The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

It's very common for leaders to feel a lack of confidence sometimes, and it's nothing to be ashamed about. But ideally, we'd like to be perceived as self-assured and confident most of the time, so people want to follow us! In this episode, I look at some of the common signs of a lack of confidence that I see in leaders, so that you can try to avoid them. Sometimes it's as simple as creating a shift in language and behaviour that can make us seem much more confident. If you like this podcast, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts here – I really appreciate it! Show Links: Article: How a Lack of Confidence Shows In Your Leadership. Podcast: Beating Leadership Imposter Syndrome. Article: Setting Boundaries at Work: Why It's Crucial. Resource: Leadership Coaching to Improve Your Confidence.

Ever struggled working in a tough role in a challenging workplace? How about working for a horrible boss? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! This week, I interview Reshad Oberlander, an experienced leader and host of the excellent Weekly Leadership Experience podcast. In this interview, Reshad shares his experience working in toxic workplaces, and how he has managed to bounce back and keep leading despite the setbacks. Reshad is a leadership super junkie with more than 17 years of award-winning leadership experience in a number of industries. He hosts the podcast "The Weekly Leadership Experience" where he shares content designed to challenge, inspire, and grow your leadership. Reshad wants to help leaders grow themselves and their teams to be more effective and avoid the mistakes in leadership that he has made or seen. Reshad is a "Canameristralian" and lives in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife, two daughters, and Zeus the Weimaraner. Check out Reshad's podcast at the link below – as well as the links to resources we discussed during the episode! Follow Reshad Oberlander: Website: www.reshadoberlander.com Podcast: www.reshadoberlander.com/podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/reoberlander Facebook: www.facebook.com/reoberlander LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reoberlander/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/reoberlander Show Links: Book – The No Asshole Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Rule-Civilized-Workplace-Surviving/dp/1600245854 Tea with Gary Vee: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAYmbf7FUsK/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Thoughtful leaders sometimes get caught in the trap of trying to shelter their people from harm. While this can be a good thing, it can also slow the growth and development of your team members if they never need to fight their own battles or solve their own problems. In this episode, I look at protective leadership, some of the common causes and then the situations where I see it occur most commonly. You can use these scenarios to see whether you may need to adjust your own approach to your team! Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Protective Leadership: Is It Holding Your Team Back? Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #47: Why Building Your Team's Confidence Should Be a Priority. Article: 10 Simple and Effective Tips For Giving Feedback. Leadership Coaching: Apply for Your Discovery Coaching Session Here.

Trust is a vital ingredient in a productive, cohesive team. When people in a team trust each other, they feel like they are in a safe environment, free from blame. People in a trusting team are much more likely to show commitment to the team and to feel compelled to do a great job. For leaders, trust is important because they need to believe that their team members will be able to get the job done and work well with others. However, trust goes both ways. Not only do you need leaders to trust the team members, team members also need to trust the leadership. A low trust environment can destroy confidence as people believe their boss is out for themselves and don't have their best interests at heart. Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report: 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, 40% less burnout. – Article: The Neuroscience of Trust, Paul J. Zak In this episode, I talk about a simple trust model to help you think about it differently, some good ways to build trust in a team and why it matters. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Article: Why Building Trust Is Better Than Authority. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #53: Why Trusting Your People Is Your Best Strategy. The Trust Equation: https://trustedadvisor.com/articles/the-trust-equation-a-primer. Article: The Neuroscience of Trust, Paul J. Zak Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts here!

Work doesn't always go smoothly, or to plan. As leaders, we are often put in situations where we are under stress and having to work through uncertainty. Leaders need to be able to keep calm, make good decisions and move forward. That's why in this episode, I run through some good ways to help yourself stay calm in times of trouble, stress and uncertainty. After all, a calm leader looks more confident and capable, and is more likely to have people want to follow them! Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: How to Stay Calm at Work: 5 Tips for Leaders. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #58: Why Leaders Should Do More Planning (and Why They Don't). Article: 5 Ways to Say No Without Getting Fired. Leadership Coaching: >>> Click Here to Learn More About Working With Me. Meditation and Mindfulness – Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/

Fear is a natural part of leadership, because leaders are always pushing forward, trying to make change and improve their workplaces. They are taking on responsibility and dealing with difficult situations every day. Thoughtful, introspective leaders can be vulnerable to fear because they tend to be aware of their feelings and emotions. Instead of ignoring them, they may feel that this means something is wrong. However, it's impossible to avoid all fear in your leadership role, and it's how we respond to them that really counts. In this episode, I discuss some common fears of thoughtful leaders and some ways to try to reduce their impact on your leadership. Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #83: Handling Emotions in Leadership. Article: Got a Case of Leadership Imposter Syndrome? Try This. Resource: Clifton Strengths assessment. Article: How to Lead People Who Don't Want Your Leadership. Article: Why is Leadership Important? Here's a Reminder.

