Manage Self, Lead Others: Human Leadership in the AI Age

By Nina SundayBusiness Management

Manage Self, Lead Others: Human Leadership in the AI Age episodes

October 21, 2025 172 The C-Suite Network Ecosystem — Tricia Benn, CEO
Guest is Tricia Benn, CEO of C-SUITE NETWORK™ and General Manager of The Hero Club.
Tricia Benn has created a powerful ecosystem of executives, industry leaders, and investors focused on integrity, transparency, and meaningful business success.
Host of C-Suite Success podcast: https://c-suitenetwork.com/c-suite-success-with-tricia-benn-2/
SOUNDBITES

[00:00] The Four R’s framework for creating meaningful
connection – Relevancy, Reach, Reciprocity, and Respect.
[02:05] The impact of announcing a woman-led business and authentic leadership representation.
[03:10] How conversations between peers become mutual coaching for growth and learning.
[04:00] Lessons from martial arts leader Elliot Marshall – learning to coach others as themselves, not as you.
[05:15] Leadership as developing champions by embracing difference.
[06:10] Healthy versus destructive ego – why collaboration wins over
competition.
[07:05] How the Four R’s guide community culture at the C-Suite Network.
[08:00] Building diversity and inclusivity through respect and genuine
curiosity.
[08:45] Language shapes culture – from “networking” to “connecting” and “yes, and…” mindsets.
[09:30] Storytelling as a bridge for influence and authenticity in leadership.
[11:20] Success stories – Evan and Rachel Dash of Dash Appliances and
leadership resilience.
[12:00] Authenticity over image – the end of the “perfect package” era in
business.
[12:35] Vulnerability Vs. self-indulgence – when sharing becomes service, not therapy.
[14:02] Oversharing, poor coaching, and the importance of serving the audience.
[15:10] Trusting intuition on stage – sharing one-minute stories that serve a purpose.
[16:05] Working with Geoffrey Hayzlett – mutual challenge and respect in
leadership partnership.
[17:00] The power of people who challenge you to elevate your best self.
[17:40] Managing a fully remote global team – creating unity through mission and clarity.
[18:20] Why remote work can be as real and effective as in-person connection.
[19:10] Defining success, appreciation, and trust across distributed teams.
[20:00] Scaling from 120 to now 600 events per year through adaptability and
technology.
[20:45] Reinventing enterprise value and profitability through collaboration models.
[21:15] Lessons from COVID – transformation and connection through disruption.
[22:10] Gratitude and closing reflections – leadership as service and shared humanity.
ABOUT TRICIA BENN
Tricia Benn is CEO of the C-Suite Network, an invitation-only membership organization for CEOs, founders, and investors and CEO of the Hero Club.
⁠⁠https://c-suitenetwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heroceoclub.com/⁠⁠
Podcast C-Suite Success:
https://c-suitenetwork.com/c-suite-success-with-tricia-benn-2/
LinkedIn:⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabenn/⁠⁠
https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabenn/⁠⁠
ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Contact: https://www.ninasunday.com/contact
Nina Sunday’s book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others: Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ on Amazon.
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26 min
October 07, 2025 171 Embedding Innovation in Culture — Lawrence Armstrong
How does sparking innovation drive national success? In this episode with Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of Ware Malcolm, an award-winning design firm operating across the USA, Canada and Mexico, find out how to embed innovation in team culture.
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Soundbites
[0:09 Whole-brain creativity in leadership
[3:27] Layered Leadership drawing from architecture and art
[4:25] Culture as a multilayered element
[5:52] Career growth through mentoring and coaching
[7:24] From architecture into interior, graphic and civil design services
[8:06] Cultures across different offices
[8:40] Innovation and incremental improvement
[10:30] Staff-generated ideas to improve the company
[12:44] Balancing top-down leadership to strengthen culture
[14:01] Recruiting the right people and Kaizen thinking
[14:52] Business books and influences that shaped the company
[17:44] Regenerative innovation through constant change
[19:10] Anticipating AI’s impact on architecture
[21:04] Historical innovations and their influence on modern architecture
CONTACT LAWRENCE ARMSTRONG
Websites:
layeredleadershipbook.com
lawrencerarmstrong.com
waremalcomb.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lawrencearmstrong
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ now on Amazon - paperback or kindle.

