Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer Naseer

Most leaders approach organizational change by trying to manage individual behaviours and mindsets. But what if this fundamental approach is exactly why so many transformation efforts fail?   In this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe” , Siobhan McHale, author of " The Hive Mind At Work, " reveals why successful change happens when leaders tap into group intelligence rather than controlling indi...

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series , I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthen professional relationships.   As workplace tensions continue to rise, your ability to master these four conflict resolution measures will be critical to your leadership effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the “real work” of leadership. But in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain world, perhaps the real work leaders should be focusing on is rethinking how and why their organizations operate the way they do. That’s the argument my guest Terence Mauri makes in th...

In this edition of my “ Leadership Espresso Shot ” series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization.   Considering how easily this can happen, this is an episode you’ll want to check out if...

In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my “ Leadership Biz Cafe ” podcast, I’ve invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and critical question facing leaders today. Alex is a Professor of Finance at London Business Schoo...

Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership.   That leaders can simply issue declarations of 'how things work around here' without so much as an explanation or giving space for employees to share their concerns.   But is this really...

Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’? According to my guest for this episode of my “ Leadership Biz Cafe ” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal values are and how to live a more intentional life. Peggy Sullivan is a corporate performance expert, researcher, speaker, an...

In times of uncertainty, the most important thing leaders need to do is make sure their team’s goals are directly tied to their organization’s noble purpose.   But how do we do that? How do we make sure we connect the ‘what’’ of our days to the ‘why’ that defines our future?   In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series , I share three questions leaders should be asking thems...

In the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover the next big opportunity that will given them the keys to future growth and innovation. And according to my guest in this episode, that opportunity can be attained when leaders understand how to plan for and implement Big Bets. John Rossman is the for...

What if your organization's most powerful leadership asset is something you see every day but never really notice? In this Leadership Espresso Shot , I share a personal story that reveals how simple traditions can be the drivers of organizational success. Whether you're leading a small team or a large organization, this episode will change how you think about those simple traditions and the roles...

What would make a successful and profitable leader, who had a self-described “dictator” style of leadership, embrace love as a business strategy? What compelled this transformation and what lessons can we learn to drive organizational transformation that fuels growth and long-term success? In this episode of my “ Leadership Biz Cafe ” podcast, I welcome president and CEO of Softway, Mohammad Anwar...

Join me for this year-end retrospective episode featuring some of the most powerful insights shared by my guests on the Leadership Biz Cafe podcast in 2024. From Robin Sharma's revelations about humility and success, to Marshall Goldsmith's transformative exercise on unlocking our potential, this episode provides valuable guidance and insights that will help you prepare for the challenges ahead: R...

Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe , I welcome back my friend, and fellow leadership expert (and Canadian) Dan Pontefract to discuss his book, “ Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes “, where he argues work-life balance is a misleading and at times harmful concept. As Dan puts it, work and...

Have you ever thought about your leadership values? Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to view your leadership is critical to not only helping your employees understand your motivations, but to creating clarity during times of uncertainty and change. That’s why for this Leadership Espresso Shot I want to share a three step process to help yo...

In this episode, I spoke with GiANT co-founder Jeremie Kubicek about his book “ The Communication Code ” and the communication framework he developed with his business partner Steve Cochram to help people become more effective communicators. The “Communication Code” framework involves applying five key “code words” – care, celebrate, clarify, collaborate, and critique – that can help transform how...

One of the questions I get asked a lot by leaders after one of my keynotes is – how do drive growth and success when you have to work under a controlling boss? How do you get them on board with your initiatives when they only seem to like their ideas or those from their ‘inner circle’? So for this instalment of my Leadership Espresso Shot series , I share 3 measures I’ve shared with leaders who ar...

A troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women to leadership positions where they can play a key role in the decision-making process. But as my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast points out, this doesn’t mean there aren’t things women can do to make the case in their organization to promote them into leadership rol...

Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn’t really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you’re not alone. One study found that 42% of employees spend half of their workday on busywork. Another study by Visier found 43% of employees spend more than 10 hours a week on “productivity theatre” work – essentially, tasks that make them appear to be bus...

I’ve had the distinct pleasure of speaking to so many incredible and world-renowned experts on my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast , and I’m elated to now include Dr. Marshall Goldsmith to that list. Marshall has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world, two-time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world, not to mention being a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold...

As team lifespans continue to shorten as a result of both layoffs and employee leaving for opportunities elsewhere, leaders are having to deal with another growing issue in today’s evolving workplaces: specifically, how do you ensure team harmony when everything – including the make-up of your teams – is in flux? In this Leadership Espresso Shot , I share three important strategies that leaders ca...

In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “ Leadership Biz Cafe ” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and what’s needed instead is building our mental strength. Scott Mautz is a former Procter & Gamble senior...

One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper experience to know how to best address a crisis in such a way that allows the organization to pivot while still staying true to their long-term goals. Fortunately, my guest in this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe has developed a pragmatic leadership...

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s no denying there’s something special about watching the Olympics. No doubt a big draw is the immediacy of knowing who the winner will be. Instead of months, it only takes a matter of days to discover which athlete will end up rising up to the top to clinch the gold medal. But there’s another reason why I enjoy watching the Olympics and that is the real-t...

In this latest episode of my Leadership Espresso Shot series , I share a simple process that even the busiest leader can apply to tap into the power of reflection to gain a better sense of context and awareness for what needs to be done to drive organizational growth and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re feeling like things are getting more negative each day, the sad fact is you’re not alone. From our social media feeds to news outlets, we’re exposed to unprecedented levels of negativity that are impacting not only our mental health, but fuelling a rising tide of divisiveness that is fracturing our social and political norms. So what can be done about this? How do we replace this growing...