Awaken the design leader within you / Sarah Clearwater / Episode #175
Is design facing a leadership crisis? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone. As service design professionals, we know the power of our craft to create meaningful change. Yet, we often struggle to find the support necessary that allows us to have a long-lasting impact. And when those around us in leadership roles fail to advocate for the value of design, progress stagnates, and burnout becomes all too common. But here’s the good news. You can lead the change today, regardless of your job title or position. So, how do you start leading in an authentic way that aligns with your values and the realities of business? Our latest guest, Sarah Clearwater, interviewed design leaders to find out. She shares her insights in this week's episode with us. If you want to grow the impact design has on your organization and are tired of waiting for others to pick up the torch, tune in to this conversation! Yes, taking on a leadership role can be daunting. But what’s the alternative… Keep pushing for positive change! - Marc --- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to episode 175 05:15 Who is Sarah 06:45 Lightning Round 09:00 What is Design Leadership 10:15 What is the status quo 14:15 Practice vs functional leadership 17:45 How did we get here 21:00 Being context-aware 25:00 The lightbulb moment 26:30 Reflection is a key practice 31:15 Limiting biases 33:00 How does leadership manifest 35:30 When the interplay breaks down 36:30 Maturing beyond the craft 40:15 Go where the energy is 43:00 Setting boundaries 46:30 Growing in increments 47:15 Understanding our position 49:15 The quality of our stories 53:30 You have the potential to lead 56:00 The absence of leadership 58:30 Direction rather than a destination 59:30 Why not start today --- [ 2. LINKS ] --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclearwater/ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/design_leadership_report --- [ 3. CIRCLE ] --- Join our private community for in-house service design professionals. https://www.servicedesignshow.com/circle