Adaptive intelligence for organisations

The Maverick Paradox Podcast

In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Gary Coulton about harnessing adaptive intelligence. Gary has recently realised that he is neurodivergent, with a "maverick mind" and he explains how this knowledge has helped him understand why he thinks in a certain way.

Key Takeaways

• Adaptive intelligence integrates heart, head, and gut "minds" to make wiser decisions
• Core human values (e.g. love, trust, honesty) are consistent across cultures when accessed through compassion
• Self-awareness and aligning with core values is key for leaders and organisations to build trust
• Neurodivergent traits can be both an asset and challenge for entrepreneurs as companies scale

In this conversation Gary discusses how organisations can enable leaders to develop and apply adaptive intelligence, focusing on:

• Helping employees and customers "fall in love" with the company's products/services by aligning with its values
• Ensuring leaders model the desired values and behaviors
• Embedding a system of shared values and accountability within teams and the broader organisation

You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.

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Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.

Judith's websites:

• Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.com
• The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com
• The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk

Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.