Dancing with the Wicked World with Sonja Wekema - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 173)

Sonja Wekema is an expert in leadership and organizational transformation with over 25 years of experience across industries and cultures. As the co-founder of The Board Whisperers and founder of The Other Perspective, Sonja is dedicated to fostering human-centered leadership, intercultural collaboration, and sustainable impact.

 

The conversation explores themes from her TEDx talk and book, Leading in a Wicked World, co-authored with Matthias Schramm. Sonja shares her insights on navigating today’s fast-changing and challenging environment, emphasizing the importance of creating shared language and meaningful connections to drive transformation.

Sonja worked with multinationals, startups, and not-for-profits worldwide. The discussion is filled with sharp insights, humor, and practical wisdom for leaders at every level.

 

Tune in to hear Sonja’s take on leadership in a "wicked" world and discover how sustainable transformation begins with bold conversations.

 

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