Best The Show That Uses The World Around Us To Explore How Leadership Can Be Inspired By Agility Podcasts (2025)

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Telling stories isn't just for children, why it matters in the workplace too - with Riccardo Ginevri, Storytelling expert and consultant 45:18

4M ago45:18

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Text us to share your thoughts In this fascinating conversation we have a chat with Riccardo an expert storyteller who shares his background and why he fell into storytelling and its importance on leadership Here are the key talking points from our conversation: 🤩 How relaying facts and figures can be transformed into compelling stories that genera…

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Why leaders contribute to employee stress and poor wellbeing - with Dr Meisha-Ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman 47:11

5M ago47:11

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We sit down with Dr Meish-Ann for an insightful and eye-opening conversation about the role of leaders when it comes to employee engagement, wellbeing and stress. She breaks down her latest research that reveals uncomfortable truths for managers and leaders in any organisation. Simply showing up and being present for line reports isn't enough and f…

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Reflection, leadership and creating more powerful learning experiences - with Paul Matthews, L&D speaker, author and founder of People Alchemy 48:02

5M ago48:02

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Text us to share your thoughts We sat down with Paul Matthews to explore the current state of learning and where the role of reflection lies in creating more powerful experiences. In Paul's view, modern training experiences rely heavily on teaching content in a compressed time period without creating space for reflection. A provocative viewpoint pe…

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Finding your tribe, why communities accelerate belonging and job performance - with Anamaria Dorgo, Learning & Community Consultant, Founder 46:13

5M ago46:13

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Text us to share your thoughts This week we're joined by Anamaria Dorgo, an expert community builder and founder of L&D Shakers, a large and growing community for Learning & Development professionals. We cover the power of communities within organisations, how studies have demonstrated the impact they can create for employees and employers but also…

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Leadership comes with privilege and responsibility even if you're Black - with Collin Lyons, Independent Consultant & former Exec Director, Ustwo 49:34

5M ago49:34

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Text us to share your thoughts What's it like being a senior Black leader in an organisation but not realising you hold privilege in that position? This was Collin's experience and the basis of our conversation, a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a POC in a senior leadership role today. Collin reveals the impact of a post BLM era and …

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A trip down memory lane, how careers are built by unconventional paths - with Arif and TK 43:13

6M ago43:13

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Text us to share your thoughts This week we don't have a guest, but we do have a topic that TK's been thinking about for a while. The unpredictable and unconventional journeys our careers take, and more importantly how this affects the nature of work within organisations. So many CEOs and business leaders in the world today have taken non-linear pa…

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Brain drain or brain gain, how AI can be leveraged for organisational good - with Carolyn Sheperd, Founder Emmeline AI, Author and HR Professional 46:28

6M ago46:28

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This week we host Carolyn Shepherd, an AI expert, Author, HR professional and author of the 'ChatGPT Advantage' who is leading the charge to equip organisations to adopt AI tools. She's also the founder of Emmeline AI through which she delivers her expertise.The free-flowing conversation meant we covered a great deal around ethics, merits and the v…

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How to transition from technical expert to effective people leader - with Ceri Newton-Sargunar, Behavioural Coach and Trainee Neuroscientist 50:14

6M ago50:14

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This week we're joined by Ceri Newton-Sargunar, an expert behavioural coach who specialies in supporting engineering leaders transition from being a technical expert to an effective people manager.Key discussion points include: The differences between Introversion vs Extroversion when exploring what makes successful leaders How neurodiversity in En…

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Authenticity and sustainability are key to organisational success - with Rupert Bull, CEO The Disruption House, NED & Charity Trustee 46:19

6M ago46:19

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This week we're joined by Rupert bull, an experienced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) professional and CEO of The Disruption House, an ESG consultancy.We discuss a range of issues, including: Why C-Suite leadership must demonstrate authenticity when implementing ESG policies. How leadership must reflect wider societal concerns around sus…

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How leading change can lead to self-discovery - with Jag Johal, Agile Transformation Director at JLR 44:11

7M ago44:11

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What does it mean to be a leader responsible for transforming a legacy auto manufacturer to adopt an entirely new way of working?In this discussion with Jag Johal, he opens up about his journey and shares some of the perosnal challenges he's faced as he's transitioned from a role in HR to leading a trasnformation effort towards Agile ways of workin…

