Lancefield on the Line

Do you struggle to move the dial on your organisation's culture?Perhaps, the answer to your problems lies in the use of a tool that breaks from traditional methods to measure culture: AI.In this episode I am joined by Charlie Sull, a pioneer in the use of AI to understand, measure and evolve culture in organisations. Charlie shares culture measurement methods you can use with AI, that use employee language to provide concrete, measurable insights.Charlie emphasises the importance of top-down prioritisation to facilitate cultural change, and gives interesting data led insights into the impact of remote work on culture.This episode is for leaders at all stages of their career that are looking to transform culture, supercharge performance in your team, and use pioneering techniques to do so.“Cultural measurement tells you how to fix things.” – CharlieYou'll hear about:Why culture is a critical ingredient in any organisation's performance.How AI can effectively measure and evolve organisational culture.Traditional cultural measurement methods being outdated and ineffective.Remote work can have varying impacts on organisational culture.Caring about employees is fundamental to a strong culture.The fact top leadership buy-in is essential for cultural transformation.There is often a disconnect between espoused values and actual culture.Cultural change can happen more quickly than traditionally thought.About Charlie Sull:Charlie Sull is a globally recognized expert in corporate culture and AI. He is the co-creator of the most-read series in MIT Sloan Management Review history, Measuring Culture, with a readership of millions. His work has been featured on Brené Brown, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, TIME, and many other leading media outlets.Charlie is the co-founder of CultureX, where he helped develop a new kind of artificial intelligence to measure and improve culture. At CultureX, he works with the top teams of many of the world's leading firms, like AB InBev, HSBC, and H-E-B, and helps them improve their cultures using artificial intelligence.Resources:• Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sull/• Services: https://www.culturex.com/• Culture Champions Series: https://blog.culturex.com/My resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ) Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Can AI improve your company's strategy?A question that is more and more prescient in the modern world of today.In this episode I am joined by Graham Kenny, a prolific author, consultant and professor in all things strategy. In recent years he has also been experimenting with how far AI can help organisations design and implement winning strategies.Graham discusses the transformative role of AI in strategy formulation and execution. He emphasises the importance of stakeholder perspectives in defining strategy and shares an excitement for AI in being a fundamental part of this.We also explore how AI can enhance the execution strategy, specifically by developing sharper KPIs and using digital twins.AI is a tool that can help you win against the competition, are you using it to its full potential?“If people aren't using AI for strategic analysis, they are missing the boat.” – GrahamYou'll hear about:●      How AI can significantly improve strategic thinking and execution.●      Understanding stakeholders is crucial for effective strategy.●      How AI serves as a powerful tool for analysis in strategic planning.●      Digital twins simulating organisational changes before implementation. About Graham Kenny:Graham Kenny is an internationally recognised expert in strategy and performance measurement. He writes regularly for the Harvard Business Review with over 50 articles, has written more than 70 articles for international journals and has authored six books.He is passionate about helping boards, executives and managers lead successful organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He has also enjoyed a successful academic career having been a Professor of Management in universities in the US and Canada.Resources: • Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gkkenny/• Services: https://strategicfactors.com/• Articles: https://strategicfactors.com/articles/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Has your job become all-consuming as a leader in your organisation?Whether it's organisational transformation, doing big M&A deals or handling a crisis, your health and relationships can be the things most impacted.In this episode I am joined by Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Siemens, and author of "Leading to Thrive." He emphasizes the importance of energy management for sustainable success, highlighting four energy sources: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.Leaders need to balance both work and personal life to thrive in their roles, while maintaining their well-being. Klaus explores how to do this through dual mastery of the inner and outer game of leadership.This conversation challenges orthodoxy and sets out a manifesto for aspiring and experienced leaders alike.“Too many leaders ignore themselves for too long. Then they burn out.” – KlausYou'll hear about:●      Making sure leadership isn't all-consuming and impacting your health.●      How mastering the inner game involves managing energy and mindset.●      Trust and conflict management being vital for high-performing teams.●      Diversity should be tied to performance, not just a goal.●      Effective leadership cascades practices throughout the organization. About Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld:Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants on different continents: Alcoa in the US and Siemens in Germany. With a nearly forty-year career spanning multiple industries, from established businesses to tech startups, he has advised US presidents and global leaders across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.As the founder of K2Elevation, he invests in North American and European tech and biotech firms. Actively engaged in private sector, public affairs, and cultural boards, Dr. Kleinfeld, a dual US and European citizen, enjoys work, life, and family near New York. Resources:• Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klauskleinfeld/• Book ‘Leading to Thrive': https://www.leading-to-thrive.com/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

So here we are, 100 episodes of Lancefield on the Line.To celebrate I am taking the opportunity to reflect on my journey as a podcast host, sharing insights gained from interviewing a diverse range of brilliant guests. I discuss what I have learned it takes to be a good podcast guest and host, as well as key areas we have covered in strategy, leadership and self-development.For the first time I also have questions fired back at me by some of my esteemed guests over the 100 episodes, where I offer further reflections on leadership and personal growth.Thank you to everyone involved in the last 100 episodes, the guests, the audience, my friends, supporters.I do hope you enjoy this episode. “The art of conversation is alive and kicking.” – DavidYou'll hear about:·      The Lancefield on the Line stats·      What it takes to be a great podcast guest·      What it takes to be a great podcast host·      4 big themes from 100 episodes·      Amy Gallo: Difficult conversations leaders are avoiding·      Josie Thomson: Leadership blind spots·      Tony Martignetti: Surprises in the evolution of the podcast·      Dina Denham Smith: What being a father of disabled child has taught me·      Dan Pontefract: The most challenging podcast interview·      Steven Rogelberg: The guest I'd most like to interview·      Scott D. Anthony: The connections between topics.·      Scott D. Anthony: What my guests miss·      Scott D. Anthony: My power question·      Michael Bungay Stanier: My hardest strategy and leadership lesson·      Paolo Gallo: Three takeaways from 100 episodes·      Melody Wilding: How my leadership philosophy has changed over 100 episodes ·      Costas Markides: Why CEOs don't do what they know they should do·      The most surprising, moving, intimidating episodes·      The bloopers and mistakesAbout David Lancefield:David is the founder of Strategy Shift. He's worked with more than 50 CEOs and hundreds of others C-Suite executives to design bold strategies, supercharge their leadership, and transform their culture in 20 countries. He's a contributor to Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Review, and Strategy+Business, and a guest lecturer at the London Business School. He is a former senior partner in Strategy&, PwC.Resources:• Strategy Shift: https://strategyshift.co.uk/• Profile: https://strategyshift.co.uk/founder/• Newsletter: https://davidlancefield.com/newsletter/• Courses: https://strategyshift.co.uk/courses/• Writing: https://davidlancefield.com/writing/• YouTube: http://bit.ly/3cFGk1kFor more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Does your boss value everything you do?They should see it, get it, and tell us they appreciate it. But they don't.Managing upwards could be the solution you need. It will help you perform at your best, and importantly, progress your career.My guest in this episode Melody Wilding, author of Managing Up, shares her research and experience on how to do this skilfully. She emphasises the need for employees to align with their bosses, understand different management styles, and communicate effectively.Melody gives insights into how you can convey information deftly, and navigate difficult conversations, such as how to get that raise that you're after.This episode is packed full of tips about situations you'll find yourself in every day. So get ready to take notes.“Managing up is not about sucking up” – MelodyYou'll hear about:Why managing upwards is essential for career progressionHow understanding your boss's priorities can enhance your work alignment.Building a support network is crucial for effective upward management.The best ways to handle compensation discussions.About Melody:Melody Wilding is the bestselling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge (March 2025).As an award-winning executive coach, for more than a decade she's helped top performers at the world's most successful companies — including Google, JP Morgan, and Verizon — to find their professional power position, the sweet spot where confidence and influence meet. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and dozens of other respected publications. She's a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and MSNBC.Resources:Book 'Managing Up' - https://managingup.com Scripts to say no at work - https://melodywilding.com/sayno My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Success can be exhilarating, exhausting, even emotional.But even if you have it, you get a niggling feeling you could achieve more.In this episode I am joined by Laura Gassner Otting, author of Wonderhell. We talk about the complexities of success, fulfilment, and personal growth.Laura shares the importance of recognising the emotional challenges that accompany success, and how to navigate them effectively. She discusses the significance of aligning personal goals with values, and the importance of recognising this as a practice for all areas of life not just your work.Whether you're riding high, full of self-doubt or wanting to get back to your A-game, there is a lot to learn from Laura.“Fix the goal, don't fix you” - LauraYou'll hear about:How to use your emotions as catalysts for growthWhy you need to align goals with personal valuesFulfilment and the roles balance and success play to achieve itReinvention as a lifelong process not just in your workAbout Laura Gassner:Laura's secret superpower is seeing your greatness and reflecting it back on you, so that you can get “unstuck” — and achieve extraordinary results. A regular contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily, Laura is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of three books, Wonderhell, Limitless, and Mission-Driven. Laura's 30-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton's White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respected national search firm to expand a tech start-up; and founded, ran, and sold her own global search firm, partnering with the full gamut of mission driven corporate and nonprofit executives.Laura is turned on by the audacity of The Big Idea and that larger-than-life goal you just can't seem to shake. She's an instigator, motivator, and provocateur, and she's never met a revolution she didn't like. Just ask her enduringly patient husband, two almost-grown sons, and two troublesome pups with whom she lives outside of Boston, MA.Resources:• Profile: https://lauragassnerotting.com/meet-laura/• 'Limitless Leader' report: https://lauragassnerotting.com/resources/#report• ‘Hello Tuesday' Newsletter: https://lauragassnerotting.com/resources/#newsletter• ‘Wonderhell' and ‘Limitless' Books: https://lauragassnerotting.com/resources/#booksMy resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Strategy is a word that invokes many emotions.There are those that fear it, those excited by it, and those apathetic to it.To help me on my quest to develop millions of strategic people I am joined by Alex MH Smith, author of No Bullsh*t Strategy.Alex talks with clarity on what strategy should mean to companies and how to approach it. He shares the ways in which people get strategy wrong, and the emotional weight the term has.Alex believes humility is the key to strategic thinking and growth. He also gives insights into what your strategy should include and the significance of good faith disagreement in strategic discussions.Alex's brutally honest, refreshingly clear insights will change the way you think about strategy forever. “The higher your level of gaze, the more strategic you are” – AlexYou'll hear about:Why most businesses don't actually have a strategyThe two fundamental problems every company faces—and how to fix themWhy extreme humility is the secret weapon of great strategistsThe biggest mistake leaders make when trying to "be strategic"How to communicate strategy so that everyone in your company actually gets itAbout Alex Smith:Alex is an author and speaker who believes that strategy is the most important skill in business. Unfortunately, it's also the most misunderstood skill in business - meaning the vast majority of leaders don't have this power at their fingertips. His work is focused on changing that - by making strategy simple, digestible, and fun so everyone can use it. Whether it's through his social media following, his best selling book No Bullshit Strategy, or his DIY strategy program The Strategy Shortcut System, everything Alex does is about helping you make the key choices that are going to 50x your results - with no additional effort.Resources:• Hidden Path newsletter: www.basicarts.org/newsletter• Strategy Shortcut System: www.strategyshortcutsystem.com• No Bullsh*t Strategy: www.basicarts.org/bookMy resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Be honest, how much time do you spend looking at screens?It's probably more than you'd care to admit. The bigger question is, what is all that screen time doing to your brain?In this episode I am joined by Richard Cytowic, author of Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age. We discuss the impact of screen addiction on the brain and body.Astonishingly, Richard explains that our brains have not evolved since the Stone Age. They also have fixed energy bandwidths that make multitasking inefficient, which leads to overwhelm and a dulled ability to communicate.Richard emphasises the importance of self-awareness for overcoming our addiction to screens, and the power of silence to help our brains to regulate themselves.If you are looking to boost productivity in your workplace this discussion is not to be missed.“Self-awareness is key to managing screen time” – RichardYou'll hear about:·      What's going on in our brains?·      How does energy relate to neuroplasticity?·      What does the screen do to the brain?·      The lack of screen regulations·      How to start a healthier relationship with screens·      The power of silence·      Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable·      The role and power of dream diaries·      Richard's advice for CEOs·      What does Richard's best day look like?·      The impact Richard wants to have on the world About Richard Cytowic:Richard E. Cytowic, a pioneering researcher in synesthesia, is Professor of Neurology at George Washington University. He is the author of Synesthesia, The Man Who Tasted Shapes, The Neurological Side of Neuropsychology, and, with David M. Eagleman, the Montaigne Medal–winner Wednesday Is Indigo Blue: Discovering the Brain of Synesthesia, all published by the MIT Press. Resources:• Profile: https://cytowic.net/• Book ‘Your stone age brain in the screen age' https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049009/your-stone-age-brain-in-the-screen-age/• TED talk: What percentage of your brain do you use? https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_e_cytowic_what_percentage_of_your_brain_do_you_use My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me: ●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

