Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 75 - Four Ways to Build Hope
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary “Hope” can sound just like wishful thinking. But at the heart of true hope is driven initiative. This week we explore four research-backed...
Episode 74 - Train to Retain
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This week we explore whether investing in people’s development makes them more likely to stay with an organisation, even if it increases the...
Episode 73 - Four Steps to Avoid Being Comfortably Uninformed
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary It turns out we prefer to be comfortably uninformed. This week we look at four steps to push ourselves through short-term pain to gather the i...
Episode 72 - How to Avoid Micromanagement
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this week’s Leadership Today podcast we explore some practical ways to avoid micromanagement. Transcript Well hello there and welcom...
Episode 71 - Stressed? Remember the Good Times
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this week’s Leadership Today podcast we explore a technique to manage stress more effectively in ourselves and our teams. Transcript H...
Replay - Five Ways Busy Leaders Prioritise Treating People Well
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's an extraordinary time in our world's history with so many countries in lockdown with COVID-19. It's understandable that leaders are focused on tr...
Episode 70 - Ten Tips for Leading Others Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this week’s Leadership Today podcast we explore ten tips for leading others through the Coronavirus pandemic. Like any other crisis, this...
Episode 69 - Five Key Leadership Challenges for 2020 and Beyond
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this week’s Leadership Today podcast we take a step back to explore five key leadership challenges for 2020 and beyond. We explore the da...
Episode 68 - How Jargon Damages Our Ability to Lead
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary We all know leaders that love using jargon. This doesn’t just lead to eye-rolls - recent research demonstrates that jargon damages our abili...
Episode 67 - Self-Control - Four Techniques that beat Will Power
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Self-control is a core part of being an effective leader. And when it comes to self-control, planning beats will power. Transcript Hello an...
Episode 66 - A Leader’s Role in Removing Frustrations
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Aaarrgghhh! This week we look at the leader’s role in removing frustrations. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 66 of the Leadership...
Episode 65 - The Four Core Skills of Leading in a Crisis
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summary How effective are you in a crisis? This week we outline the four core skills of leading in a crisis to build the resilience of our people and ...
Episode 64 - Two Keys to Making and Breaking Habits
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SUMMARY Habits can either help or hinder our leadership. In this episode we explore the two keys to making and breaking habits. TRANSCRIPT Hello ...
Replay - Psychological Safety
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Avoiding the Blame Game
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Don't Ask for a Mentor
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Operating in Uncertainty
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Why Following Your Passion Isn't Enough
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Replay - Lighten Up! How Humour Fuels Innovation
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday/new year period we're replaying some of our most popular episodes. We will be back in February 2020 with brand new episodes. You can ...
Episode 63 - The Power of Gratitude at Work
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Being grateful has a host of benefits for individuals and teams. In this episode we explore three practical ways to build gratitude at work. T...
Episode 62 - Can't We All Just Get Along?
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Our workplaces can easily move towards what researchers call incivility. So what are the benefits of being nice to one another, and what can w...
Episode 61 - "People Fifth" - When Good Values Go Bad
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Values can be a powerful driver of business culture, both for good and bad. This week we look at when values go bad and what to do about it. T...
Episode 60 - Great Teams Manage Task, Process and Relationships
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Great teams manage task, process and relationships. They ask key questions to ensure clarity is built and conflict is addressed in all three a...
Episode 59 - Approach or Avoidance - It Comes Down to Your Personality
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary A big part of our role as leaders is setting the emotional tone and culture for our teams. Whether consciously or not, we communicate our own ...
Episode 58 - Curiosity: Bad for Cats, Good for Business
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Curiosity is rarely encouraged at work. In fact, leaders and organisations often actively discourage being inquisitive. This week we explore t...
Midweek Motivate - Close Relationships Boost Self-Esteem, and Self-Esteem Boosts Relationships
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Midweek Motivate. The middle of the week can be challenging for leaders. The goal of midweek motivate is to give you one practical idea tha...
Episode 57 - Nine Ways to Rid Yourself of Impostor Syndrome
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Chances are that you will suffer from impostor syndrome at some point in your life. In this episode we explore what impostor syndrome is, why ...
Bonus Replay - Optimism and Resilience
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is a replay of our 2nd December 2018 episode on Optimism and Resilience. We will be back next week with a brand new episode. ...
Bonus Replay - Leadership First Impressions
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is a replay of our 14th October 2018 episode on Leadership First Impressions Research demonstrates that 90% of the initial ...
Midweek Motivate - Making the First Day Great
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Midweek Motivate. The middle of the week can be tough for leaders. The goal of midweek motivate is to give you one practical idea that you ...
Episode 56 - Entrance Interviews Beat Exit Interviews
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Entrance interviews beat exit interviews any day of the week. In this Leadership Today podcast we cover some questions to draw on the experien...
Midweek Motivate - Doing Less With Less, But More of the Right Things
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our fourth Midweek Motivate. The middle of the week can be tough for leaders. The goal of midweek motivate is to give you one practical ide...
Episode 55 - Why Exit Interviews Often Stink and Seven Things To Do About It
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Exit interviews often stink. They end up being overly positive or overly negative. This week we explore seven ways to radically improve your e...
Midweek Motivate - Insert A Gap
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our third Midweek Motivate. The middle of the week can be tough for leaders. The goal of midweek motivate is to give you one practical idea...
Episode 54 - Five Tips To Level Up Your Listening
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary How are your listening skills? This week we’re looking at five tips to level up your listening. Transcript Welcome to episode 54 of the L...
Midweek Motivate - Looper
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our second Midweek Motivate. The middle of the week can be tough for leaders. The goal of midweek motivate is to give you one practical ide...
Episode 53 - The Ten Best Podcasts for Leaders in 2019
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In today’s episode, we outline the ten best podcasts for leaders in 2019. Transcript Welcome to episode 53 of the Leadership Today podcas...
Midweek Motivate - Removing Frustrations
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first Midweek Motivate. As the name suggests, these episodes come out in the middle of the week - right at the point where your enthusi...
Episode 52 - Faking Extraversion Boosts Well-Being - What’s All That About?
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SUMMARY This week we’re looking at research that demonstrates faking extraversion as a way to boost well-being. Seriously - what’s all that about?...
Episode 51 - Confidence in Action
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Confidence is a key part of leadership effectiveness. It’s much easier to follow a confident leader than one who appears to doubt themselves...
Episode 50 - Seven Reasons to Get Back to Nature
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Imagine if there was something you could do to elevate your mood, reduce stress, increase creativity, boost memory, build team cohesion, help ...
Episode 49 - Accurate Self-Assessment
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Accurate self-assessment sits at the core of leadership effectiveness. This week we look at five ways you can help ensure you have a clear pic...
Episode 48 - Four Ways to Explore Your Untapped Potential
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Reaching into our untapped potential is a trip into the unknown. In this episode we use the Johari Window as a framework to identify four ways...
Episode 47 - Five Ways Busy Leaders Prioritise Treating People Well
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The best leaders prioritise treating people well, and reap the benefits through higher performance and greater commitment. But time pressure c...
Episode 46 - Saying 'No' Without Being a Jerk
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary One of the elements that gets in the way of being assertive as a leader is an inability to say 'no' to requests, or automatically saying ‘ye...
Episode 45 - Overcoming a Fear of Delegation
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Delegation - it’s something that every successful leader needs to do in order to perform and progress, yet most leaders under-delegate. This...
Episode 44 - 10 Leadership Lessons From Year One of the Leadership Today Podcast
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Reflection is important in our development as leaders. In that spirit, this week we look at 10 things we've learned from year one of the Leade...
Episode 43 - How Thinking in the Third Person Makes You a Wiser Leader
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary As leaders we need to make wise decisions in often complex and emotionally charged situations. This week we look at two techniques for making ...
