Best KG Butler Podcasts (2026)

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(5.11) Endings and Beginnings: We look back on our year 42:35

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2h ago42:35

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Five years. Five seasons. 2025 was a milestone year for us in the podcave. And we have you and our wonderful guests to thank for that. In this final episode of 2025, KG and Paul reflect on the year that was - the many insightful, if not inspirational, conversations. The impact our guests are making both, in their local communities and across the gl…

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Closed Doors and Open Wounds 56:39

5h ago56:39

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This week on the podcast we discuss why we have not been discussing Jacksonville, and blame it on the Chiefs. We are very polite to each other as we discuss the second game between the Packers and the Bears, and also lament the end of Dallas's playoff hopes. Matt tries a metaphor about doors and fails miserably, Pete laughs at the Lions and KG head…

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The Playoff Fog and Humble Pie 46:40

9d ago46:40

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Another week done, and with a couple of exceptions, the playoff picture is still very vague. Yeah mate, nah mate returns where we debate the Bills. All 3 of us talk about the Bears v. Packers game of the week in a well-measured discussion. We jump aboard the Shadeur bandwagon, with two of us eating some humble pie, and round things off with the wor…

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Hope, Heartbreaks and a Disappearing Act 51:25

24d ago51:25

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Week 13 is in the books. It started so well and ended so badly for Dallas. KG starts with hope and then goes missing during the episode, much like the Dallas defence. Matt finally admits the Bears are contenders, and also debuts a new segment - Yeah mate, Nah mate. Pete works through the Packers' chances and takes us on a trip to Sahdeur corner. We…

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Belief, Doubt, and a Dash of Chaos 49:44

1M ago49:44

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Coming up in this episode, Matt finally gets optimistic about the Bears, KG almost starts believing in Dallas, and Pete feels ambivalent about the Packers. We talk about the debut of Shedeur Sanders and the help he got from his coach. We tip the Thanksgiving games, and Matt and KG learn a little more about Pete's dislike for the Lions.…

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(5.10) Leadership: A Profound Expression of Empathy & Compassion 1:03:50

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It's easy to dismiss social barriers as inevitable - the natural friction that comes with 'being different'. But it's much harder to look directly at the systems that keep people unseen, unheard, and separate from opportunity. But what if the work of genuine leadership offered something far more radical: not the removal of barriers through policy o…

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The New Kids and Shifting Power 44:05

1M ago44:05

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The hosts, Matt, Pete, and KG, break down last week's NFL action, including the Broncos' win over the Chiefs that may signal the end of Kansas City's dominance. They touch on a spade of defensive masterclasses and debate whether Caleb Williams can lead his team to playoff success. They also discuss the Raiders' struggles, the Rams, Eagles and 49ers…

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Stinkers, Sleepers, and Surprise Contenders 41:10

2M ago41:10

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In this episode, Matt and Pete hold down the fort while the rest of the crew is out, diving deep into a surprisingly sluggish couple of weeks across the league. They break down a string of low-quality, low-scoring games, not defensive masterclasses, just teams out of rhythm. The pair dig into whether the Packers and Bills are truly contenders, and …

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Cheeky Half Episode (35): This should go without a hitch... 14:01

1M ago14:01

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We rarely publish 'sequels' for our Cheeky Half episodes, but this one was too good to miss. The saga continues with Paul's plumbing. A complicated, but relatively routine, project has become altogether something else. Join Paul & KG as they discuss the next chapter of a little story that includes backed-up sewerage pipes, very large native trees, …

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A Season of Surprises 41:10

2M ago41:10

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In this episode, Matt, Pete, Rowey and KG discuss the unexpected performances and standings. They delve into the emergence of tight ends as key players, analyse quarterback performances, and predict upcoming matchups. The conversation also touches on Jonathan Taylor's impressive stats, trade talks, and the Dallas Cowboys' future.…

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(5.09) Leadership and Global Peacemaking 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