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25 min
September 30, 2025 REPUBLISHED 86: Difficult Conversations — Scott Dutton
Scott Dutton is the Conflict Whisperer; a global expert on
difficult conversations, Conflict intelligence®, mediation, emotional
intelligence and workplace culture. As a professional speaker he's known as the fun-maker and spoken to over 25,000 professionals as a speaker or facilitator.

Q. What makes a culture unravel? What toxic behavior is most
prevalent?

Where there's an us-and-them culture, where it gets very
much management vs. staff, where people do not feel comfortable or safe to have those difficult conversations.

Teams need to have a model on how to have those difficult conversations.

One I use is based on a Harvard model; start by asking questions to understand.

A trap in difficult conversations is if they start provoking
the other person and put them on the back foot then - you get defensiveness.
It's being mindful about how you start, and also your tone and body language and how that comes across; all those things play a part in whether that conversation is going to go well or not.

The purpose initially is to understand each other before
starting to look at solutions.

It's going in open, curious, trying to understand the other, them understanding you, and then we find a way forward.
If everyone has a model like that it makes it easier.

“Calling it out” is when you see something inappropriate. You go, 'Hey, hang on there, I'm uncomfortable with that." You make it clear.

“Calling it in” is more subtle. What it is, I might see you raise an eye at someone in the meeting, or do something more subtle and I might
say, “I just wondered, in the meeting - I saw you make an interesting facial
expression when Mary was talking. I'm just wondering what was going on for you there?"

I'm not coming in with judgment. I'm coming in with a soft
curiosity and saying, "Hey what's going on there? I saw that."

CONTACT SCOTT DUTTON
Visit: https://fightingfair.com.au/
[email protected]

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ now on Amazon - paperback or kindle.

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24 min
September 23, 2025 170 The World of Creativity — Fredrik Härén
Having travelled to 75 countries and uncovering 37
powerful insights from the world’s most creative minds, Fredrik Härén is a
global creativity explorer. In this episode, discover fresh ways to think,
create, and solve problems from Greece to Bhutan.
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Soundbites
[01:15] Brainstorming when the subconscious takes over
[03:00] “Idea Naps” to ease creative blocks
[08:40] Swiss watchmaker’s breakthrough by returning to the same dream
[12:20] Hong Kong sculptor’s distinction between mortal ideas and divine ideas
[15:05] Divine ideas as transformative creations

CONTACT FREDRICK HAREN
SWEEDEN
Website:
interesting.org (Company)
GlobalConferenceSpeaker.com (Company)
professionalspeaking.com (Company)
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen
ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA
SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’
now on Amazon - paperback or kindle.
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know it’s a good read.
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26 min
September 16, 2025 REPUBLISHED 118: Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make — Brendan Rogers
This episode we republish a classic conversation referenced in the new book, Manage Self, Lead Others:Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership and Culture You Can’t Fake by Nina Sunday. (Amazon).
Brendan Rogers turns the spotlight on Nina Sunday to unpack rookie mistakes new managers make, and how to avoid them.
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Soundbites
[01:00] Why leaders need to hear this conversation
[03:08] Link between culture and team performance results
[04:37] Turning mistakes into growth and improving team motivation
[05:09] Work experience that shapes views on feedback
[06:57] Learn to have better conversations
[08:22] The big picture of leadership
[11:24] Why one-on-ones are essential for communication and trust
[15:32] One-on-ones and job rotation to unlock hidden strengths
[18:01] The role of psychometric tools in managing individuals
[20:30] Balancing laissez-faire leadership
[21:26] The danger of shutting down innovation
[23:22] Constant reinvention and valuing staff ideas
[25:25] Google’s Project Oxygen on effective management behaviours
[26:36] Culture through informal rituals
[29:35] Phone use at work and setting clear expectations
[30:58] Choosing the right language for feedback
[33:35] Organisational theory and avoiding workplace disharmony
[35:12] Leading from the front vs. from the side
[38:22] Impact of small irritations left unaddressed
[42:29] Not creating a second curve for growth
[44:48] New challenges and projects to maintain engagement
[47:40] Missed opportunities to offer career progression within roles
[49:41] Hiring lessons and using interns as a talent pipeline
[51:16] How young professionals value portfolio careers and side projects
[52:23] Neglecting your own capability development
[53:37] Google’s Project Aristotle and the importance of psychological safety
[54:32] Conversational equality and inviting all voices
[55:50] VW ''Dieselgate'' and the dangers of groupthink
[57:14] Brainstorming and continuous improvement
[59:29] Leadership skills in associations and community roles
[01:01:17] Why leaders must use mistakes as learning opportunities
[01:02:57] Systems, checklists, and protecting corporate memory
[01:05:04] Asking questions in one-on-ones to improve communication
[01:07:02] Cultivating loyalty through acknowledgment
[01:08:33] Publicly sharing customer compliments to build confidence
CONTACT BRENDAN ROGERS
Website: https://leaderbydesign.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjrogers01/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others: Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ now on Amazon - paperback or kindle.
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1 hr 12 min
September 09, 2025 Ep169 Strategy: The Star Principle 2.0 — Dan Silberberg
Could 50% of the Fortune 500 vanish within eight years? In episode 169 of Manage Self, Lead Others video podcast, Dan Silberberg, master strategist for large enterprises, and with a storied CEO career, shares how Richard Koch’s Star Principle 2.0 redefines market dominance and the shift from static enterprises to uncopyable ecosystems.

