Podcasts about your ceo mentor

Episode #352 // We hear a lot these days about personal branding, and there's an expert for every occasion promising to guide us through the leadership branding maze.Is our “brand” important in helping us to realise our career aspirations? Probably…But there's a dangerous misconception that you can construct an external image of desirable behaviours and values, without actually possessing them. That approach is doomed to failure. In this episode, I give you a clear, practical approach to reinventing your brand, by building it from the inside out; and I give you two critical tools to help you execute any change you might choose to make.Download my free Daily Habit Tracker here.————————

Moment #122 // Some of the most important success principles are counterintuitive. It's in our nature to look for easy answers to the things that challenge us. The fact is, though, there aren't any silver bullets. In this Moment, I look at one of the most powerful counterintuitive truths, which every leader faces at some point.If you want to take a deeper dive into how to build a mindset for leadership success, have a listen to Ep.130: Counterintuitive Truths.————————

Episode #351 // I came across a great quote recently, thanks to one of the leaders in our inner circle, Natasha Read. It was a quote from Maria Montessori, who devised the Montessori method of teaching.The method focuses on the development of a child's inherent initiative and ability, allowing them to develop at their own pace. It emphasises growth through independence and experimentation. The quote is a blinder… “Everything you do for me, you take from me!” It hit me like a pie in the face: I immediately thought of the principle of working at level, which is a critical part of the No Bullsh!t Leadership framework.There are lots of good reasons to not over function for the people you lead, and this might just be the most compelling of those reasons. When you do your people's work, you're not saving them…you're stunting their growth. In this episode, I'm going to go into the working at level principles in the sort of depth that I normally reserve for our Leadership Beyond the Theory cohorts. I've also put together a great PDF resource to accompany this episode, 5 Rules for Leading Without Over-Functioning: A Leader's Guide to Working at the Right Level which you can download here https://www.yourceomentor.com/episode351. Enjoy! ————————

Moment #120 // Humour can vastly improve team dynamics and culture, by breaking through tension and giving people a laugh.But organisations have become pretty stiff over the last 10 years, and the part that humour plays seems to have greatly diminished. In this moment, we look at what forms of humour are likely to be OK, and what might cross a red line at work.If you want to take a deeper dive into how to bring some comic relief to your team, have a listen to Ep.145: Humour is Underrated.————————

Episode #350 // Fewer, Better People. What a great mantra! The meaning is crystal clear and, what's more, there's absolutely zero fat on it - no corporate speak, no flowery adjectives!It's one of those expressions that can apply to any business, in any industry, in any geography…it sounds blindingly obvious as soon as you hear it, doesn't it!?But that's what makes it so incredibly powerful. It's clear, and it's obvious…and it's incredibly difficult to achieve!In this episode, I deconstruct these three simple words, and explore why so few businesses can meet the standard of fewer, better people.————————

Moment #120 // It's almost guaranteed that when you take over a new team, it's going to be a little dysfunctional.Sometimes, the team you inherit is completely broken, and you're left with the unenviable task of repairing it.Fixing a broken team takes relentless commitment, but there are a few things you can do to greatly improve your chances of success. If you want to take a deeper dive into how to repair a team that's fallen into disrepair and neglect, have a listen to Ep.105: Steadying the Ship.————————

Episode #349 // Psychological safety is a critical part of a high-performance culture. Unless people feel comfortable contributing their ideas and challenging the vocal majority, the team will easily slip into the complacency of groupthink. But psychological safety is often misunderstood, which is why we produced this mythbuster episode to debunk some of the commonly held misconceptions.I talk, from two different perspectives, about how the term ‘psychological safety' has been misappropriated: first from my own experience, then from a recent article by Amy Edmondson, who pioneered the concept.Most importantly, I give you the one practical step you need to take to put your team culture on the road to psychological safety.————————

Moment #119 // There's been an increasing trend over the last several years for high profile leaders to come out in support of social issues.Many CEOs have crossed the line, using the company's brand as a platform to demonstrate their personal virtue, or to support a cause that they believe in.Is it appropriate for leaders to use their professional platform to grandstand on social issues, even though they know it will disenfranchise a large number of their stakeholders?If you want to go deeper on the vexed question of handling controversial social issues, have a listen to Ep.305: Should Leaders Buy Into Social Issues.————————

