Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders

Summary When sensitive issues arise in the workplace it can be hard to know what to say and do. We might shy away from political and social issues, or find it difficult to respond to those taking a particular stand on an issue. This week we explore practical ways to handle political and other sensitive issues at work.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 208 of the Leadership Today podcast wh...

Summary There are more generations in the workforce than ever before. How do we ensure expectations are met and people work together effectively? This week we discuss how to lead a multigenerational team.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 207 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we discuss how to lead a multigeneratio...

Summary Negativity can really impact a team's motivation and performance. This week we explore how to manage a persistently negative team member.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 206 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to manage a persistently negative team member. Having a negative person on your tea...

In this interview we speak with Juliette Powell about her latest book, The AI Dilemma - 7 Principles for Responsible Technology During the interview we discuss a range of issues and opportunities around Artificial Intelligence: - What drew Juliette into AI in the first place - The "dilemma" in the AI dilemma - Ways to think about AI in terms of triple A systems - algorithmic, autonomous and automa...

Summary Moving on to a new role is a whole lot smoother when you have someone ready to replace you. This week we walk through the key steps to developing a leadership succession plan.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 205 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we walk through the key steps to developing a leadership suc...

Summary Grief and loss are inevitable experiences for all of us. This week we explore how to lead a team through grief.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 204 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to lead a team through grief. Grief and loss are inevitable experiences for all of us. And the experience of...

Summary Optimism is pretty easy when things are going well. This week we explore how to stay optimistic, even in challenging situations.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 203 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to stay optimistic, even in challenging situations. Optimism is pretty easy when things are...

Summary Even the best leaders need to listen to broad perspectives. This week we explore ways to gain input from others.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 202 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore ways to gain input from others. As a leader, your decisions can shape the direction of your team and organisatio...

Summary Given how important goal setting is to performance and satisfaction, we can all use some tips to improve our goal setting. This week we explore how to set better goals.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 201 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to set better goals. Goal setting is a core activity...

Summary Procrastination has been described as "our favourite form of self-sabotage" (Alyce Cornyn-Selby). This week we explore how to overcome it.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 200 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. Procrastination has been described as "our favourite form of self-sabotage" (Alyce Cornyn-Selby). This week...

Summary Leadership is challenging at the best of times, but even more so when people aren't hitting the mark. This week we explore how to deal with underperformance.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 199 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to deal with underperformance. Leadership is challenging at the...

Summary It can be one of the most tricky conversations to have with your manager. This week we look at how to ask for a pay rise.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 198 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at how to ask for a pay rise. In a competitive job market it can be tempting to go for a job in another or...

Summary We all know holidays are important, but in our always-on work culture it can be hard to take a genuine break. There are some practical steps you can follow to ensure your holiday is a success for you and your colleagues.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 197 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at how...

Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That's Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (McGraw Hill 2021)...

Summary Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. This week we explore practical ways to build and maintain trust.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 196 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to build trust. Trust is not just a word; it's the cornerstone of effective leadership. Anyone who has exp...

Summary Our thinking can fall into a rut over time. This week we explore five ways to take a broader perspective.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 195 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at five ways to take a broader perspective. Over time it's easy to fall into the trap of narrow thinking. Our minds can be...

Summary This week we're exploring an ancient technique to help you memorise a presentation with numerous points in a set order.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 194 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we're exploring an ancient technique to help you memorise a presentation with numerous points in a set order. Think...

Summary Cynicism in others can be challenging for a leader. This week we outline some practical steps you can take to deal with cynicism in the workplace.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 193 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. Cynicism in others can be challenging for a leader. This week we outline some practical steps you c...

In this interview we speak with Ralph Kilmann, conflict management expert and author of the book Mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, detailing the tool he co-created almost 50 years ago. We discuss: - What drew him to conflict in the first place - Why conflict is on the rise and what we can do about it - His conflict mode framework - The core skills of managing conflict well - H...

Summary Decision making and problem solving are significantly important to any leadership role. This week we look at ways to make better decisions.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 192 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at ways to make better decisions. To help us make better decisions, we will explore thre...

Summary Many people want to be more assertive at work. This week we explore assertiveness as a type of conversation.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 191 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to be more assertive at work. Many people want to be more assertive at work - you might be one of them. Perhaps...

Summary The week we explore how to prepare for a job interview to give you the best chance of winning that new position.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 190 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to prepare for a job interview. Job interviews are stressful and unpredictable. There are no guarantees in a...

Summary Delivering a presentation is a fear-inducing situation for most of us. This week we look at practical ways to manage pre-presentation nerves.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 189 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at ways to manage pre-presentation nerves.   Most of us will need to give a work prese...

Hello and welcome to episode 188 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore ways to build the working relationship you have with your manager. The working relationship you have with your manager is particularly important for your performance and career. Yet we can all struggle to make this relationship work. It's easy to...

Summary Many people are uncomfortable receiving feedback from others, even when the feedback is positive. We explore how to accept feedback with grace.   Transcript Welcome to episode 187 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how to accept feedback with grace. How would you feel if I said "I have some feedback for y...