The Future of Leadership · 2026-05-15 · 53 min
Leadership futurist and author Sara Causey joins Zoë to explore the moral courage and leadership legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Drawing from her books Decoding the Unicorn and the forthcoming Simply Dag, Sara unpacks why Hammarskjöld's leadership during the Cold War remains deeply relevant today. The conversation explores ethical leadership in complex systems, quiet diplomacy, psychological safety, and the tension between service-driven leadership and power structures. Zoë and Sara discuss Hammarskjöld's role during the Congo Crisis, the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and what modern leaders can learn about moral courage, listening, and leading without ego. Design your next chapter with clarity, purpose, and intention through Zoë Routh's guided workshop series, The Chrysalis: Late Career by Design. Register Here: Key Quotes "Sometimes problems are not outright solved.
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