I am a carer to my son who's disabled.Which makes this episode discussing the often unrecognised role of carers in society and the workplace a very personal one.I am joined by Charlie Beswick, the author of Our Altered Life. Charlie is a mother and carer to her beautiful son, Charlie, and we discuss her hard-earned wisdom on the topic of carers in the workplace.We share our personal experiences as carers, and talk about the superpowers carers bring to businesses, through their resilience, problem solving, pragmatism, empathy, negotiation skills, and plenty more.As the hidden army of the workforce there is plenty to uncover here on how organisations can better support carers and how being curious and supportive to all will enable carers to thrive in the workplace.“My values are forged through the fires of the caring journey” - CharlieYou'll hear about:·      What does it mean to be a carer?·      How many people are carers?·      The challenges for carers at work·      Companies giving proper support to carers·      Carer's transferable skills to the workplace·      How to channel all your strengths as a carer·      How Charlie rises above other's preconceptions·      Having to let people go as a carer·      What can organisations do to support carers?·      What is Charlie's biggest superpower?·      The impact Charlie wants to have on the world About Charlie Beswick:Charlie Beswick is mum to 19-year-old twins, Oliver and Harry who was born with a rare craniofacial syndrome and is autistic.She is the author of the best-selling book Our Altered Life, a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected. She is also an award-winning blogger and her family's story has been featured internationally on Sky TV and national press.As part of Our Altered Life, Charlie has, to date, educated over 8000 children and young people on visible differences and behaviours typically associated with autism. She has also founded S.E.N.D Gin and Cheese CIC to provide parental mental health support before, during and long after their children's diagnosis of disability or additional needs. She is a passionate advocate for employed parent carers and supports organisations to care for the carers in their workplace and improve employee experience, performance and retention as a result. She has been a teacher for 20 years in both primary and secondary settings and is a keen lover of gin and cheese! My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Are you finding out how the people around you really think and feel?Being able to do so will enable deeper relationships both at work and home.In this episode I am joined by Topaz Adizis, the creator of The Skin Deep, a powerful platform of curated conversations between partners, friends, relatives and strangers.We explore what it takes to create space for vulnerability in relationships. Topaz explains that to achieve this you need to express your intention clearly and ask questions that stimulate reactions. He also shares how to sit with the discomfort of your feelings when you're in these vulnerable moments.This is a masterclass in connecting with the humanity between us and I do hope you enjoy it.“If we're all going to stick in the mind we're going to lose” - Topaz AdizesYou'll hear about:·      Creating conditions for deeper conversations·      Setting the scene for conversation·      The barriers to better conversations·      What do fantastic questions look like?·      How to follow through to deep listening·      Moving on from great discomfort·      The biggest shift Topaz has made·      The impact Topaz wants to have on the world·      What does Topaz's best day look like?About Topaz Adizes:Topaz Adizes is an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary fellow and Sundance/Skoll stories of change fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is currently the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. Topaz studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and Oxford University. He speaks four languages, and currently lives in Uruguay with his wife and two children.Resources: Profile: https://www.topazadizes.com/Book ‘12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships': https://www.amazon.com/12-Questions-Love-Conversations-Relationships/dp/1632174901The Skin Deep: https://www.theand.us/My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Are emotions at work a sign of weakness?This is the view of many, but understanding and harnessing our emotions, and the emotions of others around us can be incredibly powerful.In this episode I am joined by Dina Denham Smith, to argue the case for a skilful use of emotions at work. Dina is the co-author of Emotionally Charged, where she explores how to lead with the strategic use of emotions.We address common myths about emotions in the workplace and how you can prepare for and recover from emotionally charged events. Dina also discusses the importance of a nuanced approach to using your emotions as a leader, and how self-compassion towards yourself can lead to unlocking self-compassion in others.Dina provides lots of nuggets of wisdom in this masterclass on emotions.“Emotions are data, and to ignore this information is to your peril and performance detriment.” – Dina SmithYou'll hear about:Understanding the application of emotions in businessDina's thoughts on not showing emotionsHow to use emotions skilfullyPreparing for emotionally charged eventsRecovering from emotionally charged eventsDealing with over-emotional situationsHaving a nuanced approach to emotionsHow to be strategic with your emotionsThe biggest change Dina has made to her practiceWhat does Dina's best day look like?The impact Dina wants to have on the world About Dina Denham:Dina is a seasoned leader and executive coach with a 25-year proven track record in helping people and teams excel. Dina's clients include senior leaders and teams at premier brands such as Adobe, PwC, Gilead, Gap, Sephora, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Netflix; high-growth companies like Dropbox, DocuSign, and Stripe; and PE-backed start-ups shaping the world. Dina has written over 60 articles on leadership and career success for the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes and is frequently featured in international media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Business Insider, and the BBC. She is the lead author of Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work (Oxford Press).An East Coast transplant, Dina now lives in the SF Bay Area with her husband, kids, and two spoiled pups. Outside of work, she is a competitive equestrian, avid skier and reader, foodie, and travel enthusiast.Resources:• Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smith/• Book: ‘Emotionally charged: how to lead in the new world of work', https://www.dinadsmith.com/book• Coaching services: https://www.dinadsmith.com/coachingMy resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:● Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.● About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.● Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)● Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)● Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How healthy is your organisation's culture?As a leader you play a crucial role in creating and sustaining a healthy culture.My guest in this episode, Tobias Sturesson, is the author of "You Can Culture" and co-founder of Heart Management. He outlines four critical habits leaders need to build a thriving culture: get humble, get clear, get listening, and get integrity.He stresses the importance of aligning culture with the organisations mission and having a responsible impact by instilling integrity. He also explores the key things leaders can do to make or break workplace cultures.Finally, Tobias bravely shares what it took to break free from life in a cult, and the personal journey of overcoming complicity in it.“What are you not willing to compromise in your pursuit of success?” – Tobias SturessonYou'll hear about:·      What are the signs of a healthy culture?·      Knowing when things become unhealthy·      How to define your values·      Delivering in commercial pressure environments·      Develop better habits that improve culture·      Creating culture change in 12 months·      Balancing humble and looking underconfident·      Instilling integrity with the best of you·      Making or breaking an organisation·      Tobias on recovering from living in a cult·      The impact Tobias wants to have on the worldAbout Tobias Sturesson:Having grown up in a religious cult and later confronted its toxic culture, Tobias Sturesson became a leading advocate for the critical role of cultural health in both business success and human flourishing, striving for a world free from destructive cultures. He is the author of the international bestseller You Can Culture, co-founder of the culture change agency Heart Management, and host of the highly ranked Leading Transformational Change podcast. Resources:·      Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/·      Book ‘You can culture' - youcanculture.com·      Podcast ‘Leading Transformational Change' -https://heartmanagement.org/en/podcast/·      Services - heartmanagement.org. My resources:Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What makes you feel a sense of outrage?It's everywhere we look. Be it directed at institutions, especially those in politics, geopolitical conflicts, business opposing communities, or different aspects of society.That's why in this episode I am joined by Professor Karthik Ramanna, an expert and author on the age of outrage. We explore the impacts outrage has on organisations and the individual, as well as how leaders can respond to it in their context.Karthik shares his experience of working with business and political leaders from across very significant divides, such as Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, India and Pakistan and many more. He gives insight into how to approach challenging situations to turn down the temperature and make sense of the moment.Karthik imparts a lot of wisdom on the art of de-escalation that you can use in your organisation too.“You're going to be part of the problem, whether you like it or not” – Karthik RamannaYou'll hear about:How Karthik gets a handle on outrageWho CEOs need to be in the outrage contextWho to reach out to during big shiftsHow to focus on the catalytic actorsBalancing different versions of yourselfCreating thoughtful considered dialogueWhat do you do in heated moments?What does Karthik do when outraged?The impact Karthik wants to have on the worldAbout Karthik Ramanna:Karthik Ramanna is Professor of Business and Public Policy at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and a fellow at St. John's College. He teaches a popular course at Oxford on managing organisations in polarised times, which led to his 2024 book The Age of Outrage.An expert on business-government relations, sustainable capitalism, and corporate reporting and auditing, Professor Ramanna studies how organisations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards, including the Journal of Accounting and Economics Best Paper Prize, the Harvard Business Review McKinsey Award for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre's prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.”Resources:Profile: https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/karthik-ramannaCase Centre on Public Leadership: https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/case-centre-public-leadershipBook ‘The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarised World': https://karthikramanna.com/the-age-of-outrageMy resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How have life's struggles shaped you?We all go through hardships in our personal and professional lives that inform who we are. How we react to these big moments is often put down to our resilience.But what if we looked at resilience differently?In this episode I am joined by coach and author Luis Velasquez, who discusses how to reframe your perception of resilience. He suggests that rather than being a reaction to those shock moments, resilience is something we should nurture day in day out.He talks about how we can make better choices when reacting to difficult situations. As well as how to reframe what is possible and step into the discomfort. He also shares how he has done this through real hardships and challenges in his own life.There is huge potential for growth when we commit to better understanding ourselves and what resilience means to us.“The minute you have options, you have the power of choice” – Luis VelasquezYou'll hear about:·      We need to work on resilience day to day·      Working with those who resist·      How to create clarity of thought·      Reframe your relationship with fear·      Finding out what truly matters to you·      How to nurture the right relationships·      Setting the right standards·      How to maintain compassion for people·      What is Luis' superpower?·      What does Luis' best day look like?About Luis Velasquez:Silicon Valley executive coach and Stanford University Graduate School of Business facilitator Luis Velasquez epitomizes resilience. He sharpens the acumen of leaders worldwide, guiding them to turn challenges into opportunities. His strategic thinking is regularly published by the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and is spotlighted in Dorie Clark's "The Long Game."Luis is not only an advocate for resilience but a living testament to it. He was born and raised in poverty in a country riddled by civil war. He's an ultra-marathoner and lronman triathlete, having tackled the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. He is also a brain tumour survivor, showcasing unparalleled commitment, persistence, and optimism.Resources:Profile: https://bit.ly/4cxV0vJCoaching: https://bit.ly/3WeGoeUBook ‘Ordinary Resilience': https://bit.ly/4cRI0Rj My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Do you use AI to its full potential?Knowing how AI can supercharge your work, and your business must be a priority for any C-suite executive. But there are also risks leaders must consider to be able to make informed decisions.So where do you start?My guest in this episode, Professor David De Cremer, is an author and business school Dean. He believes leaders need AI savviness and shares his thoughts on the mindsets needed to use AI in the board room and wider organisation.He also discusses problems leaders can face around knowing when not to use AI, and the fact you don't need to know everything about it for it to succeed.To get the best out of AI humans need to collaborate with it rather than use it simply as a cost cutting tool. This episode is a must listen for anyone looking to do just that and enhance their leadership in a world powered by AI.“The biggest risk today in business is not using AI” – David De CremerYou'll hear about:·      Why is David interested in AI specifically?·      How revolutionary is AI?·      How leaders can overcome the fear of AI·      Humans and AI will have to collaborate·      Countering the risks of AI·      Knowing when not to use AI·      The role of AI in board meetings·      How far could AI go being a board member? ·      David's biggest shift since using AI·      The impact David wants to have on the world·      What does David's best day look like?About David De Cremer:David De Cremer is the Dunton Family Dean of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business and a professor of management and technology at Northeastern University. He is the founder of the Centre on AI Technology for Humankind (AiTH) in Singapore, a member of EY's advisory board for global AI and an honorary fellow at Cambridge University and St. Edmunds College. He is the author of the best-sellers “Leadership by Algorithm: who leads and who follows in the AI era”, and “The AI-savvy leader: 9 ways to take back control and make AI work.”His scholarly work has been written about in the Financial Times, the Economist, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and many other outlets, earning him accolades as a Thinkers50 thought leader, a World Top 30 management guru and speaker, and inclusion in the World top 2% scientist.Resources:• Profile: https://bit.ly/4cLRJIC• Book ‘AI Savvy Leader': https://bit.ly/3W7T5Z2My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What does disruptive innovation really mean?It's a term that's widely misunderstood. But leading people using disruptive change can reinvent your organisation.In this episode I am joined by prolific author, advisor and teacher Scott D. Anthony. We talk about what it takes to search out weak signals of change and how to wonder intentionally as you do. We also talk about how to experiment by testing growth hypotheses.Scott explains how to trust your leadership judgment when making difficult and complex decisions when restructuring an organisation. He also guides us through disruptive innovation, including ecosystems, and harnessing the full potential of AI.“You have to learn experimentally” – Scott D. AnthonyYou'll hear about:·      What does Scott mean by disruptive change?·      Getting over inertia and fear·      How to experiment·      The mindset of accelerating or disposing·      Informed judgements for decision making·      Re-structuring & re-inventing organisations·      AI's potential for disruptive change·      Leading people to integrated solutions·      The impact of open collaborative systems·      The quick fire round·      The impact Scott wants to have on the world·      What does Scott's best day look like?About Scott D. Anthony:Scott D. Anthony is an internationally recognized expert and dynamic keynote speaker on topics related to navigating disruptive change. An advisor, executive, innovator, teacher, writer, and speaker, Anthony is a consummate optimist that is passionate about spreading ideas that help individuals and organizations thrive in today's world of never-ending change.He is a Clinical Professor of Strategy at the prestigious Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and a Senior Advisor and Managing Partner Emeritus at Innosight, where his leadership significantly contributed to the firm's growth and success.As an author, he has penned numerous influential books and articles, providing thought leadership in innovation and strategic thinking. His forthcoming book, "DECODED: How Disruptive Innovators Combine Magic, Methods, and a Bit of Madness to Change the World," promises to be a seminal work in understanding how disruptive innovators shape our world.Resources:• Profile: https://bit.ly/4culXjq• Books: https://bit.ly/3xrVunOMy resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What does it take to perform at your best in critical moments?It's what differentiates the great from the good. Being at the top of your game requires years of courage, skill, and discipline. This is why some falter whilst others shine.In this episode I am joined by the multi-award-winning trumpet soloist, Alison Balsom. She shares what it takes to get to, and sustain, the highest levels of performance. These are concepts and practises that leaders in all fields would do well to apply.Alison talks about how she chooses the right repertoires to play and people to work with. She also discusses the importance of finding your own interpretation of a piece and what it's like to perform with the conductors and musicians.Music plays a huge role in all our lives, whether we know it or not.This conversation is for anyone looking to perform at the highest of levels and pushing the frontiers of their craft.“It's certainly a high wire act” – Alison BalsomYou'll hear about:●      Alison's process for finding the right work●      How to know when the project is right for you ●      Building relationships in orchestras●      What helps Alison to excel?●      How do you know you've impacted people?●      Alison's mindset minutes before taking the stage●      You are not better in rehearsal●      Has Alison had moments of self-doubt?●      How Alison nurtures and looks after herself●      The impact Alison wants to have on the worldAbout Alison Balsom:Alison has performed as a solo trumpeter worldwide with many of the greatest conductors and orchestras of our time, including Pierre Boulez, Lorin Maazel, Claudio Abbado, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and London Philharmonic Orchestras, as well as The Balsom Ensemble, a handpicked group of leading Baroque soloists.Balsom has commissioned much music, and had hundreds of works written for her, including by composers such as Betsy Jolas, Dobrinka Tabakova, James MacMillan, and Thea Musgrave.She has been awarded an OBE for Services to Music, and has dedicated her career to broadening the artistic horizons of the trumpet.Resources:Profile: https://bit.ly/3LTvGV0Discography: https://bit.ly/3AbVE3DConcerts: https://bit.ly/3LXD026My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What does it take to master innovation in companies?It takes a lot of grit, skill, savviness and convincing.My guest in this episode, Jayshree Seth, has been leading the way in innovation in 3M for more than 30 years. So listen for a window into the world of innovation at one of the most successful companies and innovators out there.We talk about what it takes to make innovation really work using her three C's: constraints, context, and commitment. She explains what it takes to convince people to change. Also distilling how to identify the problems that really matter to customers.Jayshree also shares some of her personal journey and the mindset she has used throughout her career to progress and overcome barriers. “The biggest asset for bringing innovation to life is soft skills” – Jayshree SethYou'll hear about:Does it matter about having hard constraints?Context and innovationWhat commitment really works?Focusing on the problems that matterThe mosaic building processBringing people on the innovation journeyThe merits of self-managementJayshree on the 15%Staying vibrant and freshHow Jayshree has overcome barriersWhat does Jayshree's best day look like?About Jayshree Seth:Jayshree is the Corporate Scientist & first ever Chief Science Advocate at 3M. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York and holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations. She uses her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to communicate the importance and benefits of science in everyday lifeShe is a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from her alma mater REC Trichy India. She is the author of the books, The Heart of Science – Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints, & Imprints, and The Heart of Science – Engineering Fine Print. Resources:• Profile: https://bit.ly/4bHsxCR• Books: https://bit.ly/3wxv1Vz and https://bit.ly/3UNFqEv• The Three Cs of Sustainable Innovation: https://bit.ly/3KaAh4u• TEDx talk – ‘Why I reframe my why': https://bit.ly/4bi7K97• The Drucker Blog - https://shorturl.at/dwzkD My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How does business really work?We need to cut through the myths and misconceptions to get to the true nature of it. To make people shine we need to understand how to navigate how work gets done, how people think and behave, and how decisions are made.In this episode I am joined by Liz Kislik, a management consultant and coach, who brings refreshing clarity to the subject. She cautions that the work is hard, but we can use the power of language to express what we really want. She establishes the importance of stopping to think, to breathe, to get in control of our bodies, especially in difficult situations.She also shares why conflict is a natural part of the workplace and how we should look for self -determination and empowerment, not only of ourselves, but the teams we lead. “Conflict is a feature of humans” – Liz KislikYou'll hear about:·      How important is conflict at work?·      Being on the right side of conflict·      Showing respect takes real skill·      Outside influences on the professional self·      Calling out character types·      How do you develop self-awareness?·      How do you make politics work for you?·      The learnings Liz has had·      The impact Liz wants to have on the world·      What does Liz's best day look like? About Liz Kislik:Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There's So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received more than half-a-million views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems.Resources:• Profile: https://lizkislik.com/about/• Better at work with Liz Lislik animation: https://betteratworkwithliz.com/• Articles: https://lizkislik.com/articles/My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead. Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me: ●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

