Reclaiming Agency Amidst the Climate Crisis

Let's Talk, People with Emily Frieze-Kemeny

As extreme weather events continue to happen all around us, what responsibility do we have as managers and leaders in caring for our employees while needing to drive performance? What can we do as managers in organizations to take action and support climate change initiatives?

These are just a few of the big questions we tackle in this episode with Josh Dorfman, a serial climate entrepreneur, Co-founder of Plantd, and CEO of Supercool, who shares stories of resilience, innovation, and hope from the frontlines of climate solutions.

Together, we unpack how leaders can foster a sense of agency, drive positive change within their organizations, and inspire action even amidst daunting challenges. If you’re a leader looking for practical insights and a dose of optimism about the state of our planet, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

• [00:10:30] Josh discusses how innovation and climate solutions are scaling up worldwide, giving leaders and teams reasons to feel optimistic about the future.
• [00:14:45] Emily and Josh dive into the delicate balance leaders must strike between supporting employees through personal and global crises while ensuring work moves forward.
• [00:22:18] Josh shares practical advice for managers on empowering employees to advocate for sustainable change and how to align initiatives with organizational goals.
• [00:35:05] Emily and Josh have a candid discussion on how leaders can effectively manage passionate team members, guide difficult conversations, and model behaviors that inspire collective action.
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