Episode #348 // Fear of feedback...it's one of the biggest barriers that holds leaders back from reaching their potential.Even some of the smartest, most talented leaders struggle when it comes to delivering honest, direct feedback…and the fallout is huge. Teams underperform. Culture weakens. Leaders lose confidence.The truth is, overcoming your fear of feedback isn't about learning a new skill. It's about building the will to have the tough conversations, and realising that avoiding them will only make things worse.In today's episode, I'm sharing an exclusive live training to help you shift your mindset, step into the discomfort, and start mastering this absolutely critical leadership skill.It's 90% will, 10% skill… and by the end of this session, you'll know exactly where to start.If you want to build high-performing teams, drive real results, and genuinely help your people grow, you simply can't afford to keep dodging feedback! This episode will show you how to step up and lead at the next level.————————

Moment #118 // Politics is so ingrained in human nature that it can be really hard to identify and neutralize… Political animals are everywhere.Identifying them, and proactively countering their silent attacks is a leadership challenge that gets more difficult the higher up you go. If you want to lead at your peak, and deliver superior performance by focusing on the things that truly matter, you have to make sure you aren't blindsided by political animals.If you want to take a deeper dive into how to survive the shark tank, have a listen to Ep.314: Navigating the Dark Side of Office Politics.————————

Episode #347 // Keeping people happy…it seems to be a constant focus for leaders at all levels, and it spawns all sorts of cultural ills. But the worst part is that, for all the time, money and energy that goes into trying to crack that nut, most leaders miss the mark… to be honest, the vast majority of leaders aren't even aiming at the right target. You could work tirelessly, every day for the rest of your career, to try to exceed your people's expectations… and not even move the needle. One of the main reasons for this is that you may be blissfully unaware of the role that the the psychological contract plays in your people's job satisfaction. Today, I want to put people's unspoken expectations into context… to give you an understanding of the PC… and to give you some ideas for how where to start.————————

Moment #117 // Short-term focus is one of the biggest problems in business today. And it's also one of the most intractable.In this moment, we explain why companies that don't balance the short-term and long-term implications of their decisions often end up destroying incalculable value… If you want to take a deeper dive into how you can avoid making decisions that deliver today's results at the expense of long-term value, have a listen to Ep.246: The Curse of Short-Term Focus.————————

Episode #346 // Leading a team in a unionised business is different. It's hard enough to lead when you have direct line of sight to your people, but when there's a third party running interference between you, it can be super tricky. I had the opportunity to work for a number of industrial businesses that had a heavy union influence, and I learned an incredible amount about leadership because of the inherent degree of difficulty. My goal in this episode is not to demonise or disparage the unions. But, no matter what anyone tells you, it is way harder to lead for performance in a unionised business. Then again, no matter what anyone tells you, it is possible to lead your team to make positive change in a unionised business. After all, the vast majority of people come into work each day wanting to do a good job and make a difference. So don't let the adversarial nature of your relationship with the unions taint your optimism, or dampen your enthusiasm.I cover a lot of ground in this episode, culminating in my 8 top tips for leading a unionized business to drive positive change and improved performance.————————

Moment #116 // Leadership power can be dangerous, if you use it thoughtlessly. But if you take the time to understand it, and use your power deliberately, rather than unconsciously, you will see a world of difference.If you want to take a deeper dive into how you can understand and develop your performance, have a listen to Ep.5: Using Power Wisely————————

Episode #345 // Work-related mental health issues are on the rise - and this increase seems to be fuelled by an entitlement culture that's holding many companies captive.Leading is becoming more and more complicated, as the separation between our work and personal lives is almost impossible to distinguish. We hear a lot about work-related anxiety, bullying, and harassment, and many well-intentioned leaders are being demonised as a result.But what happens when the shoe is on the other foot? When a team member bullies their leader to try to force them to abandon their change agenda, or even walk away from the team?In this episode, I give you five practical tips to deal with upward bullying, if you happen to find yourself in the crosshairs. Download the free PDF resource here that outlines my 5 Tips for Dealing with Upwards Bullying————————

Moment #115 // Written communication in business is pretty poor, for the most part. People put countless hours into writing, and it may or may not surprise you to hear that most of it never gets read.If you start with the premise that most people don't read what you write, it will liberate you to write less… and that's better for everyone!If you want to take a deeper dive into how you can improve your written communication, have a listen to Ep.38: Communicating With Impact————————

