The Culture Nerds - A Leadership Podcast

Text us your thoughts or questions “If you treat an individual as they are, they will remain how they are. But if you treat them as if they were what they ought to be and could be, they will become what they ought to be and could be.” Quote by Goethe (with slight modifications to ensure the language is inclusive) Does the way a leader thinks about a team member impact the way they treat them? Abso...

Text us your thoughts or questions https://reallearning.com.au/podcast/ Have you done an engagement survey in your workplace that suggests that you should find it easy to retain and attract excellent people, everyone should be happy at work, and results should be both excellent and sustained? Yet, that doesn’t seem to translate to real world outcomes? That’s because you are expecting the engagemen...

Text us your thoughts or questions Most people want to work in the best workplace culture possible. Assuming that you don't already have a perfect culture (spoiler alert: you don't) that means change. The problem many organisations have is that they make knee jerk changes based on what they THINK will be effective. Wouldn't it be better to do things that you KNOW would be effective?...

Text us your thoughts or questions When people return to work after a break, there are two, and sometimes three, reasons that are driving them to come back.  1.      They are compelled to because their approved period of leave has ended, and simply not turning up for work is just not an OK thing to do (for most people) 2.      They need to because they don’t have the financial independence to pay...

Text us your thoughts or questions There is a strange dynamic about the end of one year and the start of the next. A disproportionate number of people spend time reflecting on where they are, and how that compares to where they want to be. That's a great thing - and an opportunity for leaders - except that ... this often translates to new year's resolutions which have a deservedly bad re...

Text us your thoughts or questions Welcome to the podcast formerly known as Authenticity, Transforming Workplace Culture. We decided we need a freshen up and let's face it. The old name was a bit stiff and starchy. So we looked for something fun, something that described the pod, and something suitable for the hosts. We totally nerd out on leadership and culture - which is why we are good at...

Text us your thoughts or questions Workplace culture is how your people feel on Sunday evening about going to work on Monday morning. That's not a 100% accurate description of culture - but let's not let being pedantic get in the way of a critical message for leaders. The reality is that most people want to do contribute and something meaningful with their lives. The second reality is th...

Text us your thoughts or questions What if the path to a more inclusive, diverse, and fulfilling workplace culture was just a conversation away? Archie Beetle (they/them) is the Founder and Director at Queer Town (IG: @queertown.workshops ), a queer-led business delivering educational workshops and training in workplaces and schools across Australia, with a focus on LGBTIQA+ inclusion and allyship...

Text us your thoughts or questions Sarah Horton, a senior leader at Mars, is an inspiring leader, a culture shaper, and a natural story teller. Her leadership journey has spanned continents, cultures, and challenges. Sarah shares insightful leadership lessons and her reflections on the dynamics of workplace culture in a riveting conversation that fosters learning and sparks self-reflection.  Sarah...

Text us your thoughts or questions Most leaders want to create a workplace where each individual feels empowered to take on more responsibility, challenge themselves, and step into leadership roles. In our latest episode of Authenticity, Transforming Workplace Culture , we look at the potential barriers that hinder team members from stepping up and discuss strategies to overcome these hurdles. We...

Text us your thoughts or questions Is it possible to lead with vulnerability and authenticity while maintaining a strong, commercial approach? Our guest, Alison Geale, CEO of Bravehearts, says "Yes." Transitioning from the media sector to a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing and treating child sexual abuse, Alison takes us through her remarkable journey. From discussing her...

Text us your thoughts or questions In this episode we chat to Miguel Diaz, CEO of Parkinsons Australia. Join us as we uncover the secrets to creating a thriving workplace culture in the age of remote work, and unlock the potential of purpose-driven organisations. Our insightful discussion will leave you with valuable insights on how to balance financial sustainability with mission-driven success,...

Text us your thoughts or questions Are you ready to revolutionize your work-life balance? Discover how Bunnings' landmark agreement to trial a four-day work week is shaking up the corporate world and potentially benefiting employees and employers alike. We dive into the research behind this agreement and explore the myriad of advantages it brings, such as reduced absenteeism, improved work-li...

