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Leadership at ground level, not from the top floor - ep 21 - Fearless Forward Podcast

Rigid hierarchies can stifle innovation and create environments where employees wait for permission rather than taking initiative. In these cultures, people are afraid to contribute ideas, fearing rejection or overstepping boundaries. Kate Davies demonstrates how transformative leadership comes through relationships, not titles. By breaking down hierarchical barriers and creating genuine connections with her team, she enables people at all levels to contribute meaningful solutions. This means building trust through authentic relationships, being present where the actual work happens, normalising experimentation, and celebrating both successes and instructive failures. [00:04:29] Staying one step ahead [00:06:22] Why being "purely professional" isn't the answer [00:09:24] Empowerment vs enablement [00:12:12] "Don't come to me for permission" [00:17:02] What it means to mock in [00:21:15] What if this doesn't work? [00:23:00] The case for imposter syndrome [00:28:03] The future of the ONS [00:35:29] What's front-of-mind in Kate's leadership [00:36:32] What Fearless Forward means to Kate [00:40:13] Takeaways from Sally-Anne Sally-Anne Airey   / sallyanneairey   Kate Davies   / kate-davies-0a967b162