More Than a Lumpy Jumper

In this episode, Bobby and Bridge dive into the fascinating dynamics between leadership and followership, exploring how followers play a critical role in organisational success. Following the insights from thought leaders like Barbara Kellerman and Robert Kelley, they break down the five followership styles. And through real-world examples and personal stories, they discuss how good followers can challenge leaders, promote teamwork, and contribute to a thriving organisational culture.

 Whether you're a leader or follower, this episode will leave you thinking about how both roles work together for success. Tune in for “Being a Leading Follower” and see where the convo takes you.

 Links

A British Army Followership Doctrine Note.pdf (mod.uk)

Followership - the great skill of Leadership

Kelley's model for followership

Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Leaders: Barbara Kellerman: Amazon.com

The Art of Followership: How Great Followers Create Great Leaders and Organizations: Ronald E. Riggio, Ira Chaleff, Jean Lipman-Blumen: Amazon.com

Encouraging critical thinking in the workplace

A Leader is Made by a First Follower (YouTube)

What Is Followership? 14 Qualities of Good Followers | Indeed.com

The 10 Rules of Good Followership: Meilinger.pdf (govleaders.org)

How Followership leads to Leadership: Clive Barrow (TedX)

Turn the ship around

Manager meets the monkey- Ken Blanchard

Networking—it’s no longer just awkward handshakes and juggling canapés while swapping business

 Links

Takingthe Work Out of Networking : Karen Wickre (Amazon.co.uk)

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KingsleyAikens - The Networking Institute

Giveand Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success: Adam Grant (Amazon.co.uk)

HowLeaders Strategically Enhance Their Networks For Maximum Impact (forbes.com)

EasyNetworking Tips for the Networking Haters (hbr.org)

Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader: Herminia Ibarra (Amazon.co.uk)

Social-Chemistry-Decoding-Patterns-Connection

Why Women Need a Professional Network : Forbes.com

Adam Grant's Wish for Workplace Cultures

Seven-tips-for-building-a-strong-network-of-fellow-women-in-business:

How-women-leaders-can-build-strong-networks : ddiworld.com

Why-women-need-to-build-and-actively-use-more-networks : Gov.UK

In this special episode timed to coincide with National Coming Out Day, Bobby and Bridge are joined by Colonel Ali Brown OBE and Alex Meyrick from Fighting With Pride – the LGBTQ+ Military Charity, to

Ali shares her journey as part of the first female intake at Sandhurst, navigating military life while concealing her identity, and her mission to improve services for female veterans. Alex discusses her work supporting veterans and the lasting impact of the military's LGBT+ ban. And all together, we explore how leadership is evolving, the cost of hiding one's true self, and the

 Links

Ali Brown (fightingwithpride.org.uk)

Alexandra Meyrick | LinkedIn

Lifting the ban on gay military service members | Imperial War Museums (iwm.org.uk)

Pride in Veterans Standard (fightingwithpride.org.uk)

Coming out | Stonewall

Are you a master at putting things off? So are Bobby and Bridge! In this episode, they dive into their own procrastination habits, sharing why they think they do it and Bobby shares old practices from her younger days that might help them out now that they're working for themselves. And for all those procrastinating leaders out there, there's also some fascinating research on breaking the procrastination cycle, the self-talk that can shift your mindset, and why dealing with discomfort is key to getting things done.

So if you're ready to face your procrastination demons (or just want to delay that looming task) join Bobby and Bridge for a fun, honest and maybe a little uncomfortable conversation on "Being a Procrastinator (or maybe later!)"

Links

Pomodoro®

Inside

Why

The 5

Five-ways-leaders-can-embrace-and-manage-their-procrastination

4-types-of-procrastination-problems-and-solutions :

The Cure to

How-to-Beat-Procrastination-as-a-Leader-7-game-changing-strategies:

The-productivity-paradox-exploring-the-positive-effects-of-procrastination:

21-ways-successful-people-beat-procrastination: cleverism.com

The-5-stages-of-procrastination: wizeprep.com

This week we chat with Debra Corey, who transitioned from traditional HR roles to becoming a "Chief Pay It Forward Officer" (flipping love this title!!). Debra shares her journey, discusses the evolution of HR, and explores the true meaning of workplace culture. She also dives into the lasting impact of "bad bosses" and her latest book, "Bad Bosses Ruin Lives." Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation on trust, empathy, and building a positive workplace culture.

