Talk to senior leaders off the record and many admit the same quiet thing: something isn't working. Targets get hit, but people are tired in a way rest doesn't fix, and the old playbook no longer lands.

Thom Dennis, a former Royal Marines officer who now advises Fortune 500 leaders, joins Sana to explore why old leadership models are breaking, and why self-awareness may be the skill that matters most now.

About the Guest:

Thom Dennis is a leadership and culture consultant who works with senior leaders in Fortune 500 organizations. A former Royal Marines officer, he is the author of Rewilding the Corporate Mind and founder of Serenity in Leadership.

Key Takeaways:

Pressure, speed, and uncertainty keep rising; for the human body, sustained uncertainty is deeply stressful.
The era of the all-knowing leader is over; communication, respect, and real interest in people matter more.
Adopting AI without strategy breeds fear and erodes our sense of agency.
Purpose isn't only profit; people follow leaders who believe in something bigger than the bottom line.
When the world feels chaotic, the wisdom and peace you need are found within, not outside.

Connect With the Guest:

Website: serenityinleadership.com | LinkedIn: Thom Dennis

Book: Rewilding the Corporate Mind

Episode Chapters: (approx.)

[00:00] The quiet gap: what leaders see versus what they carry out of the room

[03:45] Why the pressure keeps rising, and uncertainty wears us down

[08:00] The pandemic as a rehearsal, and bracing for what comes next

[11:30] AI as a runaway train: fear, money, and the loss of agency

[20:00] Silos, middle managers, and leading by caring for people

[29:00] Values, being molded by the system, and a bigger purpose

[35:30] The answer within: stillness, self-awareness, and rewilding

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