What can every leader stand to learn from the life of a professional clown? A unique question, for a singular guest, as this week I'm joined by Motivational Speaker, Author, and former Hospital Clown, Eddy Smits. As he shares his journey from teacher to professional clown we talk about the importance of humor in leadership and personal development, and how Eddy's experiences working in hospitals taught him valuable lessons about authenticity, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness. Eddy advocates for a simpler approach to leadership, encouraging leaders to be themselves and to embrace their humanity. He shares some powerful stories from his experiences to back this up, showing the significance of choices and why we should be reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. Thanks for listening/watching. 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 Eddy and what he does, here's a couple 'o links: https://www.eddysmits.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddysmits-publicspeaker-coach/ #EmpathyAtWork #AuthenticLeader #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity #ProfessionalClown -- Here's some of the tools used in the production of Leading with Integrity and building the community around it - let me know if you want to know more: Ausha (hosting & distribution): https://ausha.co/?fpr=leadingwithintegrity PodMatch (guest booking & management): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lwi_dh Riverside (recording and editing): https://riverside.sjv.io/leadingwithintegrity Heartbeat (Community Platform): https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=david-hatch (NB: These are affiliate links where I'll make a small commission should you choose to subscribe to any of them, this is a great way to support the podcast, but there's no pressure if it's not for you!!!) -- Have you had a great (or terrible?) experience of leadership? Want to be a guest on Leading with Integrity? Here's the link: https://www.podmatch.com/member/david-hatch-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. Be a Leader, Not A Boss. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What do MTV and Solopreneurs have in common? This guy! (By which I mean, this week's guest). I'm joined on Leading with Integrity this week by Emmy Award-winning visibility strategist, media advisor, and talent brand builder, Vinnie Potestivo. We'll be talking visibility and identity, leadership, talent development, and the role of storytelling. Vinnie shares some truly meaningful stories from his career experiences so far, with the occasional household name or two, as we discuss topics like the significance of clarity and consistency in branding, the journey of self-discovery, and the impact of AI on creative rights. There's also some excellent advice and pointers here for collaboration, building brands and navigating the digital landscape. I loved recording this episode, and huge thanks to Vinnie for taking the time out of his hectic schedule to spend talking leadership, business, and life with me. Such a great way to close our Month of Solopreneurs! 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 Vinnie and his amazing work, check out his Podcast: https://ihaveapodcast.com/ #Solopreneur #LinkedVin #Visibility #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity -- Here's some of the tools used in the production of Leading with Integrity and building the community around it - let me know if you want to know more: PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lwi_dh Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/leadingwithintegrity Heartbeat: https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=david-hatch (NB: These are affiliate links where I'll make a small commission should you choose to subscribe to any of them, this is a great way to support the podcast, but there's no pressure if it's not for you!!!) -- Have you had a great (or terrible?) experience of leadership? Would you be happy to share that story? Want to be a guest on Leading with Integrity? Here's the link to start that process: https://www.podmatch.com/member/david-hatch-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.

I'm extremely glad to drop this week's episode with the branding mercenary himself, Daniel J. Moore. Dan is an incredible advocate of the solopreneur life, living your values, and being strategic with your brand. He's got some entertaining leadership stories to share. And he embodies (pretty much) everything he says. So this chat was more than great fun, it was also spot on for this month's theme, educational, and even inspirational in moments too. A quick run-down of all the topics we covered: the significance of integrity in business, the journey of freelancing, the role of courage in branding, how to navigate the challenges of being a solopreneur, the power of storytelling, and the mistakes to avoid in business. The key theme of being true to oneself, your values, being yourself (we veered away from buzzwords where we could, but 'authenticity' would be the one to use here!) and the impact of personal experiences on professional growth. 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 Dan and the great work he does, check out one of these links: https://www.irondragondesign.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-moore-branding-mercenary/ #Solopreneur #BrandingMercenary #LeaderNotABoss #LeadWithIntegrity -- Here's some of the tools used in the production of Leading with Integrity and building the community around it: PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lwi_dh Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/leadingwithintegrity Heartbeat: https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=david-hatch (NB: Some of these are affiliate links where I'll make a small commission should you choose to subscribe to any of them) -- Have you had a great (or terrible?) experience of leadership? Would you be happy to share that story? Want to be a guest on Leading with Integrity? Here's the link to start that process: https://www.podmatch.com/member/david-hatch-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.

