The 11th Thing Podcast

In this seventh episode in the series on organisational power, the 11th Thing podcast deconstructs ‘the power of competence’ with special guest, 30 year veteran of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA] and Vice President of Human Resources at the Houston Space Centre, Brady Pyle.

In this sixth episode in the series on organisational power, special guest distinguished professor, scholar and president of Warner Pacific University, Dr Brian Johnson, delivers a masterclass on ‘power dynamics’.

In this fifth episode in the series on organisational power, the 11th Thing Podcast focuses on the psychology of power with special guest, author, coach and consultant, Karen Amlin. The episode specifically examines how people experience the impact of power through the behaviours and practice of their superiors, peers and subordinates. In doing so it highlights the fact that, behind every action i...

In this fourth episode in a new series on organisational power, the 11th Thing Podcast focuses on ‘power structures’, with special guest Dr Chara Willaford. This episode is predicated on the understanding that power can only be effective when there is a clear framework in place, at every organisation level, to govern it's use.

In this third episode in a new series on organisational power, the 11th Thing Podcast delves deep into the ‘Power of Purpose’, with special guest John Neyer, Senior Vice President at Think2Perform. Reflecting on his 30 years’ worth of experience in the financial services industry including with global brands such as American Express, Merrill Lynch, John Hancock and Prudential, John explains the im...

In this second episode in a new series focusing on organisational power, the 11th Thing Podcast explores the power of fierce kindness. With our special guest, executive coach, author and former member of the UK’s Institute of Directors governing Council, Nick Robinson; we deconstruct the anatomy of kindness to better understand its potency as an organisational superpower.

In this new 11th Thing podcast series focusing on organisational power, we speak to consultant, Shaheen Myers about the ‘power of connection’. During the episode, Shaheen, draws on her vast experience as a former senior public servant, in the UK local government and education sectors, to explain how connection can drive culture change.

On this episode of the 11th Thing podcast we take a look at the importance of leadership example setting with special guest; former business executive, coach, speaker and top-selling author Laura Darrell. During the episode, Laura draws on her decades worth of experience, gained whilst working for some of the most iconic brands in business [including Apple and Starbucks] to describe the critical r...

On this episode of the 11th Thing podcast, we continue the deep-dive into the characteristics of exceptional leadership by looking at leadership empowerment, with mentor and networker Ade Solarin. Delving into his years of experience in public, civil and voluntary service, Ade shares valuable insights on the transformational difference that leaders can make when they empower those, they lead to be...

On this episode of the 11th Thing podcast, we continue the deep-dive into the characteristics of exceptional leadership by looking at leadership character. To help with this exploration, the special guest for this episode, retired US Marine Lieutenant Colonel and leadership coach Mike Targos, explains what character is and why it is such an important component of leadership.

On this episode of the 11th Thing podcast, special guest Dr David L Schreiner, speaks about the importance of values-driven leadership.

On this episode of the 11th Thing podcast, special guest Melissa Eisenbrandt, speaks about the importance of authentic leadership. The discussion builds on episode three of the series, which identified the nine principles of exceptional leadership. Melissa, who is a certified leadership coach with some 20 years experience, highlights some of the unique challenges that leaders face in being their a...

This episode of the 11th Thing podcast focuses on servant-minded leadership. It builds on episode three of the series which identified the nine principles of exceptional leadership. To explore the issue of servant-minded leadership in more depth and detail, leadership coach, trainer and consultant Jon Antonucci shares his personal testimony and inspirational back story. Jon, who brings some 20 yea...

This podcast is the third in a series, exploring the secret sauce of organisational success. This episode specifically focuses on the nine principles of leadership exceptionalism. For any organisation of any size, leadership culture is its heartbeat. Therefore to be successful, an organisation must develop a culture of leadership exceptionalism.

This podcast is the second in a series, exploring the secret sauce of organisational success. This episode specifically focuses on the six principles of organisational power. Challenging some of the conventional notions about what power is and where it can be found, this episode asserts that how an organisation sees it workforce, how the workforce perceives their employer and how the workforce per...

This podcast, the first in a series, explores the secret sauce of organisational success. It asserts that there are five key cultures that create the conditions for organisations to excel. These are the culture of integrity, the culture of leadership, the culture of power, the culture of aspiration and the culture of accountability.

The 11th Thing Podcast series explores the secret sauce of organisational success. The series will look at all aspects of what makes organisations dynamic, in particular the unique and distinctive role played by leaders in driving organisations towards exceptionalism.