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Soundbites
[02:29] Introduction to Richard Koch’s The Star Principle and 80 / 20 Principle
[02:52] Michael Porter's Five Forces model
[06:24] How substitutes impact star businesses
[06:59] Market shifts and changing consumer preferences
[08:22] From company to ecosystem thinking
[08:49] Predictions for Fortune 500 disruption and role of ecosystems
[09:52] Service businesses enabling ecosystems
[10:10] Adaptive intelligence and rapid market innovation
[11:24] Cash cow stage and innovation timing
[12:12] Agile innovation alongside existing cash cows
[12:54] Static vs. exponential growth markets
[15:26] Embedding innovation as standard operating practice
[15:41] Shift from enterprise focus to customer-driven strategies
[16:47] Key actions for using metrics effectively
[17:07] Speed of reacting to data as competitive advantage
[17:44] Building network platforms instead of static enterprises
[19:27] Preview of “The Uncopyable Enterprise” eBook
[20:14] Lessons from Buckminster Fuller
[21:07] How to connect and work with Dan Silberberg
CONTACT DAN SILBERBERG
Website: https://entelechy.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansilberberg/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others: Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’
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25 min
September 02, 2025 168 The Category of One: Brand YOU! — Kathleen Caldwell
Want to know how to shape your personal brand so you stand out and attract more collaborative opportunities? In this episode of Manage Self, Lead Others video podcast, find out how you can become a category of one with Kathleen Caldwell, creator of a thriving global community for women entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants.

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Soundbites
[00:00] Perception of leaders and personal branding
[01:15] Growth plans for community of women coaches and consultants
[04:10] Principles for standing out
[06:00] Connecting with peers and clients
[07:35] Professional associations and Chambers of Commerce
[08:40] Interacting at events and leadership committees
[09:50] Expanding with corporate partners and mentorship opportunities
[12:00] Taking responsibility for career progression
[13:15] Taking risks and pursuing opportunities with integrity
[22:00] Leading others with a hospitable mindset
[23:20] Being a guest vs. being part of the host team
[24:50] Dressing for the role you want
[26:20] Brand development and avoiding stagnation
[28:00] Power of positive language
[29:30] Importance of asking for and seeking mentors
[32:15] Key learnings for action

CONTACT KATHLEEN CALDWELL
Website: https://www.caldwellconsulting.biz/Caldwell_Consulting_Group_home.html
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleencaldwellcoach/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
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26 min
August 19, 2025 167 AI Improving L&D — Ger Driesen
Ger Driesen is a Thought Leader in Learning & Development and a Learning Innovation Leader from the Netherlands. With a focus on trends in Learning & Development, Ger Driesen is an L&D Trendcatcher.

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Soundbites
[0:07] What will come after the AI wave; possibility of a pendulum-swing back to a human-centred movement.
[2:25] Humans using AI will replace workers not using AI.
[3:30] Prompt engineering is a key skill for mastering AI.
[4:02] Biggest trends in AI for L&D.