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Calls for peace have become louder and more urgent across the globe over the last few years. So much so that it's difficult to know how to respond in ways that feel meaningful and relevant. After all, how can a drop in the ocean move an unrelenting tide? Mandar Apte is proof that an individual, with no initial political, financial or cultural stock…

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A Season of Ups and Downs 43:31

3M ago43:31

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KG, Pete, Matt and Rowey discuss the surprising developments in the NFL season, including unexpected team performances, the impact of new overtime rules, and the dynamics of quarterback play. They reflect on the contenders and pretenders in the league, the importance of penalties, and the significance of the draft in shaping team success.…

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Cheeky Half Episode (34): When things start to get a little 'smelly'... 16:33

3M ago16:33

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Something went wrong with Paul's plumbing. Those in his house, that is. Needless to say, it was a little unpleasant. However, not being one to let a learning opportunity pass him by, there were a couple of things that left him thinking. Join Paul & KG as they discuss a little story that includes dark, stormy nights, backed-up sewerage pipes, and wh…

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NFL Season In Full Swing 27:50

3M ago27:50

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In this inaugural episode, KG, Pete, Matt and Rowey dive into the current NFL season, discussing team performances, quarterback dynamics, and the impact of injuries. They analyse surprising team standings, highlight key games, and share predictions for upcoming matches. The conversation also explores fan perspectives and viewing options for games, …

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(5.08) Leadership Through Systemic Intelligence 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

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What makes this conversation so inspiring is the notion that, when we are working with individual leaders to strengthen their leadership practice, we are also supporting their teams, their families and their communities. We are not just supporting the individual but the entire system in which they are located. Sarah Cornally is a passionate leaders…

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Cheeky Half Episode (33): There's never a 'Silver Bullet'. Or is there...? 27:15

4M ago27:15

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Our very first live podcast recording with Steve Hearsum (Episode 5.07) is the gift that keeps giving! Join Paul & KG as they open the space to questions from our audience for our highly engaging guest. The questions are considered, and the ongoing conversation is insightful, offering an unexpected invitation to deeper reflection and vulnerability.…

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(5.07) Leadership & the Myth of the Silver Bullet (LIVE!) 57:41

4M ago57:41

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Join KG and Paul in Leadership Decanted's FIRST podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Exciting times indeed! It seems that if we're doing leadership well, then chances are we will regularly experience uncertainty, ambiguity, doubt, and maybe even shame at our inability to find a solution to many of our challenges. Leadership is hard. We kno…

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Cheeky Half Episode (32): You're Not the Boss of Me! 14:48

5M ago14:48

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Paul & KG revisit the most recent Cheeky Half conversation to return to a most vexed question: What happens when I express a personal opinion in public that is at odds with my organisation's position? What right does my organisation have to curb my expression if I am in no way seeking to represent them or speak for them? It's unlikely this conversa…

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(5.06) When too much conflict is never enough - Leadership & Negotiation. 56:18

5M ago56:18

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How many of us feel the urge to run away, hide or simply observe the foetal position when faced with the prospect of conflict? What if we were able to reframe that experience and begin to believe - really believe - that too much conflict is never enough? That conflict is the very fuel that drives both, our own growth and positive relationships with…

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Cheeky Half Episode (31): Leadership - You Can Leave Your Hats On. 17:45

6M ago17:45

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Paul & KG are back with their Cheeky Halves after a brief and unplanned hiatus. They have not, however, been idle during this time. In fact, KG in particular has been deep in reflection, wondering about all the leadership hats that might be available to us all, but also having a bit of trouble working out how best to wear those hats. Subsequently t…

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EP6 - Jeff Paul, Phlip Coggins, Quinton Butler, KG, Taylor Alexander 2:00:02

6M ago2:00:02

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: Taylor Alexander: Spotify | Instagram Jeff Paul: Spotify | Instagram Phlip Coggins: Spotify | Instagram Quinton Butler: Instagram KG: Instagram 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:17 - “Dream Boy and Song Girl” by Taylor Alexander 00:09:36 - “Why’d You Kiss Me Like That” by Jeff Paul 00:14:39 - “Story of Your Life” by …

