About this episode
Part 1: In this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Harvard educators Houman Harouni and Joe Pinto. They share insights on transformative leadership, adaptive change, and the important role of discomfort in the learning process. The conversation highlights their innovative approach to leadership development and explores how experiences of failure and moral complexity can help shape better leaders. As the first part of a two-part series, this episode offers valuable lessons for leaders in any role.
Part 2: In this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff continues his conversation with esteemed educators and leaders, Houman Harouni and Joe Pinto. This part of the conversation explores the transition from protocol to praxis, the challenges leaders face in avoiding premature solutions, and the critical importance of understanding the nuanced roots of problems. The trio also delves into the significance of moral complexity, empathy, and love in leadership, and how to sustain passion and resilience in deeply politicized and demanding environments. Ideal for anyone interested in the noble and spiritual dimensions of educational leadership.
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Houman Harouni, co-founder and CLO of Leadership Lab International, is a full-time Lecturer on Leadership and Education at Harvard University. His research and organizational work focus on transforming systems, large and small, and individuals. He advises various governments, international organizations, and non-profits in the US and around the world.
Joe Pinto is an expert on forming community partnerships. He has been a consultant with various cities and school districts in the United States for many years and worked at the Center for School Model Redesign in the U.S. for nearly two decades. He holds an MDiv from Harvard Divinity School.