Season 1 – Episode 34: A Game Changing Approach or Just Good Management? This week, as part of our Leadership Series, we explore Transformational Leadership – A leadership style for today's environment, where change is the only constant (if you believe the hype). Amanda shares a model to help define and understand the characteristics of a Transformational Leader, and we all bring this leadership style to life with our experiences... as ever, good and bad. We wanted to unlock the secrets of 'Inspirational Leadership'; however, we realised that this is an outcome, not a style... so Amanda introduced us to a great substitute that could help you 'inspire' your teams to 'transform' … [Read more...]
Leading Through Redundancy
Season 1 – Episode 27: Remember You Are Human Are you grappling with one of the most formidable leadership challenges? At some point in our careers, we must navigate the complexities of guiding a team through redundancy. There are numerous scenarios and types of programmes, from wholesale organizational failures to individual exits, and each has its nuances. However, a constant throughout is the critical role of leading people and teams effectively during this time. It can profoundly affect individuals' lives and their perception of you as a leader. Today, our favourite leadership expert, Amanda Gilbert, is here as we discuss our experiences and offer our top insights and … [Read more...]
Emotional Intelligence
Season 1 – Episode 23: What Is It and How Can You Develop It? This week, we talked to our resident L&D Guru, Amanda Gilbert, about Emotional Intelligence (EQ). What is it, why should you use it, what are the risks, and how can you develop it? Jimmy was put out by Rishi Sunak's lack of EQ when he trashed the credibility of his favourite trainers. James struggled to see the problem (he still can't spell empathy). If you've ever wondered about EQ and want to learn how to develop yours and improve your relationships, listen on. Sources and extra material are available below. … [Read more...]
Authentic Leadership
Season 1 – Episode 14: What Is It and How Do You Develop It? Welcome to the second episode of our monthly series on leadership. Our learning and development guru, Amanda Gilbert, joins us again, bringing much-needed sense and insights to the discussion. We explore what authentic leadership is in its different aspects and share stories and experiences we have of being authentic or not in some cases! Then, we discuss the value and impact authentic leadership has on others. Most importantly, we hear from Amanda about how you can develop your authentic leadership skill set and positively impact everyone around you! If you have any questions, comments, or experiences you want to share or … [Read more...]
What Makes a Great Leader?
Season 1 – Episode 10: Is Leadership All It Is Cracked Up to Be? This week, we are joined by a special guest - Learning and Development guru Amanda Gilbert, to start a series of podcasts discussing the topic of leadership. It will have practical and insightful leadership tips (thanks to Amanda), delivered with a slice of humour and always aiming to help you improve your performance and enjoyment at work. When we talk "leadership", we mean leaders at every level in an organisation, including those leading teams, projects, or simply leading the way in performance and behaviours. There will be something for everyone.If you've got any suggestions for aspects of leadership we should … [Read more...]