10,000 Swamp Leaders

Dave Cooper: The Map That Wasn't

Dave Cooper returns to the Swamp to explore his Substack post “The Map That Wasn’t.” Dave's post caught my attention because he explores the real challenges the United States government faces as a result of going to war with Iran. Dave is uniquely qualified to comment on this topic. He brings over 20 years of service as a US Navy Seal that is followed up with two Master’s Degrees that focus on complexity theory and complex, adaptive systems. How he sees and speaks to the unfolding conflict offers a perspective most of us do not have. He then offers some ideas and moves that each of us could use to more effectively address the complex challenges we face in our lives and work. Dave’s LinksThe Map That Wasn’t Substack March 16, 2026The Leader Is Not The Engine Substack March 25, 2026Dave’s First Podcast Visit to the Swamp May 9, 2022Dave’s Medium PageContact DaveThanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am.Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outroGreat music by Jazz NightAwesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

083_ Janet Hawkes: Mastering Culture Change Inside UK Government

Janet Hawkes comes to the Swamp to share her insights and experiences from leading for 18 years inside Kent County Council in the United Kingdom. Leading inside Kent taught Jan the art and craft of navigating a political culture while providing services to the citizens of Kent. She managed significant culture change processes and programs. She speaks directly to what she learned from mistakes, how to develop future leaders and the importance of listening and responding to frontline staff. We end with Jan discussing her own personal and professional transition from Kent County Council to private life. Jan’s LinksLinkedInThanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am.Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outroGreat music by Jazz NightAwesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

082_Mau Espinosa: Let It Happen

Mau Espinosa joins me in the swamp to discuss his point of view on leadership and how he helps others through his “LET” approach to leadership development. Mau has travelled a challenging road to arrive at this moment. He is candid about his journey, how he learned from his mistakes and what he believes it takes to become a resilient leader of people and teams. Mau shares his Logic, Emotion, and Tactics approach to development and how it can work for all of us. Mau’s story of mistakes made, lessons learned, building resilience and finally achievement.Mau’s LinksLinkedInMau’s WebsiteG20Mau’s BookMau’s Instagram  Thanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am.Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outroGreat music by Jazz NightAwesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

Episode 081_Ryan van der Marel: Change Happens One Conversation at a Time

Ryan van der Marel comes to the swamp and brings his wisdom and experience facilitating group conversations for deeper understanding and shared meaning. He shares how he coaches, nudges and holds the space so that groups and teams get to the heart of their aspirations, address their blockages and produce new pathways for collective impact. Anyone who facilitates groups will come away with a few new moves that support group work. Links:Ryan’s Website  https://ryanvandermarel.com North Shore Nomads blog: https://nomadsmoto.wordpress.comRadical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: https://conscious.is/15-commitmentsNonviolent (compassionate) communication: https://www.cnvc.org/Ryan’s Contact Information: info@ryanvandermarel.comThanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am.Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outroGreat music by Jazz NightAwesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

080_Eula Rohan: Collaborative Change with Equine assistance

Eula Rohan visits the Swamp and shares how she walks alongside Australia's First Nation communities as they build cross sector leadership capacity. Eula is practicing the “harder craft” of large group facilitation processes that address layers of social complexity, difficult historical challenges and present day aspirations for healthy communities. Eula has a long history of training large horses. She understands that building a trusting relationship with an 800kg horse is similar to building trust with large groups of human beings. She tells us how that works.Eula’s LinksLinkedInWhat an 800kg Horse Taught Me About Power Dynamics Deep Collaboration | Platform CEuropean Association for Horse Assisted Education.Thanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am.Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outroGreat music by Jazz NightAwesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp