Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders

Interview - Brad Englert - Spheres of Influence

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this conversation, Andrew Beveridge speaks with Brad Englert, founder of Brad Englert Advisory and author of 'Spheres of Influence'. They d...

Episode 225 - The Leader’s Mindset - Part Five - Drive for Growth

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We each have mindsets that we bring to our leadership. In this final of a five part series, we explore Drive for Growth and the role it plays ...

Episode 224 - The Leader’s Mindset - Part Four - Options Thinking

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We each have mindsets that we bring to our leadership. In this fourth of a five part series, we explore Options Thinking and the role it plays...

Episode 223 - The Leader’s Mindset - Part Three - Optimistic Outlook

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We each have mindsets that we bring to our leadership. In this third of a five part series, we explore Optimistic Outlook and the role it play...

Episode 222 - The Leader’s Mindset - Part Two - Goal Orientation

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We each have mindsets that we bring to our leadership. In this second of a five part series, we explore Goal Orientation and the role it plays...

Episode 221 - The Leader's Mindset - Part One - Introduction

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary  We each have mindsets that we bring to our leadership. In this first of a five part series, we introduce The Leader’s Mindset and how it w...

Interview - Alexa Chilcutt - Executive Communication and Public Speaking

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt (www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-chilcutt-phd/) discusses the importance of executive communication and pub...

Episode 220 - How To Bend The Rules With Integrity

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary  Rules can be frustrating. It can be tempting to bend the rules or ignore them altogether, but this can lead to negative outcomes. This week ...

Episode 219 - How To Appear Less Nervous in Meetings and Interviews

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Interviewers place a strong emphasis on perceptions of nervousness. But there are practical steps we can take to appear less nervous in meetin...

Episode 218 - How To Boost First Impressions on Zoom

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research demonstrates the background we choose for video calls has a significant impact on how trustworthy and competent we appear. This week ...

Episode 217 - How to Be More Real on Video Calls

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research demonstrates a risk of detachment and reduced connection on video calls. This week we explore ways to be more real when we’re not m...

Episode 216 - How To Lead Through a Crisis

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary When you’re in leadership for long enough you discover that crises are inevitable. This week we look at five ideas to help you lead through ...

Episode 215 - How To Be More Courageous

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Whether it's speaking up in meetings, taking on challenging projects, or navigating uncertain situations, courage plays a pivotal role at work...

Episode 214 - How To Negotiate Effectively

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Whether it’s working arrangements, a pay rise, contract terms with a client or project timelines with colleagues, we are all required to neg...

Episode 213 - How To Build a Great Career

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary With so much uncertainty and change it can be difficult to map out your career. However there are still steps we can take to build a great car...

Episode 212 - How to Drive for Results

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Leadership is about achieving results through people. With the demands of managing people, it can be easy to lose sight of results we need to ...

Episode 211 - How To Maintain Composure Under Pressure

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary It’s common to experience stress at work and then struggle to perform at our best. We might even react in ways we regret later. This week we...

Episode 210 - How To Use Artificial Intelligence at Work

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Artificial Intelligence is all around us and provides great opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of our work. This week we expl...

Episode 209 - How To Transition Into a New Role

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary  Starting a new job can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. We are often keen to deliver results quickly, but taking action too soon...

Episode 208 - How To Handle Sensitive Issues at Work

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary When sensitive issues arise in the workplace it can be hard to know what to say and do. We might shy away from political and social issues, or...

Episode 207 - How To Lead a Multigenerational Team

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary There are more generations in the workforce than ever before. How do we ensure expectations are met and people work together effectively? This...

Episode 206 - How To Deal With a Persistently Negative Team Member

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Negativity can really impact a team’s motivation and performance. This week we explore how to manage a persistently negative team member.  ...

Interview - Juliette Powell - The AI Dilemma

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview we speak with Juliette Powell about her latest book, The AI Dilemma - 7 Principles for Responsible Technology During the interview w...

Episode 205 - How To Develop a Leadership Succession Plan

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Moving on to a new role is a whole lot smoother when you have someone ready to replace you. This week we walk through the key steps to develop...

