Midweek Motivate 9 - Daily Practice Two - Inspiring 12.05.2020 2:42

Welcome to midweek motivate, where our goal is to build your leadership and give you something practical to try with your team. We are part way through a six week coverage of the Six Daily Practices of Outstanding Leaders. These practices are based on research I've conducted over the past three years across thousands of leaders to identify what outstanding leaders actually do that makes a differen...

Episode 77 - Can I Make Myself More Creative? 08.05.2020 6:47

Summary In a world that's unpredictable, creativity is more important than ever. But we often treat creativity like it's an inherited skill - something you're either born with, or not. Does that then rule us non-creative types out? Or can we make ourselves more creative? Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 77 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest l...

Midweek Motivate - Daily Practice One - Reflecting 05.05.2020 2:42

Welcome to midweek motivate, where our goal is to build your leadership and give you something practical to try with your team. For the next six weeks we're going to be exploring the Six Daily Practices of Outstanding Leaders. These practices are based on research I've conducted over the past three years across thousands of leaders to identify what outstanding leaders actually do that makes a di...

Bonus - Increase Your Influence Webinar 04.05.2020 29:54

This bonus episode includes audio from our recent Increase Your Influence Webinar. It includes some research-based and practical tips to increase the influence you have at work. You can find upcoming webinars and recordings of previous webinars at our website, leadership.today

Episode 76 - Pause Before You Pivot 01.05.2020 12:21

Summary It seems like everyone is being encouraged to pivot - to try something completely new in order to maintain your job or business. But it's important to pause before you pivot and consider four Cs - Capability, Content, Channel and Call. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 76 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This we...

Midweek Motivate - Physical Health 28.04.2020 2:42

Welcome to Midweek Motivate. This week we're looking at some quick wins around physical health. Physical health is a core part of not just our well-being, but our effectiveness as leaders. Research into maintaining our mental capacity into older age repeatedly returns to the importance of diet, exercise and sleep. But we know all this don't we? But if it's that easy, why do so many of us struggle...

Episode 75 - Four Ways to Build Hope 24.04.2020 8:33

Summary "Hope" can sound just like wishful thinking. But at the heart of true hope is driven initiative. This week we explore four research-backed ways to build hope. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 75 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore four research-backed ways to build hope. "Hope" can sound just...

Episode 74 - Train to Retain 17.04.2020 4:37

Summary This week we explore whether investing in people's development makes them more likely to stay with an organisation, even if it increases their career opportunities elsewhere. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 74 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore whether investing in people's development makes...

Episode 73 - Four Steps to Avoid Being Comfortably Uninformed 10.04.2020 4:37

Summary It turns out we prefer to be comfortably uninformed. This week we look at four steps to push ourselves through short-term pain to gather the information we need to take action. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 73 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. It turns out we prefer to be comfortably uninformed. This week we...

Episode 72 - How to Avoid Micromanagement 03.04.2020 6:54

Summary In this week's Leadership Today podcast we explore some practical ways to avoid micromanagement. Transcript Well hello there and welcome to episode 72 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore the curse of micromanagement, and some practical ways to avoid it. One of the most ridiculous things I've done in...

Episode 71 - Stressed? Remember the Good Times 27.03.2020 3:59

Summary In this week's Leadership Today podcast we explore a technique to manage stress more effectively in ourselves and our teams. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 71 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore a technique to manage stress more effectively in ourselves and our teams. There is plenty of stre...

Replay - Five Ways Busy Leaders Prioritise Treating People Well 20.03.2020 5:43

It's an extraordinary time in our world's history with so many countries in lockdown with COVID-19. It's understandable that leaders are focused on trying to save business rather than focusing on their people. However, treating people well is critical to future performance. Best wishes during this difficult time. I know I have a lot of listeners in countries that are badly impacted. Please be assu...

Episode 70 - Ten Tips for Leading Others Through the Coronavirus Pandemic 13.03.2020 6:07

Summary In this week's Leadership Today podcast we explore ten tips for leading others through the Coronavirus pandemic. Like any other crisis, this too shall pass. Now is the time to lead others in a way that leaves our people and organisations in a stronger position once the crisis is over. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 70 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle on...

Episode 69 - Five Key Leadership Challenges for 2020 and Beyond 06.03.2020 8:19

Summary In this week's Leadership Today podcast we take a step back to explore five key leadership challenges for 2020 and beyond. We explore the daily practices that help us tackle these challenges head-on. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 69 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we take a step back to explore fi...

Episode 68 - How Jargon Damages Our Ability to Lead 28.02.2020 6:12

Summary We all know leaders that love using jargon. This doesn't just lead to eye-rolls - recent research demonstrates that jargon damages our ability to lead. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 68 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore how jargon damages our ability to lead. We all know leaders that love...

Episode 67 - Self-Control - Four Techniques that beat Will Power 21.02.2020 4:20

Summary Self-control is a core part of being an effective leader. And when it comes to self-control, planning beats will power. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 67 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we look at planning for self-control versus using will power in the moment. We are all faced with situations tha...

Episode 66 - A Leader's Role in Removing Frustrations 14.02.2020 6:01

Summary Aaarrgghhh! This week we look at the leader's role in removing frustrations. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 66 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we look at a leader's role in removing frustrations. When you think about the role of a leader, it's easy to focus primarily on their ability to manage ups...

Episode 65 - The Four Core Skills of Leading in a Crisis 07.02.2020 8:14

Summary How effective are you in a crisis? This week we outline the four core skills of leading in a crisis to build the resilience of our people and our organisations. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 65 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore the four key skills of leading in a crisis. As we read the n...

Episode 64 - Two Keys to Making and Breaking Habits 31.01.2020 7:43

SUMMARY Habits can either help or hinder our leadership. In this episode we explore the two keys to making and breaking habits. TRANSCRIPT Hello and welcome to episode 64 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today's biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore the key to making and breaking habits. This is our first new episode coming out at the start of Febr...

Replay - Psychological Safety 24.01.2020 7:32