In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the mental wellbeing crisis within UK politics. Our guest, a veteran journalist with over 40 years of experience covering Westminster, reflects on the shocking scale of the issue, brought to light in the BBC documentary “Broken Politicians, Broken Politics.” How deep is the problem? And more importantly, what can be done? We explore the work of Compassion in Politics and discuss how the science of compassion and cross-partisan initiatives are helping MPs...
Oct 22, 2024•36 min
politicwise is where politics meets personal development. Become a free subscriber and get evidence-based ideas and tools for personal growth and wiser politics. For those whose life's work is more than a job In this podcast episode, I’m sharing 5 obstacles to winning the Inner Game of Politics. Performance = Potential - Interference In politics, we always play an outer game and an inner game. The outer game is formulating good policy, forming coalitions, expressing your ideas convincingly etc. ...
Sep 10, 2024•19 min
From Civil Society to the City Council of Munich Felix Sproll is a civil society activist turned city councillor in Munich for the pan-European party Volt Europa. Felix shares his journey from civil society to politics and the importance of staying true to your values. He emphasizes the need to build a network of like-minded individuals and learn from their experiences. Felix also discusses the challenges of being in the public eye and dealing with hate and threats. He advises aspiring politicia...
Jun 18, 2024•32 min
Mental models can help us make better decisions, be a better learner and navigate AI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Jun 04, 2024•21 min
7 ideas emerge as critical for doing politics differently, and showing up as the best version of yourself, in the political arena... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
May 07, 2024•29 min
Focusing Illusion and its implications for politicians and citizens This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Apr 23, 2024•15 min
Four leadership traps to avoid This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Apr 09, 2024•14 min
Leading a complex organization, how to be & stay positive, handle anxiousness, be authentic and do politics differently This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Mar 26, 2024•37 min
Listen to people and build trust as a politician. Develop skills in teamwork, compromise, and information analysis. Convey both good and bad news honestly to maintain trust. Politics requires a generalist approach and the ability to adapt to different policy areas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org...
Mar 12, 2024•31 min
Know your values. But why exactly? Knowing your core personal values is a super-power - there are 5 specific benefits This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Feb 27, 2024•18 min
Why competence is not sufficient, what confidence does to our brains, how we develop confidence, why there is a gender gap in confidence and how collective confidence matters This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Feb 13, 2024•48 min
How to focus on what matters most - peeling away the layers one by one, starting from WHERE to focus on to WHY should you care and HOW to maintain focus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Jan 30, 2024•28 min
Insights on snap elections, fast learning, perfectionism, being in the spotlight, approaching citizens for genuine conversations and dealing with discontent This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Jan 16, 2024•32 min
Hear the insights & lessons from women leaders featured in the new book 'Leading Our Way. How Women Are Re-Defining Leadership.' This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Dec 05, 2023•39 min
Insights on running for co-leadership of a party Christopher Gudacker runs for co-leadership of Volt Europa. We discuss a range of topics, from balancing work with political volunteering and private life, to what it means to change and what should stay stable over time. Christopher also shares his take on habits to be an effective leader. A personal conversation with a friend and political leader, full of insights & practical take-aways. Find out more about Christopher on https://www.instagr...
Nov 21, 2023•36 min
Exploring six leadership styles, identifying your natural style and knowing when and how to shift to the style needed in your organization This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Nov 07, 2023•18 min
Book review of Stanford Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer's book on power tactics based on social science findings This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Oct 24, 2023•17 min
Ye-One Rhie MdB, member of the German Bundestag, shares her personal story & motivation for being in politics, and her 3 tips for those who want to go into politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Oct 10, 2023•27 min
Adaptive leadership, complexity, and asking the right questions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Sep 26, 2023•36 min
Sahak Ibrahimkhil on deciding to run for office in the 2024 European elections This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Sep 12, 2023•13 min
The decision to run for office, key learnings so far & ahead, and a morning routine to get off to good start. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Aug 29, 2023•23 min
What are the ups & downs of being at the helm of a large NGO? What's so energizing about taking responsibility? And what do you learn about leadership & yourself? Listen to this conversation with Clara Föller, president of the Young European Federalists (JEF) in Germany This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org...
Jul 04, 2023•29 min
9 key lessons from being campaign manager of Volt Europa in Germany for the European elections in 2019. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Jun 20, 2023•25 min
3 arguments in favor and against being authentic in politics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Jun 06, 2023•17 min
Insights from training political leaders in Portugal, and pursuing a career outside of politics but still contributing to a better political system This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
May 23, 2023•34 min
I talk with Silke Gebel, MP in the Berlin state parliament, about how and why to move from political activism to politics, her learnings from being in top-level politics and advice to those joining politics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
May 09, 2023•25 min
How to equip people with tools to make an impact, the power of having a mentor, how to handle the challenge of unpaid volunteering and why to not always be the first. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Apr 25, 2023•28 min
My guest today is Daniel Rona. He is the Director of 21 Research Center, a think tank in Budapest specialized in public opinion polling and political consultancy. He's been an advisor to several political campaigns in Hungary, such as the campaign of the current mayor of Budapest as well as for the centrist opposition party Momentum. In my conversation with Daniel we explore what it's like to be in politics in Hungary esp. as opposition, and Daniel shares his observation on what drives people to...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min
Reinier van Lanschot is co-president of the pan-European party Volt Europa. He shares the leadership challenges of a growing movement, how coaching helps leaders, how he stays positive & grounded, and his advice for everyone joining politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Mar 28, 2023•37 min
Being Deputy Mayor, why purpose & knowing who you are is critical in politics, and how to remind yourself of it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicwise.org
Mar 14, 2023•38 min