Episode 204 - How To Lead a Team Through Grief

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Grief and loss are inevitable experiences for all of us. This week we explore how to lead a team through grief.   Transcript Hello and welcom...

Episode 203 - How To Stay Optimistic

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Optimism is pretty easy when things are going well. This week we explore how to stay optimistic, even in challenging situations.   Transcript...

Episode 202 - How To Gain Input From Others

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Even the best leaders need to listen to broad perspectives. This week we explore ways to gain input from others.   Transcript Hello and welco...

Episode 201 - How To Set Better Goals

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Given how important goal setting is to performance and satisfaction, we can all use some tips to improve our goal setting. This week we explor...

Episode 200 - How To Overcome Procrastination

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Procrastination has been described as “our favourite form of self-sabotage” (Alyce Cornyn-Selby). This week we explore how to overcome it....

Episode 199 - How To Deal With Underperformance

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Leadership is challenging at the best of times, but even more so when people aren’t hitting the mark. This week we explore how to deal with ...

Episode 198 - How To Ask For A Pay Rise

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary It can be one of the most tricky conversations to have with your manager. This week we look at how to ask for a pay rise.   Transcript Hello ...

Episode 197 - How To Take a Holiday

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We all know holidays are important, but in our always-on work culture it can be hard to take a genuine break. There are some practical steps y...

Erica Keswin - Retention Revolution

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human...

Episode 196 - How To Build Trust

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. This week we explore practical ways to build and maintain trust.   Transcript Hello and wel...

Episode 195 - How To Take a Broader Perspective

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Our thinking can fall into a rut over time. This week we explore five ways to take a broader perspective.   Transcript Hello and welcome to e...

Episode 194 - How To Memorise A Presentation

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we’re exploring an ancient technique to help you memorise a presentation with numerous points in a set order.   Transcript Hello ...

Episode 193 - How to Deal With Cynicism

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Cynicism in others can be challenging for a leader. This week we outline some practical steps you can take to deal with cynicism in the workpl...

Bonus Episode - Ralph Kilmann - Conflict Management

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview we speak with Ralph Kilmann, conflict management expert and author of the book Mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument...

How To Make Better Decisions

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Decision making and problem solving are significantly important to any leadership role. This week we look at ways to make better decisions.  ...

Episode 191 - How To Be More Assertive at Work

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Many people want to be more assertive at work. This week we explore assertiveness as a type of conversation.   Transcript Hello and welcome t...

Episode 190 - How To Prepare for a Job Interview

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary The week we explore how to prepare for a job interview to give you the best chance of winning that new position.   Transcript Hello and welco...

Episode 189 - How To Deal With Pre-Presentation Nerves

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Delivering a presentation is a fear-inducing situation for most of us. This week we look at practical ways to manage pre-presentation nerves. ...

Episode 188 - How To Work More Effectively With Your Manager

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 188 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we expl...

Episode 187 - How To Accept Feedback With Grace

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Many people are uncomfortable receiving feedback from others, even when the feedback is positive. We explore how to accept feedback with grace...

Episode 186 - Why Identity Beats Personal Brand

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore why focusing on your identity is a better investment of time than focusing on your personal brand.   Transcript Welcome ...

Episode 185 - Compulsory Fun

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary It turns out many people don’t like compulsory team building activities at work. So how do we build relationships and connections in a way t...

Episode 184 - Tight and Loose Goals

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore how goal setting changes over time and with our personality preferences. Could setting tighter goals make us more happy? ...

Episode 183 - Break It to Fix It

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary When looking for ways to improve and make progress, it is sometimes helpful to explore what could be the most negative outcome and what we can...

Bonus Episode - Clifford Morgan - The Coaching Leader

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Clifford Morgan, author of the new book "The Coaching Leader - Essential Skills to Enhance Your Leadership and Develop ...

Episode 182 - Make Sure Your Appreciation is Appreciated

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Appreciation is an under-utilised method for engaging and motivating our people. This week we explore the most appreciated ways of showing app...

Episode 181 - Solitude and Socialising

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary As human beings we face a tension between solitude and socialising. This week we explore practical ways to strike the right balance for you.  ...

Episode 180 - Stop Looking for Your Next Job

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary With a fluid employment market it can be tempting to keep looking for new opportunities. This week we explore why you might need to stop looki...