Moment #114 // Although we like to create neat definitions for different leadership approaches, every individual has a different style.Any style can be effective, but some leadership behaviors are not negotiable, if you're serious about performance.Once you're exposed to these simple principles, you'll realize how valuable it would be to take a leaf out of the strong leaders' success playbook.If you want to take a deeper dive into how you can adapt your style to lift team performance, have a listen to Ep.182: What Is Strong Leadership?————————

Episode 343 // I was preparing a resource for a group of CEOs who are currently in our Business Accelerator Program, and one part of the content jumped out at me—how do you improve your odds of bringing outstanding talent into your team? You've probably heard me say that high-performing teams start with high-performing individuals… and that is absolutely true. It's almost impossible to take a team of mediocre people, and try to drag them kicking and screaming to high performance.It would be like me lining up at the start of the Olympic 100m final. The outcome is predetermined, and nothing I can do would change it. Because No Bullsh!t Leadership is all about achieving high performance and superior results, I decided to slip this podcast episode in today to help you through the treacherous terrain of securing top talent.The higher the quality of your people, the more likely it is that you'll be able to leverage that talent to produce extraordinary performance! Click here to download a free PDF outlining my 6 STEPS TO SECURING BETTER TALENT!————————

Moment #113 // Many company strategies look good on face value, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're effective.There are many reasons for this, and in this Moment, I look at four of the more common ones.Once you see all the places where strategy can go wrong, you'll understand why delivering value is sometimes so difficult.If you want to go deeper on how to improve execution by working on the highest-value work, have a listen to Ep.318: 5 Reasons Why Your Strategy Is Failing.————————

Episode #342 // In this episode of No Bullsh!t Leadership, we're tackling one of the biggest, most complex issues in the workplace - gender equality.Joining me for this discussion is Helen Conway, one of Australia's foremost experts on the topic. With an impressive career spanning executive leadership, law, and corporate governance, Helen has spent decades driving change at the highest levels. She served as the CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, solidifying her reputation as a credible and influential voice in this space.Helen's background speaks for itself:✔ Former partner at a major Sydney law firm✔ General Counsel for an ASX-listed resources company✔ 18 years of senior executive experience across insurance, energy, transportation, and construction✔ Over 20 years as a non-executive director in sectors like health, education, and financial servicesIn this conversation, we dive into the real state of gender equality in the workplace - what's changed, what still needs work, and what leaders can do to drive meaningful progress. Tune in for a straight-talking, insightful discussion on one of today's most pressing leadership challenges.————————

Moment #112 // Are Your Stakeholders Your Biggest Blind Spot? Too many leaders throw around the word stakeholders without actually knowing who they are or what they expect. And that's a dangerous game.If you don't have a strategy to manage them, you'll get blindsided...fast.In Ep.290: Stakeholder Mastery, we break down exactly how to identify, manage, and get your diverse stakeholders onside, so you can lead with confidence (and avoid nasty surprises).

