If we had to boil leadership responsibilities down to its essence, we’d settle on culture and strategy. Sadly many get it wrong. Get it right with these solid leadership frameworks.
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Podcasts
202 Storytelling for leadership effectiveness with author Gabrielle Dolan
One of the most underrated leadership skills is storytelling. If you’re building a brand - what people say about you when you’re not in the room - storytelling is the best way to be memorable. Best selling author Gabrielle Dolan shows us how.
Read More201 Leadership skills and corporate culture with Averil Foster
Ever wonder if you’ve got the right leadership skills and leadership mindset to create a great corporate culture? Family lawyer and mum of young kids Averil Foster joined her colleague, Brooke Johnson, to become business owners of an existing firm. In this interview, she reveals how she dealt with office politics, how she harnessed and developed leadership strengths, and how she’s created a culture worth belonging to.
Read More200 A great leadership mindset begins with meaning and purpose
What happens when you blend timeless leadership mindset philosophies of Auschwitz survivor Victor Frankl with the new neuroscience research of purpose and passion with Steven Kotler? You get a turbo charged recipe for energy that will sustain your leadership journey for the long term. Read on to learn the specifics of stacking meaning and neuroscience.
Read More199 Leadership skills and energy with author Ginny Whitelaw
What leadership skills do you get when you cross a NASA scientist with a Zen Master? Amazing, novel strategies for better leadership effectiveness. Ginny Whitelaw is a remarkable human being with fabulous insights from her latest book, Resonate: Zen and the Way of Making a Difference. Enjoy!
Read More198 Corporate Culture: how to do it with Aoife O’Brien
Do you struggle with corporate culture? Do you worry about office politics? As a leader have you thought about helping your team members fit in? This is not about team building, but about mapping your corporate culture and then knowing your people so well, you can help them align with what you are doing in a way that brings out the best in others. Corporate escapee turned culture and leadership expert Aoife O’Brien shares her experience and research on ‘fitting in’.
Read More197 Leadership and management skills with Matt Casey
We’ve heard about ditching performance reviews. What about getting rid of recurring meetings? What about pay reviews? What if we got rid of managers altogether and let people manage themselves? Could such radical autonomy be a solution to management woes? Author and former IT manager at Moonfruit, Matt Casey tells all in this revealing interview.
Read More196 Leadership attributes to be a leader worth following
Everyone who leads wants to be a leader worth following. Being the smartest person in the room is NOT the way to go about it. A leader worth following brings out the best in others. To do that, we need to start by changing how we define success. In this solosode, we explore the values, beliefs and goals of the Amplifier, along with insights around best intentions gone wrong, and how to avoid them.
Read More195 Leadership skills to blast procrastination for good
Buckle up, we’re on! 2021 has begun and with it, new rituals and new goals. I share a review of rituals that worked, and ones that didn’t, my biggest breakthroughs on procrastination and productivity, including how to set up your devices for minimal distraction.
Read MorePractices for long term leadership effectiveness
Special Holiday Series out now! Project You as Leader has landed on the podcast, ready for you to savour over the break. In between parties and a bit of down time, take time to yourself to explore who you might become in 2021.
Read More184 Leadership responsibilities with Ambassador Sophie Davies
How does one go from leading kids through the bush to leading conversations about climate change at the Paris agreement? Such is the leadership journey of former Australian Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia, Sophie Davies. I first met Sophie at Outward Bound. She flat out inspired me with her composure in handling twenty staff in remote places, driving a massive bus, and setting up a technically challenging remote basecamp. She has a compelling knack for being both humble and extremely competent. Just what you need on the world stage! Listen in to hear her leadership insights.
Read More183 Leadership principles with Promise Phelon
Promise Phelon is one of Silicon’s Valley 0.2%. She is one of only FIVE African American female entrepreneurs who have bought, grown, and sold companies for multiple millions of dollars. Now she is an investor and mentor with a great tale to tell.
Read More182 Change toxic culture with CEO Peter Tsokas City of Unley
How do you recover when your culture goes bad? CEO Peter Tsokas has been at the helm of the City of Unley since 2011. Reshaping culture has been central to his leadership agenda. In this ‘how to’ podcast, learn what to do when you need to guide a significant culture change.
Read MorePeople Stuff wins Book of the Year for leadership skills
Oh me, oh my! Still elated over the recent win of the People Stuff Book of the Year award, I share a couple of updates and insights for listeners.
Read More181 Leadership effectiveness with ex Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog
US Navy SEALs are known for many things: toughest of the tough, quintessential high performing teams, and relentless focus and training. In this awesome interview, we dive into what business leaders can take from the SEALs way of living and learning and apply directly to self and team leadership. If you want insider secrets of the ultimate high performance, then be sure to listen and take notes. Enjoy!
Read MoreLeadership journey and the US Election
As a leadership expert I am often asked to comment on politics and public issues. There has been plenty to say about the ongoing challenges in the US election process. In this special bonus episode, I get together with fellow leadership expert, Tim Collings of 4i Leadership to have a conversation about what we are thinking and learning about leadership by observing the election experience.
Read More180 Leadership skills and strategy with Georgie Somerset
How do we develop perspective and vision? How do we develop the skills and abilities to lead organisations with thousands of employees? What is the most important thing in leadership? Experienced Director and farmer Georgie Somerset shares her well-earned wisdom in this awesome interview.
Read More179 The importance of leadership impact with Matt Linnegar
Have you ever been driven by ambition? The desire for status and accolades can be a strong motivator. CEO Matt Linnegar learned early that this is a limited path. He shifted focus: he went from ‘what role do I want?’ To ‘what impact can I contribute to?’ The change of ambition from self to contribution has been central in his career choices. In this interview, we look at other leadership traps and how to avoid them.
Read More178 The leadership skills required to manage remote teams with Faith Rees
Imagine quitting your corporate job to start not one, but two, companies at the same time? CEO Faith Rees did just that. In our candid interview, she shares what worked and what didn’t in building high performing remote teams in the competitive IT sector.
Read More177 Fiona Kesby's leadership journey from Australia to the Philippines
Being different is something CEO and Co-Founder of GO-VA Fiona Kesby knows all about. As a single mum of two, she left Australia to set up a business in the Philippines along with her brother. Five years later, that business is a global success story. And the secret ingredient is corporate CULTURE. She reveals practical tips all leaders can apply.
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