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(5.05) Leadership and Serious Social Play 1:20:43

6M ago1:20:43

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Serious. Social. Play. WTF?!? On this episode, KG and Paul welcomed Chris Maxwell and Marcus Crow, the duo behind the consulting firm 10,000 Hours and the digital product company Pod & Hive to discuss their unique approach to leadership development, built on a conversation that began 18 years ago. Their methodology centres on what they call "seriou…

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EP5 - Davis Couch & Sierra Alexis of Coleto Souls, Mike Bass, KG, Taylor Alexander 2:18:28

7M ago2:18:28

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: KG: Instagram Taylor Alexander: Spotify | Instagram Coleto Souls: Instagram Davis Couch: Spotify | Instagram Sierra Alexis: Instagram Mike Bass: Spotify | Instagram 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:29 - “Look My Way” by Taylor Alexander 00:06:30 - “Come Down” by Coleto Souls (Davis Couch & Sierra Alexis) 00:12:32 - …

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EP4 - Taylor Alexander, Taylor Ramsey & Graham Smith from Piñon, Mike Bass 1:46:30

7M ago1:46:30

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: Taylor Alexander: Spotify | Instagram Piñon: YouTube | Instagram Taylor Ramsey: Spotify | Instagram Graham Smith: YouTube | Instagram Mike Bass: Spotify | Instagram 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - “Dream Boy & Song Girl” by Taylor Alexander 00:06:42 - “Near the Water” by Piñon 00:12:45 - “Hands” by Mike Bass 0…

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(5.04) Leadership and the Art of Deep Transformation 1:15:19

7M ago1:15:19

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The word 'transformation' is thrown around in all sorts of contexts and in all manner of attempts to sell change. The outcomes are never given, despite best laid plans, and it often falls down not because of process nor technology. The stumbling block is usually us. And it's not about the oversimplified trope of being resistant to change. On many o…

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EP3 - Mike Bass, Conner Stephens, Billy Boswell, Jon-Mark & Bayleigh from Talulla Junction - 4-7-2025 1:39:34

7M ago1:39:34

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: Mike Bass: Spotify | Instagram Conner Stephens: Spotify | Instagram Billy Boswell: Spotify | Instagram Jon-Mark & Bayleigh of Talulla Junction: Spotify | Instagram 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:19 - “I’ve Tried” by Mike Bass 00:06:11 - “Burn Out” by Conner Stephens 00:10:58 - “Crystal Ball” by Billy Boswell 00:16…

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EP2 - Bob Flaco, Keith Sanders, Justin Langston, Taylor Alexander - 3-17-2025 2:04:52

8M ago2:04:52

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: Bob Flaco: ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Keith Sanders: ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Justin Langston: ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Taylor Alexander: ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:20) “Blood Moon” by Bob Flaco (00:04:47) “Work It Out” by Keith Sanders (00:09:28) “Disappear” by Justin Langston (00:1…

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(5.03) Artist, Academic, Activist: Leadership's Many Hats 1:05:26

8M ago1:05:26

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After a welcome break over Easter (sorry we forgot to mention it!), KG and Paul get back to the podcave for an amazing conversation with Dr. Rachael Jacobs - artist, academic, activist. You may have heard the oft repeated phrase, "Bring your whole self to work." What does that even mean? Rachael chats to our hosts about her own deep cultural reconn…

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EP1 - Sydney Ann Conklin, Greyson Turner, Mike Bass, Jac with No K - 3-10-2025 2:09:26

