Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE was head of the Centre for Army Leadership, part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and is responsible for championing leadership excellence across the British Army. Having graduated from Sandhurst two decades ago, his career in the Parachute Regiment has seen him deployed to Northern Ireland, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. 

Whatever your field, we can all draw lessons from the army. In today’s mastermind episode, Langley shares his view of leading teams, and why it's important to have the courage to be able to step back and let go of the ego. We also touch on the role pressure, his energy management techniques and having personal freedom versus responsibility.  

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‘The Habit of Excellence’ by Lt Col Langley Sharp

‘Team of Teams’ by General Stanley McCrystal

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In today’s micro-lesson, find out how elite performers get comfortable with failure, and what you can do to give your best shot. This insight comes from Tanmay Bakshi, an IBM Advisory Software Engineer, Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning, TED and Keynote Speaker, and author of four Tech books. 

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Whitepaper: Five Strategies to Optimise Hybrid Working

Tanmay Bakshi’s Twitter

Tanmay Bakshi’s YouTube

Put simply, Andy Bounds helps companies communicate better. He is a keynote speaker, award-winning consultant and best-selling author. After having spent over 20 years studying what the world’s best salespeople do, Andy provides some impactful techniques that anyone can use to sell more.  

In this episode, we explore all things sales – from networking, sales emails to closing a deal. Andy sheds light on what makes a strong elevator pitch and his style of negotiating. There are some really practical skills you can gain from this episode, as well as insights into his sales philosophy. 

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Andy Bounds Online Training

Andy Bounds Website

‘The Jelly Effect’ by Andy Bounds

Professor Gro Sandal, the Department of Psychosocial Sciences at the University of Bergen, Norway, shares some fascinating insights into how the American and Russian space missions recruited their team. It’s testament to the power of having a strong, diverse team – and what leaders need to look out for when hiring.  

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There is no doubt that we are becoming increasingly reliant on technology in our work and social lives but we need to make sure it’s ethical and healthy. Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. Her focus is on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture and raises some powerful questions for us to reflect on.  

In this episode, Rahaf provides an objective view of the tech giants’ strategy, explores the relationship between technology and burnout and shares advice on how businesses need to rethink the office space for collaboration. 

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The Social Dilemma

AntiSocial

‘Hustle And Float’ by Rahaf Harfoush

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Today we explore how the best coaches are both inspiring and practical. Find out from Risa Steinberg, the Associate Director of Dance at The Juilliard School in New York, as she shares what she has learnt from having a 360-degree relationship with coaches and mentors. 

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Mastermind: Ade Adepitan MBE

Ade Adepitan was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As an infant, he contracted polio, resulting in damage to his legs that meant he needed calipers to walk. At the age of three, he moved with his family to the UK, where he grew up in East London. Becoming a wheelchair basketball player, he was part of the British team that played at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, securing a bronze medal. In 2005 he was awarded the MBE for services to disability sport. Ade’s story is a powerful reminder that we can always find a way to win. 

In this episode, find out how Ade was so motivated to be self-reliant. We also delve into the growth mindset, how to be more than just our job title – and how passion is such an invaluable part to success. 

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Former Chelsea F.C. legend and current Premier League Soccer Manager, Frank Lampard, shares how mental and physical recovery was key to the longevity of his successful career. Tune in to learn how you can create boundaries and energy routines so you can stay on top of your game.

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From its creativity, teamwork and showmanship, there is a lot to be learnt from the Performing Arts. Today’s mastermind focuses on Cirque du Soleil’s Vice President Bernard Petiot. He has been part of the Cirque du Soleil management team for over 19 years, and prior to that he was the coach at Gymnix de Montréal from 1980-1998, where he contributed to the development of some of Canada’s best gymnasts. He has also coached the Canadian Olympic Team, through 13 World Championships and 2 Olympic Games.

Tune in to learn more about how the largest contemporary circus producer in the world celebrates human potential. Also find out also about their continual quest for improvement, the role of origin stories, the power of ‘showtime’ – and with 45 nationalities performing together, their true secret sauce is diversity. 

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‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck

Cirque du Soleil

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The Lionesses have recorded England’s first major title for 56 years. Winning over Germany, their EURO champions crown offers a truly transformational moment for women’s sport. In today’s micro lesson, I reflect on what it takes to create a high performance culture, from my conversation with Baroness Sue Campbell, the managing director of Women’s Football at the FA. We consider the leadership skills that her and coach Sarina Weigman have used to develop this winning culture.  

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​​Mastermind: Baroness Sue Campbell