One of the most frustrating parts of workplace life happens when people aren't communicating effectively. After all, it's easy for communication to break down in the hustle and bustle. In this episode, I look at some of the common causes of communication issues and of course, some ways that you can avoid them in your team and workplace. As usual, leaders have a huge part to play in how communication flows, which can have a dramatic effect on just how productive your workplace is! Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Article: Communication Breakdown: 5 Common Causes and How to Avoid Them. Article: 5 Communication Skills Every Leader Needs. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #37: Communication Mistakes That Will Damage Your Leadership.

It's inevitable that at some point in your leadership career, you're going to come across a colleague that you just don't see eye to eye with. In this episode, I cover the various causes of poor working relationships and some ways to fix it so that you can work together productively, even if you don't become amazing friends. After all, it's much nice to come to work without the stress and awkwardness of a difficult colleague. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #50: Are You Avoiding a Difficult Conversation? Article: 3 Ways That Leaders Can Improve Cross Team Collaboration. Article: Setting Boundaries at Work: Why It's Crucial. eBook: The Difficult Conversations eBook.

Sometimes even the best of us will go down the road of weak leadership… even if we don't mean to. Leadership is complex and can be difficult and sometimes we'll run the other way when we come up against our fears. We might take the easy road instead of the more difficult path. But what might that mean in the long run? Could our problems get even worse? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the misconceptions of weak leadership, as well as some of the key signs of weak leadership and what you can do about it. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Weak Leadership: Are You Doing It? Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #28: Why Softly Spoken Leaders Make a Big Impact. Article: Avoiding a Difficult Conversation? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions.

Collaborative and inclusive leadership can be great when used in moderation. But what happens when leaders collaborate too much? Many thoughtful leaders fall into the collaboration trap because they value the input and opinions of others. They care about giving people a chance to make their opinions count. This is generally a good thing… but it can come with some issues. In this episode, I'll cover the pitfalls of the collaborative and inclusive leadership style and look at some ways to avoid them in your leadership. After all, it's good to be collaborative, but only when it serves you and your team, not when it creates bigger problems! Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Collaborative Leadership: Are You Using It Too Much? Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #44: Directive Leadership: What It Is and When You Should Use It. Article: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #104: Why Leaders Must Set Boundaries at Work. Article: 4 Ways Leaders Damage Accountability in the Workplace.

In this episode I interview Michael Watts, who is a consultant focused on helping business incorporate more purpose into their operations. In our conversation we cover what we mean by "Purpose for Profit" and how leaders can start to use a purpose-driven approach to improve engagement within their teams and organisations. You can get in touch with Michael by clicking the show links below, but don't forget to leave a review if you like the podcast! Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: ToBe Advisory website Michael Watts LinkedIn Profile.

Wouldn't it be amazing if everyone in our teams were super high performers? You know, go-getters who are striving to improve their career and going over and above all the time? Well, maybe. But maybe there are other people in our teams who play a valuable role that we are actually overlooking. In this episode, I take a look at some of the types of team members who deserve some appreciation, but sometimes aren't the first people we think about. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Show Appreciation For These 5 Underrated Employees. Article: Why Softly Spoken Leaders Make a Big Impact.

Do you ever wish your team members were more resilient? You know, putting up with the problems and striving forward with even greater motivation? Well, it's not enough to wish people were more resilient. And you can't just blame them for feeling bad in a chaotic and complex work environment. Leaders need to set the right conditions for resilience to happen. In this episode, I talk about some of the key ways that I believe you can create resilience in a team, and have your people feeling more able to cope with the challenges that come. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Why Being Resilient Will Kill You. Video: Video: Suffering from Uncertainty in Your Leadership? Do This! Article: Meaningful Work, the #1 Motivator (and How to Provide it in Your Team). Article: How Leaders Can Build a Resilient Team. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast Episode 42: Moving Your People Along the Motivation Spectrum.