Episode #341 // In this episode, I address a question from Virginie Hoareau, one of our dedicated listeners and Leadership Beyond the Theory alumna. Virginie asked if I could discuss the different stages of a business, and whether a different type of leadership is required for each.How critical is it to match a leader's style to a business phase? And can any leader be successful in any stage of an organization's lifecycle? Even though I often talk about different leadership styles, and how they affect your ability to achieve results, I've never really addressed how different styles can be matched to different situations.I begin the episode by examining the conundrum between being authentic, and the need to adapt to your circumstances; I talk about each of the three main phases of a business, and the skills required for each; and I finish with some practical tips for understanding which phase best suits your style, and how to develop the capabilities that will make you wildly successful, no matter which phase of a business you find yourself in.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #111 // There are many schools of thought on which competencies are most useful to help you achieve your career ambitions.So, which key areas should you focus on, in order to build the bulletproof competencies that underpin a stellar career?In this Moment, I give you a strategic map of the playing field, which you can then use to focus your professional development efforts at any point of your journey. If you want to go deeper on how to build a bulletproof foundation of career skills, have a listen to Ep.251: Indispensable Workplace Competencies.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #340 // Every day, you'll find countless opportunities to get distracted, which could potentially compromise your ability to deliver on the main game.Many years ago, when I was CIO of an insurance company, I used a simple but powerful mantra: whenever someone came up with a bright idea that would potentially add a task to our work program, I brought some perspective by asking the simple question: “Will it make the boat go faster?”Of course, that expression's not original, and I begin the episode by telling the story of its origins. But the sentiment is clear: will doing this thing take us closer to our singular, compelling goal?In this episode I give you some practical techniques that you can use immediately to sharpen your team's focus on the things that really matter. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #110 // We talk a lot about resilience. These days, just mustering the capacity to cope with the pressures of everyday life is difficult.For leaders though, the challenge is even tougher. You not only need to manage your own physical and mental state – you also have to model self-mastery for your team. In this moment, I give you a couple of high-value hacks to develop Grace Under Pressure, so that you can become completely unflappable! If you want to go deeper on how to build unshakeable resilience, have a listen to Ep.43: People Follow Resilient Leaders. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #339 // I'm often asked, “Marty, how did you manage your career to get to where you are today?”Like everyone else, I had to start at the bottom and work my way up. My journey isn't particularly remarkable but, like your path, it's absolutely unique. In my usual No Bullsh!t style, I dedicate this episode to giving you a warts-and-all look behind the glossy headlines of my career – the stuff that podcast interviewers don't typically ask. I want to give you inspiration and hope: even if your career isn't well planned, or you make a few poor decisions about which role you should take, it's not fatal! Your career is long, and bad career moves are forgiven. I'm a living testament to that fact! In this episode, I focus on the key decision points that I faced in critical career moments, and conduct my own personal post mortem on how each of them turned out. I hope this gives you food for thought to help you with your own career decisions. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #109 // One of the most important principles of great leadership is to let go of perfectionism, and instead drive towards excellence… it's the ultimate application of the 80/20 rule!This implies that failure will be an integral part of your career, so it's important to work out how to accept failure, without allowing it to dent your confidence. If you want to go deeper on how to use your biggest mistakes to your advantage, have a listen to Ep.301: Bouncing Back From Major Failures. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #338 // Many leaders find it difficult to keep up with the pace of change. And you may be feeling as though that the world is changing faster than it ever has… If you pay attention to mainstream leadership theory, you'll often hear that, if you want to have any hope of keeping up in our rapidly evolving world, you need to change the way you lead. But, do you?The more I see, the more I'm convinced that the fundamental principles of leadership are timeless. Sometimes, though, it's hard not to get distracted by the latest leadership and business fads - they draw your attention away from tried and tested principles, with the promise of showing you an easier way.In this episode, I look at one of the more recent articles on the changing nature of leadership, from one of the more credible sources. The McKinsey article, The art of 21st-century leadership, gives us a window into what the top leaders around the world are thinking.I also give you a couple of practical examples for how to apply your tried and trusted leadership skills to the new world situations you're going to face in the 21st Century.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why leadership fads are so attractive (and why they don't last)✅ The timeless leadership fundamentals that never change✅ A breakdown of McKinsey's latest leadership trends—and whether they matter✅ How to lead Gen Z without falling for the latest corporate buzzwords✅ How to apply core leadership principles to today's challenges✅ The #1 leadership tool that will always drive team performance ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #108 // We often kid ourselves that someone is a high performer when, in reality, they're just good at one particular aspect of their job.How do you identify your true high performers? And how do you get the most out of them, once you know who they are? If you want to go deeper on how to lead high potential talent, have a listen to Ep.293: Leading High Performers. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #337 // If you're like most people, there's probably a key area of leadership that you've been struggling with – or even worse, not struggling with, because you've decided to avoid it, and convinced yourself of all the reasons you didn't need to do it in the first place!Success in anything relies on your ability to develop the habits and disciplines that enable you to perform at your best. And, often, the most difficult step is the very first. Breaking through the inertia, and pushing yourself to do something difficult can be pretty daunting.In this episode, I show you how to take the first step so that you can increase your comfort and confidence in doing the hard things that make a difference – to you and your people.I take four of the most common weaknesses that I've seen holding leaders back, and give you a practical formula for taking that first vital step in each area:Speaking up in meetings;Making tough decisions;Having difficult conversations; andLoosening the control you exert over your people's work.It's hard to do hard things, but all you need to do, is take the first step!--------------Most leaders are doing their 1:1s wrong. If your one-on-ones feel like pointless status updates (or worse, you're skipping them entirely), you're missing out on the #1 leadership tool that drives performance, accountability, and growth.In Thursday's FREE LIVE Masterclass, I'm breaking down exactly how to turn your 1:1s into a performance accelerator, so you can develop your team, eliminate surprises, and lead with confidence.Here's what you'll get:✅ The #1 mindset shift that will change how you run 1:1s forever✅ The 20-60-20 Rule, a foolproof structure for high-impact meetings✅ How to handle tough conversations like a pro, raises, disengagement, underperformance & more✅ The non-negotiables that make 1:1s your biggest leadership advantage

