[Solocast] When a Prime Minister Shows Us What Real Leadership Looks Like

Описание: When Mark Carney stood up at Davos in January 2026, he didn't just make a speech. He named what everyone was thinking but too afraid to say out loud. And the way he structured his message holds a powerful lesson for any of us leading people through uncertain times.


This episode unpacks a deceptively simple framework that cuts through all the noise about what leadership actually requires: See, Imagine, Do. Three practices that effective leaders cycle through again and again, whether they're giving a speech to world leaders or having a coaching conversation with a team member.


You'll discover why naming reality with unflinching honesty matters more than diplomatic softening, how to paint compelling visions that aren't just nostalgic wishful thinking, and what it means to take deliberate action rather than just staying busy for busy's sake.


I'll walk you through:

1. How Carney embodied all three practices in sequence and why that matters
2. The difference between seeking to be accurate versus seeking to be right
3. Why plenty of leaders see problems clearly but fail to offer compelling alternatives
4. How to move from inspiration to implementation without getting caught in frantic activity
5. Practical ways to integrate See, Imagine, Do into your daily conversations and decisions
6. The critical question every leader needs to ask: which of these three practices have you got nailed, and which needs more attention?


This isn't about adding more competencies to your already long list. It's about simplifying what leadership actually requires so you can be more effective in the conversations and decisions that matter most.


Whether you're navigating major organisational change or just trying to lead your team through everyday challenges, this framework will help you show up with more clarity and impact.


References:


See. Imagine. Do. Three Practices for Effective Leadership: https://digbyscott.com/thoughts/see-i...


Mark Carney's speech at Davos:    • Mark Carney's full speech at the World Eco...  


Transcript of Mark Carvey’s Davos speech: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/...


Václav Havel's greengrocer metaphor: https://pathtothepossible.wordpress.c...


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