Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

What mode of work are you in in your life right now? If you don't know the answer, then tune in to this week's episode of Leading with Integrity, because we're going to find out what some of those modes look like. I'm joined by Dr. Craig Mattson to discuss the nuances of communication in the workplace, particularly focusing on indirect communication in the digital age. We'll be talking about gener...

In this episode, I'll be celebrating International Leadership Week by discussing the theme of leadership legacy. I emphasize the importance of understanding one's leadership values and how they shape the legacy a leader leaves behind. And will reflect on the core values of Leading with Integrity: putting people before profit, the significance of follow-through, the necessity of enjoyment in the wo...

Want to achieve operational excellence in your team? Then don't miss this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'm joined by Emma Rainville, also known as the 'Wizard of Ops', to discuss the critical role of company culture in achieving operational excellence. Emma shares her journey to becoming a COO, the release of her book 'Scope', and the importance of creating a foundational framework fo...

What do you do if there's a jerk in your team (a.k.a. a toxic individual) who is having a detrimental impact on the productivity, happiness, and wellbeing of the rest of the team? Step 1: Stay calm! And that's really a recurring theme of this episode with my latest guest, Kristin Zhivago. We discuss why leaders need to be the calm in the room, the critical role of fairness in leadership, the chall...

There are a few people without whom Leading with Integrity wouldn't exist today, without doubt one of those people is my guest this week, Alex Sanfilippo. Podcast Royalty. Founder of Podmatch. Excellent guest. In this episode Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of integrity, the joy of the journey, and why he is so passionate about podcasting. He discusses his exper...

Following on from our month-long mini-series on Resilience in the workplace, this bonus episode explores the nuanced concept of resilience through various expert insights, focusing on its definitions, the importance of building resilient teams, personal and organizational resilience, and the role of flexibility and connection in fostering resilience. We sum up the month and the answer to "What is...

What is the link between creativity, great ideas and resilience? My guest this week is the perfect person to help answer that question - Jodie Newman of the Business Allotment joins me for the final episode in this month's mini-series on Resilience. We discuss how flexibility is essential for creative thinking and resilience alike, especially when faced with challenges or difficult times. We also...

What are you doing to look after your people's well-being? In part 3 of this month's mini-series, I'll be talking with Andrew Ronchetto about resilience in the workplace, the need for leaders to listen to their teams, and why companies should integrate wellness into thier business strategies. We explore Andrew's personal journey towards understanding the balance between work and wellness, the role...

What does resilience mean to you? In the latest episode of Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by guest Catherine Hicks for the second in a mini-series on resilience and building resilient teams. We'll be chatting the themes of leadership, resilience, and burnout, particularly in the context of the pandemic and from Catherine's own journey as a design consultant and leader. There's a focus on the i...

This month we're talking about resilience - what it means, why it matters, and how to build it into your teams. The first episode of the series is with executive coach and author of 'Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams' - Julian Roberts. And he's pretty well qualified to speak on the subject! Julian and I discuss the importance of resilience in leadership and team dynamics, h...

Raise your virtual hand if you think you've ever worked in a toxic culture or for a toxic leader..? This week on Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Impact Leadership Strategist Kelsey Neff and we'll be getting into the complexities of toxic work environments, the warning signs and red flags to watch out for, the impact on personal lives, and the role of leadership in fostering a healthy workpla...

When was the last time you had to hire someone? And how well did that hiring process work for you during the experience? A lot of times the answer to that question is a resounding, even a pained, 'Not well'. Which is why this week's conversation on Leading with Integrity with guest Scott Morris is so interesting. And why the work he and PropulsionAI are doing has such potential. In today's episode...

The 'Future of Work' has been a hot topic for a while now, and in today's episode my guest Jim Bouchard makes a compelling argument that human-centric leadership should be at the core of whatever workplaces look like in the future. His personal story from music to addiction to martial arts and finally leadership activist provides a relevant, fascinating backdrop to Jim's approach to leadership, sp...

What does your personal brand as a leader look like? How about as a business owner? Or freelancer? In this episode of Leading with Integrity, I'm talking with Jason Barnard as we explore the intricacies of personal branding, the impact of AI on business, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. We discuss the balance between purpose and profit, the challenges of delegation, and the signif...

A short Happy New Year message and a quick preview of what's coming up on the podcast this year. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadernotaboss.com and sign up for the Integrity Leaders community, don't forget to use discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidh...

Well, this is it: the last episode of 2024 and we're going out with a bang. by which I mean another record-breaking episode (for me and Leading with integrity, anyway). 3hrs 12min of awesome guests reflecting on their key takeaways from 2024, discussing their proudest moments and lessons learned, how these will change each of their approaches to 2025, and what their leadership New Year's Resolutio...

Boxing Day Clip Show! A compilation of the best bits across 7 key themes I've chosen from this year's episodes. This gathering of clips features 31 different guests as we revisit insights, thoughts, stories, and discussions about valuing your people, DE&I, defining great leadership, authenticity, communication, leadership lessons from veterans, conflict resolution, burnout, the future of work,...

A short episode for Christmas Day 2024! Remember: Leadership is for LIFE, not just for Christmas. #Christmas2024 #LeadershipForLife #LeaderNotABoss The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a bette...

This Year's Christmas leadership silly-ness event is a new record for episode length on Leading with integrity, I'll admit I got carried away, but it's so worth it because we will be answering crucial seasonal questions, such as: Why should Santa's Elves Unionise? Is Hitler on a coffee mug office-appropriate? Does Santa have a second job? Is he just the figurehead who hogs the credit, or a visiona...

What's the best way to build long-term working relationships? This is a key question for marketeers, salespeople and leaders alike - and it's a recurring theme of my conversation this week with Ciaran and Rachel McKenna of Woodhazel Consulting. In today's episode we resume that discussion with Part 2 of a double-feature, exploring the intersections of leadership and sales. We talk about varied but...

Is your leadership focusing on the right things? Like making genuine connections, building long term relationships. In this engaging conversation, I talk with Ciaran and Rachel McKenna about the significance of authenticity in leadership and sales, their unique career journeys, and the importance of building lasting relationships in business. We explore how individuality plays a crucial role in ef...

Social Media. Future of Work. The Role of Leadership. Three hot topics covered in this episode, is it just me or are these on your mind as a leader too? I'm joined by guest Gordon Schmidt to talk about these issues, how they impact our daily leadership practices, what some of the pitfalls to avoid are, and how things like social media and pop culture can be used for good. From topics like hiring p...

Are you a data-driven decision-maker, or more of a gut-instinct person? This week I'm joined by my next guest @Greg Williams, a veteran technology leader, and we'll be speaking about his experiences in corporations and start-ups, the big lessons from his career so far. We talk tech, from Y2K to the role of AI, the significance of real-time data, and effective strategies to use it within any team o...

One thing I learned from talking to Scott J Allen? There are 180 different cognitive biases. That seems like a lot..? Anyway, in this week's episode Scott and I explore key themes in leadership, from the importance of psychological safety, self-awareness, and maturity to the role of cognitive biases in decision-making and the necessity for leaders to co-create solutions with their teams. We revisi...

What's the difference between ethics, morality, fairness, and legality? How often do these concepts play a role in our leadership decisions? How often should they? And what can leader managers like us actually do about these issues in our day-to-day work lives? Discuss these questions and hopefully some answers to them as well, I'm joined in Episode 140 of Leading with integrity by guest Michelle...