Episode 179 - Making Meetings Great

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Over the past few years meetings have become worse than ever. Here’s what meeting science teaches us about how to make meetings great.   Tr...

Bonus Episode - Skip Bowman - From Safe to Great

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Skip Bowman is an author, consultant and speaker focusing on how to transform organisations with a growth mindset and psychological safety. Skip is ba...

Episode 178 - Are We Still Debating the Office?

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Ongoing debates remain about returning to the office. Here are some thoughts to tackle this often contentious topic.   Transcript Welcome to ...

Episode 177 - Making Work Transformational

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary The pandemic shifted much of our work away from transformational towards transactional. What has this meant for us and what can we do?   Tran...

Episode 176 - Putting the “Inter” Into Connection

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode we explore putting the “inter” into connection.   Transcript Welcome to episode 176 of the Leadership Today podcast where...

Episode 175 - Drew Ginn - Career Planning and Taking Risks

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month we’re featuring one of the guests from our 2023 Leadership Today conference. I had the pleasure of interviewing four time Olympian Drew G...

Episode 174 - Drew Ginn - Longevity and Trusting the Process

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month we’re featuring one of the guests from our 2023 Leadership Today conference. I had the pleasure of interviewing four time Olympian Drew G...

Episode 173 - Drew Ginn - Thriving Through Stress

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month we’re featuring one of the guests from our 2023 Leadership Today conference. I had the pleasure of interviewing four time Olympian Drew G...

Episode 172 - Drew Ginn - Building a World Class Team

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month we’re featuring one of the guests from our 2023 Leadership Today conference. I had the pleasure of interviewing four time Olympian Drew G...

Episode 171 - We Are Made to Care for Others

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode we explore the numerous benefits of building a culture of care at work.   Transcript Welcome to episode 171 of the Leadership...

Episode 170 - Sleep Helps Positive Emotions

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore research into why sleep matters so much for our emotional state, and tips for better sleep.   Transcript Welcome to epis...

Episode 169 - Flexible Hours Beats Working at Home

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Much of the discussion around flexible work has focused on the ‘where’ of work. It turns out the ‘when’, ‘what’ and ‘why’ of w...

Episode 168 - When Deadlines Backfire

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Are deadlines always a good thing? And when might they backfire? This week we explore research focused on exactly these questions.   Transcri...

Episode 167 - Agreeableness, Work Investment and Teamwork

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore how agreeableness as a personality trait has a positive impact on work investment and teamwork.   Transcript Welcome to ...

Episode 166 - Is it Better to be Pessimistic, Realistic or Optimistic?

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Is optimism always better for happiness and well-being? This week we explore which is best for mental well-being - being pessimistic, realisti...

Episode 165 - Expecting to be Bored is Boring

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary If we expect something to be boring, it ends up being even more boring.   Transcript Welcome to episode 165 of the Leadership Today podcast w...

Episode 164 - How Biased People Become More Biased

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research demonstrates the process by which biased people become more biased. Here’s what to do about it.   Transcript Welcome to episode 16...

Episode 163 - The Key to Building Professional Connections

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary The mindset we bring impacts our ability to build professional connections.   Transcript Welcome to episode 163 of the Leadership Today podca...

Episode 162 - Cross-Cultural Leadership

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we consider the challenges of cross-cultural leadership.   Transcript Welcome to episode 162 of the Leadership Today podcast where ...

Episode 161 - Letting Go and Moving On

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore goal setting, and the importance of letting go and moving on.   Transcript Welcome to episode 161 of the Leadership Toda...

Bonus Episode - Don Schmincke - What Leaders can Learn from Samurai, Mountaineers and Entrepreneurs

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don Schmincke is a best-selling author, researcher with MIT and Johns Hopkins and adviser to CEOs across a broad range of industries. You only have to...

Episode 160 - Clearing the Way

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore how delegating isn’t just great for results, it also helps people to develop.   Transcript Welcome to episode 160 of t...

Episode 159 - Delegating for Development

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary This week we explore how delegating isn’t just great for results, it also helps people to develop.   Transcript Welcome to episode 159 of t...