Text us your thoughts or questions How do you navigate difficult conversations as a leader while maintaining your integrity and character? This episode of Front Page Leadership shines a light on the personal toll leadership can take, as we discuss the recent resignation of Hawthorn Football Club CEO Justin Reeves and the challenges leaders face when making tough decisions. We emphasise the importa...

Text us your thoughts or questions The first of our Authentic Conversations podcast episodes - this format is a shortened version of our normal episodes where we discuss leadership topics that have arisen be that in conversations with clients or in our general lives. The "fishing in a shallow pond" problem refers to the challenge organisations face in attracting and keeping top talent be...

Text us your thoughts or questions This week’s podcast features an interview with David Schwarz , the CEO of Board Direction .  David is Australia’s leading board recruitment expert and the author of the internationally selling book  Board Appointments: The Definitive Guide to Gaining a Non-Executive Directorship .  He passionately believes that every leader benefits from a board role. In our inte...

Text us your thoughts or questions This week’s podcast features an interview with Tim Davenport , the Director of Fundraising & Sponsorship at OzFish Unlimited. Tim spent a significant part of his career as a senior executive in the media. After a period of stability, the organisation changed constantly and rapidly. That involved a succession of mergers, acquisitions and takeovers - each comin...

Text us your thoughts or questions This week’s podcast features an interview with Bruce McFarlane, the CEO of BDC Partners. Bruce comes from a world where improving culture can be challenging - the Franchising Sector. The approaches Bruce and his team implement to support their clients contain some great insights for all organisations. You can read the full blog based on the podcast here (insert l...

Text us your thoughts or questions This week’s pod features an interview with Nathan Krieger , co-head of Client Group Australia for Dimensional Fund Advisors. Nathan shares many insights into enhancing workplace culture through well-defined principles and authentic leadership. You can read the full blog based on the podcast here . The Good, The Bad or The What-The? At a recent event, a group of m...

Text us your thoughts or questions Encouraging Emerging Leaders to Charge into Leadership  Good decisions when replacing managers are critical because their actions flow through to the performance and morale of their team. Having Emerging Leaders ready to step into management roles is essential for every organisation, big or small. Ready-made successors A robust Emerging Leaders process fosters re...

Text us your thoughts or questions This week’s show is all about our guest, Brett Miller. The discussion with Brett is packed with inspiration, strategies and tips to help leader’s create exceptional workplace cultures and to promote high performance – to the extent that we shortened our other segments to bring you the interview in full. Flaunting conventional wisdom, we will start with the punchl...

Text us your thoughts or questions After our series of episodes with tech leaders from the Silicon Valley, this week we hear from Peter Whalley -  entrepreneur, visionary and leader from the thriving IT sector right here in our own backyard. The Good, the Bad, or the ‘What-the!’ Simon shares two experiences of receiving feedback and mentoring around something he feels vulnerable about – and how on...

Text us your thoughts or questions ** CONTENT WARNING - in todays episode we discuss trauma associated with sickness but also the sudden loss of our guests son, which we know can be distressing. It might be a lot to take in, so if you need a breather— take a break, come back later or skip this episode if it is too much. There is a strong leadership message in our discussion, and we haven’t delved...

Text us your thoughts or questions Three weeks ago we asked our network if we had any leaders that would like to join us on the podcast - we have been blown away by the response! We are so excited to bring you the next few episodes where we speak to these leaders.   The Good: Simon talks about a recent experience of Leadership he had in a local sporting environment he is a part of The Bad: (8:00)...

Text us your thoughts or questions Leadership Silicon Valley Style - Aaron Sarnoff @ Next Door.  Our first episode for 2023, its great to be back recording!  Todays episode: The Good - The Cycling Podcast - "The Team of the Year" Podcast episode.  You can listen to this episode here . Topics discussed in this episode:  - Disruptive v Destructive  - Creating change and innovation  - &quot...