Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer Naseer
Episodes
Patrick Leddin | How To Turn Disruption Into Your Greatest Leadership Advantage
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to periods of disruption, most of us have learned to treat it like a bad storm - something you do your best to avoid, but if you do enco...
3 Questions Every Leader Needs To Cut Through Complexity | Leadership Espresso Shot 82
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The more complicated things become, the more leaders feel compelled to tighten control. Yet this drive for efficiency often introduces more uncertaint...
Margaret Andrews | How Self-Management Transforms the Way You Lead Others
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders come to leadership development hoping to find tools that will fix their employees. What Margaret Andrews reveals in this episode of Leade...
What It Really Means to Protect and Empower Your Team | Leadership Espresso Shot 81
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to protect and empower your team? In this episode, Tanveer shares a remarkable - and unexpected - real-world leadership story ...
Matthew Kohut | Why Leaders Can't Afford To Stay Silent
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a perceptual pendulum swing from leaders opening speaking out on a number of social and political issues, to man...
Lead With Purpose: 3 Leadership Lessons from My 15-Year Podcasting Journey
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
15 years ago, I got an email from Guy Kawasaki that would change the course of my life. He had a new book out and said if I wanted to interview him fo...
Priya Nalkur | From Inclusion to True Belonging at Work
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations treat inclusion as a checkbox exercise - build diverse teams, implement training programs, and assume employees will automatically ...
4 Leadership Goals to Help Your Team Thrive in 2026 | Leadership Espresso Shot 80
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you set your leadership goals for this year? In this Leadership Espresso Shot, discover four essential goals that will help you build a resilient...
Alex Budak | The Six Forms of Everyday Courage That Drive Change
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a commonly held belief that leadership courage is a trait that you either have or you don’t. That only the most rarefied few have what it ...
The Optimism That Keeps Leaders Going During Uncertain Times | Leadership Espresso Shot 79
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It seems there's not a lot everyone can agree on these days … except maybe how hard it can be to feel optimistic about things. After all, optimism i...
Karin Hurt & David Dye | How To Transform Workplace Conflict Into Connection
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace conflict has doubled since 2008, with over a third of employees dealing with it constantly. But what if the solution isn't eliminating confl...
Employee Accountability Starts With Meaningful Work | Leadership Espresso Shot 78
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders everywhere are frustrated with employee accountability as reflected in various attention-grabbing catchphrases like quiet quitting, coffee bad...
Faisal Hoque | How Leaders Transcend In The Age Of AI
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders approach AI integration by focusing on the mechanics - which tools to buy, how to write better prompts, or which tasks to automate. But w...
Navigate Change Fatigue: 3 Strategies That Work | Leadership Espresso Shot 77
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling the weight of nonstop change - and the change fatigue it brings? In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I reveal three powerfu...
Beth Kaplan | The Hidden Difference Between Inclusion And Belonging
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders think inclusive teams automatically create belonging. Dr. Beth Kaplan reveals why this assumption is exactly why so many workplace initia...
The Hidden Power You're Wasting At Work | Leadership Espresso Shot 76
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling powerless at work while questioning leadership decisions around you? You're not alone - but you might be thinking about power all wrong. ...
Rebecca Homkes | How Smart Leaders Drive Growth Through Uncertainty
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For most leaders, uncertainty is like a storm you weather by cutting costs, delaying decisions, and basically waiting for calmer waters to return. But...
4 Proven Steps Leaders Use To Build Conflict-Solving Teams That Thrive | Leadership Espresso Shot 75
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For most leaders, workplace conflict is something you should avoid at all costs. While this might sound good in principle, the reality is this mindset...
Rasmus Hougaard | How AI Makes Leaders More Human Than Ever Before
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to AI, the present concern is over the potential job losses and fundamental disruptions to the way we work. But what about AI’s inevit...
When Your Worst Moment Becomes Your Best Tool | Leadership Espresso Shot 74
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how your biggest leadership disasters stick with you longer than your successes? There's a fascinating psychological reason why ...
Siobhan McHale | Why 70% Of Change Initiatives Fail And How To Fix It
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders approach organizational change by trying to manage individual behaviours and mindsets. But what if this fundamental approach is exactly w...
4 Keys To Resolving Workplace Conflicts | Leadership Espresso Shot 73
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthe...
Terence Mauri | The Upside Of Disruption For Today’s Leaders
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the “real wor...