As a leader how well do you craft stories that influence people to change?Storytelling is one of the most critical skills a leader needs, but is so often done badly. Failing to have the desired impact. Done well it convinces people to listen, commit and change.My guest in this episode, Neil Bearden, is a master in crafting and using stories to help meet an objective. Neal's outlook on storytelling is influenced by his experience as a former professor, and the idea that to be truly authentic and intentional we just need to be real to ourselves.Neil shares his views on what a good story involves, looks, and feels like. Also, what it takes to be an interesting person that people want to listen to. Something all leaders need in order to up their game in influencing change in their organisations.“What drives changes in my life is boredom” – Neil BeardenYou'll hear about:·      The importance of good storytelling·      Making contingent judgements·      Syntax, semantics and styles of storytelling·      Getting to seamless authentic delivery·      Knowing someone is serious about improving·      What helps people to be real·      Neil's thoughts going through transitions·      How is Neil to be with during transitions?·      Life is a random series of transitions·      Living life both scientifically and realAbout Neil Bearden:Neil is the co-founder of Plot Wolf, which helps people think, speak, and act with clarity. He was a Decision Science professor at INSEAD for 15 years, where he taught Statistics, Behavioural Economics, and created the school's award-winning Storytelling course. He's published in Harvard Business Review and the Financial Times, and taught the Business Storytelling course for The Guardian. He's helped people from Amazon, Apollo, BCG, Google, McKinsey, Sequoia.Resources:• Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbearden/• Plot Wolf: https://plotwolf.com/My resources:Sign up to my Leading high-stakes meeting virtual masterclass series (https://bit.ly/3QBdn9R)Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Do you know somebody with autism, ADHD, a development delay or Tourette's?If you do, how well are they doing at work or indeed are they at work?Leaders have a responsibility to ensure conditions are flexible and enabling in their organisation or the job market to people with all aspects of neurodiversity.My guest in this episode, Ludmila Praslova, makes a convincing case for the benefits of more inclusion and belonging for all. Describing the damage caused by feeling excluded, leading to anxiety and for some people to take their own life.It doesn't have to be this way. It shouldn't be this way. So, listen and learn from Ludmila on this important topic.“Match someone well to a job and they can do it without any adjustments” – Ludmila PraslovaYou'll hear about:·      What neurodiversity means in practice·      How prevalent is neurodiversity?·      Neurodivergent people's workplace experience·      Why neurodivergent people are bullied more·      The response of HR leaders to neurodivergence·      Matching and crafting ·      Creating the conditions for people to share·      The challenge of dealing with diversity·      Where to start to make change?·      Misconceptions about neurodivergence·      The impact Ludmila wants to have on the world·      What does Ludmila's best day look like?About Ludmila Praslova:Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is Professor of Psychology and the founding Director of Graduate Programs in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Prior to her academic career, she built and led successful intercultural relations programs in global organizations.Her current consulting is focused on supporting organisations in creating systemic inclusion informed by an understanding of neurodiversity. Her other areas of expertise include organizational culture assessment and change. She is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024, a cohort of 30 up-and-coming thinkers whose ideas are predicted to shape management in the coming years.Resources:• Profile: https://shorturl.at/wqdkx• Book ‘The Canary Code: a guide to neurodiversity, dignity, and intersectional belonging at work': https://amzn.to/3WeHW98 My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Be honest with yourself, how would you rate your meetings?More importantly how would those attending rate them?Too often executives and professionals have schedules full of them. They even see meetings as a sign of their status, their importance. Yet they still hate the thought of them. My guest in this episode, Steven Rogelberg, is a world-renowned authority and academic on the topic. He's pioneered some fascinating research, and he's found great ways to distil it into practice.He shares practical advice you will immediately be able to use in your next meeting to get the most out of them. From framing agendas with questions to making sure the right people are there. My personal belief is that mastery of meetings is available to everyone if you learn, do the hard work, practice, seek out feedback, and try and try again.“Leaders have to ultimately recognise that they are a steward of others' time.” – Steven RogelbergYou'll hear about:·      What are meetings actually here to do?·      How to set meetings up for success·      Ensuring people come with positivity·      How to get it going at its best·      Getting rid of group think·      Recovering from conflict in meetings·      Avoiding default timings of meetings·      Getting people to follow through·      The impact Steve wants to have in the worldAbout Steven Rogelberg:Steven G. Rogelberg is Chancellor's Professor at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has over 150 publications addressing issues such as team effectiveness, leadership, engagement, health and employee well-being, meetings at work, and organizational research methods. His book, The Surprising Science of Meetings, was named by The Washington Post as one of the 10 books to watch for in 2019. His latest book ‘Art & Science of 1:1 meetings' unleashes the true potential of these transformative interactions.Resources:• Profile: https://shorturl.at/O28H0• Resources for your meetings: https://shorturl.at/S8kBb• Books: The Surprising Science of Meetings (https://shorturl.at/pE2ad) and Glad we Met (https://shorturl.at/780WT)My resources:Sign up to my Leading high-stakes meeting virtual masterclass series (https://bit.ly/3QBdn9R) Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Are you able to execute the vision you have for your life?For many creating a vision is hard enough, to then take action to get closer to it can seem near impossible. But if you knew how to develop your vision from the inside out you would see that it is indeed possible.In this episode I am joined by Caterina Kostoula, a vision coach and author. She shares what it takes to develop your vision and how to move towards it. She also shares her own obstacles she has had to overcome to achieve the vision she has for herself.We also delve into how to nurture your sense of purpose, your grounding, your inner voice to help guide you. Far from being woo woo, this is essential if you want to lead a great life, including work, and leave a positive impact in the world around you.“Vision is the navigational system that guides you through a fulfilling life” – Caterina KostoulaYou'll hear about:·      Caterina's definition of vision·      Knowing where to start·      Getting rid of mental blocks·      Life working in harmony·      Internal vs external validation·      Caterina's advice for those feeling under pressure·      What does Caterina struggle with?·      What impact doe Caterina want to have on the world?·      What does Caterina's best day look like?About Caterina Kostoula:Caterina is the founder of The Leaderpath®. She is an executive coach and was previously a Global Business Leader at Google, who is now a client themselves. She also coaches leaders from Amazon, INSEAD, Vodafone, and many startups around the world.Caterina now heads The Leaderpath®, along with a handpicked team of Leaderpath coaches, providing executive one-to-one coaching, team coaching, live programs, and courses helping business leaders choose their own path to success. She holds an INSEAD MBA and an Executive Coaching MSc from Hult Ashridge Business School. She is accredited as a Senior Practitioner by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Resources:• Visionpath programme: https://shorturl.at/yRu7b • Book ‘Hold successful meetings': https://shorturl.at/CkamQ• TEDX ‘Do your goals prevent your success? https://shorturl.at/nRycDMy resources:Sign up to my Leading high-stakes meeting virtual masterclass series (https://strategyshift.co.uk/course/leading-high-stakes-meetings/)Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://strategyshift.co.uk/services/) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://strategyshift.co.uk/founder/) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing https://davidlancefield.com/writing/)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Have you ever sat around a campfire?Sharing moments talking about what truly matters in life. No performance, no script, just being part of a community.My guest in this episode, Tony Martignetti's mission is to help people create these connections in work and life. Allowing people to feel part of the bigger picture and do their best work.Tony shares how to create those moments, emphasising the importance of curiosity and compassion. This can sometimes be difficult, so he gives insights into how best to manage them. As well as how you can open up and share something of yourself skilfully.This is an episode packed full of lessons to help you understand yourself and those around you even more.“The beauty is in the pauses and time to just listen more” – Tony MartignettiYou'll hear about:Campfires and communityCreating a safe environment for sharingHow to share skilfullyHow open should you be?Creating greater connection and community in teamsGetting to the real objectiveGiving everyone space to talkWhat would Tony tell his younger self?What impact does Tony want to have on the world?What does Tony's best day look like?About Tony Martignetti:Tony is a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host, speaker, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. He bring together over 30 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential.Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies.Resources:• Profile: https://tinyurl.com/3bv8c9pj• Inspired leadership test: https://tinyurl.com/22wrvxxd • Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/5n7sjsn8• Book: ‘Campfire lessons for leaders' - https://tinyurl.com/9d3vaduj• TEDx talk: ‘Don't Check Yourself at the Door: How to Share Your True Self' https://tinyurl.com/yk8a5328My resources:Sign up to one of my courses (https://bit.ly/3QHvlYm).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.If you're looking to work with me, check out my:Services (https://bit.ly/3QFOn1A) to C-Suite execs, entrepreneurs and professionals.Profile (https://bit.ly/3JUzrZk).Writing (https://bit.ly/3JTYnAi).Posts on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).

