Do you think of yourself as a good listener? Have you heard of the 4-levels of listening? As with most things, there is a system... This week, I'm joined by Communications Expert and Systems Awareness Strategist, Phyllis Dealy, to discuss the critical role of awareness and listening in effective leadership. We'll be chatting all things from Mad Men and the 'Ad World' to the importance of systems thinking and how it can lead to better decision-making. Phyllis outlines her process for systems thinking, implementing change and addressing the challenges leaders face during crises. And we talk about the four levels of listening, how they impact communication, collaboration, and the leadership lessons throughout. Plenty in this episode about the nuances of listening, the importance of navigating disagreement with respect, and the critical role of effective communication in leadership. Whether you want to achieve the best outcomes as leader, find the ingredients for successful offsite days, or get to know your people better; there's something here for leaders like YOU. Huge thank you to Phyllis for a great conversation and indulging some of my silly tangent questions about Mad Men!! Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Phyllis, here's a couple of links: https://www.reinvent.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllisdealy/ #MadMen #Listening #CommunicationSkills #TrueLeadersListen #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you fulfilled at work? As a leader? As a business-owner? It's not a loaded question, but it is an important one. This week on Leading with Integrity, I'll be chatting with Business Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur Robin Waite, who shares his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a business coach. Key themes of the conversation include the importance of personal fulfillment, the challenges of corporate life, and the need for a supportive work environment. The discussion touches on the effectiveness of corporate well-being initiatives, the potential benefits of a four-day work week, and the limitations of the traditional education system in preparing individuals for success in business (and life - and I'll confess to you now, I may get on my soapbox a bit here!!). We also explore common mistakes that lead to business failures, why effective business planning is crucial; and what that can look like - it's not always a flash slide deck or 400-tab financial model. Leadership lessons are shared, we talk about trust and autonomy in management, and some inspiring examples of effective leadership. It's a big conversation about big topics and there's some vital lessons & advice here for leaders and founders alike. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Robin or get a copy of that book, here's the links: https://www.fearless.biz/tys https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmwaite #FulfillingWork #FoundersJourney #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #LeadershipPodcast The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Last week we talked about the science of leadership, and this week we're making a sharp turn to the alchemy, magic, and historical perspective on it, and on life and society more generally. To help me do that, I'm joined by Emma Gabor, a Cultural Leader, Historian and Storyteller. Emma shares her journey as a cultural entrepreneur and the lessons learned from founding a non-profit organization at a relatively young age and while still studying. We discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and the fascinating intersections of early modern history, witchcraft, and cultural advocacy. Emma emphasizes the significance of agency in shaping history and the need for emotional intelligence in leadership roles. Some great chat here about the complexities of leadership, self-awareness and emotional intelligence, the balance between kindness and authority, and the importance of mentorship. As well as the challenges leaders face in managing their emotions while making decisions and the lessons learned from past mistakes. As a lover of history or someone who is passionate about leadership, there is plenty of interesting points to pick out from this episode. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Emma, visit her website or socials: https://www.emmagabor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gabor/ https://www.instagram.com/imgaboremma/ https://substack.com/@emmagabor #CulturalLeadership #LearnFromHistory #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingwithIntegrity The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like anything involving people, leadership can be a pretty subjective concept, which is why I always love exploring the more objective side of it, and who better to get some insights into that from than @Tom Collins, host of The Science of Leadership podcast and author of the upcoming book, The Four Stars of Leadership. In our conversation today, we delve into that science, explore the intentions behind effective leadership, the importance of character, trust, and mentorship as well as Tom's Four Stars/4 C's of leadership. We discuss the commonalities in leadership across various fields, particularly the military and medical professions, and the crucial need for ethical leadership in modern organisations. This chat also touches on the pitfalls of micromanagement, the significance of empowering team members, positive work culture, the significance of mentorship and the importance of human relationships. Great chatting with you Tom, thanks again for being a generous guest and conversationalist! Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Tom, his book and other work, here are a few links: https://scienceofleadership.podbean.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-star-leaders/ https://www.youtube.com/@thescienceofleadership #FourStarLeadership #ScienceOfLeadership #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingwithIntegrity The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What mode of work are you in in your life right now? If you don't know the answer, then tune in to this week's episode of Leading with Integrity, because we're going to find out what some of those modes look like. I'm joined by Dr. Craig Mattson to discuss the nuances of communication in the workplace, particularly focusing on indirect communication in the digital age. We'll be talking about generational differences at work and in leadership, and the key to effective communication in the workplace, whether that be direct or indirect. We also think about the importance of understanding different postures towards work, the implications of the Great Resignation, and the need for a balanced approach to employee well-being and leadership. In this engaging conversation, Craig and I explore the complexities of time perception, the nuances of communication in the workplace, and the evolving dynamics of remote work, like the etiquette of virtual meetings, and the role of humor in effective leadership. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Craig and his work, here are a few links: https://www.themodeswitch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mattson-bb861445/ The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I'll be celebrating International Leadership Week by discussing the theme of leadership legacy. I emphasize the importance of understanding one's leadership values and how they shape the legacy a leader leaves behind. And will reflect on the core values of Leading with Integrity: putting people before profit, the significance of follow-through, the necessity of enjoyment in the workplace, and the power of collaborative leadership. I encourages listeners to reflect on their own leadership legacies and the impact they wish to have on their teams and communities. