Lead Every Day

Ben and Martin explore the fundamental difference between leadership and management — and which hat you should be wearing in any given moment. They unpack what each feels like from both sides, why it matters, and when to switch between them. Through Martin’s three core characteristics of great leadership, courage, flexibility, and humility, they examine real-world scenarios like giving feedback an...

Ben and Martin dive into what could inform a goal—and what makes it stick. They share practical tips to keep goals alive all year, reflect on home vs work goal differences, and reveal common pitfalls from their own leadership journeys. If you’ve ever wondered how to inspire your team or yourself when it comes to setting and managing goals, this is a good place to start. Got a topic idea? Text us y...

Martin and Ben take on “the F word” — feedback. Why does a tool designed to help us grow carry such a bad reputation?! They explore how feedback is actually a highly directive skill, how third-party conversations quietly erode culture, and some practical tips for both giving and requesting it. If feedback has ever felt uncomfortable or confrontational, this is a timely reframe — and a reminder tha...

Ben and Martin delve into career conversations; how they differ from performance reviews, a thoughtful structure to guide the discussion, and a real world example from the Leadership Guys themselves. Drawing from Alice in Wonderland, they promote uninhibited thinking. As leaders consider how to inspire their teams’ development, this timely episode offers practical insight to spark those conversati...

Ben and Martin take on the question, 'Is there such a thing as a natural born leader?', unpack what Lead Every Day really means, explore the characteristics they believe define great leaders, and introduce the Golden Rules of Leadership that shape their thinking. Big on real-world insight, this episode challenges the idea that leadership is reserved for the chosen few. If you’ve ever won...

In this inaugural episode of Lead Every Day, we’re turning the mic on ourselves. Ben and Martin kick things off by answering the very same no-nonsense leadership questions they’ll be asking all their future guests. From their biggest leadership lessons to the advice they’d give their younger selves (plus a cheeky peek at their guilty pleasures), this is your backstage pass to who they really are....