What can leadership learn from nature? And from fishing in particular?From operating in demanding, choppy waters with lives on the line to the individualised attention each catch needs, there are a great many similarities according to my guest in this episode, Oleg Konovalov.As you'll hear it's not just fishing but nature itself that can teach us about leadership. Oleg shares the lessons he has learned from his time as a fisherman that he now brings into his coaching practices.We talk about the mindset leaders need to have as they seek to create better futures and make important decisions day in, day out. He also discusses how he avoids taking on passengers and what he learned from falling in icy waters.“Leadership is about an ability to think and act for a better future” – Oleg Konovalov. You'll hear about:Words related to leadershipMyths about leadershipNature as a leadership coachHow do you keep a clear head?How being a master fisherman helps with mindsetHow to avoid hiring passengersRevealing Strengths: The Role of a LeaderDeveloping a servant based approach to leadershipOleg's experience falling into icy watersThe impact Oleg wants to have in the worldWhat helps Oleg do his best work?About Oleg Konovalov:Oleg is a global thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and C-suite coach. He is named among the top eight global experts in leadership and shortlisted for the Distinguished Award in Leadership by Thinkers50. He is on Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership, is the #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 Award), and has been named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders 2022, along with Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey.Having been named ‘the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership' by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg is considered #1 in the world in the field of vision and visionary leadership.He is the author of The Fisherman's Path to Leadership, The Vision Code, Leaderology, and other books.Resources:• Profile: https://www.olegkonovalov.com/• Leadership coaching: https://www.olegkonovalov.com/visionary-leadership-coaching-certification/• Books: https://www.olegkonovalov.com/author/My resources:Find out more about my new venture, Strategy Shift (https://bit.ly/3TMvj3y)Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https

