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Bee Wise 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive with Philip Atkinson

Author
The Innovation Show
Published
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://thethursdaythought.substack.com

What can bees teach us about leadership, teamwork, and innovation? 🐝

In this episode, Philip Atkinson β€” organizational coach, beekeeper, and author of Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive β€” shares powerful insights from the hive that apply directly to modern workplaces.

We explore:

  • Why the queen bee is not really the leader of the hive

  • How the waggle dance is a perfect metaphor for communication

  • Why bees switch jobs throughout their lives and what that means for career growth

  • How swarms make better decisions by consensus

  • The importance of diversity, innovation, and collaboration in thriving organizations

πŸ“– Learn more about Philip’s work and book: beewisebook.com

🌐 Company site: hive-logic.com

πŸ“² Socials: Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn β†’ @BeeWiseBook

πŸ‘€ Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: PhilipAtkinsonHiveLogic

✨ All proceeds from Bee Wise support Bees for Development, a charity helping families worldwide build sustainable livelihoods through beekeeping.

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