If you've ever encountered tricky behaviour or performance issues in your team, it's not pleasant. Sometimes leaders will wait until the problem "sorts itself out" or goes away, instead of taking action to fix it. The only problem with this approach is that these issues hardly ever go away by themselves. It often takes some powerful and courageous leadership action to make progress. In this episode, I'll discuss four of the powerful actions you can take to address the issues in your team, rather than waiting for them to go away on their own. There is no silver bullet solution for these problems either – you might have to try some different approaches and see what works. Your team is different from everyone else's. But the 4 leadership actions presented in this episode are usually what it takes to make a positive change. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: 4 Powerful Leadership Actions to Fix Your Workplace Issues. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast Episode 48: The Perils of Passive Leadership. Article: Avoiding a Difficult Conversation? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions.

Many people think that being strategic is just for company CEOs and executives, but this isn't necessarily the case. In this episode, I'll introduce some of the top strategic skills that I believe make for better leadership. You might not feel like you have a strategic bone in your body, but it really doesn't need to be too complicated. In my opinion, strategy can be summed up by knowing where you want to be, developing an approach to getting there and having a framework for deciding what to do as things happen along the way. Being strategic can help every leader achieve their goals and identify a better way to get from point A to point B! Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅ 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #58: Why Leaders Should Do More Planning (and Why They Don't) Article: How to Influence People to Achieve Your Leadership Goals. Article: 5 Strategic Skills to Improve Your Leadership.

When you're in a tough leadership role, it can be easy to slip into a victim mindset. Nothing is your fault, you can't do anything to fix the workplace problems and you end up being passive in your approach. This is obviously damaging for leaders because they slip into complacency and inaction. So what can we do about it? In this episode, I discuss this mindset challenge and some common situations that can bring it on. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #87: How to Fix Behaviour Issues In Your Team Article: Seeing Performance Issues In Your Team? Try These Things. Article: 4 Ways Leaders Damage Accountability in the Workplace. Article: Do You Have a Victim Leadership Mentality?

Continuous improvement is obviously very popular these days. Why wouldn't you want your team to keep improving? But there is more to team improvement than just boosting performance to make you look good. In this episode, I look at some less obvious reasons why improving your team is something that all smart leaders should do. It can make the difference between leading an engaged, motivated team and having a team that simply stands still. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 -- 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: 5 Reasons Smart Leaders Keep Chasing Team Improvement. Article: Motivation at Work: Moving Your People Along the Motivation Spectrum. Article: Risk & Reward: How to Provide Development Opportunities For Your Team.

Leadership situations are often complex, because they involve people and competing priorities. Each leadership challenge involves multiple dimensions that need to be considered. Even when you think there is a simple solution, there are often complexities that arise when we analyse the situation from different perspectives. In this episode, I discuss a helpful model for assessing your leadership challenges from 3 perspectives: Rational, Emotional and Political. I'll walk through these 3 aspects to help you view your workplace in different ways. Hopefully, you can use these perspectives to successfully overcome your next leadership challenge! Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: The Impact and Importance of Emotions in Leadership. Article: Stakeholder Management Tips For the Everyday Leader. Article: Tricky Leadership Situation? Consider These 3 Dimensions.

Many leaders need to deal with a tricky situation – balancing the needs of their boss with that of their team. In this episode, I take a look at why this can be difficult, and how failing to balance both aspects can be bad for your leadership and the workplace itself. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Should You Focus On Managing Your Boss Or Your Team? Podcast: Avoiding a Negative Team Culture.

Ever had an influential stakeholder who blocked what you were trying to do? What about one who supported you and removed the roadblocks along the way? Leadership always involves gaining support from the key people around you, whether it's your boss, other colleagues or senior executives within the organisation. Leaders who ignore this aspect of leadership can come unstuck as they experience opposition to their ideas and have trouble moving things forward. In this episode, I discuss some simple steps to take to help you manage your key stakeholders so you can get your work done more easily. Stakeholder Matrix Stakeholder Management Matrix – use this to map your stakeholders. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Podcast #70: How Team Alignment Will Help You Get On (and Stay On) the Right Track. Article: How to Influence People to Achieve Your Leadership Goals. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/109/

Many leaders (especially the thoughtful ones) struggle to find the right balance between being too kind or lenient with their teams, and making them stand on their own two feet. In this episode, I pose 3 simple questions to help you work out whether you are being too kind to your team members, or whether perhaps you could benefit from taking a bit of a harder position with them. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: Struggling as a Kind Leader? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions.

