The BookMachine Podcast: Conversations in Publishing

The Leadership Flex, with Sanphy Thomas of Jessica Kingsley Publishers and John Murray Group

BookMachine Season 3 Episode 2

Understanding differences and adapting to strengths

Leadership isn’t just something you’re good at. You have to work hard to continually evolve and adapt to company, people and place. In this episode, we delve into the leadership journey of Sanphy Thomas, Managing Director at Jessica Kingsley Publishing and Director of Specialist Publishing at John Murray Group.

Sanphy shares insights into navigating leadership across different sectors and company cultures. She discusses how her style has adapted and how she has learned how to approach and embrace the differences of the teams she leads. Her publishing experience has shaped her approach and helped her to identify and nurture unconventional strengths in individuals. We also cover common leadership misconceptions and how definitions of “exceptional” leadership have evolved over time.

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