How do you respond when you're caught off guard?Imagine holding a meeting but you don't know how to respond to a situation. The way you react to your anxieties can negatively impact the outcome you want to achieve. It doesn't have to be this way; you can be prepared.In this episode I am joined by Matt Abrahams, an expert in communication. He says there are ways of preparing yourself and then responding, which is achieved through changing your mindset and having structures to follow.He discusses the common moments we get caught off guard at work and how we can prepare for them. He also shares ways that you can become a better listener, and his methods to talk smarter in the moment.It's about getting out of your head and finding ways to connect with the other person.“You actually have to prepare to be spontaneous” – Matt AbrahamsYou'll hear about:Moments we get caught off guard at workHow to be able to apply Matt's methodsHow do you listen properly and attentivelyDealing with difficult situationsThe power of storytelling in these momentsMatt's recommendations to perfectionistsMatt's top tip for dealing with difficult situationsWhat Matt's best day looks likeThe impact Matt wants to have on the worldAbout Matt AbrahamsMatt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organisational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. Resources:• Profile: https://mattabrahams.com/about/• Book: ‘Think faster, talk faster' - https://mattabrahams.com/books/• Podcast: https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/My resources:Find out more about my new venture, Strategy Shift (https://bit.ly/3TMvj3y).Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

What impact do the biases you hold have on your work?Living and working in a more critical manner allows you to be more informed and less impacted by bias. This can have positive impacts on your work and those around you, just by challenging yourself to think differently.In this episode I am joined by Alex Edmans, author of May Contain Lies. He shares his deep knowledge of bias and how to think smarter and more critically. He discusses how he uses this within personal aspects of his life too.Are you confusing correlation with causation? A statement with a fact? Evidence with proof?This episode is full of practical advice you can use in your projects or meetings. Or even when listening to the news, to become more aware of what could be misinformation.“Misinformation affects our professional and personal lives” – Alex EdmansYou'll hear about:Which are the most harmful biases?How pervasive are biases?Does Alex make gut decisions still?Business and the ladder of inferenceUsing these ideas in practiceIs doing less better?Looking at specifics vs broad dataHow to challenge people with ill-informed viewsHow to inspire more debate and dissentManaging himself with other's critical thinkingWhat Alex's best days look likeAbout Alex EdmansAlex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. He has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright Scholar, and was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. He has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, and given the TED talk “What to Trust in a Post-Truth World” and the TEDx talks “The Pie-Growing Mindset” and “The Social Responsibility of Business” with a combined 2.8 million views. He is a non-executive director of the Investor Forum, on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Responsible Investing, and on Royal London Asset Management's Responsible Investment Advisory Committee. He has won 25 teaching awards at Wharton and LBS and was named Professor of the Year by Poets & Quants in 2021. His resources:•Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aedmans/ •Book: www.maycontainlies.com  •Resources and research: www.alexedmans.com My resources:Find out more about my new venture, Strategy Shift (https://bit.ly/3TMvj3y)Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How well do you ask questions?Asking questions can be more than a way to elicit an answer. They allow us to form connections. Used in the right way they are a powerful tool for us to learn from each other.In this episode I am joined by philosopher, Dr Pia Lauritzen, who spends her life researching the art and science of question-making. This is becoming even more important as more organisations are opening up their approach to innovation, strategy and transformation, inviting people to share their perspectives.We discuss ways of asking better questions, and getting the balance right between asking questions and sharing knowledge. We also delve into why you need to find out what people care about to be able to connect through questions.“Questions are probably the most powerful way of being in the world” – Pia LauritzenYou'll hear about:What is the power of questions?What does it take to break down barriers?How do you connect around questions?The balance between questions and knowledgeFinding out what people care aboutTools to help with questioningAI and questioningCoaching people to ask better questionsHow Pia has improved her questioningThe impact Pia wants to have on the worldAbout Pia Lauritzen:Pia Lauritzen is a Danish philosopher and tech entrepreneur. She holds a PhD in philosophy and is the inventor and founder of Qvest and Question Jam. She has published five books (Questions is upcoming on Johns Hopkins University Press in November 2023), and her regular column for strategy+business is read by more than 20,000 decision makers worldwide.Her resources:•Profile: https://www.pialauritzen.dk/ •Questions: Brief Books About Big Ideas, by Pia Lauritzen - https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/23069/questions •What You Don't Know About Questions (TEDx Talk) - https://www.ted.com/talks/pia_lauritzen_what_you_don_t_know_about_questions •Six Reasons Successful Business Leaders Love questions, by Pia Lauritzen•Question Jam - https://www.questionjam.com/ •Qvest platform - https://www.qvest.io/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Fixing problems is often seen as a slow, complex process but it doesn't need to be this way. You can solve the hardest problems your organisation faces at speed; you just need to know how.In this episode I am joined by Harvard Business School professor Francis Frei. She talks about what it takes to build trust fast, and how to focus on the hard problems. She also shares how to scale an idea to create real change and how to build a more inclusive environment that enables it.Frances counters many management practices and mindsets we've heard of so get ready to be challenged and indeed surprised.“Leaders need to decide, which is the big problem we should work on now” – Frances FreiYou'll hear about: ●      How to combine the long and short term●      Identifying the big problems●      Tackling a deficit of trust●      Making the right new friends●      Moving from prototype to scaling●      The power of storytelling●      Judgement and curiosity don't sit well together●      What makes a more inclusive environment?●      What is Frances most proud of?●      The impact Frances wants to have on the world●      Finding inspiration      About Frances Frei:Frances is a professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School. A global thought leader on organizational change, Frances is widely recognized for her dynamic teaching style and breakthrough insight into how to move fast and fix things. Her research investigates how leaders create the context for organizations and individuals to thrive by designing for excellence in strategy, operations, and culture. In 2017, she took a leave from HBS to serve as Uber's first senior vice president of leadership and strategy to help the company navigate its very public crisis in leadership and culture.Her resources:•Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesfrei/  and https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6587 •Services: https://anneandfrances.com/work-with-us •Book: Move Fast and Fix Things https://anneandfrances.com/books •Podcast: Fixable. https://anneandfrances.com/fixable My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●&

What is the culture in your organisation like?Culture is more popular and necessary for management to consider than ever. Talking about culture is one thing, improving it, evolving it into something better, more inclusive, and higher performing is quite another.In this episode my guest is Aga Bajer, a leading authority on culture. We talk about what it takes to develop a greater sense of belonging, and what that means and involves. She shares how organisations can develop and evolve a culture as well as the important role fun plays in the process.Aga also discusses the impacts deep belonging has on culture as well as the misconceptions commonly held around it. So, if you're looking to supercharge the performance of your team, this episode is certainly for you.“Culture is a movement rather than a mandate” – Aga BajerYou'll hear about:·      Aga's definition of culture·      Why codifying culture is important·      How do you evolve culture?·      How do you bring culture to life in organisations?·      How do you scale culture pilots?·      How important is fun to culture?·      The impact of deep belonging on culture·      Misconceptions about culture·      The impact Aga wants to have on the world About Aga Bajer:Aga is the Founder and CEO of CultureBrained, the first-of-its-kind virtual community for Culture Leaders. She's spent more than 20 years helping leaders build cultures that foster belonging, innovation, and high performance. She's the host of the CultureLab podcast and co-author of the book ‘Build a coaching culture.'Her resources:• Profile: https://www.agabajer.com/about-aga-bajer/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/agabajer/• Community: CultureBrained Community https://www.agabajer.com/culturebrained-community/• Podcast: Culture Lab Podcast - https://www.agabajer.com/podcast/• Book: Build a coaching culture. https://www.agabajer.com/book/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