What is the difference between leadership and management? Does it matter? And who cares? Well, in this episode, I answer all of these questions and provide some advice for those people who would rather be more "leader" and less "manager". I also discuss some of the negative stigma around management and some of the ways that you can add more aspects of leadership to your role, no matter where you sit in your organisation. 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Article: Leadership vs. Management: What's the Difference? Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #65: How to Deal With Uncertainty Working "In the Grey". Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #81: The Power of Setting a Direction for Your Team (and how to do it). Article: How Negative Leadership Behaviour Shapes Team Culture. Show notes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/107/

It can be super frustrating when your team members aren't working well together. Maybe you're seeing too much conflict, or perhaps people just aren't helping each other out the way you'd like. Whatever the case, "team work makes the dream work", so try these simple tips to help you bring out that spirit of togetherness that you're probably craving in your team. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 — 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: 5 Ways to Encourage Teamwork Today. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #42: Moving Your People Along the Motivation Spectrum. Article: Why Building Confidence is Critical for Thoughtful Leaders. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/106/

Delegation is often seen as the saviour of leaders who are struggling with their workload. "You just have to delegate more" is common advice for these leaders. While delegation is a useful tool and it can really help leaders control their workload and get more done, it also has its downsides. In this episode, I'll look at some of these potential downsides and give you some aspects to consider when you think about delegation. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 -- 👍 If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review). Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏 Show Links: Article: The Downsides of the Delegating Leadership Style. Online Course: Time Management For Leaders Online Course. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #18: How to Delegate to Improve Your Team. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/105/

Workplaces are busy, and different people have their own priorities that they are focused on. That's why to be productive and effective, leaders need to carve out their own space. Setting boundaries is critical because if you're not working towards you or your team's priorities, then you're probably working on someone else's! Boundaries prevent us from being stepped on, run over or controlled by the people around us. Setting boundaries can take courage, because you may need to push back on others and have a negotiation. But failing to do so will often leave you in a position where you can't do your best leadership. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Article: Setting Boundaries at Work: Why It's Crucial. Leadership Coaching: Leadership Coaching. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/104/

As part of my coaching, I wanted a simple model I could use as a reference to help leaders target strengths and shortcomings in their leadership. So, I came up with the MORE model of leadership which stands for Myself, Others, Results-Focus and Effectiveness. The model is simple, but I think it covers most (if not all) of the most important aspects of leadership. I included it in this episode because I believe this can also be a good tool for leaders to see whether they have the various aspects covered, or if there are any gaps that warrant their attention. You can see the MORE leadership model here: What do you think of it? Let me know in the comments below! If you like this episode, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts - I really appreciate it because it helps all the thoughtful leaders out there find it! Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. 👉 Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. 👈 Show Links: Leadership Coaching Page. Shownotes page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/103/

Not all leaders are born equal. Some people will have personal qualities that will help them succeed in leadership positions better than others. However, the good news is that leadership qualities can develop over time, along with our personality. That means we don't need to be born with them, we can take steps to incorporate them into our leadership even if they might not come naturally. In this episode, I look at the top 5 qualities that I believe make for the best leaders in today's organisations, and what you can do to bring them into your leadership. Be sure to check out the Leadership Confidence Online Course & Coaching Program for great ways to boost your confidence in your leadership role. 🏆🏆🏆 If you like this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts here, I really appreciate it! 👈👈 Show Links: Article: 5 Leadership Qualities You Need to Succeed Podcast Episode: Handling Emotions in Leadership Build Your Leadership Confidence: Leadership Confidence Online Course & Coaching Program

Some workplaces operate with a culture of "command and control" and toxicity that can have our team members quaking in fear. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Psychological Safety and how creating a safe culture can help to improve performance and the willingness to try new things. What are you going to do to help your people feel safe and enjoy coming to work each day? If you like this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts here, I really appreciate it! 👈👈 Show Links: Article: How to Build Psychological Safety at Work Article: Why Formal Authority Won't Solve Your Leadership Problems Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/101/

The sad reality in many workplaces is that leaders keep working harder and for longer, putting the needs of their organisations and bosses ahead of their own. Self-care is critical for leaders, because you will never be able to support or lead anyone effectively if your own mindset is not where it should be. In this episode, I cover some of the problems I see in our workplaces, why leaders don't look after themselves, and of course some good ways to look after your own self-care. This is the last episode for 2020, so I want to help you head into 2021 with a great frame of mind for you to be able to create a lasting positive difference in your workplace. If you are interested in leadership coaching to give yourself a great start to 2021, you can contact me here. I would love to hear from you and have a conversation about how I can help. You can read more about my leadership coaching services here: Leadership Coaching 👈 Show Links: Article: Self Care at Work: Why Leaders Need It Most. Article: Too Many Priorities: What to Do When You're Asked to Do It All.