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity. Please visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, and don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ Here are the other links I promised: Institute of Leadership's ILW25 website: https://leadership.global/whats-on/international-leadership-week.html Register for my Workshop (26th March): https://community.leading-with-integrity.co.uk/invitation?code=E9A7AB #ILW25 #MyLeadershipLegacy #LeadingwithIntegrity #LeaderNotABoss The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Want to achieve operational excellence in your team? Then don't miss this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'm joined by Emma Rainville, also known as the 'Wizard of Ops', to discuss the critical role of company culture in achieving operational excellence. Emma shares her journey to becoming a COO, the release of her book 'Scope', and the importance of creating a foundational framework for your business. We talk about balance and prioritising work, sleep, and life, the importance of strategy vs execution, and why understanding the numbers is a key component for any successful business operations. The discussion also highlights common mistakes businesses make when scaling and the necessity of effective communication within organizations. And, as always, we delve into various aspects of leadership, focusing on communication, hiring practices, the impact of remote work, and the role of positive culture. Some interesting and unexpected tangents here, including an exploration of alternative interview methods, and a first-time & unique answer to our weekly leadership heroes question - tune in to find out what that was, I definitely didn't expect it!! Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Emma's podcast, company, and work, here are a few links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmarainvilleoperationsguru/ https://specialopspodcast.com/ https://www.shockwavesolutionsllc.com/ #OperationalExcellence #CompanyCulture #LeaderNotABoss #HiringPractices #LeadingwithIntegrity #Leadership #LeadershipPodcasts The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What do you do if there's a jerk in your team (a.k.a. a toxic individual) who is having a detrimental impact on the productivity, happiness, and wellbeing of the rest of the team? Step 1: Stay calm! And that's really a recurring theme of this episode with my latest guest, Kristin Zhivago. We discuss why leaders need to be the calm in the room, the critical role of fairness in leadership, the challenges of navigating toxic team dynamics, and her journey in sales and marketing from Silicon Valley to the High Seas. Kristin shares her controversial opinion on sales and the shift from traditional selling to a customer-centric approach, highlights the importance of understanding buyer mindsets and explores the future of AI in the field, cautioning against automating poor practices. A thoughtful, engaging guest with great knowledge to share, Kristin offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, her insights on leadership, the importance of understanding customers, building a positive team culture, and Leading with Integrity. There are also some very personal stories and experiences shared, so thank you Kristin for such a wonderful chat. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Kristin's work, here are a few links: https://zhivagopartners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ZhivagoPartners/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinzhivago/ #CalmInTheStorm #CalmLeader #Fairness #WorkCulture #ToxicTeams #FairnessAtWork #Leadership #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #LeadershipPodcasts The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

There are a few people without whom Leading with Integrity wouldn't exist today, without doubt one of those people is my guest this week, Alex Sanfilippo. Podcast Royalty. Founder of Podmatch. Excellent guest. In this episode Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of integrity, the joy of the journey, and why he is so passionate about podcasting. He discusses his experiences from starting a business at a young age all the way through his career up to creating Podmatch, a platform connecting podcast hosts and guests. We'll hear some of the stats behind the podcast industry (did you know, that of the 2.7 million podcasts in the world, less than 1% of them have 95% of the listeners?!)and Alex highlights key lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, such as the significance of focus and enjoying the process of building a business. We also get into leadership, personal experiences and insights on courage, humility, passion and purpose in guiding others. It was a truly enjoyable experience to finally meet Alex virtual face to virtual face, don't miss out on this episode if you're a fan of podcasts, entrepreneurship, and/or leadership. Also learn the answer to the question of our age: "Should I start a Podcast...?" Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ To learn more about Alex and Podmatch, here are a few links: https://podmatch.com/free https://podmatch.com/report #Podcasting #BuildingConnections #Leadership #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #LeadershipPodcasts #LeaderNotABoss #Innovation #Podmatch The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Following on from our month-long mini-series on Resilience in the workplace, this bonus episode explores the nuanced concept of resilience through various expert insights, focusing on its definitions, the importance of building resilient teams, personal and organizational resilience, and the role of flexibility and connection in fostering resilience. We sum up the month and the answer to "What is resilience?" Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk (http://www.leadingwithintegrity.co.uk) and click the green button to sign up for the LWI: Integrity Leaders community, don't forget the discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ As promised, here's the links to the 4-episodes of the mini-series: Ep.155: Resilient Teams and How to Weather the Storm – Building Resilience as a Leader, with Julian Roberts - https://smartlink.ausha.co/leading-with-integrity/ep-155-resilient-teams-and-how-to-weather-the-storm-building-resilience-as-a-leader-with-julian-roberts-leadership Ep.156: Navigating Chronic Illness, Change Management, and Self-Advocacy - The Art of Resilience in Leadership, with Catherine Hicks - https://smartlink.ausha.co/leading-with-integrity/ep-156-navigating-chronic-illness-change-management-and-self-advocacy-the-art-of-resilience-in-leadership-catherine Ep.157: Resilience and Well-being in a Fast-Paced World; The Future of Mental Health, with Andrew Ronchetto - https://smartlink.ausha.co/leading-with-integrity/ep-157-resilience-and-well-being-in-a-fast-paced-world-the-future-of-mental-health-with-andrew-ronchetto-leadership Ep.158: Building Resilient Businesses - Creativity, Innovation, and the Power of Ideas, with Jodie Newman - https://smartlink.ausha.co/leading-with-integrity/ep-158-building-resilient-businesses-creativity-innovation-and-the-power-of-ideas-with-jodie-newman-leadership #Resilience #Leadership #TeamBuilding #PersonalGrowth #OrganizationalSupport #Flexibility #Burnout #MentalHealth The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co (http://Ausha.co) Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.