Is Your Leadership Based On Influence Or Authority? | Leadership Espresso Shot 72
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from t...
Alex Edmans | Navigating The Age Of Misinformation To Become A Better Leader
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial dec...
What Does The World Really Need From Today’s Leaders? | Leadership Espresso Shot 71
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belie...
Peggy Sullivan | Unlock Productivity: How To Achieve More By Doing Less
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’?According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcas...
Do Your Organization’s Goals Reflect Your Shared Purpose? | Leadership Espresso Shot 70
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In times of uncertainty, the most important thing leaders need to do is make sure their team’s goals are directly tied to their organization’s nob...
John Rossman | How Leaders Solve The Hardest Problems And Lead Transformation
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover t...
The Unexpected Power Of Workplace Traditions | Leadership Espresso Shot 69
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your organization's most powerful leadership asset is something you see every day but never really notice? In this Leadership Espresso Shot, I...
Mohammad Anwar | Love As A Business Strategy To Drive Growth And Success
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would make a successful and profitable leader, who had a self-described “dictator” style of leadership, embrace love as a business strategy? ...
My Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2024
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for this year-end retrospective episode featuring some of the most powerful insights shared by my guests on the Leadership Biz Cafe podcast in...
Dan Pontefract | How To Nurture A Team That Flourishes
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working?In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I welcome back m...
Do You Know What Your Leadership Values Are? | Leadership Espresso Shot 68
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about your leadership values?Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to vi...
Jeremie Kubicek | Cracking The Communication Code To Build Better Relationships
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I spoke with GiANT co-founder Jeremie Kubicek about his book “The Communication Code” and the communication framework he develope...
How To Succeed And Grow Under A Controlling Boss | Leadership Espresso Shot 67
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions I get asked a lot by leaders after one of my keynotes is – how do drive growth and success when you have to work under a contro...
Shelmina Abji - 8 Strategies To Drive Gender Equality in Leadership
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women to leadership positions where they can p...
How To Banish Busywork And Focus On Value Creation | Leadership Espresso Shot 66
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn’t really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you’r...
Marshall Goldsmith | How Leaders Lose Regret And Lead With Fulfillment
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of speaking to so many incredible and world-renowned experts on my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, and I’m elate...
Fostering Team Harmony In An Era Of Constant Change | Leadership Espresso Shot 65
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As team lifespans continue to shorten as a result of both layoffs and employee leaving for opportunities elsewhere, leaders are having to deal with an...
Scott Mautz | The 6 Habits Of A Mentally Strong Leader
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keepin...
Eric McNulty | A Leadership Framework For Successful Crisis Management
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper...
4 Olympic Lessons To Ignite Your Team's Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 64
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s no denying there’s something special about watching the Olympics. No doubt a big draw is the immedia...
A Simple Process To Tap Into The Power of Reflection | Leadership Espresso Shot 63
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share a simple process that even the busiest leader can apply to tap into the power of...
Anthony Iannarino | Using The Negativity Fast To Improve Your Leadership
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling like things are getting more negative each day, the sad fact is you’re not alone.From our social media feeds to news outlets, we...
How To Guide Struggling Employees To Improve Performance | Leadership Espresso Shot 62
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges – and at times, headaches – you’ll have as a leader is having to deal with an employee who’s under-performing.Of...
Bob Sutton | How Leaders Can Become “Friction Fixers” To Make Work Better
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the interviews for my "Leadership Biz Cafe" podcast that I couldn't wait to share - my interview with Stanford professor and all-around...
3 Springtime Leadership Reminders To Help You Succeed | Leadership Espresso Shot 61
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The arrival of Spring often brings to mind the idea of renewal and new beginnings. And it’s not surprising when we see trees waking from their winte...
Dr. Paul White | Communicating The 5 Languages Of Appreciation In The Workplace
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no question that being an effective communicator is critical to succeeding at leadership. But as my guest in this episode of my “Leadershi...
3 Steps To Creating A Vision That Inspires Purpose And Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 60
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the common themes around leadership that I’m asked to speak on for a keynote or a corporate training workshop around is how can leaders creat...
Robin Sharma | 8 Hidden Habits To Live Your Richest Life
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The real job of leadership is the chance to sincerely, passionately, excellently elevate human lives. And the best businesses are very mission-driv...