Have you ever wondered what the main parts of leadership are? Me too! That's why in this episode, I'm going to take you through what they are. It's important that we keep these components in balance, because when we focus too much on one area, other parts of our leadership tend to suffer. Listen to this episode to find out more about the components and let me know what you think in the comments below! Show Links: Article: Balancing the Four Essential Leadership Components. eBook: The Difficult Conversations eBook. Interested in Leadership Coaching? Go here: Leadership Coaching. Shownotes page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/99/

Job satisfaction is a critical aspect of team member motivation. If people aren't satisfied coming to work and are having to drag themselves into work every day, you're likely to see poor performance. In this episode, I highlight some of the common "Job satisfaction killers" that I see damaging motivation and performance in our workplaces, as well as some simple ways to try to overcome them in your team. Apple Podcast Review: If you like this episode, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts at the link here! I really appreciate you listening and it will greatly help me to get the word out about the podcast so we can help people lead more thoughtfully around the world! Show Links: Audiobook: The Motivating Your Team Audiobook. Article: 4 Job Satisfaction Killers That Are Demotivating Your Team. Article: 5 Reasons Smart Leaders Keep Chasing Team Improvement. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/98/

Ever felt insecure during your leadership role? It's not uncommon to feel that way, as leaders are often having to deal with change and uncertainty in their teams and workplaces. But just because we feel insecure sometimes, it doesn't mean we should resort to insecure behaviour. If we are conscious of the signs of insecure leadership, we can stop ourselves from going down that path! In this episode, I look at some of the signs of insecure leadership so you can be aware of them and stop falling into the insecurity trap! Show Links: Article: Are You an Insecure Leader? Watch for These 10 Signs. Podcast Episode: Beating Leadership Imposter Syndrome. Interested in Leadership Coaching? Go here: Leadership Coaching. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/97/

Do you find yourself frustrated by team members who won't meet your expectations? You're not alone! Many leaders struggle with this issue, feeling like they always need to run around cleaning up after their team. In this episode, I target some of the key areas which can cause this problem, and look at some ways to help your people step up and take on more accountability and ownership. Show Links: Enrol in the Team Accountability Builder Online Course. Article: Team Members Unable to Meet Your Expectations? Check These Things. Article: How to Encourage Team Members to Take Accountability. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/96/

Have you ever had to lead people that don't really want you to? Awkward! But this can be quite a common problem in leadership, because there are lots of potential reasons why people might be resistant to your leadership. In this episode, I cover some of these situations, the root cause that is often behind this resistance and of course, what you can do to overcome this tricky problem. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you like it! Oh... and tell your friends and colleagues to spread the word! Show Links: Article: How to Lead People Who Don't Want Your Leadership. Article: 3 Simple Tips For Successfully Managing Experienced People. Shownotes Page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/95/

As the leader of your team, the openness and honesty of your communication can be a bit of a balancing act. It can feel good to be open with your team, but this can cause problems too. In this episode, I cover the benefits and drawbacks of being open and honest with your team, including some of the ways to strike the right balance. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe using your podcast platform of choice, whether it's Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on Spotify. Show Links: Thoughtful Leader Podcast Episode 37: Communication Mistakes That Will Damage Your Leadership Article: Why Building Trust Is Better Than Authority. Article: Why Showing Trust In Your People Is the Best Strategy (and Why It Works). Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/94/

Have you ever felt like you wanted your team, colleagues or your own boss to like you so much, that it has impacted your leadership? If so, you're not alone. Some leaders would rather please the people around them than make the right decisions or take the right actions. In this episode, I'll take a look at some signs that you might be a bit of a people-pleaser and then look at some ways you can shift your mindset to take the right actions instead. Show Links: Leadership Confidence Online Course: Enrol here! More Confidence Resources: Leadership Confidence Resources. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/93/

Saying "No" is a critical leadership skill, and one that many leaders still struggle with. We all want to be seen as "team players" and good leaders, so it can be tempting to just say "Yes" to everything. In this episode, I talk about how to push back and say "No" to unreasonable requests and extra workload that would push you and your team over the edge! Show Links: Article: 5 Ways to Say No Without Getting Fired. Podcast Episode: Is All Your Hard Work Helping or Hurting? Online Course: Leadership Confidence Online Course. Online Course: Team Accountability Builder. Shownotes page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/92/.