What type of stimuli helps you to think?Leaders often shy away from using visual stimuli as it can be seen as gimmicky. But knowing where, when, and how to use it can transform how problems are solved.My guest in his episode is Holger Nils Pohl, one of the best at using visual thinking to tackle complex problems. He discusses how to apply it, and the tools you can use to help you and your team use it in a meaningful way. He also shares how to avoid doing it badly, something many leaders can struggle with.He gives insight into how he uses his background in teaching within his work, how he deals with perfectionism and why autism is his superpower.“A lot of the struggles we have are actually caused by missing clarity” – Holger Nils PohlYou'll hear about:●      The importance of clarity in business●      Why multi-sensory stimuli amplify conversations●      The scientific nature of visual senses●      The three elements of Holger's framework●      The role teaching plays in Holger's work●      How to tame perfectionism●      How Holger prepares to work at his best●      Why autism is a superpower●      What impact does Holger want to have?                    About Holger Nils Pohl:Holger is a multi-passionate creative, visual strategist, author of Non-Fiction, Kids' and Fantasy books, trainer, and autistic.He believes in the transformational power of visual tools and creates clarity for his clients, workshop delegates, readers, and viewers. He does this by reducing complexity to simple, actionable steps.His resources:•          Profile: https://clarity.holgernilspohl.com/pages/about-holger •          Books: Creating Clarity – www.holgernilspohl.com/claritybook  and The Wrong Planet – www.holgernilspohl.com/autism    •          Courses: https://clarity.holgernilspohl.com/pages/courses My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How do you create purposeful success?As a leader it can be challenging to define what success means to you. To achieve this, you need master your inner journey by reflecting, collaborating, and reinventing yourself.My guest in this episode, Paolo Gallo, is an expert in developing leaders who do just this. We talk about the importance of foundational beliefs that guide how leaders think and behave. As well as how we should think about what success means, and what it implies for who you spend your time with, and what you spend your time on. We reflect on what it takes to refresh and reinvent your identity as you look to amplify and enhance your leadership impact. Paulo also discusses why leaders can have such narrow definitions of success.“What unites people with organisations is not what you do, but how you are doing it” – Paolo GalloYou'll hear about:·      Why personal beliefs are important to Paolo·      Paolo's most important belief·      How do so many people lose their identity?·      What leads to narrow definitions of success?·      What does it take to find peace with oneself?·      Knowing yourself vs playing the outer game·      Achieving spiritual levels of leadership·      Myths about leadershipAbout Paolo Gallo:Paolo is an executive coach, bestselling author and keynote speaker. He collaborates with Bocconi and Ashridge Business Schools. He was the chief human resources officer at World Economic Forum in Geneva, chief learning officer at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. and director human resources at European Bank for Reconstruction & Development in London, with previous experiences at International Finance Corporation in Washington, D.C. and Citigroup in London, New York and Milan, his hometown.His resources:•          Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paologallo-coaching-keynotes-/ •          Book ‘The Seven Games of Leadership': https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/seven-games-of-leadership-9781399405478/  My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:    For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Are you considering a career transition?More people are. But it's not an easy endeavour. It comes with a sense of excitement and fear.In this episode Herminia Ibarra gives insights into what it takes to transition careers. She discusses why having a grand plan is the wrong move, the importance of developing your own story and why practice makes perfect. She also explores the signals we can look for to know when we are making the right decisions, as well as what she has learned from her own career changes.“It's not just an issue of time, it's also extricating yourself from a context that defines you” – Herminia IbarraYou'll hear about:·      Why having a grand plan is wrong·      How to find the people you want to become·      How to balance doing and exploring·      Tips to develop your own story·      Signals to look out for when making decisions·      What helps people make wise decisions?·      Radical vs incremental ambitions·      Herminia's learnings from her career transitions·      What impact does Herminia want to have? About Herminia Ibarra:Herminia is the Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Prior to joining LBS, she served on the INSEAD and Harvard Business School faculties.An authority on leadership and career development, Thinkers 50 ranks Herminia among the top management thinkers in the world. She is a member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network, a judge for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award, a Fellow of the British Academy, and the 2018 recipient of the Academy of Management's Scholar-Practitioner Award for her research's contribution to management practice.Her resources:• Profile: https://herminiaibarra.com/about/• Books: ‘Act like a leader, think like a leader' and ‘Working Identity: unconventional strategies for reinventing your career' https://herminiaibarra.com/act-like-a-leader-think-like-a-leader-book/My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Is your company a responsible business?Taking the higher ground in business is integral to doing work ethically and with integrity.This is a necessity if you look at the systemic challenges we're facing, whether it's climate change, social inequality, or fragile geopolitics.My guest in this episode, Alison Taylor, shares her wisdom and recommendations on how to tackle this. We talk about how to take a longer view even when faced with urgent, difficult, and immediate pressures. She outlines what she would look for in the mindset and practices of a CEO and Boards looking to take the higher ground, and she calls out some of the biggest myths and misconceptions in the world of business that often create unrealistic expectations for leaders. “We need CEOs to step up and solve societal problems, because no one else is going to solve them” – Alison TaylorYou'll hear about:Alison's view on ethics and integrityBlending systemic and short term pressuresLooking at your personal behavioursRegulators creating better business plansChanging board behaviourOvercoming an organisation's inertia to changeThe biggest myths Alison hearsWhat does Alison's best day look like?About Alison Taylor:Alison is a Clinical Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, where she teaches professional responsibility, sustainability, and leadership classes. She is also an Executive Director of Ethical Systems, a collaboration between leading academics working on behavioural science, systems thinking and organisational psychology. She's also a senior advisor at BSR, Zai Lab, KKR, and Pictet Group, a board director at Preventable Surprises, and a member of the advisory board of Venture ESG.Her resources:•Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/followalisont/ •Book ‘Higher Ground': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Higher-Ground-Business-Right-Turbulent/dp/1647823439 My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Have you ever suffered from anxiety?We all have anxiety. At best, it gives us energy, drive and ambition, but at its worst it can be debilitating. I haven't met or worked with a leader who isn't anxious. The problem is that not many talk about it privately or even publicly.My guest in this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele, is raising our consciousness, understanding and practices in all things anxiety. We talk about what causes anxiety, where it shows up at work and in life, and what you can do to create a healthier relationship with it. She also covers how to listen to your inner voice, how to get in tune with your body, and how it reacts in order to understand different triggers and traps. I was genuinely and sincerely moved by this conversation, especially given some of my own challenges with loneliness.“Anxiety is an ancient emotion in our toolkit of emotions for a reason” – Morra Aarons-MeleYou'll hear about:Anxiety's prevalence in the workplaceWhat to look for with anxietyThe biggest thought traps to look out forWhat has helped Morra in her dark moments?Working with someone struggling with mental healthTurning anxiety into a superpowerChannelling anxiety more effectivelyWhere does Morra find joy?David's experience with mental healthAbout Morra Aarons-Mele:Morra Aarons-Mele is a global speaker, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. Winner of the 2023 Media Award from Mental Health America. Shortlisted for the 2023 Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award for Leadership.Morra is author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Your Leadership Superpower, published by Harvard Business Review Press.Her resources:•Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/ •Book ‘The Anxious Achiever': https://morraam.com/books •Services: https://morraam.com/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:  For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How do you rate your communication skills?Being able to communicate with creativity and conviction is something leaders need to encourage their teams to contribute more and give meaningful ideas. In this episode I am joined by Neil Mullarkey, comedian, actor and coach to senior executives. He is also a co-founder of the world-famous Comedy Store players in London, and he believes that improv is a key ingredient to being a great communicator.He shares his mindset practices before, during and after a performance, and the best ways you can use improv in a work environment. He discusses whether business and humour can go hand in hand as well as the barriers that are in the way to make this happen. We also talk about how to listen to others, building on what they say, and then bringing more of yourself into the conversation.“Improv is the humour that works in organisations, working with what's in the moment” – Neil MullarkeyYou'll hear about:·      Neil's mindset before a performance·      Neil's observations from working with leaders·      The best examples of using improv at work·      How to make sure your contribution is really good·      Can business and humour go together?·      Barriers and obstacles in the way·      Managing the good times and the bad·      What impact does Neil want to have on the world?About Neil Mullarkey:Neil is an actor, comedian, coach, and author. He co-founded the world famous improvisation group The Comedy Store Players with Mike Myers. He's appeared on the likes of Have I Got News For You, Smith and Jones, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Austin Powers (International Man of Mystery and Goldmember), I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, Lovejoy, Saturday Live, Carrott Confidential, Paul Merton The Series, Spiceworld The Movie and QI.He now also inspires people and businesses to embrace their creativity and enhance their communication skills, working with corporate clients to develop innovation and agility in the workplace.His resources:•          Profile: https://shorturl.at/cijOT•          Book ‘In the moment': https://shorturl.at/zAV03 •          Services: Learn or Laugh - https://neilmullarkey.com/My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How do you view work life balance?For some it's an indulgence or luxury, for others, it's an essential, non-negotiable aspect of work and life. Whatever your view being more aware of what you want in life is surely an important step for all.In this episode I am joined by Dan Pontefract, who redefines and refrains it by calling it work life bloom. He argues that if we want to apply our best selves to our work, we need to be more human and curious and what it is that we want.He discusses his ideas around work life bloom, and how the concept of work life balance is flawed. He shares how leaders can enable their teams to bloom and how to marshal that process. He also talks about how leaders can protect their own mental health when having to support others through their own struggles.“We bring our lives into our work, nevertheless, our work shapes us” – Dan PontefractYou'll hear about:·      Work-life balance is flawed·      The masks leaders wear·      How leaders can make their team bloom·      How to protect your own mental health·      How to marshal a group closer to blooming·      Devising a harmonious new order within teams·      What impact does Dan want to have?·      What makes Dan's best day?About Dan Pontefract:Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, and the City of Toronto, among others.As an award-winning and best-selling author, Dan has written five books: WORK-LIFE BLOOM, LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. Dan also writes for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and other outlets.His resources:•          Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/ •          Book: www.worklifebloom.com •          Services: https://www.danpontefract.com/ My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj).Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI). 