Moment #107 // As you rise through the ranks of your organization, you'll see that your peers are really smart too… increasingly so, the higher up you go. At the top of virtually every organization, being really smart is the norm – it's no longer the differentiator that it might have been at lower levels.So how do you differentiate yourself? By delivering superior results that they can't ignore! If you want to go deeper on how to stand out in a sea of competent people, have a listen to Ep.28: Your Peers Are Really Smart Too! ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #336 // Last week, we produced a BUMPER episode on the pros and cons of an MBA qualification. I even gave you a framework to help you evaluate whether an MBA is right for you, at this particular point in your career.In this episode, I go a step further, as I take a look at the overabundance of leadership development options that you might choose (or your company might choose for you).How do you navigate the maze of leadership development options?It's important to consider your Return on Investment (ROI). Although there are many benefits to continuous learning, the primary purpose of any professional development should be to expand your career opportunities, thereby improving your earning capacity.If you want to take the guesswork out of deciding which leadership development options may be right for you, this episode (and the free downloadable PDF guide which you can access here) will equip you with everything you need.----------------

Moment #106 // Most people would rather resign than raise issues with their boss…but before you push the big red button, it might be helpful to think about how you improve your relationship with your boss by giving them feedback.Giving feedback to the people below you is hard enough, but giving it to your boss can be downright intimidating! How do you earn the trust and respect of your boss, so that you're able to give them feedback, and improve your outlook in your current role? If you want to go deeper on how to handle the most delicate conversations, have a listen to Ep.284: Giving Your Boss Feedback. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #335 // If you're considering the possibility of studying an MBA – or even if you have an MBA and want to work out how to maximize its value – this episode is your ultimate guide. We've developed a structured framework to guide your decision-making process, and determine whether it's worth investing the time, money, and energy into pursuing an MBA.For many decades, the MBA has been the business leader's qualification of choice. Things may be changing, though. These days, the knowledge that an MBA would impart is readily available in the public domain, and it has the added advantage that you can consume it when you need to apply it… If your objective is to maximize the ROI of your career development efforts (as it should be for any sound business decision), you'll find this framework invaluable.DOWNLOAD THE FREE 7-POINT ROI ASSESSMENT FOR AN MBA HERE----------------

Moment #105 // With ready access to mountains of information, decision-making processes in many companies have become more and more about data analytics.But some of the things that should influence your decisions defy accurate measurement.Just because something isn't quantifiable or measurable doesn't necessarily mean you should ignore it. Judgment and experience play a part in all great decisions.If you want to go deeper on how to make your gut feel work for you, have a listen to Ep.112: Is Gut Feel a Thing?.---------------------Your team's performance is a mirror. Do you like what you see?