I'm very pleased to welcome back Your Startup Partner, Lee Lam, to Leading with Integrity. We talk about everything from Lee's journey from corporate career to solopreneur, to empathy and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. A lovely chat about business and leadership that takes us via topics like the shortcomings of traditional consulting practices, the challenges faced by small businesses, empowering teams, the evolving landscape of work and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted emotional connections in the workplace. If you're a solopreneur, founder, or aspiring business owner, then I have 2 massive recommendations for you: 1. Listen to this episode, and more importantly, 2. Have a chat with Lee. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with integrity. 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 Lee and/or join her membership, check out these many links: https://yourstartuppartner.com/ https://www.adviserinyourpocket.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leelam/ #YouStartupPartner #Startup #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity Here's some of the tools used in the production of Leading with Integrity: PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lwi_dh Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/leadingwithintegrity Heartbeat: https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=david-hatch (NB: Some of these are affiliate links, but there's no pressure if it's not for you!!!) Every like, view, follow/subscribe is noticed and appreciated, so come find me on all the platforms: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@leadernotaboss) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LeadingWithIntegrityUK/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leadingwithintegritypodcast/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/91076946) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@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.

"SMEs are where it's at" If you're looking for the best place to make an individual impact, as a leader, founder, or team-member, small business is the place to be. This month on Leading with Integrity I'm talking exclusively to solopreneurs, freelancers, businesses of one. First up is a wonderful conversation with Emma Friendship-Kilburn of EmmPower Sales & Marketing. We discuss the key ingredients of a successful business, particularly commitment, health, and strategy, the unique challenges faced by solopreneurs and small business owners, the need for effective leadership and the value of surrounding oneself with talented individuals. Emma shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, her passion for helping small businesses, and the dynamics of leadership in an SME environment. We also discuss the evolving definition of leadership, particularly in the context of burnout and mental health, and what we've each learned from inspirational leaders. 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, check out these links: https://emm-power.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/emmpowersalesandmarketingltd/ #Solopreneur #LeadersJourney #LeaderNotABoss #LeadWithIntegrity 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.

"Their success is my success" - is a quote from this week's episode as well as a lovely way to look at leadership. In this conversation, my guest Dennis Henson shares his journey from being a struggling student to a successful real estate investor and author. We discuss the importance of mentorship, the power of teaching as a learning tool (for the teacher, not just the student!), and the positive impact of reading on personal growth. Dennis emphasizes the significance of mindset and intentionality in achieving success, and he reflects on pivotal moments in his life that led to significant changes. His book aims to inspire others and improve their lives through motivational stories and quotes. And through a few of those stories, we get into the challenges of leadership, overcoming self-doubt, and building confidence. This episode is full of personal anecdotes and insights from Dennis and his career experiences, from the power of mentorship to the significance of legacy and the value of helping others through shared knowledge and resources. 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 Dennis, get a copy of his book and find out the story behind the lamp, visit his website here: https://www.realimpactbook.com/ #PersonalDevelopment #IntentionAndMindset #CommunicationSkills #LeaderNotABoss #LeadingWithIntegrity -- Here's some of the tools used in the production of Leading with Integrity and building the community around it - let me know if you want to know more: Riverside: riverside.fm (http://riverside.fm) Heartbeat: https://www.heartbeat.chat/?via=david-hatch PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lwi_dh (NB: Some of these are affiliate links where I'll make a small commission should you choose to subscribe to any of them, this is a great way to support the podcast, but there's no pressure if it's not for you!!!) -- Want to be a guest on Leading with Integrity? Here's the link to start that process: https://www.podmatch.com/member/david-hatch-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.

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.