Have you ever fallen into the trap where you think you know what your team members want? And perhaps you've made assumptions based on your own experience and preferences. In other words, you've assumed you know what your team members like, dislike or want to achieve in their careers, because you think they are just like you! This is a cognitive bias known as the "False Consensus" effect. Basically, this means in our head, we tell ourselves that other people are just like us. Unfortunately, this can have a negative impact on the way we lead our teams. In this episode, I cover some of the bad things that can happen when we fall prey to this effect - and of course some of the ways we can try to avoid it in our teams! -- Don't forget to try my new YouTube Channel for more great leadership resources - it's different than the podcast, so be sure to try it out! Show Links: Enrol in the Team Accountability Builder Online Course. Article: False Consensus: Is it Hurting Your Leadership? Article: Cognitive Biases explained. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #72: How You Can Be a More Thoughtful Leader Today. Article: Risk & Reward: How to Provide Development Opportunities For Your Team. Thoughtful Leader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_x0blCwpjKcPNc9CcjFRg/.

Ever felt like you're just not good enough for your leadership role? Do you feel like other leaders seem more calm and confident than you do? Well, you're not alone. In fact, I've felt all of these feelings and more during my leadership career. The problem with imposter syndrome in leadership roles is that it can make you step back and stop leading the way you should be. So in this episode, I'm going to cover some of the best ways that I've dealt with it over the years, so you can deal with it too. -- Wish your team took more ownership and accountability? Take My New Online Course! I've just opened the brand new Team Accountability Builder Online Course for pre-sale! That means you can enrol now for a heavily discounted price until the course opens in November 2020. The course will take you through the process of building (and then applying) your own Accountability Plan which is tailored for your team, so you can help your team members feel more invested in the success of the team! Click here to learn more and enrol now. -- Show Links: Article: Got a Case of Leadership Imposter Syndrome? Try This. Online Course: Leadership Confidence Online Course. Podcast #78: Want to Feel More In Control of Your Team? Try Letting Go.

Building team accountability is a great way to improve performance in a team. Team members that take accountability are more likely to put in extra effort, care and attention to making sure the work is done right. Without accountability, leaders often feel like they are going it alone. If you are the only one who really cares about the quality of the work in your team, it can feel like you're running around trying to fix everything by yourself. That's why we want to be doing things that increase accountability, instead of damage it. Sometimes as leaders, we do things that damage accountability in our teams, even without meaning to. In this episode, I go through some of the simple actions that leaders sometimes take that can ruin accountability in a team, so you can avoid them! Want to Build More Accountability In Your Team? Enrol for the Team Accountability Builder Online Course, where you'll create your own accountability plan to build ownership and commitment in your team! The online course is available for Pre-sale right now, so click the link below to claim your spot before the pre-sale closes! Click here to learn more and enrol today. -- Show Links: 4 Ways Leaders Damage Accountability in the Workplace. 5 Simple Ways to Improve Accountability in Your Team. Thoughtful Leader Podcast Episode 32: Why You Can't Hold Your Team Accountable. Show Notes page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/89/

The way that leaders behave can have a dramatic impact on the way our team operates. Leadership behaviour can be contagious, so we need to make sure we're sending the right signals to our team members. Like it or not, we are role models for our team members, and they'll often behave the way they think we want them to, even if they don't really believe in it. In this episode, I look at the impact of negative leadership behaviour and how it can shape the attitudes and actions of our team members. Then we cover some more positive behaviours that are more likely to bring out positive aspects of team culture. -- If you like this episode, be sure to go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review - I really appreciate it and it helps other people find the podcast! You can leave a review at the link here: Apple Podcasts. -- Need Coaching to Help to Create a Positive Culture in Your Team or Organisation? Leadership coaching can be a great way to improve team performance, improve your leadership confidence and also achieve your leadership goals. If you want to find out more about my Leadership Coaching Services, you can find more information here: Leadership Coaching. -- Show Resources: Article: How Negative Leadership Behaviour Shapes Team Culture. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast: How Toxic Workplaces Happen (and what you can do about it). Article: The Unintended Consequences of Leading By Fear. Article: Following Orders When You Don't Believe In the Direction. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/88/.