Episode #334 // Performance management gets a bad rap these days. There's a school of thought that formal performance management processes do more harm than good. And in the hands of an inept leader working in a poor culture, that's probably true. But I'm a huge believer in the power of 1:1 meetings and, even though formal performance meetings are just one example, some leaders use the trend against performance management as an excuse for not conducting 1:1 meetings at all. There's a host of compelling reasons for stepping up your game on 1:1 meetings, and today I look at some of these in detail. In this episode, I help you to sharpen your focus by defining the primary objective of a performance discussion. And, the big bonus: I give you a practical technique for closing your 1:1 meetings that will radically improve your chances of the individual delivering on their commitments.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #104 // Conventional wisdom tells us that “happy workers are productive workers”... but short-term, sugar-hits of happiness don't lead to high performance!Team morale is elusive, and you don't build it by being overly protective, or by mollycoddling your people. You build it by giving them an environment where they're expected to stretch, grow, and achieve.This builds individual self esteem, and genuine long-term satisfaction… it's also the foundation of high team morale and superior performance.If you want to go deeper on how to really lift your team culture, have a listen to Ep.281 Building Team Morale.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #333 // For the last four years, we've run the Crush Your Career Challenge with thousands of ambitious leaders, who've not only set bold career goals but actually achieved them. The challenge isn't just about planning, it's about results.This year, we're taking it to a whole new level. You'll be joining over 1,000 other No Bullsh!t Leaders, all working towards their goals alongside me and Em, inside The No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub. Imagine the energy, the momentum, and the massive accountability boost from being part of a group like this!Now, let me ask you this: How are those New Year's resolutions you set a few weeks ago going? Be honest, are they still on track, or have they started to lose steam?Here's what I know to be true: resolutions fail because they're usually reactive. They focus on fixing what's broken instead of building something extraordinary. That's where the Crush Your Career Challenge comes in.This isn't about vague promises or fleeting motivation. This is about setting clear, actionable goals and doing the work to make them happen, all while being surrounded by a global community of like-minded leaders who are doing the same.Join the challenge now at www.yourceomentor.com/cyc and let's do this together! ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #103 // Virtually every company has natural tensions built into its DNA, and these tensions can deliver incredible value – if you know how to manage them!Robust discussions and strong accountability are key to unlocking this rich source of value.It takes strong leadership to capture the upside of the tensions in your team, rather than just following the path of least resistance, and squandering the potential…If you want to go deeper on how to turn conflict into constructive tension, have a listen to Ep.78 Refereeing Your Leaders' Disputes.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #332 // Many leaders struggle every day with oppressive workloads and long hours. We all have busy periods – it comes with the territory – but if this pattern persists for more than a few months, that's not just a busy period… that's the way you live!To regain control of your time, you need to fundamentally shift the way you think about your leadership role. Over the course of many years, I was able to develop what eventually became my No Bullsh!t Leader's Time Mastery System. Long before it had the catchy name, I used these principles to make sure I was being as effective as I could possibly be… to lead my team to achieve the best possible results… and still make it home every night in time to eat dinner with my family!In this episode, I lay out the principles behind this powerful system. In only 15 minutes, you'll know everything you need to in order to get control of your calendar, and reclaim at least three hours in your week.DOWNLOAD THE FREE NO BULLSH!T LEADER'S TIME MASTERY SYSTEM HERE ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #102 // You may think that the most certain way to build job security is to make yourself indispensable – but you would probably be wrong!Indispensability isn't good if it's based on hoarding specialist knowledge – that will just make you a key risk to your team.Your value comes from building team capability, not from holding your team back by using your knowledge as a weapon.If you want to go deeper on how to balance your existing knowledge with your willingness to grow, have a listen to Ep.297 Making Yourself Indispensable.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #331 // Today's episode is a bit of fun! As I like to do each year, I take a look at what's likely to be ahead for economies, businesses, and leaders in 2025. I've done the research so that you don't have to!To put this episode together, I've drawn on highly reputable information sources – The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The McKinsey Quarterly, The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review and of course, the most reliable website in the world, Wikipedia