Episode 158 - Connecting - Collaboration and Support

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary People have a basic need to be connected and belong. There is much leaders can do to increase collaboration and support.   Transcript Welcome...

Episode 157 - Developing - Building Capability and Capacity

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Developing people builds their capability, but also increases the capacity of our teams.   Transcript Welcome to episode 157 of the Leadershi...

Episode 156 - Inspiring - Aligning Motivation

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Motivation is great, but only if people are motivated in the same direction. That’s where Inspiring comes in.   Transcript Welcome to episo...

Episode 155 - Reflecting - Where it All Begins

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Leadership begins with reflecting - taking a step back to examine broader trends to then plan for the future.   Transcript Welcome to episode...

Episode 154 - The Two Most Common Leadership Mistakes

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary There are two common mistakes that leaders often make - either over-leading or under-leading.   Transcript Welcome to episode 154 of the Lead...

Episode 153 - Working Out How to Work

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary The workplace has changed forever. This is how teams and organisations can work out how to work.   Transcript Welcome to episode 153 of the L...

Bonus Episode - Dr Ciela Hartanov - The Future of Work and What it Means for Leaders

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk all things future of work and what it means for leaders with Dr Ciela Hartanov. Ciela has a doctorate in Culture and Human Behavior and has ap...

Episode 152 - Background Music Makes You Faster (and Less Accurate)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Background music impacts the way we work in surprising ways.   Transcript Welcome to episode 152 of the Leadership Today podcast where each w...

Episode 151 - Does Working From Home Limit Creativity?

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Some leaders worry working from home may limit creativity. Research partially backs this up, but there are changes we can make.   Transcript ...

Episode 150 - When Good People Do Bad Things

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary We explore the impact of good people doing bad things upon our assessment of others.   Transcript Welcome to episode 150 of the Leadership To...

Episode 149 - Cooperation Among Strangers

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research reveals cooperation among strangers has varied over the past 60 years and the results may surprise you.   Transcript Welcome to epis...

Episode 148 - Stop Staring at Yourself

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Staring at yourself in a video call turns out to be a real downer.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 148 of the Leadership Today podcast where ...

Episode 147 - Discomfort and Progress

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Research demonstrates that becoming comfortable with discomfort is the key to progress.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 147 of the Leadership...

Episode 146 - Extraverts and Listening

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Extraverts are seen to not listen as well - what can they do about that?   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 146 of the Leadership Today po...

Episode 145 - Keeping Good Ideas Alive

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Great ideas often get missed. This week we explore how to keep good ideas alive.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 145 of the Leadership ...

Episode 144 - How to Tackle Disagreement

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Research shows disagreement has a negative impact on our brain function, so what can we do about that?   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 144 of...

Bonus Episode - Belinda Morgan - Solving the Part-Time Puzzle

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Belinda Morgan, author of the book Solving the Part-Time Puzzle - How to Decrease Your Hours, Increase Your Impact and Th...

Episode 143 - Showing Stress Leads to Support

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Research demonstrates that showing stress can lead to greater support from others.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 143 of the Leadership Toda...

Episode 142 - Diversity is Good for Recruitment

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Diversity isn’t just great for teams and organisations - it can also help with recruitment.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 142 of the Lead...

Episode 141 - Mind Wandering Improves Task Shifting

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Mind wandering might actually be useful after all.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 141 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we bri...

Episode 140 - Variety is the Spice of Development

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMARY Variety may be the spice of life, but it also helps with personal development.   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode 140 of the Leadership Today po...

Bonus Episode - Dr Kim Hazendonk and the Neuroscience of Leadership

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Kim Hazendonk shares the neuroscience of leadership. Find out more about Kim and her work at www.positivebrain.com.au

Episode 139 - Be More Strategic… Whatever That Means

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Have you ever received the feedback that you need to “be more strategic”? We pick apart what this might mean for your development. Transc...

Episode 138 - Angry Men and Sad Women

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research shows the way we interpret emotions in men and women differs, where we’re more likely to see men as angry and women as happy or sad...

Episode 137 - Five Differentiators of High Performing Teams

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Research demonstrates five surprising differentiators of high-performing teams. How does your team stack up?   Transcript Welcome to episode ...