4 Steps To Transform Negative Self-Talk Into Driving Force For Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 59
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve spoken with many highly successful people over the course of career and there’s one interesting characteristic I’ve noticed they all share ...
Shaara Roman | Fortifying Your Workplace Culture To Thrive In Any Crisis
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several months, there’s been a lot of attention paid to an organization’s workplace culture, particularly in terms of the on-going d...
3 Important Lessons Leaders Can Learn From Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 58
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to success, much of the focus tends to be on how do we go about being successful. We read books and watch documentaries about the lives ...
Carice Anderson | How Black Professionals Can Thrive In Today’s Workplaces
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to diversity in today’s workplaces, understandably much of the focus is on systemic challenges members of various marginalized groups ...
The One Thing Exceptional Leaders Never Forget | Leadership Espresso Shot 57
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many of us would be happy knowing the high point of our career was that we were good at just getting through the day?Unfortunately, that’s the r...
Allen Adamson | Transforming What People Do To Gain Market Advantage
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Uber, Apple, Netflix, and AirBnB share in common in terms of the successes they’ve achieved? According to my guest in this episode of my Lea...
My Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2023
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks of the year are an ideal time for self-reflection and review as on the one hand, there’s an understandable eagerness to plan and ...
James Burstall | How Leaders Can Prepare For The Next Major Crisis
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say?As much as we’d like to think ...
How To Support Employee Success When Things Go Wrong | Leadership Espresso Shot 56
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the experience dealing with after-sales support where you not only get the runaround, but you spend days just trying to get someone ...
Kamales Lardi | The Human Side Of Digital Business Transformation
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the explosive growth of AI and other emergent technologies, it’s not surprising to see many organizations focusing on digital business transfor...
4 Steps For Creating A Culture of Inquisitiveness | Leadership Espresso Shot 55
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your organization encourage a sense of curiosity? According to a survey in the Harvard Business Review, 83% of leaders say they do, but barely ha...
Adam Bryant | How Managers Can Make The Jump To Leadership
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“One of the biggest stumbling blocks for organizations is an unwillingness to be brutally honest about the challenges they face.”There’s no ques...
The Critical Key Missing In RTO-Remote Work Debate | Leadership Espresso Shot 54
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few issues have captured the attention and focus of leaders over the past few years as the ongoing debate over whether to allow employees to work remo...
Bertina Ceccarelli & Susanne Tedrick | Innovating For Diversity
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all seen the studies that have shown how a diverse workforce leads to better productivity, increased profits and market share, and greater cre...
Is Your Leadership Facing A Kodak Moment? | Leadership Espresso Shot 53
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like every day there’s another news report about a company’s decision to have their employees return to the office. Of course, if you’v...
Joe Mull | 3 Keys To Igniting Employee Commitment and Retention
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one challenge leaders everywhere share in common right now it’s how to ignite employee commitment. From the Great Resignation to quiet ...
4 Steps To Encourage Employees To Ask Better Questions | Leadership Espresso Shot 52
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This might come as a surprise, but one of my favourite things about delivering a leadership keynote is the Q&A session I have afterwards. I love this ...
Tamara Sanderson | How Leaders Make Remote Work A Success
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To offer remote work opportunities or not to offer remote work opportunities? If you look at the articles found in various business outlets these days...
How Going On Vacation Will Make You A Better Leader | Leadership Espresso Shot 51
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During periods of economic uncertainty, a common response from leaders is streamlining their operations and focusing on what they deem as being essent...
Charles Conn | Six Mindsets Necessary For Succeeding During Uncertain Times
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During times of uncertainty, it’s natural for leaders to want to lean into their ‘best practices’; of sticking to what they know and what got th...
What It Takes To Inspire Others Through Your Leadership | Leadership Espresso Shot 50
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of delivering keynotes to several audiences on a wide range of issues leaders are grappling with ...
John Baldoni | Leading Through Change And Crisis With Grace
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one certainty in leadership these days it’s that you better be comfortable leading through unending change. Key to your ability to succ...
How To Promote Team Harmony During Times Of Workplace Disruption | Leadership Espresso Shot 49
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of attention and efforts being put forth by organizations and their leaders to promote ‘greater collaboration’ in their workplaces...
Joel Garfinkle | How To Develop Your Executive Presence
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to ask a random group of leaders if they’d heard of executive presence, almost all of them would answer yes. But if you asked that same ...
