Leadership Detectives

There are 16.8 million Millennials (also known as Generation Y, those born between the years of 1980 and the early 1990s) just in the UK. The first true digital generation, whose unique life experiences have changed the way we live, work and consume. This week we hear from two of them about what they believe is important to Millennials in the workplace. Thank you to Rebecca and Saskia for their op...

How comfortable are you at DELIVERING FEEDBACK? How often do you REQUEST FEEDBACK? What's the purpose of FEEDBACK? This week we discuss the Why's, When's and How's of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace. We hope you find it a valuable and enjoyable discussion.

Do you have TOP TALENT or TOP PERFORMERS? What is your strategy to ENGAGE & MOTIVATE them? What is your strategy to RETAIN them? What is the COST - financial or otherwise - of LOSING and REPLACING them? In this Episode we discuss our view of 5 DOs and 5 DON'Ts to get the best out of these valuable individuals - for them and for your company.

Is it OK to be scared and fearful as a leader? Have you personally ever been scared or fearful in your leadership position? How did you deal with it? How could you have dealt with it better? In this latest episode Neil and I attempt to answer some of these questions for you. Please let us know what you think.

How "HR" has changed over the years. From what started it's life as the "Personnel" department to a function that now adds value across so many areas ... from resource planning to recruitment to training to retention to performance management to reward/recognition to exit management ... and so much more in between. We hope you enjoy this discussion with a great guest; Chri...

Have you ever been the victim of racism in the workplace? Have you ever experienced it being subjected to others? How did it make them feel? How did it make you feel? In episode 14 of the Leadership Detectives we ask "How should leaders deal with racial prejudice in the workplace?". We hope this podcast helps you as a leader or potential leader to direct your attention, focus and energy...

We decided to come at this one slightly differently this week for Episode 13. Sometimes the best way to improve is knowing what not to do. Listen in to hear our 7 tips on how to be a really bad leader. Who knows, you may even recognise the behaviours of leaders you have worked with.

An interview with Zoe Bowman, Crew Manager and Firefighter in the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Some great lessons in leadership from a leading fire fighter for us to learn from. Zoe, wife and mother to two daughters, is one of the first appointed female fire fighters in her region. Over the years she has progressed to Crew Manager; where being a good leader is absolutely critical, both dur...

In this week's episode Neil and Albert discuss the lessons in leadership learned from Navy Seal commander Jocko Willink and discussed in his book Extreme Ownership.  This was a great fun episode to record and some really great leadership clues uncovered and discussed.  Hope you enjoy it.

In this leadership conversation Neil and Albert look at the leadership lessons that we can learn from Juergen Klopp. After the amazing season that Liverpool have had in the premier league Juergen Klopp is recognised as one of the most inspirational leaders. We particularly look at the word Trust in leadership. Both trust down to the team and trust up to the manager. Please leave us your feedback a...

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Viviane Joynes - Managing Director EQS UK.  Viviane shares with us her insight into what she sees and looks for in a great leader, what areas of leadership she feels are important and on being a woman in a leadership role.  Some fantastic insights from a great leader.  Please let us have your thoughts and feedback.

In episode 8 Neil and Albert talk about the importance of developing a management system to allow leaders to manage the business in an efficient way and give them time to focus on the important things. Find out tips on how to manage upwards to senior execs or to shareholders. / investors, manage downwards to energise and enable your teams. Please leave us feedback, give us a thumbs up and subscrib...

Albert and Neil are joined in this Zoomcast by retired Metropolitan Police Superintendent Ian Chappell.  We wanted to look at leadership styles and skills from a completely different organisational structure.  There is some fantastic insight and learning that is relevant to all leaders. From being a gold commander at the London Olympics to managing crowds at Chelsea football games Ian brings great...

In this podcast Albert and Neil talk about why it is so important for leaders to look after themselves.  If a leader doesn't look after themselves - physically, mentally, emotionally - it effects them personally, their team and their business.  We discuss why being a tough leader with a big ego is bad for everyone around you. We also discuss the sort of things you need to do to take care of y...

In this episode Neil and Albert are joined by Jean MacAskill a hugely experienced professional in team and leadership development. Her insights during the podcast will be helpful for anyone who wants to be a better leader. Some of the insights include: 3 secrets of leadership - it is OK and importance of being human, why it is so important to pay attention to what people say, ensuring that you are...

In this podcast Albert and Neil explore the challenges of leading in difficult situations. From difficult situations caused by external factors that you cannot control - such as the economy, the political situation, the environment, to difficult employee situations we talk about how great leaders approach these situations for the best outcome of everyone involved. Please leave us your comments, gi...

In this episode Neil and Albert discuss the topic of fairness in leadership. After the 1st episode we received a comment from someone who said that in their experience all the great leaders they had worked for had been fair.  We talk about is being fair a weakness ? Is it something you can learn ? What is the impact of not being fair ? We discuss the need for leaders to be balanced in their decisi...

In this podcast we talk about the importance to being a great leader of great communication. We look at why effective and timely communication of the right information is important and how you can do this.  If you are a manager, leader or anyone who is responsible for a team of direct or indirect reports you will benefit from watching this podcast.

In this episode we discuss the difference between leadership and management.  What makes a great manager ? What makes a great leader? Can you be both ?