What does it really mean to speak your truth in a divided world?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jonathan Lea solicitor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Jonathan Lea Network, for an honest conversation about courage, conviction, and authenticity.Jonathan opens up about growing his law firm, navigating controversy, and standing firm on his beliefs during one of the most polarising times in modern history. We talk about free speech, the fear of speaking out, and why honest debate, even when uncomfortable, is essential for personal and societal growth.From lessons in leadership and fatherhood to the rise of AI in law, this episode is a masterclass in integrity, presence, and redefining success.🎯 Key ThemesRedefining success through courage and authenticityFree speech, emotional intelligence & healthy debateThe impact of COVID, censorship & social mediaLeadership, balance & presence in fatherhoodThe future of law and AI’s role in human creativity⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction03:21 “How do you define success?” – career, family, campaigning10:16 Success as a feeling vs. milestones; surviving a tough market25:50 Should debate be taught in schools?27:00 Pandemic years: campaigning, reputation, and staying civil online33:48 Values vs. opinions: can relationships survive big differences?38:13 “Freedom movement,” Tommy Robinson, and division41:38 Immigration, patriotism, compassion & policy50:41 Who benefits? Foreign policy, media narratives, and nuance1:07:31 Why Jonathan spoke out during COVID1:10:05 Censorship, protests, platform bans & media framing1:20:36 Did speaking out hurt business? (what actually happened)1:26:38 Leadership vs. being anodyne; standing for something1:28:35 Lockdowns, collateral harms & vaccine passports1:31:41 Can opposing truths coexist?1:36:02 How to speak up safely (regulators, sources, IHRA, AI checks)1:43:35 How his firm uses AI (ChatGPT & Gemini) across legal work1:55:23 Will AI replace lawyers? Where humans still add value1:59:48 The next 5 years: tech, team, and growth mindset2:06:02 New fatherhood, balance & presence“If you truly believe in what you’re saying, you have to be willing to stand by it — even when it’s uncomfortable. Authenticity isn’t about being loud, it’s about being honest.”🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast🔗 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN LEA:Website: https://www.jonathanlea.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlea/🙌 SPONSORED BY:Search Seven – www.searchseven.co.ukNostos Hove – www.nostos-hove.co.ukRivervale – www.rivervale.co.ukPlus X – https://www.plusxinnovation.com🎥 PRODUCED BY: H2 Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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