8M ago2:09:26

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On this episode of Song Swap ATX, we have: ⁠Sydney Ann Conklin⁠: Spotify | Instagram ⁠Greyson Turner⁠: Spotify | Instagram ⁠Jac with No K (Jac Carson)⁠: Spotify | Instagram ⁠Mike Bass⁠: Spotify | Instagram (00:00:18) Introduction (00:02:16) "Something In the Swells" by Sydney Ann Conklin (00:07:30) "Back to Sleep" by Greyson Turner (00:12:28) "Melt…

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(5.02) Leadership: It's all Bollocks! 46:48

9M ago46:48

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When many of us consider leadership and leadership practice, we may assume specific contexts (corporate, politics, the public domain), and specific ways to 'do' leadership. In fact, from accepted governance processes to the way organisations are structured and even how they might report their outcomes, effective leadership is assumed to include a s…

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Cheeky Half Episode (30): Is Leadership in Crisis? 24:23

10M ago24:23

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According to DDI's Global Leadership Forecast 2025 Report, the state of global organisational leadership is nothing short of dire. But how bad is it? Paul & KG kick around a some of the stats, and reflect on a few infographics to try and get a handle on what might be going on. But more importantly, they ask some uncomfortable questions. If current …

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(5.01) From Diapers to Dirt: A Leadership Journey through the Circular Economy. 56:43

10M ago56:43

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[Episode contains explicit language - but not too much!] In this episode, KG and Paul kick off the year with an inspiring conversation featuring Dr. Jason Graham-Nye, an entrepreneur tackling global environmental challenges through the circular economy. Jason shares how his team is addressing the massive problem of disposable nappy waste in the Sou…

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Cheeky Half Episode (29): Leadership and the Need for Endurance 10:23

11M ago10:23

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We're back for Season 5! How amazing is that??!! We kick things off with Paul & KG catching up, chatting about the year ahead and then quickly digress into a conversation on endurance. This Cheeky Half episode is definitely 'on brand', as it introduces a half-baked idea, and leaves it hanging. Maybe you can help them finish it? Have a listen (it's …

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Cheeky Half Episode (28): Looking forward. 12:21

1y ago12:21

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This is it folks! Well, for this year, anyway. Paul & KG look forward to what may be in store for 2025, and throw around some ambitious ideas in the process. Have a listen (it's very brief), and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear what you thought of this conversation. See you in Season 5, kicking off in February 2025. But please, feel fr…

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(4.10) Our journey in 2024. 33:34

1y ago33:34

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In our final main episode for this season, Paul & KG reminisce over a cracker of a wine! As they sip on a 2022 Toolangi Chardonnay they highlight moments in Leadership Decanted's many conversations over this last year that resonated with them most. For those of you who might be catching up, or wondering where you might dip your toe next, this episo…

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Cheeky Half Episode (27): When you feel the world is burning, what then? 17:36

1y ago17:36

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KG has referred to this conversation topic as a little 'spicy'. Though we suspect many of our listeners will feel the heat in different ways, if at all. Before you listen, be aware this conversation is politics 'adjacent'. However, we do not delve into any political detail, and it is not really a response to an election result. It is, though, a res…

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(4.09) Leadership and The Wisdom of the Horse. 55:40

1y ago55:40

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Being aware of how we 'show up' in our workplaces, how we interact with our colleagues and what our bodies are telling us in even the most seemingly trivial interactions (am I anxious, tense, relaxed, energised?) is, at least in our experience, a critical set of skills for anyone practicing leadership - at any level. What if we told you that acquir…

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Cheeky Half Episode (26): Disengaging from it all. 18:24

1y ago18:24

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Do you ever feel like things are getting just a little too 'noisy' for you? Maybe you're juggling too many things at work, or change is coming at you at increasing speeds and frequency, or maybe 'doom scrolling' is taking its toll? Experiences of cognitive load are being increasingly reported in the workplace. It is a real thing that can create hig…

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(4.08) Leadership and Organisational Culture. 57:23

1+ y ago57:23

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In some ways, the word 'Culture' is as difficult to define as one of our other favourite words, 'Leadership'. A number of competing definitions abound, but what seems common to many of our experiences is that, whilst a clear and concise definition may not always roll off the tongue, we certainly seem very clear when we see or experience 'bad' cultu…

