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Hi, this is Sope Agbelusi.

I'm returning from my summer break ready to tackle my favourite topic - leadership.

New episodes of Everyday Leadership will be in your podcast playlist every Tuesday.

Here's a quick preview of what's to come.

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I'll be back on Tuesday 6th September

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If youre not modelling the right behaviour, why do you think your team is going to listen to you

Can you walk the talk? Do you lead by example? Are you able to look back on your actions and share your insights with your team?

You may think its risky to take a break, a time to step back to not only recharge but reinvent yourself. Its important to check your ego at the door to ensure youre being intentional when it comes to your time off and be able to empower those around you to not see rest as a bad value. As Alan Cohen once said, there is virtue in work, and there is virtue in rest, use both and overlook neither I'll be back on Tuesday 6th September

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When there is contradictory results thats where the interesting part begins.so when its complicated or difficult, it just means we havent understood some moderating factors yet, and thats where we find more when we lean into it

Growth comes from complexity, change and uncomfortableness; whether it's your personal life or your business. Its essential now more than ever to identify those challenging moments and take your next step accordingly. Sometimes its not even about you, but about delegating and understanding everyone's role in the business.

In this week's episode, Darja Gutnick takes us on a whirlwind of a journey that not only led her to found her business but provided key lessons and insight that helped her business flourish. Failure is inevitable in life, but what you take and turn it into you, is completely up to you. About Darja Gutnick

In love with creativity and technology, Darja moved to California after finishing my Masters in Organizational Psychology (Germany). Inspired and hungry for more knowledge about how creativity really evolves under the pressure of business environments, Darja worked as a business consultant in Hamburg (OCC Strategy Consulting) for various clients, such as Otto Group and E-Plus. Puzzled by what makes people creative in some cases and dysfunctional in others when under pressure she pursued my PhD in Management (Groningen, Niederlande) when she had the idea for citibuddies. After realising the PhD route was not for her, she saw a gap in the market between the research and corporate world.

This is where Bunch came from - a startup on a mission to help everyone become a better leader by making professional growth & leadership accessible to all. Connect Darja Gutnick

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Some topics discussed

• Bringing the latest research & insight into the workplace
• Having a failure without regret
• Knowing you role and others role in the business
• Taking your business to the next level
• Diversity in your tech business
• Chasing complexity for growth
• Definition of leadership

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I pause, take a step back and ask myselfIs this the right decision for the company or do I just want to win this argument?

Are you able to take a step back, check yourself and respond accordingly? Can you constantly do this when in business to ensure your ego isnt taking the reigns?

There are many challenges in business, and recognising the role of the ego in your decisions and visions will provide you and your business with the leader that is genuinely needed, especially in the remote world.

In this week's episode, we hear from an entrepreneur who has not only been a pioneer for remote working but an empowering leader who has helped hundreds of professionals find success in the remote world.

About Liam MartinLiam Martin is the co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. He is an avid proponent of remote work and has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Next Web, The Huffington Post, Venturebeat, and many other publications specifically targeting the expansion of remote work. The mission statement that feeds all the products and services that Liam is involved with stems from empowering workers to work wherever they want, whenever they want. Connect with Liam Martin

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Some topics discussed:

• What does purpose mean to you?
• Changing your mindset from entrepreneur to executive
• Would you rather own or run a business?
• How much is enough?
• Spotting the trend of remote work
• Taking a step back & checking your own ego
• Creating a goal in the reality of distortion

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You have to learn to use basketball and not let basketball use you

This is a mantra that Chris Anderson shares with his coachees, and himself. It is not unique to basketball but can be pulled out and applied to situations we may find ourselves in.

Understanding why you are there, why are you putting the work in here but not there, and what are you doing to create the future self you want to see? Continually asking yourself these core questions will provide a secret step up to make you ready for the next level.

In this weeks episode, we delve into the role of personal development, for not only succeeding in business but finding your true self. Its awkward, uncomfortable and sometimes just straight-up hard, but isnt it better to be ready so you dont have to be ready?

About Chris Anderson

Chris is currently the Learning Delivery Strategist at Google.

Chris started his career at Time Warner and with almost 20 years of experience across all business units and roles from sales to strategy to management, he built and developed his career. His move to Google Fiber started a new journey focusing on development and people. This grew over his 8 years at Google Fiber, which led him to do another jump to Google as the Learning Delivery Strategist that he currently serves.

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Some topics discussed

• Being the first in your family
• Challenges are not always what they appear to be
• There is no separation between the personal and professional you
• The toll of anger over the years
• Learning life lessons from sports
• Use your situation, dont let the situation use you
• Stepping into change for personal growth
• Not letting fear overtake what you are trying to accomplish

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We need to take charge of our brain and direct it, its a tool we use in our everyday lives We know that we cannot survive without our brain, as we cannot without the breath in our lungs. Yet, the majority of us have a skewed understanding of our brain and the power we can all have to recreate the life we want. In this weeks episode, we delve into a brand new world of the mind and body connection. We uncover the latest discoveries regarding our mind, questions to ask ourselves what makes us, us and insights on to reshape our cells, body and mind. About Dr. Jon LieffDr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. He pioneered the creation of integrated treatment units that focus on complex patients with combined medical, psychiatric, and neurological problems. Dr. Lieff is able to make complex scientific information easy to understand. He has written and edited multiple books and has lectured widely over the years on a variety of subjects. Connect with Dr. Jon Lieff

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Some topics discussed

• Is the mind the same as the body?
• The impact of stress over a long period of time
• Nature is 90% cooperation, not competition
• The 6 steps for optimum brain health

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"Just one good questionfor most of us, the most powerful thing we can do is figure out the right question

As we move through life, we are constantly looking for the answers to life (consciously and subconsciously) through our relationships, careers, ideas, and experiences. But we sometimes forget the power of the question.