Episode 42 - The Power of "I Don't Know"
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Recognising that we don’t have all the answers makes us more effective as leaders - there is power in saying “I don’t know”. Transc...
Episode 41 - Is Putting Employees First Actually Better For Customers?
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This week we explore whether putting employees first ahead of customers and shareholders leads to better customer service and financial result...
Episode 40 - Are Workaholics Bad for Business?
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary We have come to celebrate workaholics in our organisations - those people who always seem to be busy and putting in long hours. But is it poss...
Episode 39 - Four Ways Leaders Build Trust
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Trust is the essential currency of any organisation however, it seems to be in short supply these days. This week we look at four ways in whic...
Episode 38 - Do People Really Shoot the Messenger?
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary As a leader, it’s likely that you have had to deliver bad news. It can be extremely difficult to do well. This week we look at practical way...
Episode 37 - Why Everyone is a Born Leader
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This week we explore why everyone is a born leader - that we all have a head start in some facet of leadership. Transcript Hello and welcom...
Episode 36 - Four Steps to Building a Legacy of Leaders
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Leadership isn’t just what you do in the moment - it’s the legacy you leave. This week we look at four steps to building a legacy of leade...
Episode 35 - Managing Your Time in an Infinite Job
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Most of us have what I call infinite jobs - where we could just keep working more hours and never quite get everything done. This week we look...
Episode 34 - Moving from Stressed to Strong
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Nearly half of all employees often experience negative work-related stress, flowing through to lower levels of engagement and motivation. As l...
Best of the Podcast Replay - Prisoners and Performance Ratings
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a couple of weeks to look back at two of our favourite previous episodes - enjoy!
Best of the Podcast Replay - Do Teams Still Form, Storm, Norm and Perform?
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a couple of weeks to look back at two of our favourite previous episodes - enjoy!
Episode 33 - The Problem with Solving Problems
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The problem with solving problems is that we often rush towards solutions without spending enough time clearly identifying the challenge we’...
Episode 32 - When Working Smarter Isn't The Smartest Way To Work
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary We’ve all heard the mantra - work smarter, not harder. But sometimes our idea of ‘smarter’ still isn’t the smartest way to work. We ne...
Episode 31 - Limiting Thoughts - Taming Your Own Worst Critic
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode we look at ways to retrain our own worst critic - the automatic limiting thoughts that enter our minds when we are faced with ...
Episode 30 - Making Negative Feedback a Little Less Negative
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Commentary around the effectiveness of negative feedback is mixed, with people often highlighting the adverse impact that it can have on indiv...
Episode 29 - Chronotypes and the Perils of Working 9 to 5
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Working 9 to 5 may not be the best way for everyone to maximise their productivity. In this episode we look at the science of chronotypes, and...
Episode 28 - How Leaders Create an Environment Where People Thrive
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary How do leaders create an environment where people thrive? This week we look at the importance of leadership styles in helping to bring out the...
Episode 27 - Psychological Safety - The Hard Edge to Feeling Safe at Work
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary How safe do you feel at work to speak up, raise an idea or a concern, or to try something new? This week we look at psychological safety, and ...
Episode 26 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecy - Why We Get What We Expect
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The self-fulfilling prophecy describes how our expectations of others can lead them to act in a way that confirms those expectations. As le...
Episode 25 - Leading through Change
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Being able to effectively manage change is an essential skill for any leader. In this episode we explore the stages of change that people work...
Episode 24 - Conscious Incompetence - Why Learning New Things is Painful
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Learning new things can be painful. Understand why that’s the case can help us, both as learners and leaders, to become more effective. This...
Episode 23 - Conflict - Ouch!
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Conflict - love it or hate it, you’re going to end up facing conflict at some point. In this episode we discuss some ways of tackling con...
Best of 2018 Replay - Feedback is a Gift
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for 2019, we're taking the opportunity to replay some of our most popular episodes from 2018. Enjoy!
Best of 2018 Replay - Influencing Tactics
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for 2019, we're taking the opportunity to replay some of our most popular episodes from 2018. Enjoy!