How can you improve your customer and employee experience?People in the CSuite can forget customer and employee experience are linked. If you change how customers interact with products or services, your employees change the way they work too.In this episode I am joined by Tiffani Bova, a growth expert. Her research shows 80% of customer facing employees do not feel the technology they use works for the tasks they are given. The question is, if it doesn't work for employees how can it work for customers?Tiffani shares what she thinks makes fantastic customer experience, how you can make your employees job easier, and how to nurture an experience mindset within global enterprises.“If you are going to do something for your customer, pause and ask, what is the impact on my employee” – Tiffani BovaYou'll hear about:●      What is fantastic customer experience?●      Making it easy for employees to do their job well●      Where CEOs should start●      Nurturing an experience mindset●      Having empowering conversations with employees●      The hardest obstacle for CSuite to overcome●      Creating enterprise wide mindset change●      Tiffani's biggest mindset change●      What is Tiffani working on for her own development?About Tiffani Bova:Tiffani Bova is a leading thinker who Forbes says “reshapes our perception of growth.” As both a practitioner and academic she offers a unique perspective and has helped lead the tech industry through several evolutions over her nearly 30-year career as Salesforce's former Growth and Innovation Evangelist, and previously as a Research Fellow at Gartner. She is the author of two Wall Street Journal bestsellers: GrowthIQ and The Experience Mindset.She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 twice.Her resources:• Profile: https://shorturl.at/cFLN2• Book ‘The Experience Mindset': https://shorturl.at/gySV4• What's Next Podcast: https://shorturl.at/bEHK0My resources:Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How can you undergo digital transformation successfully?Too often, it is led without a clear vision by those at the top of the organisation who are just looking to launch technology pilots across the business. To do it well means you may have to challenge your thinking to inspire new ways of working.David Rogers is my guest in this episode, an expert in digital transformation who has been at the forefront of advising to and teaching companies how to do it well. He discusses the 5 critical steps to digital transformation as well as how companies can sustain it. He also shares how the New York Times went from doing it badly to becoming more profitable and sustainable when they got it right. As well as how A.I. will change the future of digital transformations.“Always be asking, what is the risk of inaction?” – David RogersYou'll hear about:·      Does digital transformation apply to all organisations?·      5 critical steps of digital transformation·      The non-sequential nature of the 5 steps·      How to sustain digital transformation·      Companies with admirable digital transformations·      What do boards need to avoid and get right?·      The biggest shifts David sees in leaders·      How ecosystems impact digital transformations·      Will A.I. radically change digital transformations?·      Quickfire questions for David·      What does David's best day look like?About David Rogers:David Rogers is one of the world's leading experts on digital transformation, a member of the faculty at Columbia Business School, and the author of five books.David helps companies transform their business for the digital age, working with senior leaders at corporations including Google, Microsoft, Citigroup, Visa, HSBC, Unilever, Merck, GE, among others.At Columbia Business School, Rogers is faculty director of executive education programmes on digital business strategy and on leading digital transformation.His resources:• Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrogersdigital/• Tools and content: www.davidrogers.digital• Book ‘The Digital Transformation Roadmap': https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Transformation-Roadmap-Organization-Continuous/dp/023119658X/My resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What dictates meaning?Cultural engagement plays a critical role in influencing people to think and act differently. It can be the difference between meaningful or transactional relationships. To be successful in marketing we need to understand people's values and beliefs more deeply, and how we can then appeal to them.My guest in this episode is Marcus Collins, someone who has done this for a living for years working with some of the world's top brands, including Apple and Beyoncé. He argues that if a brand wants people's custom it requires trust, intimacy, and being part of their congregation and tribe.He also discusses the meaning of culture, his tips for ambitious business owners and how they can drive consumption without compromising ethics. Crucially he also tells CEOs how they can become better storytellers.“Trust is the mechanism that absorbs uncertainty.” – Dr. Marcus CollinsYou'll hear about:·      What does culture mean to Marcus?·      What goes wrong in traditional marketing?·      How companies build trust·      How brands maintain trust·      How could Marcus' work apply to organisations?·      3 tips for ambitious business owners·      Driving consumption whilst being ethical·      How CEOs can become better storytellers·      How disruptive is Marcus' thinking?·      Marcus' advice to people looking to do big things·      Working as head of Beyonce's digital strategy·      Marcus' congregations and tribes·      Marcus' best dayAbout Dr. Marcus Collins:Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator with one foot in the world of practice—formerly serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Wieden+Kennedy New York—and one foot in the world of academia—as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.Prior to his advertising tenure, Marcus began his career in music and tech with a startup he co-founded before working on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and running digital strategy for Beyoncé.His resources:Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marctothec/‘For the Culture' book: http://marctothec.com/forthecultureInstagram: marctothec.comTwitter: marctothec.comMy resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?Discipline for a start. Not just in your work but how you stay true to your values and the way you lead your life. It's one of the reasons why Keaton Hoskins, my guest in this episode, has successfully scaled a number of multi-million dollar businesses.Keaton discusses how he identifies unmet needs to generate businesses and what it takes to scale them. He gives incredible insight into where you need to focus your time to be a successful serial entrepreneur. He also explains the principles needed to guide wise decisions in business and how he takes care of his mental health in this demanding lifestyle.“I spent a lot of time cultivating in myself value. Value that I could bring to the table.” – Keaton HoskinsYou'll hear about:·      Where do Keaton's business ideas come from?·      How Keaton successfully scaled businesses·      Are all of his businesses stand-alone?·      How far ahead is Keaton looking with his brand?·      Where does Keaton's discipline come from?·      How to know where to focus your time·      Principles needed to guide wise decisions·      Keaton on generating outbound leads·      How Keaton works on his mental health·      Who does Keaton learn from?·      What helps Keaton have his best days?About Keaton Hoskins:Keaton is a serial entrepreneur, Millionaire Mindset Mentor, and TV star of the Diesel Brothers Show. His ‘Limitless Society' club has grown to over 1000 members in less than a year and produced 8 millionaires (one worth $35 million). He has launched and scaled 30 businesses reaching 8 figures. He has also co-authored a book 'The hardest thing about divorce: going to war with yourself'.His goal is to ‘create a society where people no longer believe in any limits and to help others grow in their dreams, goals, and aspirations.His resources:Profile: https://limitlesssociety.com/themuscle/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.muscleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.muscleLimitless Society: https://limitlesssociety.com/My resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Have you ever felt stale, overwhelmed or directionless? You might be performing well, but something's missing. The voice inside your head is getting louder, asking you questions about what your purpose is in life, what you are here to do, and who you are here to serve. My guest in this episode is Tammy Gooler Loeb and she helps people find answers to be able to craft their job, career, and indeed life in a way that is more intentional and fulfilling.  Tammy has worked with executives on how to overcome this inertia to forge more fulfilling careers and lives. She discusses why people go stale in their careers and how you can jolt yourself out of it. She also gives insights into ways to build a career with a sense of purpose and how you can create career optionality and begin to trust yourself with your choices. “When people are feeling a little stale or stuck it's usually because they don't have all the information they need.” – Tammy Gooler Loeb You'll hear about: ·      Why do people go stale mid-career?·      What can jolt you out of the staleness?·      How to build a greater sense of purpose·      The importance of trusting yourself·      How executives can create career optionality·      How executive success is being redefined·      The life lessons Tammy has learned·      How do you keep yourself fresh? About Tammy Gooler Loeb: Tammy is an Executive and Career Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host who brings determination and focus to her work with clients who aim to develop greater satisfaction in their careers and work relationships. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Co-Active Training Institute, a graduate of the Co-Active Space Leadership Program, and holds an MBA from Boston University.  Her award-winning book is called ‘Work from the Inside Out: Break through nine common obstacles and design a career that fulfils you.' Her resources: • Profile and services: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com• Book ‘Work from the Inside Out': https://www.workfromtheinsideout.com• Workbook: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/workbook My resources: Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:    For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36Xav

How should we be using AI positively and constructively?AI is part of our lives both personally and professionally whether you like it or not. Any senior executive or entrepreneur should be learning more about how best to use AI in their organisation, but there are many implications of its use that need to be considered. In this episode Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner share their wisdom, expertise and considerable research on this topic to give us a nuanced perspective of its use. We talk about fascinating applications of AI, not just generative. How much control we have over it, or think we do, in particular the data it uses. We also talk about how we can build trust in the algorithms and systems and how we can mitigate bias and what companies and governments should be doing more of.“I don't know where it's going to go but I am glad to be alive at this moment.” – Juliette PowellYou'll hear about:●      What is Artificial Intelligence?●      The implications of illusory control●      What is the AI dilemma●      Data privacy solutions with AI●      Behaviours developers of AI need to change●      How can leaders create AI debate space?●      How should governments use AI●      The biggest myths about AIAbout Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner:Juliette Powell is an independent researcher, strategist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the intersection of technology and business. She has delivered live commentary on Bloomberg, BNN, NBC, CNN, ABC, and the BBC and presentations at institutions like The Economist, Harvard, and MIT. She was a cofounder with Intel Labs of the research network WeTheData.Art Kleiner is a writer, editor, and entrepreneur who focuses on machine, organizational, and human behaviour, the neuroscience of leadership, content strategy, and the strategies and insights needed in business to manage complex dilemmas. His books include The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management and The Wise Advocate: The Inner Voice of Strategic Leadership.Their resources:- The book ‘AI Dilemma': https://kleinerpowell.com/- Profiles: Juliette - https://kleinerpowell.com/juliette-powellArt - https://kleinerpowell.com/art-kleinerMy resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

What can we learn from our childhood?Imagine sailing around the world for 10 years starting from the age of seven, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles. You experience different cultures and enjoy some amazing sights, whilst also dealing with many hardships, including isolation, hunger, and a lack of education. That was Suzanne Heywood's childhood, which she captured in her brilliant book, Wavewalker: Breaking Free.In this episode, Suzanne shares the highs and lows of that childhood, with events and situations unimaginable for many of us. She also talks about how she overcame challenges living at sea and on land, often on her own. We find out about her three superpowers from this experience, and what she's learned from it in terms of how she approaches obstacles, and how she's raised her children. Her experience gives us plenty of inspiring stimuli to help us tackle difficult decisions, situations, and people we face.“My parents chucked me off the boat on an island, abandoned me in New Zealand, and disowned me in Oxford.” – Suzanne HeywoodYou'll hear about:·      Suzanne's highlights of living all around the world·      Were physical or mental challenges the hardest?·      Where does Suzanne's determination come from?·      How to tackle long periods of boredom·      Living in a confined space for a decade·      Breaking free from a relationship with her parents·      The shifts from boat life to university life·      How has her life impacted relationships with her children?·      Getting the balance right between work and familyAbout Suzanne Heywood:Suzanne Heywood was born in the UK but for most of her childhood sailed around the world with her family, with limited access to formal education. She came back to the UK aged 17 and won a place to study at Oxford University. After her PhD at Cambridge University, she joined McKinsey and Company where she became a senior partner. She is now a Chief Operating Officer of Exor. She married the late civil servant Jeremy Heywood in 1997 and they have three children. She is the Sunday Times bestselling author of What Does Jeremy Think?, and Wavewalker: Breaking FreeHer resources:• LinkedIn: https://rb.gy/wms7n and https://suzanneheywood.com/• Book ‘Wavewalker': https://rb.gy/xg9vkMy resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