Sometimes the answer is knowing you dont know the answer, it's sometimes not our turn to know the answer. Its important to know when to step up and when it's time to bring someone else up with you.

In this week's episode, we delve into what makes the four distinctive leadership styles, and how to identify your powers to create empowering lanes for you and your team around you.

About Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan leads InterimExecs, providing access between the best interim and project executives in the world and company owners seeking brilliant leadership on demand. Robert Jordan has helped launch, grow and ultimately sell a number of fast-growing companies. His first company, Online Access, put him on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies. After selling Online Access, the first Internet-coverage magazine in the world, he launched InterimExecs LLC, which works with public and private companies and nonprofit organizations.

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Some topics discussed

• How to win the negotiations
• The power of the question
• How to create a social community
• Having the right amount of ego
• The four leadership styles
• Finding your point of no return

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If its not challenging, then youre not really learning either. Its having those stretch goals, and it is really hard, which is why people stay where they are, because its easier. Of course its easier. But when you are challenging yourself, its super hard but if you do what you believe in, then its all worth it." The comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing new ever grows there. With so many changes happening around us, it can be easy to settle back and stay comfortable. Also trying to not getting it wrong, you dont need to take on every challenge that comes your way, but if its something you truly believe in, then why are you holding yourself back?

In this week, Im joined by Mamta Gera as we discuss the ins and outs of life, how to take back control with your inner critic and positively navigate change. So that you can not only survive when faced with change, but have your own tactic to make sure you come out thriving.

About Mamta Gera

Mamta is a leadership consultant and public speaker who has delivered numerous workshops, coaching and training to executives, directors and managers within corporates, ranging all industries. Mamta has over 20 years experience within the Broadcast Media industry, having worked in companies such as Sky, Amazon, and the BBC. She is passionate about positively changing mindsets within organisations and helping women, BAME and LGBTQ members reach their full potential, and become confident, inspiring leaders.

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Some topics discussed

• Racism playing a part in our identity
• Learning through the experience
• Pivoting & changing lanes to elevate yourself
• Finding the right challenges in your life
• Mental health in the workplace: whats truly happening
• A snapshot of the mental health journey
• Managing the inner critic

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Ive been here the whole time. I know who I am, and who I am not. Its important for my identity, to walk with that knowing, so that people do not put their projections or assumptions on me

Do you know yourself in all moments? Can you see the unwavering version of yourself, regardless of who is looking or talking to you?

As the spotlight on mental health becomes brighter, with news and insight like never before, it might actually feel a bit overwhelming. But one thing that is consistent in all this knowledge, is the focus on knowing and understanding yourself.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Nova Nicole as we discuss the compass of life. As we try to navigate life, we are always looking for that north point, yet many of us have a big misunderstanding of what that point is. Guess what....its us!

Youll hear unparalleled perspectives that provide the points to look back to yourself and confidently find your north point.

About Nova Nicole

Nova Nicole masterfully weaves life lessons shes gathered from her career in Hollywood and her role in Leadership Development at Shopify to deliver instantly relatable presentations. She helps spark a renewed sense of confidence and empowerment over ones own life. Audiences walk away with a fresh appreciation for their past, a bold affirmation of their power to transform their current experience, and effective tools to manifest dreams into future success.

Shes a Workplace Mental Health Advisor and Leadership Development Facilitator at Shopify. Novas also a fixture on the internationally syndicated talk show CTVs The Social, and has been profiled in outlets like Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Chatelaine, CBC and CTV.

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Some topics discussed

• Discovering yourself through music
• Read the room, read the people
• Finding your adaptability in every situation
• Creating boundaries from the offset
• Creating a space for mental health
• Becoming another version of yourself
• Nobody knows how it was supposed to go
• Knowing yourself in all moments
• The Journey of Motherhood: Teaching them early what you learnt late

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People need time, and space, for just reacting.to be able to think and process, before moving

As spoken about in the last episode, change is inevitable and the one thing that is consistent in all life. Knowing this can help us navigate life, not get too attached and try to stay adaptable. But we dont really talk about the steps that are needed for successful change.

Patience, time, and even mourning can provide the understanding and the smaller steps you can take to move towards this greater change. In today's Everday Leadership short, hear the alternative side of thriving on change, and how you can find the balance with the inevitable. Some topics discussed:

• The Struggles of Change: Lack of Clarity and Communication
• The Reality of change: the good and the bad
• Balancing Change: Strengths Vs Weaknesses

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