In The Raw with Mark LeBusque

Micromanagers, Trust, Change Resistance and Molding My Manager all get a run in this weeks episode.

Be provoked and perhaps pleasantly surprised by the 'Purposeful Provocateurs' take on these topics. 

Mark was flooded with questions after his last "Ask Mark Anything' Poddy so he's had another 'off the cuff' crack at answering questions about workplaces as 'families', first impressions and the importance of gut feel, how to be bold and keep your boss onside when you want to make a career move, dealing with 'idea stealers' and those who 'want to always be in the photo' and taking control of your life design (aka work-life balance). You may agree or disagree with Mark's perspectives here and you'd both be right!!

I love questions with very little notice, and in this weeks episode I share my 'truth' on questions relating to workplace bullying, teaching leadership, leading when there's a personality and values clash, changing a deeply ingrained shitty culture and the mandate to return to the office (good or bad).

Oh and there's even a cheeky question about age appropriateness to wear a 'man-bun'. Have a listen, get triggered or nod your head (or both) as I give it my best shot. 

Author and Leadership Coach Julie Hyde's cancer diagnosis sent her into a dark place and she knew she had to make a choice there and then.

In this episode Julie shares her inspirational story of choosing victim or victor, the difference between a choice and a decision, why busyness is a 'jailor for choice', and how one can create their own hope.

Check out Julie's new book 'You Always Have A Choice' by clicking here https://youalwayshaveachoice.com.au/

Tiff Cook is back again and we reflect on the helpfulness and/or harmfulness of data around a range of related topics in this chat, along with how and why we judge people (motorbike riders for me), what makes us like (or dislike) them, and how understanding our strengths and personality styles (more data, incidentally) can help us work, grow, connect and conquer.

Again this is 'Podcast freestyling' at its very best. Take a listen - I dare you (and will judge you if you don't). 

STANDOUT ASSESSMENT

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Director of the Futures Practice Sarah Norman joins me and we go 'full freestyle' discussing sympathy and empathy, impostor syndrome, how a futurist thinks, slip-ups, stuff ups, connection as humans, creativity, variety and why measuring everything to an inch of its existence is not the answer. Go on have a listen - I know you'll learn something from this amazing human.

In this episode self-confessed 'rebel on the pathway of human centered leadership', Dr. Tanvi Gautam delves deeply into a choice of going deep or skimming the surface on collaboration, the importance of not being afraid to be stupid, how to upgrade your leadership, the difference between forced and genuine collaboration and why all humans must be aware of the 5 Essential Conversations in order to 'go deep'. Tanvi's energy and drive to disrupt really shines in this episode.

Mark finishes the year with some reflections on highlights, challenges, the questions he was asked most, and his 'gift' to you is an opportunity to embrace what he calls 'The 6R's' as you steam off into 2024.

Before you get into 2024 'busy fool' mode have a crack at your own 6R's Checklist/Reflect list and keep yourself accountable and on track for a ripping year.

Click the link here to access the editable PDF: https://marklebusque.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6RChecklist-Reflectlist.pdfhttps://bit.ly/6RChecklist-Reflectlist

Thanks all for supporting the SPH Poddy and see you in 2024.

Tiff Cook is back and as usual we are going around the world on topics, especially around the stories we tell ourselves that allow us to practice victimhood and how to break the cycle on this.

There's always a 'no holds barred, everything's on the table' approach when we get together and you might just wee some of yourself when we share storied about our 'bad' selves.

Buckle yourself in for the ride. 

Award Winning Marketer, Educator, and Author Ben Guttmann joins me to share his wisdom on effortless communication, why our brains are programmed to complicate, and how using five design principles you can better inform and win whenever communicating.

Ben will encourage you to play the game of 'word Jenga' and help you to understand why 'bullshit is an offramp', a friction, and a way of veering off the simple message.

His book 'Simply Put - Why Clear Messages Win and How to Design Them' is a must-read along with his '3 Simple Things' newsletter can be accessed here: https://www.benguttmann.com/