Originally published at The Ripple Impact Podcast. Available here.
September 3, 2025
What does it mean to lead with humanity in a world obsessed with profit? 🌍
Philippa White, bestselling author of Return on Humanity and founder of TIE Leadership, joins Laura Barber on The Ripple Impact to share the incredible story of her uncle – Nelson Mandela’s doctor – and how his courage shaped her life’s mission.
From paradigm-shifting leadership to why “I don’t know” might be the most powerful words in business, this conversation will inspire you to lead with empathy, courage and purpose.
✨ Chapters
00:00 Welcome
03:05 The moment that changed everything
10:40 Why sameness kills leadership?
26:20 Leadership through discomfort
38:52 The power of “I don’t know” for leaders
46:38 Leaders have more power than they think
52:49 Advice for aspiring Wave Makers