[4:47] Using AI for training content, plus performance support in real time.
[6:26] AI assisting with both software and people skills challenges.
[7:24] AI can validate or extend your own ideas; why human judgment still
matters.
[8:23] Chatbots evolving into conversational learning tools.
[9:37] Tools in the AI landscape.
[10:06] NotebookLM creating podcast-style AI host conversations.
[10:34] Using AI voices for podcast narration.
[11:26] Khan Academy’s evolution into an AI-powered intelligent tutor.
[13:24] AI highlights what it means to be human; frees leaders to focus on
people.
[14:57] Why belonging and community at work still matter in the AI era.
[16:09] Anticipating the pendulum swing back toward human-centred approaches.

CONTACT GER DRIESEN
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/gerdriesen

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22 min
August 05, 2025 166 The 4 Ingredients Cookbook Empire — Kim McCosker
This episode, how Kim McCosker turned a simple idea - 4 ingredients - into a 9-million-copy cookbook phenomenon.
Kim McCosker is Australia’s queen of simplicity in the kitchen. In this high-energy episode, Kim shares business tips, personal stories, and the power of doing more with less - whether ingredients, marketing, or time.
Get ready to be inspired by a true self-starter who made cookbook history.
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Soundbites
[4:00] The surprising 2-ingredient secret behind satay chicken.

[5:04] Why flavor is the #1 priority when cooking with minimal ingredients.

[6:11] How the idea for 4 Ingredients was born from one busy mum’s frustration.

[9:10] Publishers said no - because she wasn’t famous.

[11:11] Why social media has made self-employment a 24/7 hustle.

[12:43] How Kim partnered with health associations to amplify reach.

[14:09] Writing a pet cookbook based on market research and smart endorsements.

[16:47] The $2.99 dog dental chew you didn’t know about.

[17:59] What fuels her mission? Daily fan feedback from around the world.

[19:35] From commerce degree to keynotes on stages - how her story evolved.

[21:44] Why Kim loves speaking, learning from others, and keeping it unscripted.

[23:41] The concept of a "b-lesson" - finding blessings in every lesson.

[25:22] The single word that has opened the most doors in her life.

[27:21] Why being different is the only way to make a lasting impact.

[28:02] Effort is the truest measure of passion and success.

[28:42] What’s next? FODMAPs, travel plans, and perhaps a 20-year anniversary book.

[31:00] How 4 Ingredients has saved people time, money ... and stress.

[32:35] Team collaboration, contributor strategy, and building a loyal brand.

[34:39] Where to get Kim’s books worldwide and why it’s worth the wait.

CONTACT KIM McCosker
https://4ingredients.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-mccosker-52718135/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
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25 min
July 22, 2025 Ep165 Communication Dynamics—Anneli Blundell
Anneli Blundell is a communication dynamo. In this fast-paced, insight-packed episode, she shares the hidden traps of everyday communication and how to fix them. From busy brain syndrome to prompt hygiene in AI, you’ll walk away with tools to speak clearly, structure your message, and increase your influence - whether you’re giving feedback, writing emails, or leading a team. If you lead people, you need to hear this.

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Soundbites
[1:12] How Anneli helps teams get heard, and why being a natural communicator isn’t required.

[2:17] Simple, structured, stakeholder-focused: her 3-part framework for effective communication.

[3:03] Why jumbled speech means jumbled thinking, and how to fix it.

[4:04] Common communication traps: unclear asks, too much or too little detail.

[4:48] Why saying “but” can sabotage your message, and what to say instead.

[5:57] Introducing busy brain syndrome - and how to navigate it in conversation.

[7:43] The power of written structure applied to spoken communication.

[9:20] Why white space helps us think, and how to replicate it in your voice.

[11:04] What prompt engineering for AI has in common with talking to humans.

[12:37] Why asking great questions can make you a better leader - and human.

[13:45] The most common mistake managers make when giving directions.

[15:17] The rule Anneli uses to spot lazy communication in emails.

[16:14] The art of giving gentle feedback without raising defensiveness.

[17:57] “What did you prioritise instead?” - a better way to open performance chats.

[19:28] How Anneli’s early career shaped her passion for communication authority.

[21:15] Intentional communication isn’t optional - it’s leadership.

[22:01] How to connect with Anneli and bring her work into your organisation.

CONTACT ANNELI BLUNDELL
https://anneliblundell.com/
Online Program:
https://www.anneliblundell.com.au/effective-communication-program

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
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25 min