If you've ever had trouble with behaviour issues in your team, you're not alone! In this episode, I take a look at some simple steps to take to diagnose and start to fix behaviour problems from team members. This can be quite tricky so there might be some trial and error, but if you follow the steps you should be able to make some progress! Don't forget to subscribe in your podcast app of choice and leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you like this episode! Team Accountability Pack: If you would like to improve accountability in your team, try the Team Accountability eBook Pack, with tools and techniques to help hold your team accountable and tackle the difficult conversations in your team. Click here to get it now. Show Resources: Article: 6 Steps to Deal With Behaviour Issues In Your Team. Podcast Episode: Thoughtful Leader's 5 Cs of Performance Management. Team Accountability Pack: Team Accountability eBook Pack. Situation-Behaviour-Impact Tool (SBI-BI)

With the rise of more inclusive and collaborative leadership, setting deadlines can be uncomfortable for many leaders. However, there are good reasons for deadlines and they really can help to improve performance. The trick is to make your deadlines meaningful, useful and real. This will help your people strive to achieve the target and feel motivated at the same time. In this episode, I look at some of the common problems we see with deadlines in the workplace (or lack of them), the benefits of setting good deadlines and milestones and of course, how you can do it for your team. The Eustress and Performance Curve Resource: Deadlines are just one part of motivating people. If you are struggling to motivate your team I know how you feel - I've been there! That's why I created the Motivating Your Team Audiobook, with tools and techniques to get the best out of your team members and create the right environment for motivation. Don't settle for a lazy, disinterested team… click here to listen to the audiobook today. Show Links: Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/86/. Article: How Setting Deadlines Will Improve Your Team. Podcast: Thoughtful Leader Podcast #30: Using Work Pressure to Improve Team Performance. Article: 3 Simple Reasons Your Team is Missing Deadlines and How to Fix It. Article: Eustress - https://www.healthline.com/health/eustress.

Ever felt like you're constantly dealing with people problems and team issues, rather than doing actual work? You're not alone. Dealing with people problems is a natural part of leadership. However, if it is consuming your working day so much that you can't actually focus on doing real work that moves your team or business forwards, then you have a problem. You're not alone. Dealing with people problems is a natural part of leadership. However, if it is consuming your working day so much that you can't actually focus on doing real work that moves your team or business forwards, then you have a problem. Frustrated By a Lack of Accountability In the Workplace or Your Team? Try my Team Accountability Pack. [sc name="resource-icon" ] I know what it's like to feel frustrated because your team won't take ownership. That's why I created the Team Accountability Pack, with two popular eBooks to help you improve accountability in your team and tackle the difficult discussions you might need to get there! Buy the Team Accountability Pack today and see the difference. -- Like this episode? Please leave a review! Simply go to Apple Podcasts to leave your review - it really helps to get the word out to other leaders so we can improve the quality of our workplaces. Click here to leave a review, I really appreciate it! -- Show Links: 5 Signs That You Aren't Really Solving Your Team Issues Seeing Performance Issues In Your Team? Try These Things. 6 Steps to Deal With Behaviour Issues In Your Team. Episode 58 - Why Leaders Should Do More Planning (and Why They Don't) Effective Ways Leaders Can Deal With Frustration in the Workplace.

Doing meaningful work is one of the greatest motivational factors that drives team member performance. When people feel as if they are taking on worthwhile tasks that matter, they're more likely to feel engaged and put in the effort. Unfortunately, there are many people who aren't doing meaningful work. There is a lot of wasted time and effort in our workplaces which can destroy motivation. In this episode, Ben looks at some ways that you can provide more meaningful work to your team, so they feel a sense of purpose and meaning when they come to work. Like this episode? Please leave a review! Simply go to Apple Podcasts to leave your review - it really helps to get the word out to other leaders so we can improve the quality of our workplaces. Click here to leave a review, I really appreciate it! Links: Article: Meaningful Work, the #1 Motivator (and How to Provide it in Your Team). Book: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek. (Affiliate link) Article: Do You Have An Effective Team, or Are You Focused on Busywork? Article: Why the Best Leaders Are Wary of Stretch Goals.

