The Leadership Project Podcast

💭 Just like the chicken or the egg metaphor, is data created to validate our bias or is bias the natural outcome of subjective information? We all have systematic bias that is both implicit and explicit. It is true that data can help us make better decisions but it is not immune to bias even in the face of a legitimate alternative. Bias can heavily influence leaders in interpreting and drawing co...

💭 What is the hidden cost of faking it until you make it? In theory, the adage "fake it 'til you make it" sounds convenient. It is possible to modify perspective by playing the part, and then perception becomes reality. When acting like the person you want to be or think you should be rather than the person you are in your most natural state allows you to develop and adjust inwardl...

💭 What is the impact of a B suite leader? The modern middle manager as defined by this week's guest is a B suite leader. They are making an impact in the face of leaner organizations and shared decision making. She calls attention to the archaic notion of middle managers as mediocre supervisors. When they are the engine of the business that makes things work. They are the channels for relati...

💭 What are your long held traditions that haven't been questioned or reimagined? How do we become and remain more relevant when everything around us internally and externally is changing rapidly? In this episode, we learn that in a diverse workplace where a safe environment is available for novel ideas, team members are granted the authority to make decisions, credit is distributed for succe...

The phrase "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." by Robert Frost rings true for entrepreneurs. When starting out, there are bound to be bumps and bruises as they stumble through dealing with self-doubt, taking calculated risks, getting and keeping talent.  If any of these comes close to where you are or how you're...

💭 Persuasion is everywhere. Everyday life is a give-and-take of persuasion. The question is, how do we differ in our persuasive style and how does it affect us getting a "yes" more than a "no"? Our guest this week is the vibrant, best-selling author and internationally renowned presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden who talks about her research-proven tactics for mastering...

💭 Velocity and speed are different things. Speed is the distance traveled over time. We can run around in circles with a lot of speed and cover several miles that way. Velocity measures displacement and it is direction-aware. Which is better for scaling? Simon Severino , our guest this week, is a genuine trailblazer as the CEO of Strategy Sprints, a leading Growth Advisory consultancy. Simon is a...

💭 What is a narrative, exactly? It's more than a story. Stories often have a beginning, a middle, and an end, making them self-contained. Contrarily, narratives are open-ended. The outcome depends on the decisions and deeds of people involved, it has the potential to be a forceful call to action. Guillaume Wiatr , the Principal and Founder of MetaHelm, a company that guides CEOs, founders, a...

💭 Still struggling with creating a speak up culture? Your team may already be speaking up but we may not listen hard enough especially if they do not talk and sound like us. This week, we have Heather Hansen as our guest, the Founder of Global Speech Academy where she helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is also the author of UNMUTED, The must re...

💭 What is the one common mistake of organizations when it comes to strategy? Our guest this week quoted Voltaire and said Le doute n'est pas une condition agréable, mais la certitude est une condition ridicule which means it is not comfortable to be unsure but it is absurd to be certain . Rosie Yeo is the go-to strategist for boards, executive teams and business leaders because of her skill...

💭 Are we aligned? When asked this question, everyone typically nods. Our podcast guest this week explains the consequence of misalignment.  Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leade...

💭 In today’s global community, how can you ensure that your own voice stands out above the rest? How do you create your unique brand of leadership that will leave a lasting legacy and genuinely foster connection? Lindsay Tjepkema , CEO and co-founder of Casted, the first Amplified Marketing Platform and the only audio and video podcast solution designed for enterprise marketers, is our guest on t...

💭 Is power fuel or fire? We are joined by Michael Wenderoth in today's episode wherein he offers a thought-provoking overview of the qualities and abilities in navigating the power and politics of leadership that are valuable for organizations and individuals. He is an executive coach that has helped 1000s of executives to ethically leverage power and ascend in their career. Power is dynamic...

💭 What happens when you ask yourself, How do I do better? What have I learned from my past challenges and failures? How can I multiply my impact? In today's collaborative episode, Mick Spiers and Tyler Dickerhoof share their insights on these questions that blazed their trails into the leaders they are today. Tyler Dickerhoof is the host of The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, designed for Xill...

💭 What is the cost of making decisions with a distracted mind? How much ripple is created when we react instead of respond? How do we train our mind to lead with focus and clarity? Amy McCae , Corporate Wellness Trainer, Life and Executive Coach, and Holistic Wellness Expert looking to avoid burnout and achieve better results, joins us for today's episode. Mick and Amy discuss how to make de...

💭 How do we cultivate inner strength? How do we thrive in the face of adversity and keep going? How do we use struggle as a springboard for creating benefit? Joel Green determinedly tells us to make adjustments, not excuses.  We are joined today by the founder and CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivat...

💭 If we could only do 2 key actions to improve leadership, where would we need to start? On today’s episode, The Leadership Project Podcast guest is Tim Ash , an authority on Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Marketing. He is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and author of the best-selling book “Unleash Your Primal Brain”. Tim discussed how leadership and marketing are both root origins...

💭 How would you like to be treated? What does respect look like to you? The Golden Rule? The Platinum Rule? Our guest today, enlightens, in sharing that respect is nuanced. She recommends the “Rubber Band Rule”. We are joined by Dr. Julie Pham , Cambridge-trained historian, organizational development leader, CEO of CuriosityBased, author of 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming your Communi...

💭 Do you have high standards and lofty ambitions? Or have you reached a plateau and are unsure about your future steps? Whatever stage you are in, action is the key to discovering your answers. Take action to create the future you want. Follow your objectives and go for greater impact or bigger dreams. We are joined today by solopreneur, High Performance Coach for High Achievers, Entrepreneurs an...

💭 Is your organization a beehive or a jungle? A beehive where collaboration and cooperation makes for a harmonious living or a jungle where the daily theme is survival of the fittest. We are joined today by BSc, MBA, PhD, FAICD, Facilitator, Board Advisor and Author Melinda Muth , Managing Director of Streamwise Learning, Facilitator, Board Advisor and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Compan...

💭 What is the best way to predict a team’s future success? How should your leadership style change in view of where your team is in its lifecycle? Does team development have a compounding effect or is it cyclical? We are joined today by a rising business star, Scott Ritzheimer , the CEO of Scale Architects, where he uses the Predictable Success methodology to help organizations scale and sustain...

💭 Do you truly understand what Diversity; Equity and Inclusion really means? Have you considered the business benefits? Have you thought about how DE&I can bring a competitive edge to your business? Do you want to be an ally but don’t really know where to begin? We are joined today by Martine Kalaw , the CEO of Martine Kalaw Enterprises and the author of 2 groundbreaking books – The ABCs of D...

Today we take leadership lessons from a world that most of us cannot fully imagine, the world of a CIA operative. We are joined by Marc Polymeropolous , one of the most decorated CIA agents of all time.  Marc is the bestselling author of “Clarity in Crisis – Leadership Lessons from the CIA” He shares with us 9 leadership principles that he developed during his 26-year career in the CIA.  Mick and...

💭 Have you ever considered the science behind how people make decisions? Many of us consider ourselves to be rational beings, but the truth is that we make decisions emotionally and justify them rationally and in this episode we explore the science behind that. We are greatly honored to be joined by someone who has changed the way I see the world.  Jeff Bloomfield is the Founder and CEO of Braint...

💭 Have you considered the difference between a “leader” and a “manager”? There is a lot of debate on LinkedIn where leadership is put on a pedestal and managers are the poor cousins that are sometimes the target of derision. We are joined by our very first returning guest on the show.  We are honoured to be joined again by Irial O’Farrell , the founder and principal of Evolution Consulting and th...