Lightbulb Moments Podcast

Listen on   bren.one​ Listen time  5 mins Knowledge should be shared and that's exactly what's happening here. This time it's something very obvious. You probably know it. But if you don't, have a listen as you need to. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

In today's episode: * Looking back at the video rental market * The impact of missed opportunities * Why horizon scanning is important * How it works in reality Read and listen on   bren.one​ Listen time  5 mins 20 secs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

listen time  5 mins 40 secs Here are my 5 must have meetings in a 1st time leaders diary: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

Listen time  6 mins This episode looks at 3 of the most important words in a leader's vocabulary. They may not be easy to say but are hugely powerful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

read and listen on   bren.one​ listen time  4 mins When it comes to leadership, we often found ourselves caught up in the pursuit of more. More senior positions, more personal development, more responsibility, more money. The problem is more for more’s sake is a slippery slope. With that in mind, is it about time we defined what ‘ leadership ’ means to you? That's what I do on this weeks episode....

listen time  5 mins This weeks episode looks at the Peter Principle and discusses what you can do if you find yourself managed by someone well out of their depth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

read and listen on   bren.one​ read time  4 mins 30 secs Being a confident speaker is a core attribute as a leader. Creating a buzz and buy-in is  what makes or breaks us. That's why we are in the story telling business. This week's episode explains why and gives you 3 recommendations on how to be a great public speaker. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

read and listen on   bren.one​ listen time  7 mins 30 secs Leading teams is hard enough, let alone when you they are technical teams and you are not technical! In this episode, I give you 7 ways to excel in leading technical teams as a non-techie leader. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

read and listen on   bren.one​ listen time  4 mins Welcome to Lightbulb Moments, a weekly newsletter where I provide actionable ideas to help you be an accomplished and confident leader. Today I want to show the 2 most important elements of my leadership and why I focus on this so much. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

In this week’s issue, I want to share with you the different types of leadership and why using more than one style will elevate your leadership. By staying curious, adaptable, and open-minded, you can become the leader that inspires and motivates those around you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.subst...

In this week’s issue, I want to share with you why talking the right language is the most important aspect in leadership. People tend to underestimate the power of language. This is a mistake. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

Read and listen on   bren.one​ Listen time  4 mins Welcome to Lightbulb Moments, a weekly newsletter where I provide actionable ideas to help you be an accomplished and confident leader. In this week’s issue, I want to share with you the framework used by the military which has dramatically helped make improvements at work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

read and listen on   bren.one​ read time  4 mins 26 secs Welcome to Lightbulb Moments, a weekly newsletter where I provide actionable ideas to help you be an accomplished and confident leader. In this week’s issue, I want to share with you my best analogy & why it works so well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

Today at a Glance: * The formula for success as a Leader. More accurately, there isn’t one but we can get pretty close. * 9 habits to desperately avoid as a Leader in 2023. Some of these are more common than others, but all will devalue your stock as an organisational figure head. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

When looking at what constitutes good leadership, it’s impossible to go more than 3 mins before the topic of soft skills enters the conversation. And this is where the issue begins. Let’s face it, whether we like it or not, the term ‘soft skills’ has negative connotations. Soft skills implies these skills are somehow less important than others. That's why in this weeks episode I argue we should ca...

Listen time: 6 mins 40 secs Contrary to popular belief, Leaders cannot do it all on their own. In this episode, you hear why not and the 3 lesser known steps to remember when building a great team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

In this episode, I look at why leadership felt easy one day and then impossible the next. The answer was frustratingly simple. Have a listen and see if you agree with the 5 step process. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

In this episode we explore the leadership lessons from running up Colorado's highest peak. It's fair to say more is learned from an endurance event like this than any text book will ever teach you. See if you agree. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

There's nothing worse than coming back from holiday to an inbox full of messages. Well there is actually. An inbox full of poorly written emails. That's why this episode gives a very simple 6 step process to writing killer emails that generate massive action. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.c...

Leading meetings as an introvert can be scary. All eyes are on you. Everyone is expecting great things. It doesn't need to strike fear in the heart of anyone with introverted tendencies. This episode looks at what makes an introvert & gives 6 tips an introverted leader can use to hold effective meetings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...

Sometimes leadership can seem so overwhelming. That said, there are some leadership hacks that make it simpler than it first appears. In many ways, great leaders master some very basic things that other people miss. And that's why I created this episode! It goes through my 6 absolute favourite leadership hacks that are far too easy to overlook. Own them, and you’ll become a much more effective lea...

Feedback is easy to do badly but difficult to do well. So using a framework to help deliver uncomfortable messages is like a cheat code for work. Make life easy for yourself. Don't overthink it. Just use one of these easy to use 5 frameworks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brennie.substack.com

Meetings can be feel like a waste of time, but it is important 1 to 1's don't. The time your direct reports spend with you is precious, so having a productive meeting is key. In this episode, I talk through why having great 1 to 1's is key. With that in mind, here are 6 easy to implement tips to hold great 1 to 1's. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

I believe there is only 1 shortcut in life. The ability to learn from those ahead of you on a path you want to take. Why? Because it means you can: * Avoid mistakes made by others ( who doesn’t want that?! ) * Breaking false beliefs ( don’t limit yourself unnecessarily! ) * Acquiring the correct skills ( be specific in what you purchase! ) * Developing potent character traits ( somebody somewhere...

Listening Time: 5 mins When was the last time you said no to someone at work? Today? Yesterday? Last week? Even last month? This 2 letter word can strike fear into the hearts of even the most confident person. That's why having a plan & learning how to say no is so important. This episode talks about why it's difficult & how you can learn to say no today. This is a public episode. If you would lik...