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Successfully creating a learning culture outside of the classroom - with Elina Koussis, Global Leadership Development Leader at Maersk 47:52

7M ago47:52

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In this fascinating episode with Elina Koussis, we discuss in depth how she has worked to create learning cultures that span the traditional classroom environment. For many of us, training interventions require time spent in classroom environments, whether virtual or in-person. Elina offers us a different viewpoint, which is that learning is a cons…

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Facing your fears and discovering your leadership potential - with Dr Benjamin Ritter, Talent Management Consultant & Author 42:58

7M ago42:58

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In this week's episode we sat down with Dr Benjamin Ritter, an experienced talent professional and leadership coach to discuss what it really takes to step up and take on the role of leader or manager. Too often he comes across managers who are struggling with the burden of people management, or are fearful about taking it on. In many cases they ar…

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Learning how to lead strategically and with deep curiosity - with Kim Faura, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, ex-giffgaff and Checkatrade 45:45

7M ago45:45

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This week we're joined by Kim Faura, a highly experienced C-Suite leader who's experience working at well-known brands such as giffgaff and Checkatrade meant for a fascinating conversation about his thoughts on leadership.Kim talks us through his ideas on what skills managers need to adopt in order to progress up the leadership ranks. Specifically,…

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How managers can adopt a coaching stance that works - with Rebecca Smart, Leadership Coach and ex-CEO DK Books 44:44

7M ago44:44

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This week we're joined by Rebecca Smart, ex-CEO of the world famous DK Books and now a leading Leadership and Talent Coach as we sat down with her to talk about all things coaching. Specifically, what does it mean for managers trying to adopt a coaching stance in how they support their employees. How can managers at learn to adopt this skill effect…

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How HR can iteratively improve employees' sense of belonging - with Toby Sinclair, Employee Experience Consultant 50:53

8M ago50:53

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In this week's episode we're joined by Toby Sinclair, an accomplished Employee Experience Consultant to discuss how a change in HR attitudes is long overdue.Given attrition, retention and employee engagement are hot topics across all industries what more can HR do to improve the overall Employee Experience to reduce the overall noise factor? Accord…

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Good leaders have a servant heart - with Magdelene Usikaro, CEO Music Relief Foundation 44:49

8M ago44:49

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We kick off our 2nd Season of our podcast with this wonderful discussion with Magdalene Usikaro, CEO of the Music Relief Foundation.With a focus on young people, her charity does amazing work to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of music. Join us as we talk to Magdalene about how she inspires young people, what l…

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Season 1 Recap and Finale 27:00

9M ago27:00

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Text us to share your thoughts A huge thank you to ALL our listeners to our podcast, we couldn't have made it this far without you We wanted to draw Season 1 to a close with a reflective episode talking about what we've learnt and enjoyed this year. We have exciting plans for Season 2 (coming soon!), please tune in to learn more. We promise you won…

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With Bezos Gone, is Amazon's Culture Going With Him? 36:56

9M ago36:56

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Since handing over the reigns to Andy Jassy, increasing reports indicate that the one prized leadership culture within Amazon is starting to shift. Employees and former execs report that once unbroken rules are now becoming frayed around the edges, while others report that leadership principles have been weaponised against them.In this episode we d…

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The James Timpson Guide to Leadership: A Model for Everyone? 36:44

9M ago36:44

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As the summer holidays beckon, demands on employers increase. Whether its parents requiring greater flexibility or singletons wanting to spend more time outdoors with friends or at festivals. Regardless of needs, employees of all stripes will want the support of their organisation.In this week's episode we discuss how employers should approach thes…

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Airbnb CEO: A company is not a family 42:52

10M ago42:52

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Earlier this year in an interview with Adam Grant, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky revealed his regret at describing his company as a family during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this episode we go deeper into why Brian believes this is problematic. We'll look at how true it is. We'll also explore risks with this approach and what can be negative consequences …

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Union Busting at Amazon: A Path to Nowhere 39:45

10M ago39:45

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This week more than 3,000 staff could get right to bargain collectively for rights and pay for the first time at Amazon's Coventry Warehouse here in the UK. With union busting efforts costing Amazon $14million dollars, how do these efforts help improve employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity?Agile Leadership demands leaders are far more ref…

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UK Election Special: Don't Let Power Trap You 43:58