As humans, we are constantly experiencing emotions and the workplace is no exception. Leaders often need to deal with deadlines, team problems and other situations, so it's inevitable to feel stressed, upset or anxious from time to time. Even positive emotions can get us in trouble in the wrong context. The most important part of dealing with emotions is making sure that we can respond to them in a productive way. In this episode, I cover some of the ways we experience emotions, some of the trouble they can cause and of course how you can work on ways to handle them more effectively. After all, leaders are role models so we need to be setting an example for the people around us! Do you like this episode? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts - it helps other leaders find the podcast and create better workplaces. And of course, I really appreciate it! Click here to visit Apple Podcasts and leave a review! Show Links: Article: The Impact and Importance of Emotions in Leadership. Article: Theories of Emotions from Very Well Mind. Podcast Episode #73: Why We Need More Mindfulness In Leadership. Shownotes page: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/83/

When I hear the words "Performance Management" these days I tend to cringe a little. Why? Because over the years, Performance Management seems to have become more about following arduous Human Resources (HR) processes and pushing people out of the organisation than actually improving performance. In this episode, I run through the 5Cs of Performance Management, to actually help you get better results in your team. Let's forget about the formal HR process for a moment and actually focus on good leadership and management to improve your team. The better you lead your team, the less likely it is that you'll run into the tricky and complicated people problems that many leaders need to deal with! Frustrated By Performance Issues In Your Team? Try my Team Accountability Pack. I know what it's like to feel frustrated by performance issues and team members that don't take ownership of their work. That's why I created the Team Accountability Pack, with two popular eBooks to help you improve accountability in your team and tackle the difficult discussions you might need to get there! Buy the Team Accountability Pack today and see the difference. -- Show Links: Article: The 5 Cs of Performance Management. Article: How a Self Fulfilling Prophecy Will Make or Break Your Team. Resource: Team Accountability Pack. Shownotes page:

Setting a direction is an extremely powerful action that leaders can take to reduce conflict, improve productivity and make sure everyone is on the same page. Setting a clear direction seems obvious, but I've seen many cases where conflicting priorities still unravel teams and cause dysfunction. In this episode, I look at some of the reasons why setting a direction is so important, how it will help your team and of course, how you can set a direction yourself. Get the Team Accountability Pack: I know what it's like to lead a disinterested team who aren't invested in the work... it's not pleasant! I created the Team Accountability Pack to address this common issue. It will help you to build accountability in your team and also tackle the difficult and uncomfortable conversations that you sometimes need to make it happen! Click here to get the Team Accountability Pack today! -- Like this episode? Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review! I'd really appreciate it and it helps get the word out to other Thoughtful Leaders out there! Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Links: Resource: The Team Accountability eBook Pack. Article: The Power of Setting a Direction For Your Team. Article: How to Use Work Pressure to Help Your Team Thrive. Podcast Episode: Thoughtful Leader Podcast Episode 48: The Perils of Passive Leadership.

Many organisations seem to be trying to do too much, with too little. The list of "critical" initiatives and projects seems to keep getting bigger. Committing to lots of priorities seems like a good idea. It looks good to say you'll complete 100 initiatives this year. The problem is that in reality, it looks more like you'll complete 20 of those initiatives. Often the pressure flows down hill. The senior leaders at the top set too many priorities, and then everyone else needs to deal with it. So in this episode, I look at some of your options when you and your team are faced with too many priorities that you won't be able to achieve. Do you feel overwhelmed and disorganised? Try my Online Course. I know what it's like to struggle with your workload and feel overwhelmed. That's why I created the Time Management for Leaders Online Course, to help you focus on what matters, feel more organised and get your important work done. The course is self-paced and contains tools and techniques to help you manage your workload, improve productivity and achieve the right outcomes for your team. Click here to learn more and enrol. Links: Online Course: Time Management For Leaders Online Course. Good Book: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team. Podcast: Episode 57 - Employee Wellbeing: Is it Important Or Are We Just Ticking a Box? Article: Too Many Priorities: What to Do When You're Asked to Do It All. Article: Too Busy at Work? Try These 5 Things. Shownotes: https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/80/

Self-serving leaders put themselves ahead of other people in their organisation, including their teams. Most of us have a tendency to believe that some leaders are selfish and out for themselves, while others aren't. I believe that our self-serving tendencies lie on a spectrum, it's not black or white. Yes, there will always be the political animals and the power players, but everyone else sits on this spectrum too. Sometimes, the environment we work in can bring out these harmful characteristics that make you put yourself first. In this episode, I look at some of the common signs of self-serving leadership and how you can avoid them when you lead your team. Thoughtful Leader Forum: Leadership can feel lonely, which is why I created the Thoughtful Leader forum for you to share your experiences and solve your challenges with other Thoughtful Leaders. Click here to sign up and start a conversation today. Links: Article: 3 Symptoms of the Self-Serving Leader. Do You Have Them? Article: Why Your Fear of Leaving Your Job Is Making You a Worse Leader.