Links

Debra Corey | LinkedIn

Bringing Your Values Out to Play: A Playbook on Company

Bad Bosses Ruin Lives | Debra and Ken Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Effective HR Communication | Debra Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business

How to Drive Employee Engagement and 'Pay it Forward' |Debra

Building-Better-Bosses-with-Debra-Corey: Happier at Work

Give and Take: Adam Grant

Summary of Legacy: All Blacks by James Kerr: thegrowthfaculty.com

Adam Grant: Workplace Culture: thegrowthfaculty.com

Join Bobby and Bridge as they dive into the world of emotional intelligence (EQ) and uncover its complexities. From the origins of EQ to its impact on leadership

 Links

The Art of Managing Emotions | Daniel Goleman (youtube.com)

Merve Emre on Emotional Intelligence as Corporate Control -

Is Emotional Intelligence Real - WorkLife with Adam Grant -

Emotional Mastery: The Gifted Wisdom of Unpleasant Feelings

The Power of Emotional Intelligence | Travis Bradberry

Emotional Intelligence from a Teenage Perspective |

The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence

15 Most Valuable Emotional Intelligence TED Talks on Youtube

Adam Grant podcast work life with Merve Emre

Walter

No

Mayor-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)

Merve Emre - The repressive politics of Emotional Intelligence

Salovey and Mayer - model of 4 emotional intelligence abilities

12 Traits of Emotionally Intelligent People: Daniel Goleman

‘Dark empaths’: how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists

Daniel Goleman On How To Manage Your Emotions At Work & Why

Preview YouTube video The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four

The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four Emotional Intelligence

Hmmmmm…that moment when you wonder if you should have had a Guest for this topic. A leader who is professional in their handling of criticism rather than Bobby and Bridge’s approach which entails going bright red, potentially yelling “f*ck off” or disappearing for a good old teenage sulk!! Seriously…should these two really be let loose on such a topic!

 Well, the answer is YES. Come and have a listen to these two feisty leaders being incredibly honest about their relationship with unsolicited feedback (in other words, criticism) and how their approaches have morphed (or not on occasion) as they have grown in self-awareness, self-reflection and self-assurance. 

Links

7 Strategies Smart Leaders Use to Handle Criticism | Inc.com

Dealing with Criticism | Wisdom for Life (YouTube.com)

How to Keep Criticism from Undermining Your Confidence

4 Constructive Ways Leaders Can Handle Criticism

Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count - Brené Brown

How to take criticism well when you are sensitive to

Wisdom from The Four Agreements | Don Miguel Ruiz

The Seven Day Mental Diet: How to Change Your Life in a Week

It's a new season! And boy have we got a heap of awesomeness coming your way! This week join Bobby and Bridge as they welcome the fabulous, Fiona Galbraith, to join them on MTALJ.  Through her business, Ruralink, she partners with land-based businesses to develop career opportunities focusing mainly on career changers especially advocating for fellow ex-military colleagues. Fiona is also a University Lecturer in Intelligence Security, Risk and Resilience, as well as Chair of Governors at Cirencester College and a volunteer responder for REACT Disaster Response.  Clearly a Master of Pivots amongst Pivoters (is there such a word). Come and join us for Fiona’s multitude of insights into making career decisions and in the words of Barack Obama “Being the person who gets things done”  

Links 

Fiona Galbraith | LinkedIn 

Ruralink - Growing Fresh Careers 

What Colour Is Your Parachute? 2023: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success: Richard N. Bolles (Amazon.co.uk) 

4 Key Pivoting Phases of a Successful Career Change (forbes.com) 

Five Strategies for Making a Career Pivot | Stanford Graduate School of Business 

 Becky Grove | LinkedIn 

Emergent Generation I A diverse network of young people working together to build an agroecological food system and regenerative future 

Mike Croll | LinkedIn 

The Rise of Security and Why We Always Want More | Mike Croll (Amazon.com) 

Welcome to the final episode of our "Guests with Gifts". This week, Bridge is joined by two remarkable women who've made significant impacts in their fields and communities. First, Nina Killick, a longtime friend of Bridge with a portfolio career including sports coach and project manager in the hospitality industry, and Lieutenant Colonel Ann O’Flynn, the Commanding Officer of the British Army’s 1st Military Working Dog Regiment. They discuss everything from sports like rugby and triathlons to values, change management, and authenticity. Get ready for a sporty, thoughtful, and engaging finale to our mini season! 

 Links

Dr Ann O'Flynn MCMI BSc (Hons) BVSc PGDip MSc MRCVS | LinkedIn 

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

Being Blame free with accountability 

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose 

Constantly Curious 

Being comfortable with curiosity 

Being a Wall Breaker 

School your face 

Being your authentic self - Keeping it real  

In this episode of "Guest with Gifts," Bobby and Bridge connect with some more of their most dedicated listeners.  Bobby is joined by Sarah and Nicole, two exceptional managers who kept her almost sane during the dark days of COVID, bringing camaraderie, chuckles, and a lot of hard work. Sarah and Nicole are the ultimate doers. They describe themselves as Planners, but their “get sh*t done” attitude sets them apart. Though different in style, approach, and learning, their camaraderie and now strong friendship shine through in this conversation. Tune in to hear how these massive supporters feel like every episode is recorded just for them. And if you know the long fancy word Bobby used in an early episode, please get in touch! 

 Sarah Abercrombie Chartered MCIPD | LinkedIn 

Nicole Strong | LinkedIn 

Radical Candor — Kim Scott (kimmalonescott.com) 

Unreasonable Hospitality: Will Guidara: Amazon.co.uk 

Being in Community - More Than a Lumpy Jumper 

Being a Fraud and Doing it Anyway 

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose 

Being in Meetings - More Than a Lumpy Jumper 

Constantly Curious - More Than a Lumpy Jumper 

Being comfortable with curiosity - More Than a Lumpy Jumper