10M ago43:58

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By the time this episode is released, the UK will most likely be waking up to a new Prime Minister and Government (well, that's what the polls suggest!). And if your'e living in Europe, France is also in the midst of a Presidential vote tooSo with politicians seeking votes, what happens when they also seek power? We've all heard the famous comic bo…

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Has the Push for Workplace Authenticity Failed? 41:40

10M ago41:40

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Workplace authenticity, no doubt a key topic in your organisation's HR agenda to create a more welcoming, diverse workplace. In fact, many studies now show the link between authenticity and wellbeing .But has the push towards it failed?Too many employees remain fearful of openly discussing topics that may be deemed 'controversial'. Some out of fear…

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Middle Managers Are Not the Enemy 39:55

11M ago39:55

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We frequently get told that middle managers are the problem. They are resistant to change, and in fact hold up change from occurring. In this episode we explore these assumptions and question if they really stack up. Are middle managers simply corporate yes-men or is there more than meets the eye?And as always, if you've listened to the episode, he…

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Employee Experience: The Price of Inaction 42:11

11M ago42:11

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In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of involving employees in designing an Employee Experience for their organisation. We consider the latest trend of treating employees like customers and the impact of not accounting for their needs.Finally, we discuss the responsibility of leaders in crafting and creating a positive Employee Experie…

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Cash rewards and Employee Recognition 41:49

11M ago41:49

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Workplace motivation is a constant challenge, and post pandemic the challenge is only increasing. With 3 in 5 18-34yr olds say they feel lonely often, what can organisations do to ensure this generation feel greater connection to their colleagues and their organisations? So much to unpack and discuss as we explore the power of employee recognition …

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UK Election Special: Ready to do your National Service? 43:01

11M ago43:01

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As the UK Elections move closer, the two main parties are battling for votes. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Sunak have decided to hark back to yesteryear by announcing that a vote for them will mean the reintroduction of National Service.According to him, young people need to be ‘kept out of trouble’ as lots of parents are ‘worried …

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UK Election Special: Unlike Sunak, Leaders should know when its time to quit 39:54

11M ago39:54

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As the UK heads to a Summer General Election on 4th July, and polls predicting a total wipeout for the current government we thought we'd explore what it means for leaders looking to quit.When does resigning make sense? What happens when when success isn’t possible.? Should you just give up and move on, or should leaders persevere? So many question…

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Donald Trump & Leadership role models 47:49

12M ago47:49

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Why do humans seek out role models? What should a role model look like? And what happens when you become one without even realising it?We explore all these questions and more (yes that includes Trump), so download the episode to enjoy the full discussion.And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:[…

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Co-op Live: When leaders fail to plan 42:27

12M ago42:27

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In the past two weeks, Co-op Live, a brand new entertainment venue in Manchester has had to publicly apologise after its grand opening got delayed repeatedly. While it's General Manager resigned after controversial comments were made about the UK entertainment industry.What are the lessons leaders can draw about how to plan successfully? What does …

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Assumptions: the mother of all f*** ups 41:15

12M ago41:15

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What happens when you make assumptions about what your employees are capable of? what impact does that have on their performance?We delve into two relatively unknown psychological principles that underly this assumptive approach. And if you're a leader, we'll be exploring what it means if you're in a line management role. As always, if you've liste…

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Samsung and the insecure overachiever 44:56

1y ago44:56

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As the news of Samsung's push a 6 day work week goes viral, we discuss what productivity really means. A relic of a bygone era or time for a reinterpretation as the world of work rapidly changes?But beyond this discussion, we explore the deeper causes behind execs and employees working ever longer hours. We uncover the phenomena of the insecure ove…

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Self management: beyond wishful thinking 47:02

1y ago47:02

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We explore what self-management means, the various categories under it and whether or not its an achievable style of management that leaders can aim for.We compare some popular methods structures and frameworks that describe self-management practices and discuss how applicable they are in the modern workplace. As always, if you've listened to the e…

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Mastering leadership across cultures 42:10

1y ago42:10

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Diversity is more than just representation, many leaders are responsible for managing teams that bridge continents not just cultures. This brings a range of considerations to the fore, what type of communication pattern works best? Should I be more directive, or less? How do I ensure my instructions are understood? Listen in as we do compare a rang…

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Women in leadership & the "Glass Cliff" 44:16

