Ritchie's Podcast

Leadership Habits 26.10.2026 11:19 ↓

The Leadership Decisions You Never Make Think about your morning. Did you consciously debate whether to brush your teeth, check your phone, make coffee, or drive a familiar route to work? Probably not. You simply did what you always do. That's the nature of habits. They operate quietly in the background, directing much of our behaviour without requiring conscious thought. While leaders often...

Finding My Voice Chapter One - Awakening 22.10.2026 20:31 ↓

Chapter One of my novel  "Finding My Voice" is a step back in time to the Grammar Schools of the 1960’s as seen through the eyes of 14-year-old Bobby. Bobby is an 11-plus failure trying to rise through the ranks of an elitist school and never giving up. This year is an eventful one for Bobby and he reflects on his first love, bullying and the pains of growing into a young man in this fun...

Why Smart Companies Still Struggle With Productivity and Engagement 26.09.2026 5:08 ↓

Why Smart Companies Still Struggle With Productivity and Engagement Two puzzles show up again and again inside large organisations. First, despite decades of technological progress — computing, telecom, the internet — productivity gains have been disappointing. Second, despite endless engagement initiatives, team-building events, and leadership training, employees remain disengaged, sometimes even...

Lead Early, Lead Well 04.09.2026 16:07 ↓

If you want to be promoted and take up a leadership position spend some time just thinking about your future. Write down what you would like to experience in your career, sketching out each stage and think about the route you might take towards that ultimate destination. This is the first stage in visualising your career goals. I’ll cover this in more detail in a later chapter. Your early career i...

Lead Early, Lead Well 14.06.2026 16:07 ↓

If you want to be promoted and take up a leadership position spend some time just thinking about your future. Write down what you would like to experience in your career, sketching out each stage and think about the route you might take towards that ultimate destination. This is the first stage in visualising your career goals. I’ll cover this in more detail in a later chapter. Your early career i...

The Quiet Strength: Why Humility is Vital for Leaders in Today’s World 28.05.2026 6:03 ↓

The Quiet Strength: Why Humility is Vital for Leaders in Today’s World Leadership today isn’t just about calling the shots or standing at the top — it’s about listening, learning, and leading with heart. In an era defined by rapid change and uncertainty, humility has emerged as one of the most vital, yet underrated, qualities a leader can possess. Far from being a weakness, humility reflects quiet...

What are the requirements for leadership? 28.05.2026 7:44 ↓

Leaders need a clear direction in whatever they choose to do. The driving force behind this purpose may stem from beliefs or values that they aspire to live up to, or it may come from an ambitious vision they seek to fulfil. Purpose is embedded in a leader’s approach and achieving that purpose helps them define their achievements and the positive impact they have. Leadership requires the competenc...