What Does It Take To Lead In Today’s Evolving Workplaces | Leadership Espresso Shot 38
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed the rise of two troubling trends in the leadership space. While much of the focus these days is on the ex...
Dr. Tina Opie | Using Shared Sisterhood To Overcome Racial and Gender Inequality
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the murder of George Floyd, the world seemed to rise up collectively to demand an end to racial inequality. And while many organizations openly ...
A Lesson From Disney On What Leaders Should Be Focusing On | Leadership Espresso Shot 47
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, I was invited to speak to a group of European leaders about leadership competency and vulnerability. As part of the discussion, I shared a...
Richard Safeer | A Well-Being Prescription For A Happier, Healthier Workforce
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today’s workplaces. And yet, despite the wellness economy being...
Compassion Is Critical To Succeeding At Leadership | Leadership Espresso Shot 46
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like every day there’s another news report of yet another company mandating employees return to their office, another report of new finding...
Erika Andersen | Addressing Change From The Inside Out
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating change is a reality every leader has to face, and yet despite this truth, 70% of change initiatives end in failure. While we might think th...
How To Overcome Self-Doubt About Your Ability To Lead | Leadership Espresso Shot 45
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several months I’ve had some interesting conversations with leaders who attended one of my keynotes or workshops. In particular, what ...
My Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2022
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time because of what it represents – a chance for new beginnings, to start something new, and buil...
A Year-End Reflection Exercise Every Leader Should Do | Leadership Espresso Shot 44
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks of the year mark a time when most leaders are busy working on getting the last of the year’s projects completed while at the same...
Tom Peters | It’s Time For Excellence Now And Putting People First
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m delighted and excited to welcome Tom Peters back to my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe” for a third time, which means Tom now has made the most...
A Simple, But Powerful Approach To Inspire The Best In Others | Leadership Espresso Shot 43
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of delivering numerous leadership keynotes and workshops this past year, it’s been interesting to see what themes leaders are lookin...
Faisal Hoque | How To Lead Through Revolutionary Global Change
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no question we’re living through a period of unprecedented change and uncertainty. But is this period of uncertainty something to dread, o...
3 Easy Steps To Energize Collaboration And Drive Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 42
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the arrival of Fall, it’s only natural that leaders are shifting their focus towards what needs to be done to complete those goals they set out...
Steve Curtin | Creating Purpose At Work Through Revelation Conversation
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your em...
How Failure Taught Me To Become A Better Listener | Leadership Espresso Shot 41
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Without question, being an effective listener is definitely a critical skill for leaders to demonstrate, especially as workplaces continue to become m...
Marlene Chism | How Leaders Successfully Manage Conflict By Building Their Conflict Capacity
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing leaders everywhere want to avoid it’s conflict in the workplace. Not only is workplace conflict counterproductive and stressf...
2 Powerful Steps To Build Your Emotional Competencies | Leadership Espresso Shot 40
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Numerous studies done over the past decade have demonstrated that those who succeed at leadership have not only developed strong technical abilities, ...
Laura Kriska | How Leaders Close The Us Versus Them Gap In The Workplace
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard not to feel as though there’s a growing tide of divisiveness spreading across the world, splitting people into us vs. them camps on a va...
How Words Can Empower Or Extinguish Employee Potential | Leadership Espresso Shot 39
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communication is a critical cornerstone to succeeding at leadership. And yet, numerous studies have shown that a majority of leaders lack th...
Kevin Eikenberry | How Leaders Create Engaged And Connected Remote Teams
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges facing leaders and their organizations today is how to adapt the way they work to a growing demand for more flexible wor...
4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask To Be Successful - Leadership Espresso Shot 38
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past several months, I’ve given a number of keynotes focusing on how leaders can drive employee performance. Given the current talent short...
Tom Peters & Jim Kouzes On Today’s Challenges And The Future Of Leadership
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the joys I get from my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe” is that it provides me with the opportunity to speak with leadership experts and thoug...
Boost Employee Performance With One Question | Leadership Espresso Shot 37
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series on my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”, I wanted to share a simple, bu...
Jim Huling | The 4 Disciplines of Execution That Will Drive Growth And Success
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain tasks a leader is expected to do well if they are to help their organization succeed, and developing strategies for how their team w...
Do You Have The Courage To Change How You Lead? | Leadership Espresso Shot 36
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been giving keynotes to a wide range of leaders in different industries. In some cases, the leaders in attendance were...