1y ago44:16

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Continuing the conversation on diversity, this episode focuses on a very specific , yet troubling phenomena that affect women in c-suite positionsJoin us as we uncover the origins of the Glass Cliff, the research behind it and how a status quo bias might be what is underpinning to this day. Finally we look to the future and consider what actions le…

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How Pixar does Diversity: A lesson in vulnerability 44:40

1y ago44:40

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This week, our team at Humble Associates received some awesome feedback commending our team's diversity. Not only ethnicity and gender, but of style and approach. It got us thinking more ...why is this so important to us? Join us as we delve into this topic with a focus on how vulnerability can be the key to unlock real diversity in your teams.As a…

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Gen Z and the future of Leadership 43:35

1y ago43:35

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How should leaders and organisations support Gen Z in the workplace? Why does it matter? What are Gen Z looking for from leaders?We get our teeth into this hot topic and try to better understand what type of environment leaders need to create in order to better include Gen Z employees. We also explore what leaders Gen Z may become in the future and…

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Remote work: A leadership conundrum 37:43

1y ago37:43

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Post pandemic, organisations seem to be prevaricating over their remote work policies. From Disney to Nvidia many organisations are battling with a greater desire from employees for a remote work policy that works.In this episode we explore what the latest data can tell us about organisations who adopt flexible work policies. We discuss what it mea…

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Police in crisis: Leaders must forge a new path 40:26

1y ago40:26

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This month marks the two year anniversary of the tragic kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police officer. Her death provoked an outcry into the state of UK policing with subsequent inquiries revealing that the Metropolitan Police is institutionally misogynistic and racist. As a result, polls show that trust in the Police …

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Troubles at Boeing: Do leaders lack courage? 49:37

1y ago49:37

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With the Boeing 737 MAX back in the headlines following yet more safety issues, we take a deep dive into what is going on both with the leadership but the wider culture at the troubled airline giant.Many analysts have already pointed to the 1997 merger as being a major factor in Boeing's current troubles, but we wanted to take a look at how true th…

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The Body Shop: How Anita Roddick humanised leadership 44:42

1y ago44:42

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The Body Shop, founded by Anita Roddick in 1976, grew from a single store in Brighton into a successful brand that became well-known on many of Britain's high streets. With the recent news that the store will be entering administration we wanted to reflect on Anita's inspiring leadership style that led to its success.We'll uncover what inspired Ani…

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Dealing with boycotts: A leadership opportunity 41:16

1y ago41:16

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With the recent news that both McDonalds and Starbucks are feeling the effects of worldwide boycotts , we discuss what organisations can do to avoid them and how Agile Leadership can navigate a different path through such turbulent times.With reputations at stake, leaders often have difficult choices to make. On the one hand stay silent and risk be…

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Jurgen Klopp and how to handle Burnout 38:55

1y ago38:55

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Many of you will have heard the bombshell news this week that Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool FC has decided he will leave the club at the end of the season citing his mental health as being a critical factor. In this episode, we go a bit deeper into Klopp's leadership style, how it may have led to his decision but also the environment around hi…

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Do ideologues make successful leaders? 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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With President Biden going viral this week for his striking comments regarding airstrikes in Yemen, we ponder what it means for leaders who routinely make their decisions based on their ideologies or beliefs. What motivates them and what is the impact they create? How do they learn from their failures, and if they don't why? And with continuous imp…

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The Post Office Scandal: A failure of leadership 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

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Here in the UK many of you will now be aware of what some call the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, the Post Office Scandal. Since the early 2000s Hundreds of postmasters and mistresses were wrongfully prosecuted for fraud and theft when in fact it was all due to a faulty IT system named Horizon. Some have had their convicti…

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Helping Micromanagers see the bigger picture 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

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Has micromanagement really gone away? In this episode we discuss how subtler forms have become more common place and how complex work requires leaders to be far more attentive and supportive than ever before.Our journey starts with how and why micromanagement occurs, the impact it has on employees and importantly how a leader you can recognise thei…

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Introducing Agile Leadership 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

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In our very first episode, TK and Arif introduce the podcast and kick-off the discussion with a look at the state of leadership development. According to a recent report, less than a quarter of leaders surveyed felt the quality of leadership development wasn't of a high enough standard. So what does this mean for the state of leadership development…

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