Moment #101 // In these days of competitive labor markets, greater employee mobility, and increasing recruitment costs, our emphasis has to be on growing talent from within.This requires a razor sharp focus on performance, potential, and capability development.How do you develop your internal talent, while showing your stars that they don't have to leave the company to advance their careers?If you want to go deeper on how to bring value to the forefront, have a listen to Ep.231: Talent Management.————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #330 // It's Christmas Eve here in Boston, so Merry Christmas everyone! If Christmas isn't your thing, then Happy Hanukkah, Ōmisoka, or Kwanzaa - whatever your beliefs, the end of the calendar year is a time of reflection and renewal.As is our tradition, Em and I are wrapping up the year by looking back on the incredible podcast content we've created in 2024. This week, we're highlighting our five favorite episodes of the year, the ones you'll definitely want to revisit during your holiday downtime.It's been another standout year at Your CEO Mentor. From launching two groundbreaking online communities on Skool, to expanding our global reach, we've continued to innovate and deliver value.So what are the episodes we've chosen? You'll have to listen to find out! From navigating tough leadership challenges to unlocking next-level performance, these episodes represent the very best of No Bullsh!t Leadership in 2024.As you prepare for the coming year, I'd encourage you to think about how you might build your leadership capability and confidence in 2025… the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub is a risk-free way to accelerate your career development. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the best that our 2024 podcast catalog has to offer! ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Click here to access exclusive resources from Marty & Em!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #100 // Many leaders talk about value, but for the people they're trying to motivate, it's almost meaningless.What should they do differently from what they're already doing? How would they know if what they were doing was value-accretive, or not?Value isn't forged in rhetoric, no matter how consistently you talk about it… it's forged through your actions – and these actions begin in your decision-making process.If you want to go deeper on how to bring value to the forefront, have a listen to Ep.42: First, Create Value. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out, join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #329 // One of the more difficult aspects of leadership is managing your people's expectations. You're in the hot seat, and your team will judge your leadership based on whether or not they feel as though you've met their expectations.So, what do you do when your people's expectations are unrealistic? Or irrational? Or even delusional? As a No Bullsh!t Leader, I know you try to be as open, clear, and direct with your people as you possibly can… At times, though, you'll be faced with a choice: to either feed your people's delusion, in order to keep the peace, or to manage their expectations with a solid dose of reality. In this episode, I outline a few examples of cause and effect that we can all relate to, and I give some guidance on how to lead your people when they lose perspective on the cause-and-effect relationships that affect them. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Click here to access exclusive resources from Marty & Em!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #99 // During my executive career, I gained a lot of experience in driving change. I've also read all the iconic literature on change management, much of which is incredibly usefulBut there's one thing, above all else – a make-or-break element of any major change program – that's often overlooked:It has to be abundantly clear to everyone that not changing is not an option. How do you deal with people who work covertly to derail your change initiative in an attempt to preserve the status quo?If you want to go deeper on how to bring change resistance under control, have a listen to Ep.56: Dealing With Change Resistance. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Click here to access exclusive resources from Marty & Em!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #328 // After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, we seem to be reaching a more stable position on how work and life should coexist in a post-Covid world.But, just as stability seems within reach, there are other forces at play which could very well create the perfect storm.An older generation of workers is beginning to vacate the workforce, making way for fresh talent, new ideas, and different ways of working.A workforce that was historically compliant and relatively resilient, is gradually being replaced by one with an elevated sense of entitlement and a worrying lack of resilience.In this episode, I look at some of the root causes for the decline in individual resilience, the increase in anxiety, and the evolving expectations that people place on their employer to take accountability for their personal wellbeing.I show you how to build resilience into the fragile by adopting my one big idea, and my 7-step process for implementing it.Download the FREE PDF resource I created for this episode that means you can keep this 7-step process on hand. ————————Get the insider edge with the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool - completely FREE!Join like-minded leaders who love the podcast and dive into exclusive resources, real conversations, and weekly challenges designed to sharpen your leadership game.Don't miss out - join now!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moment #98 // Sitting down to interview Scott J Miller was like sitting down with Graham Norton, or Joe Rogan, or David Letterman — so, I was intrigued to uncover what Scott had learned from interviewing some of the world's most iconic and successful people.What do Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, and Matthew McConaughey have in common? If you want to go deeper on what makes the world's most successful people tick, have a listen to Ep.254: What the Best Leaders Do Differently. ————————Join our FREE No Bullsh!t Leaders Hub on Skool. Real conversations with like-minded leaders who listen to the No Bullsh!t Leadership Podcast. Join now to access exclusive resources from Marty & Em!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #327 // Bad news can be really tough to handle, especially when it's so unexpected that you didn't see it coming.At times like these, it's human nature to try to find an explanation for what happened, so that you can process it and find some meaning. This enables you to eventually move on. The first place you'll look for answers is in what we were told. When the boss delivered the bad news, how did she explain it? (because there's always an explanation, right?!)It's easy to latch onto what you've been told, especially when it's laced with positive messages. But the story is often constructed purely to provide you with a soft landing — and it may be a long way from the reality of the situation.How would you know if your boss's feedback is genuine, or if she's just lying to you to avoid an escalation of conflict? In this episode, I give you some techniques to help you read between the lines, so that you can be better at sorting out fact from fiction. ————————Join our FREE No Bullsh!t Leaders Hub on Skool. Real conversations with like-minded leaders who listen to the No Bullsh!t Leadership Podcast. Join now to access exclusive resources from Marty & Em!————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.