Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with André Laplume about Spinout Ventures, company innovation and launching a start up. We also dive deep into developing a positive environment for creative innovations, non-competes being banned for all workers in the USA except Executives, and when to start a spinout ventures.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Shivani Gupta about Getting Your People To Step Up, slowing the hiring process down and retaining talented people.  We also dive deep into creating high performing teams, normalising honest conversations and the constant art of working on the culture.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Ishan Galapathy about how to Unlock Employee Engagement, the power of process in productivity and shifting the paradigm of how companies lead change.  We also dive deep into focusing on progress & achievement in the workforce, building momentum, gaining traction and expanding followers.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Irene Riad about Authentic Leadership, culture and high performing teams.  We also dive deep into values, belonging, diversity and not taking peoples wellbeing for granted.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Joe Pane about the Courage To Be You, emotional fitness and the quality of our relationship with uncertainty. We also dive deep into how our identity and ego defines you, managing difficult conversations, and human behaviour.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Lisa Sharapata about State of Culture, having the right mindset, normalising feedbacks and a culture of having honest conversations. We also dive deeper into what psychological safety is and how we create it, the differences between inward and outward mindset, and understanding diversity and inclusion.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Scott Mautz about The Mentally Strong Leader, working with Procter & Gamble, and how we can lead effectively. We also dive deeper into what made him focus on mental health for leaders, the six core mental muscles, and relating emotional intelligence with mental strength.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Danielle Colley about The Chocolate Bar Life, understanding what burnout is, and how work culture affects our mental health. We also dive deeper into what a Mars Bar is and why we should prioritize work, rest, play.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Peter Kingma about Cash is King, why you should build your business around a cash culture and not a profit-and-loss culture, and what to consider to ensure effective cash flow management. We also dive deeper into management of liquidity and cash, his role as Americas EY-Parthenon Working Capital Leader at Ernst & Young and how establishing a Cash Leadership Office helps ensure a healthy bottom line.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Valerie Cockerell about Manage Like a Mother, leadership lessons from becoming a mother, and overcoming life's turbulence to become the best version of yourselves. We also dive deeper into normalizing honest and courageous conversations and some tips on how we can provide feedback and clear expectations in order to gain desired results and performance.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Chris Hood about Customer Transformation, creating customer centric experiences and how customer experience has evolved in today's digital era. We also dive deeper into how good storytelling can impact the customer transformation process, the advancement of technology, and how we could encourage people to be able to feel more confident and comfortable in sharing stories.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Veronica Anderson about the importance of get the respect you deserve, courage, and learning how to trust and forgive yourself to be able to pursue what your heart desires. We also dive deeper into understanding the respect method, battling clinical depression, and knowing how important imprinting is in shaping the way we think and behave. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Todd Davis about navigating difficult conversations, leading at FranklinCovey and managing tensions that might arise with it. We also dive deeper into understanding the factors that hold us back from approaching people during difficult conversations, managing the tension and how we should start a difficult conversation.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Victoria Pelletier about Influence Unleashed, resilience and how we can build a strong personal brand. We also dive deeper into creating and discovering our own legacy and what our workplace culture should be like in order to create harmony and belongingness amongst people in your organization.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Adam Blum about Easy Target, serving for the NSW Rural Fire Service, and coping with emotional and mental struggles. We also dive deeper into how we should handle behavioral problems at work, separating the problem from the person, and how we could shift negative thoughts into positive ones and turn them into inspirations as well. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Paige Williams about The Leaders Ecosystem, antifragility and psychological safety. We also dive deeper into how we should manage our team's strengths and weaknesses, address difficult situations, and navigating leadership transitions.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Martin Bean about creating a future that works and how we should identify and handle burn out and defensiveness. We also dive deeper into the changes we are currently experiencing in the modern world and how we should be able to deal with cultural changes and differences.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jennifer Speciale about career transitions and leadership, cultural agility, and how we should handle the barriers during transition periods. We also dive deeper into the essence of building psychological safety in the workplace, imposter syndrome and how companies should execute recruitments.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Graham Winter about Toolkit for Turbulence, unlocking the potential of people and teams, and how we should handle uncertainty and conflict as leaders. We also dive deeper into having a real sense of focus and perspective, working with the Australian Olympic Team, and how we should handle feedback and insights to create a more compelling environment.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jaquie Scammell about The Future of Service and how digitalization affects customer relationships. We also dive deeper into some of the differences between human interaction and machine interaction and how we can better ourselves to become effective service providers.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Anna Glynn about Strong, relationship selling and building trust and permission in the workplace. We also dive deeper into understanding the challenges faced by our leaders right now and how resilience and optimism play an important role along the way.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Brown about the Emotional Overdraft, empathy's role in leadership and building resilience as a leader. We also dive deeper into the qualities of becoming a great leader, how to actively listen, the challenges that may arise hindering success, and why curiosity is a driving force to success.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Anita Madan about how leaders cannot know everything, and allowing and creating space within organisations for innovation and creativity. We also dive deeper into identifying if an individual contributor is suited for management, gender diversity in leadership, and recognising the importance of human touchpoints.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Jane Foster about emotional resilience, vulnerability in leadership, and how to handle negative emotions. We also dive deeper into learning to regulate and control emotions, reshaping perspectives, and changing the language used around emotions, stress and problems.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Markus Kaulius about play a bigger game, personal & professional growth, and the dangers of complacency. We also dive deeper into the power of believing in things you have control over, the importance of physical wellbeing, and helping people achieve fulfillment.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Julie Hyde about always having a choice, the power of pause, and how to be a human and heart-centered leader. We also dive deeper into self-care practices for leaders, building trust within the organisation, and being a compassionate and empathetic leader.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Michael Mcqueen about Mindstuck, how to influence change as a leader, and the importance of social human connections. We also dive deeper into why some people resist change, understanding other people's perspectives, and finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Pam Marcheski about intentional leadership, building mental resilience to deal with constant change and moving from intentions to actions. We also delve into leaders having humility and having a sense of purpose, moving from reactive to a proactive state, and the need to invest in developing your team members.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Patrick Esposito about The Structure Of Success, navigating passion and rational thinking, and how to create and sustain successful businesses. We also dive deeper into the value of networking and connections, managing internal and external challenges in teams & organisations, and being a leader in business.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Charlotte Blair about Career Unstuck, making a difference in workplaces and using your strengths to fulfil your potential. We also dive deeper into high-performing teams, how mindset impacts your outlook in the workplace and life, and why we should have a coach and a support system.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jack Skeels about Unmanaged, collective intelligence, and fostering positive and collaborative workplace cultures. We also dive deeper into leadership vs. management, traditional views of management, and how to avoid over-managing your teams.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kyle McDowell about Begin with We, challenging peers in the organisation, and creating a culture of excellence within. We also dive deeper into the principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence, leaving a legacy of leadership, and helping others in their journey through his leadership.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars about Relentless Education For Coaches, entrepreneurs with online businesses and the importance of having great mentors and coaches. We also dive deeper into hard work and sacrifice, having the right mindset for entrepreneurial pursuits, and the secrets to enabling long-term business success.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Falvia Fayet-Moore about growing mushrooms in space, the importance of food and nutrition, and being a people-oriented leader. We also dive deeper into the science behind food and space, learning to be adaptable in new and different environments, and being open to doing things differently.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Krish Ramineni about how Fireflies.ai revolutionises meetings, providing value for your customers, and how AI shapes the workforce. We also dive deeper into AI vs. the human workforce, using resourcefulness as an advantage, and the importance of creating meaningful human connections.