Best of 2018 Replay - Motivation - What's the Point?
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for 2019, we're taking the opportunity to replay some of our most popular episodes from 2018. Enjoy!
Best of 2018 Replay - Assertiveness! (if that's okay with you...)
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for 2019, we're taking the opportunity to replay some of our most popular episodes from 2018. Enjoy!
Episode 22 - Goal Setting - New Year, Same You
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summary As the end of the year fast approaches, we take a look at goal setting - something we all know a lot about, and yet we’re lousy at it. Here ...
Episode 21 - Resilience and Optimism
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This week we explore the links between optimism and resilience, using the example of a terrifying real life hang gliding experience. Transc...
Episode 20 - Avoiding the Blame Game
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summary As leaders, there’s always a risk of blaming people rather than processes. This week we look at a technique that helps us to avoid playing t...
Episode 19 - Intent Versus Impact
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders, we almost always have great intentions, but our intent isn’t always the same as our impact. In this episode we explore three principles ...
Episode 18 - Don't Ask for a Mentor
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a mentor provides a wide range of benefits beyond development, including higher pay, more promotions and greater career satisfaction. But askin...
Episode 17 - Prisoners and Performance Ratings
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can prisoners teach us about performance ratings? And how can we better measure performance and support development as leaders? Check out the res...
Episode 16 - Operating in Uncertainty
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this week’s podcast we explore what leaders can learn from the way surgical teams manage complexity. TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode six...
Episode 15 - Do Teams Still Form, Storm, Norm and Perform?
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over 50 years ago Bruce Tuckman described four stages of team development - forming, storming, norming and performing. This week we explore whether th...
Episode 14 - Leadership First Impressions
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research demonstrates that 90% of the initial impression we form about people is based on two factors - warmth and competence. It also turns out these...
Episode 13 - Control your Email (Before it Controls You).
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Email is a great tool that can also be a huge distraction. Research shows that if we don't control our inbox, it will end up controlling us. This week...
Episode 12 - The Best Thing About Working Here? It’s the People…
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you ask employees about the best thing about the place where they work, they often say "the people". Here are four ideas of how leaders can build...
Episode 11 - Want to Keep Your Best People? Help to Build their Resume.
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are looking at how to motivate and retain your best people by helping to build their resume. TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode eleven of t...
Episode 10 - Motivation - What's the Point?
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation - what’s the point? And how do we motivate people as leaders? This week I outline the four factors most important for motivating people a...
Episode 9 - Why Following Your Passion Isn't Enough
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at passion and purpose - and why telling someone to ‘follow their passion’ is lousy advice. TRANSCRIPT Welcome to epi...
Episode 8 - Lighten Up! How Humour Fuels Innovation
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do we all need to lighten up? Research shows that the use of humour by leaders can have positive impacts on innovation and other factors. TRANSCRIPT...
Episode 7 - Influencing Tactics
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at research into the most (and least) effective influencing tactics used by leaders. We explore how we can combine approaches to enh...
Episode 6 - Assertiveness! (if that's okay with you...)
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking at assertiveness - what it is and how we can build it in ourselves and in others. TRANSCRIPT Welcome to episode six of the L...
Episode 5 - Feedback is a Gift
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that leaders typically avoid giving feedback, particularly the further away performance is from expectations. This week we look at a fe...
Episode 4 - Monthly 1 on 1 Meetings that Work
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore monthly 1 on 1 meetings that work - where both the leader and their direct report turn up prepared to discuss performance, ...
Episode 3 - Control and your Health
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Demanding jobs can actually be a good thing for us, provided we have a sense of freedom and control. Without this control, the negative health effects...
Episode 2 - Your Best Ideas
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you come up with your best ideas? I bet it's not at your desk. In this episode we explore the conditions that lead to our best ideas, and how...
Episode 1 - Leadership Habits
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Much of our leadership behaviour is driven by habits. In this episode we explore helpful and harmful leadership habits, as well as how to identify exi...