Second Crack — The Leadership Podcast

There seems to be no room for emotions at work . We say things like “don’t be so emotional” or “emotions have clouded your judgment.” However, the reality is that basically all our actions are triggered by emotions, whether we are consciously aware of this or not. Emotions provide the energy for action: E-Motions. Here’s what leaders need to know about emotions and how they can release the energy...

We live in a world that emphasises action. Of course, action is required to get things done and achieve goals. However, reflection is vital to ensure we are doing the right things. Key Aspects Two major observations inspired this episode: 1) Gerrit wondered what the secret of his most successful executive coaching clients was. To his surprise, he found that a critical success factor was reflection...

Humility is seen as a key leadership trait these days. But what does being humble mean in practice? Why should a leader be humble? And isn't there an inherent contradiction between being humble and being strong and powerful? Key Elements  and Time Stamps [01:54] We explore the real-life example of a large seafood company that introduced “being humble” as a core value across three continents....

What is your purpose as a leader? Executives may be quick in giving answers related to achieving the company's goals, increasing shareholder value, and taking care of their employees. But how about your personal purpose? Why are you doing what you are doing? And is there alignment between what you do at work and what makes your life meaningful? In the first episode of Second Crack - The Leade...