On this special episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, we take a reflective journey through the remarkable moments of 2023. As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your enduring support and shared commitment to continuous learning.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Marita Cheng about robots that save lives, inspiring the next generation of women engineers, and the future of AI, technology, and robotics. We also dive deeper into leading volunteers, learning and honing crucial leadership skills at a young age, the curiosity to innovate, and instilling a sense of purpose in your organisation.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with John Buchanan about becoming Australia's most successful Cricket coach, coaching philosophies and leading high performing teams. We also dive deeper into maintaining team dynamics, preserving and upholding team and organisational culture, and the importance of experience and grit in leading teams.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Chuen Chuen Yeo about Leaders People Love, imposter syndrome and having an agile mindset as a leader. We also dive deeper into building a culture that can withstand conflict, vulnerability in leadership and increasing your resilience.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Richard Lui about Enough About Me, the power of selflessness, championing civil rights and dealing with the negativities in the world as a journalist. We also dive deeper into the world of journalism, the importance of putting in hard work and advocating for mental health through filmmaking.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Craig Semple about The Cop Who Fell To Earth, working high-risk law enforcement and advocating for increased awareness of PTSD in the workplace. We also dive deeper into the key things people need to look out for to prevent burnout, the importance of social interaction and connection, and developing healthy coping mechanisms and help-seeking behavior.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dre Baldwin about Work On Your Game, how sport is related to entrepreneurship and coaching, and overcoming doubt. We explore how coaching starts and works, how self-discipline helps, the coach relationship and what role technology plays in business. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Tanvi Gautam about deep collaboration, creating meaningful relationships in the workplace, and how to be a humane leader. We also dive deeper into recognising what self-leadership looks like, leading with genuine impact that transcends generations, and what it means to be human.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Peter Baines OAM about how leadership matters, critical decision making in high stakes environments and the psychology of managing extremely difficult situations as a leader. We also dive deeper into how we could cope from the mental effects of difficult and traumatic situations, leadership in the current world and why decision making skills are important during these times. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Karen Stein about being your own leadership coach, knowing when you need a coach or a mentor, and why coaching can help oneself and an organisation as a whole.  We also dive deeper into the power of self-coaching, effective ways of self coaching through self awareness and self reflection, and creating a personal board of directors that can guide, nurture and mentor you.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Adam Bennett about great change for big strategy, recent global changes in society and the psychological effects due to these changes, and why change empathy is a non-negotiable. We also go deep into the roles leaders must take in leading change, how we support our people through change and successfully navigating change as a company.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Vanitha Choudhari about the importance of Leadership Emotional Intelligence, lessons learnt working at HSBC and connection in the workplace.  We also dive deeper into the changes we experienced in the way we work throughout the years, the art of letting go, triple A awareness and how self-awareness helps us in becoming great leaders. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Curtis Bateman about the mindset to lead change, dealing and coping with organisational change, and disruptions in the way we work. We also dive deeper into the changes brought about by technology, how leaders should intelligently handle change and how we should let our people be involved in decision-making in order to make a harmonious transition to change. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Cassandra Goodman about being true at work, having clear goals and aspirations, and finding purpose in life. We also dive deeper into facing certain challenges in order to improve personally, grow as leaders in the workplace and how we could build a relationship with our employees. 

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Charles Bonfiglio about Franchise Your World, starting your own company and creating a franchise model. We also dive deeper into how we can expand and develop our businesses worldwide, and how being passionate about the things that we do could bring us to places and make our dreams come true.

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Monique Richardson about they serve like we lead, service leadership and how important our own roles are in keeping good customer service. We also dive deeper into the factors to consider in making customer service work, creating a service vision and how we should set our strategies to ensure that good customer service is well offered to our customers.