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Cheeky Half Episode (25): Leading without a 'playbook'. 16:03

1+ y ago16:03

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When leading teams or organisations, there is often an unspoken expectation that, no matter how dark the challenge, those leading us will know a way through to the light. After all, surely they have done this before. They simply open their leadership playbooks to the relevant page, and there we go. But there we don't. In this Cheeky Half Paul and K…

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(4.07) How might our Leadership contribute to a more cohesive society? 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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Back in Cheeky Half 17, Paul & KG considered the Social Cohesion Report, researched and published by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute. It is a veritable goldmine of insight and possibility, pointing out the many ways our society connects, grows and flourishes - and the potential risks we should all guard against in order to protect societa…

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Cheeky Half Episode (24): Leadership and the Resilience 'Myth' 11:09

1+ y ago11:09

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The concept of Resilience is one whose purchase has increased exponentially in Leadership circles over the past few decades. We preach its virtues and benefits with increasing zeal and seek out practices that will instil in us the necessary skills to overcome and bounce back from adversity. But what if we have so totally misunderstood resilience as…

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(4.06) Leadership and the 'Common Good'. 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

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We often talk about leadership as if we all shared a common understanding of its purpose. But what is leadership for, really? Is it to ensure things get done? Is it to inspire others to a shared goal or purpose? What if its purpose were both grander and more noble than that? What if leadership practice exists to effect the 'common good' in society …

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Cheeky Half Episode (23): Listener feedback: What makes a great leader? 18:22

1+ y ago18:22

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Cheeky Half episodes are Paul and KG's attempts at articulating ideas on leadership they've been tossing around but not fully comprehended. It's a way of starting a conversation and seeing whether anything 'sticks'. It is also a great vehicle for engaging with a growing, and increasingly vocal, audience. And it's the latter that really pumps them u…

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(4.05) Leadership and Human Rights: Making good on a promise. 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." It is an affirmation as well as a promise made by many countries via the ratification of a number of Human Rights treaties. Australia is one of the countries that has made the 'promise' to uphold those treaties. However Australi…

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Cheeky Half Episode (22): Isn't branding just for livestock?!? 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

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The need to present a professional persona to the world is now pretty much assumed. In fact, in some circles it is expected. Social media platforms have paved approaches and practices that allow us to reach thousands, if not millions, of eye balls. The process and outcomes of shaping our image and narrative for the consumption of others is often re…

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(4.04) What makes a great leader?!? 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

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What makes a great leader?!? It wasn't until a listener emailed Paul & KG this question that it dawned on them they had never actually discussed this topic. After some time together at the podcast desk, and a gorgeous bottle of wine, they realised why this had been the case. It's a bloody hard question to answer. It's complex and, in some circles, …

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Cheeky Half Episode (21): Calling it as I see it: Leadership and 'Naïve Realism'. 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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We do love a 'straight talker'. Someone who is courageous enough to call out the BS. Someone who feels comfortable to speak their mind, and call it 'as they see it'. But sometimes it doesn't take much for a virtue to transform into a form of 'violence'; all of a sudden, we feel disempowered by someone else's 'truth'. A 'truth' held so tightly that …

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(4.03) Owning your power: When local Leadership provokes global implications. 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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*** WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE. *** Many of us might regularly reflect on the big concerns confronting our generation - climate action and our nation's relationship to first nations people are just two of these. And many of us would like to do something about these complex issues. However, for whatever reasons, we might feel like…

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Cheeky Half Episode (20): What makes for better leadership, self-confidence or self-awareness? 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

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Many of us know someone in a Leadership position that oozes self-confidence. They are highly skilled, backing every one of their decisions, as if they were fated. However, what happens when those people lack self-awareness? Many of us have experienced that fallout too. But this leadership character 'equation' may also be turned upside down. What if…