What can we learn from Chinese entrepreneurs?China is home to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and companies. Yet, much of the management thinking and practices we use comes from Western companies.This episode fills this gap by delving into what it takes for companies to thrive in this dynamic, unpredictable, and hyper-competitive market. Aldo and Sandrine share their collective experience of 60 years of working and living in China, outlining tactics strategic leaders can master, whether operating in China or elsewhere. They discuss the importance of adaptability, customer focus, data, and having a hunger to succeed. They also reveal the mistakes companies make that lead to failure, especially Western companies looking to enter the Chinese market.“In the West a thinker is highly revered. In China an observer is highly revered.” – Aldo SpaanjaarsYou'll hear about:·      Why was the book called Dragon Tactics?·      Company success stories in the Chinese market·      Sources of systemic failure in Chinese markets·      The biggest business myths·      The emperor decides but agility rules·      Transformational vs incremental innovation·      Is there results-driven ruthlessness in China?·      Who should we learn from in China?·      The biggest disagreement when writing Dragon Tactics·      How to go from OK to great in China·      The biggest gift of working in ChinaAbout Sandrine Zerbib & Aldo Spaanjaars:Sandrine is the President of Baozun Brand Management and the President of Baozun Europe. Previously she was President of Adidas Greater China and the CEO of Chinese Group Dongxiang and created her own e-commerce operation industry, which was acquired by Baozun.Aldo manages his own China advisory firm, Dragon Strategies. Until end 2022 Aldo was Executive Vice President, Outdoor at Anta Sports, China's #1 domestic sportswear company.Over his 25-year career in China, Aldo also held senior leadership roles at Fosun Fashion Group, Lacoste, Adidas Greater China, and J.Walter Thompson.Their resources:Sandrine's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sandrine-zerbibAldo's LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/aldospaanjaarsRead their book ‘Dragon tactics': https://www.dragontactics.com/My resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

How do you connect in a virtual world? The virtual world was thrust upon us all with the pandemic and it has since become a way of working life. That doesn't mean everyone makes their virtual work engaging, inspiring and thought provoking. Robbie Samuels is the perfect guest to talk to about creating virtual events people will remember. He talks about the challenges we all face working in virtual environments, from the sessions themselves to how we can have those sensitive conversations with team members. He busts myths around the virtual working experience and what you can do to ensure your team sees the value in them. He gives the fundamental things we need to remember to make the audience experience an enjoyable one from the technical setup to the body language we use. “I need people to recognise that sometimes virtual is the optimal option.” – Robbie Samuels You'll hear about: ·      The challenges of working virtually                ·      Busting myths about working virtually·      What are the main skills needed in virtual working? ·      The best moments of Robbie's virtual experiences·      How to read body language in a virtual session·      How to keep informal interactions going·      Having sensitive conversations virtually·      What does Robbie's best day look like? About Robbie Samuels:  Robbie is an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, with a passion for creating engaging and unforgettable experiences. He is the best-selling author of three books, the latest being "Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events". Robbie is also a professional speaker, HBR contributor, and the host of the Schoomze podcast (since 2016). Resources: Robbie Samuels profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Out-Boredom-Low-Tech-Solutions-ebook/dp/B0BXCHJZZZ Resources (newsletter, free masterclasses): https://robbiesamuels.com/start-here/ My resources: Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:    For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How does nutrition impact strategic leaders?This episode is all about feeding your brain and body with the right stuff. In other words, how can you enjoy a good nutritious diet, and why it matters for our performance and wellbeing at work, and indeed in life. Dana Chapman, a leading nutritional therapist joins me to share her advice on how to do this.Dana explains food's role as a source of nutrients rather than a source of fuel and how understanding this has profound impacts on both our physical and mental health. She gives practical advice on how to make changes to your diet to improve your gut health as well as how to have good eating habits and the triggers that can lead to poor nutritional choices.“A lot of it is people seeing food as fuel, rather than people seeing food as a source of nutrients and a source of raw materials that help our bodies to perform the best” – Dana ChapmanYou'll hear about:●      What is poor gut health?●      What does good nutrition look like?●      What are good eating habits?●      What steps can you take to improve nutrition?●      Triggers that cause poor nutrition●      Does nutrition affect mental health●      Dana's views on supplements●      What is Dana's Gut Safe Model?●      Dana's biggest nutritional changes●      What helps Dana do her best work? About Dana Chapman:  Dana is a health and wellness expert, a nutritional therapist, and founder of DC Nutrition. She works with organisations and individuals who want to take control of their mental health. Empowering people with knowledge about how their bodies work, and how this knowledge can help you feel better, think better and perform better. Her training is in Nutrition Science, which incorporates elements of how genetics, stressors, environment, food, movement and sleep all impact how we feel, think, and perform. Her resources: Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-chapman-85b73316/Resources, newsletter: www.dc-nutrition.co.ukGut safe model: https://www.dc-nutrition.co.uk/downloads My resources: Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:    For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How do you develop a reinvention mindset?Who better to talk with than Aidan McCullum, who's used this mindset as he's moved from being a professional rugby player, to commentator, to innovation leader, to transformational consultant, keynote speaker, and host of the successful Innovation Show. He talks about what it takes to reinvent yourself, how to think about your mindset (your ‘software') and how to look after yourself as you experience discomfort and anxiety. Aidan emphasises the importance of a ‘fuzzy' vision to help guide you as you make important decisions. “You can't change business models until change mental models. You don't change what people do until they change how they think.” – Aidan McCullenYou'll hear about: ·     What is mindset?·      How to manage yourself to make wise decisions·      Improve yourself to reinvent yourself           ·      Managing anxiety as you go through reinvention·      The importance of a vision·      Aidan's process of learning story telling        ·      What has most inspired Aidan from his podcast?     ·      Misconceptions about discipline and innovation·      What does Aidan struggle with?·      What impact does Aidan want to have on the world?About Aidan McCullen:  Aidan is a transformational consultant, leading workshops and giving keynote speeches. He is the host of the Innovation Show podcast and the author of the book ‘Undisruptable: a mindset reinvention for individuals, organisations, and life'. He is an Adjunct Professor at Trinity College, Dublin and a non-executive director of various organisations. Previously, he held innovation leadership roles at RTE and Communicorp and was a professional rugby player. His resources: Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/ The Innovation Show: https://theinnovationshow.io/about/ The Thursday Thought Blog: https://theinnovationshow.io/blog/ Undisruptable Book: https://theinnovationshow.io/undisruptable-book/My resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me:●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How do you stimulate innovation?In this episode, Alex Osterwalder, CEO and Founder of Strategyzer, talks about what it takes to stimulate and pursue innovation in a difficult and dynamic context. He talks about why CEOs need to invest at least 40% of their time on innovation activities, how they should use new measures (AKIs that complement OKRs), and how to develop inclusive, high performing teams. Alex also talks about the implications for AI in innovation - how it can help develop prototypes and how it will encourage innovation professionals to up their game. “If you're not producing innovation results you're doing innovation theatre.” – Alex OsterwalderYou'll hear about:How organisations practise innovationWhy OKRs don't workSeparating exploration and exploitationCreating an innovation mindsetShould CEOs have split roles? The impact of ecosystems on innovationHow AI is being used in innovationDeveloping high performance inclusive teamsWhat are Alex's strengths?What is Alex's leadership style?The biggest sacrifices Alex has madeAbout Alex:  Alex is the CEO and Founder of Strategyzer, the company that provides corporate innovation strategy advice, tools, and training. He's the co-author of five books, including the Invincible Company and the Business Model Canvas. He is also a Visiting Professor at the IMD Business School. Ranked No. 4 of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide, Alex also holds the Thinkers50 Strategy Award.His resources:●      Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osterwalder/●      Strategzer: https://www.strategyzer.com/●      Books: https://www.strategyzer.com/booksMy resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

How do you lead creative people in a high profile organisation like the BBC?Tom Fussell is the CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's production and distribution business. Most recently, his team was responsible for the coverage of the King's Coronation and the Queen's Funeral. It doesn't get much bigger or more under the spotlight than that. In this episode, Tom discusses how he's creating the conditions for people to feel empowered to do their best work, often in high pressure situations like these. He covers how he's scaling the business whilst maintaining coherence, including how he makes partnerships work successfully. He reflects on his leadership approach, the tough calls he's made, and how he looks after himself. “The standard is perfection, and that's the only standard the world will accept.” – Tom Fussell You'll hear about: ·      What is Tom Fussell's leadership style?·      Positioning BBC Studios in the BBC·      How to lead creative people·      Maintaining coherence whilst scaling the BBC·      Making partnerships work·      How to evolve an inclusive and diverse culture·      Challenges of being CEO of BBC Studios·      The importance of giving people space·      How Tom keeps fresh as a leaderAbout Tom Fussell:  Tom Fussell is the CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC's production and distribution business. He is on the BBC Executive Board, reporting into Director General, Tim Davie. Tom became CEO in October 2021 after holding the interim position for 13 months. Prior to this Tom was CFO at BBC Studios, starting the role in 2017, having held the same position at BBC Worldwide since May 2016.He has previously held leadership roles in Shine, Harper Collins UK,  Random House, and the BBC.His resources: Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfussell/ BBC Studios: https://www.bbcstudios.com/ My resources: Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:  For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

Do you let the little things get to you as a leader?Everyone has those moments of irritability that you regret afterwards. You were stressed. It happens, doesn't it? But it doesn't have to if you know how to manage your microstresses and what causes them. As a leader you can be more resilient and create a stronger, richer identity if you know how to deal with microstress.Karen and Rob reveal not only how to identify your microstresses but also what impact they are having on your co-workers, family, and friends. They delve into strategies you can take to keep a sense of perspective and enjoy the moment more. We also get insights into what they do to manage their own microstress. Get ready for lots of actionable tips to get a grip on your microstress.“A telltale sign of microstress is that you may be triggering unintentionally, and it almost always come back on you.”  You'll hear about:The difference between micro and macrostressersHow do you recognise a microstress?How to use knowledge of microstress to improve performanceWhat are the most harmful microstresses?Research findingsWhy a rich multi-dimensional life inoculates life's stressesActions they have taken to reduce microstressWhat impact do they want on the world?Tips for leaders to reduce micro stresses About Karen:Karen is the co-author of 3 books with Clayton Christensen: "The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty"; Wall Street Journal best-seller "Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice"; and New York Times best-seller "How Will You Measure Your Life?She is currently the Editorial Director of BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors.About Rob:Rob is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College, Founder and Chief Research Scientist at Connected Commons (a consortium of over 150 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice), and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload as well as over 50 articles, many of which have won awards, in top scholarly outlets.Karen & Rob's resources:• Rob Cross profile and resources: https://www.robcross.org/• Karen Dillon profile and resources: https://www.karendillon.net/• Book: https://www.robcross.org/resources/books/• HBR article: https://hbr.org/2023/02/the-hidden-toll-of-microstress My resources:Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) to watch the conversation.Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas. For more details about me:·      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.·      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO).·      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).·      Engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP) and  Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).