#101 The Elephant: Navigating Hidden Dynamics in Leadership with René Sonneveld
The hardest part of leadership isn’t strategy or spreadsheets—it’s the unspoken dynamics that quietly shape trust, decisions, and performance.
In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, Bethany Rees talks with René Sonneveld—former Fortune 500 CEO, leadership coach, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room. René shares why awareness of self, others, and the systems we’re part of is the true foundation of leadership.
He unpacks how unresolved emotions, family history, and hidden tensions often matter more than market forces—and why leaders who learn to notice and navigate these “elephants” build stronger teams, manage conflict with wisdom, and create cultures of trust.
Connect with Rene:
- Website: renesonneveld.com
- Book: The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses
- Links to social media: https://beacons.ai/rene.sonneveld
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