorities, and has a seat as an expert lawyer to the RSE Working Group for Africa. In 2017 Debora founded the charity Full Options. In July 2020, Debora launched the Freedom Walk campaign – a civil rights movement which aims to lobby and campaign on behalf of citizens by promoting social reforms, racial justice and community harmony. Debora is also petitioning to the Scottish Parliament in favour of anti-racist education in Scotland. Read more via: www.ed.ac.uk/news/staff/2021/debora-kayembe-elected-as-rector






RECOMMENDATIONS:


Debora: ‘The Best of Enemies’ - film on Netflix - www.netflix.com/title/81038216


Martin: ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ - book by Bernardine Evaristo - www.waterstones.com/book/girl-woman-other/bernardine-evaristo/9780241984994






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