Steven Hunt

Understandably, most companies have spent a good deal of 2020-21 in crisis mode. The top management team and middle managers are getting tired. But there's a fine line between being tired and being burnt out. Here is how one company use three simple questions to make sure they have the capacity to get done what needs to be done.Like it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blockbusters missing the opportunity to buy Netflix when it was cheap. Kodak missing the opportunity to move into digital cameras. These are legendary missed business opportunities. But they are rarely a one-off. They happen because individuals in those companies missed opportunities every day. It became a pattern. And the misses got embedded into the company culture.Here are five ways to make sure your opportunity RADAR stays switched on, so that your company doesn't miss any opportunities.Like it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's one factor that doubles people's motivation to give more to global causes, like the International Red Cross / Red Crescent. The good news is executive on your top team have access to that same factor and they can use it to boost engagement across your global company.Like it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pressure in a company feels constant. It's ongoing and non-stop.Here are three ways you can drastically reduce the pressure in your company by “Controlling the Controllables”.Like it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speed is relative. What's fast in one business unit, may be slow for another.Here are five ways to increase the speed of implementation.Like it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you noticed how some managers aren't present? In Zoom meetings, their camera is switched on, but they aren't.Executive success depends on quickly adding value. It means having real presence and doing these three things. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/34XCxbh#highperformance #change #clarity #Executive ExcellenceLike it? You can read more on my site: https://stevenhunt.net/ Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zookeepers are well-educated but get low pay, little recognition and few opportunities to advance. On paper, it's a dead-end job. Yet there are two big things that you can learn from zookeepers to boost the ambition and challenge in your company.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best companies, like AMEX and Amazon, do a great job of getting global business units spending their time on their objectives. They do it using extensive dialogs.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With these four actions you can get your global initiatives and collaborations going in next the no time. All four build on making the collaboration meaningful and adding value to your relationships.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you want the company that you lead to grow strongly, focus on the cultural patterns you're passing down and across the organisation. To focus on growth, use the boosters and avoid the blockers in your culture.Like it? Read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lessons from Formula One, Red Bull Racing and the Director of a global software company on how to make the most out of your performance reviews… it doesn't have anything to do with filling in forms!Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Commitment is a combination of your thoughts and emotions. This week we look at how to pick up on those emotional signals, through what you are seeing and hearing.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A core feature of every company with consistent high-growth is as simple as it is courageous... they set audacious goals. Sadly, other companies have a management culture which can only be described as "managed mediocrity". This episode is all about the benefits of being in the high-growth group.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Slogans like “Yes We Can” inspire dreams and hopes. When the words come from a charismatic person in a position of authority, the effect is powerful. But slogans don't offer clarity. That comes from disciplined dialogs. This week's episode explains the vital link between slogans and dialogs.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Five factors, three of which global executives actively manage. Fuse them together and you have the everything you need for high goal achievement.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it take to be an effective executive - industry expertise, a high IQ or high EQ? Researchers from Harvard University have found the optimal mix. What's more, head hunters look for the same mix in C-Suite job candidates.We'll also cover three quick ways to boost your emotional intelligence in the shortest time possible. All you need is 10 minutes per day.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do your monthly management meetings feel like going to court? Do they fall into the lawyer trap: forensic cross-examination and fault-finding by other aggressive managers?Here's how you and your management team can escape this negative spiral by simply focusing on opportunities, obstacles and stopping events.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A lot of people get told they have “real potential”? But only a few – 1 in 20 – people actually have the ambition to fit their high potential.This week's episode explains how to use your and your ambition… every day.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All executives have doubts, concerns and fears of one type of another.At worst, they balloon into strongly-held, false beliefs and eventually into imposter syndrome. Listen to 10 unique ways to stop that happening.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every company likes innovation. Yet weak executives – desperate for creativity –create a climate that kills innovation. The #1 reason is they use the wrong mental metaphors and create a climate of fear, instead. This week's episode looks at a better mental metaphor to use.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Too many executives and organisations run away from solutions to their challenges. The fear can be so big that they ignore the solutions, even when they have been proven to work in other industries. Why do they do it?The answer is related to how they view vulnerability in challenging situations, as this week's Podcast explains.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Too many executives and organisations run away from solutions to their challenges. The fear can be so big that they ignore the solutions, even when they have been proven to work in other industries. Why do they do it?The answer is related to how they view vulnerability in challenging situations, as this week's Podcast explains.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a mentor, what do you do with a narcissist who repeatedly ignored your advice?And how do you stop the narcissist before they damage the company, you and the people in it?Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are people suddenly switching away from whatsapp? And what has that got to do with commitment and global management? This episode looks at how managers can accelerate commitment in the global groups they lead. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It starts with checking your assumptions about what makes a good team and being clear on the rationale. This episode the benefits, the limits and the outline of a sensible implementation plan. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Right now, a lot of people want at work want psychological comfort and relief from the stress of the last few months. The big risk is they start to be driven by fear. In that case, there are 3 ways that you can support your local managers to make sure they stay focused on the job in hand. Like it? Read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The assumptions you make – that we all make – as global managers have a surprising impact on ambitions, aims and achievements. We look at the story of two managers – Sophia and Peter – and the two very different outcomes they achieved. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A handful of themes stood out above the others this year. Find out which were the most popular Active Performance Podcast themes in 2020 with you - the Here are the most listened to, most commented on and most recommended episodes from 2020. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know good leaders. I meet many. Here's the global manager who, for me, did an outstanding job in 2020. It's his special mix of strong confidence and ability to show his vulnerability which makes him stand out. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why spend the time to keep up a culture of responsibility? Is it more effort than it's worth? Examples like than Lee Kuan Yew's leadership in Singapore show you how responsibility can be built, even in complex operating environments. Success starts with consistently taking seven steps to build your company's culture of responsibility. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you build trust when you've inherited a team split across multiple countries? This episode looks at the best ways to do that. Define trust and decide which type works best for you. Then you've got to have a plan to show and communicate that trust to build a high-performing group. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to get out of the crisis. That's what global executives are saying. But, confusion reigns in most companies about the best practical steps to get out of the crisis. This episode looks at confidence and courage and why, together, confidence and courage is the primary force getting out of the current confusion. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's how you use a double-loop reflection which will make it easier for you to achieve repeated success. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're pushed for time, here are six ideas to boost your company productivity while everyone is working from home.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some people have “selective hearing” – they only hear you when they want to. Other are worse, they're like hermits, ignoring you completely. When managers in other countries ignore you. What do you do? We look at the human, culture and corporate dynamics you can use to improve your global management performance. Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a myth that you have to elbow your way to the top. The idea of being aggressive, selfish, hostile, abusive and manipulative doesn't work better than other ways. (But it does sell more business magazines and books, which is why it is popular.)You can get to the top using three other routes.And there's one fundamental characteristic that everyone needs. And no, it's not being dominant or aggressive.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've heard of the hero-CEO that's so popular in business books and articles. Well, forget it. It's a myth. And it's time to let it go.The reality is - as supported by data and research - that you have to focus on 3 core behaviours and a simple 5-step process, if you want to get people in your organisation to change.Like it? You can read more on my site: www.stevenhunt.net Get pragmatic tips every month from The Global Executive 360. Subscribe here: https://stevenhunt.net/resources Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We'll look at three intelligent inclusion tactics that the best companies use to increase their productivity and global results.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why global collaboration works best when it starts at the top. And the action step to create clarity and boost emotional engagement between local and global managers. More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Managers with low trust often lead companies with low customer empathy. That means poor service, lower customer satisfaction and fewer positive product recommendations. In the second of four parts, this podcast looks at trustful dialogs – and how you can accelerate your trustful dialogs with three simple actions. More on my site: https://stevenhunt.net/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Managers who make the most of automation have developed a different mindset. It takes confidence, and bold moves That's why they are courageous managers. In the first of four parts, this podcast looks at how courageous managers deal with risk and innovation – a standout characteristic of winners in the race to automation. More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Integrity, in the long-term, strengthens your organisation. With integrity, you boost the company's performance: sales and share price rise. You also avoid two big costs!More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look at six big lessons that you can get as a global manager, from online mapping technologyMore on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've reached the Closure phase of a major project. Different stakeholders have different interpretations of the projects, even successful projects. That's normal.The best companies add one element to their formal Project Evaluations. This element is a proven way to accelerate growth and to support a high-performance culture across your global business units.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you want to get ahead of the crisis and your competitors, an easy way that the best global managers are using is trust. The powerful combination of self-confidence, a strong personal network and trustful dialogs will enable you to outperform your competitors, as research already shows.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Digitalization is difficult. It takes courage and risk. A lot of global managers are getting part of it right, but lack the courage to go further.You can increase the courage that everyone needs to make digital changes. How? By using trustful, stakeholder dialogs. This episode shows you how to do that in 4 easy steps.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.eu Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week: Underperformers and feedback. What global managers can learn from professional poker players about how to get underperformers back on a winning track. And how to minimize the emotional distractions when talking with underperformers.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.euConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week: faultless tactics to make your change implementation plan stickIf you're a global manager, use these 4 easy ways to boost clarity about your change plans and, better still, make people want to implement your plans.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.netConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All companies go through major, complex change. Here's what to do if you want to keep everyone's motivation high over months and months of a major change initiative?More on my site: www.stevenhunt.euConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This surprises some people… for doctors, high-quality dialogs are the big difference between making dangerous, wrong decisions and making highly-respected medical decisions. Doctors have to quickly establish trust with people they don't often see.Global managers have to do the same. So here is what global managers with remote business units and teams can learn about trust from successful doctors. More on my site: www.stevenhunt.euConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To make remote working successful in your company, it needs CTA – the Culture, Tools and Actions. This week, you'll get three pragmatic ways to improve in each of those critical areas - based on what really works in global companies.More on my site: www.stevenhunt.euConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhunt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.