Phone Calls With Clever People

We’re talking all things culture. Today’s guest is my friend and author Fiona Robertson. While many leaders know culture is the defining factor in performance, Fiona told me recently that “many still aren't sure how to identify or change it.” I give Fiona a call to explore her definition of culture and how it can help us to enhance results and create thriving organisations and teams.  

Learn more about Fiona Robertson at https://fionarobertson.com/

Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionarobertson-culture/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We are having a conversation on conversations. Paul Matthews is the author of an upcoming book called 'SWITCH: from telling, to powerful conversations' told me recently that "conversations are like rocket fuel for leaders. They build trust and are a catalyst for change, growth and innovation". I give him a call to pick his brain on what it looks like to do leadership conversations well. 

Learn more about Paul Matthews at https://paulmatthews.com.au/

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecommscoach/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re having an important conversation about reconciliation. This episode was recorded during reconciliation week - A time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Like many people I am on a journey to better understand what this really means and the role that I play as a leader. I called indigenous engagement and inclusion consultant Johnny Briggs to answer the question - "What does reconciliation mean for me? And what’s my role as a leader?"

Learn more about Johnny Briggs at https://johnbriggs.net.au/

Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbriggsconsultancy/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re having a conversation about scalable people. You might have heard the term ‘scalable business’ but what about ‘scalable people’? Today’s guest Mary Butler told me recently that it’s about "finding the right people for the business not just the smartest people for the business as you grow". I give her a call to find out what makes a person 'scalable'.

Learn more about Mary Butler at https://www.marybutler.net/

Connect with Mary on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybutlerfutureready/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re having a conversation about Rhythm.  In his soon to be released book 'The Rhythm Effect', Paul Farina says "it's not just about how hard you work but how well you synchronise.". I give him a call and unpack what rhythm means practically and how as leaders we can create, foster and accelerate momentum in a time where rhythm is very much disrupted.

Learn more about Paul Farina at https://www.paulfarina.com.au/

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfarinamelb/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re having a conversation about safety mindsets. Dr Amy Silver recently told me "when teams can build a culture of psychological safety and create safe spaces then they are capable of courageous communication". I give her a call to find out what this means for teams but also what looks like individually as leaders. 

Learn more about Dr Amy Silver at https://www.dramysilver.com/

Connect with Dr Amy Silver on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysilverbrave/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re talking bias. More Specifically Gender Bias. In her newly released book ‘Beat Gender Bias – How to play a better part in a more inclusive world’ today’s guest Dr Karen Morley describes biases as a "sticky floor’, making it hard for women to rise to the top". I give Dr Karen a call to learn exactly what bias is and what leaders can do about it.

Learn more about Dr Karen Morley at https://www.karenmorley.com.au/

Connect with Dr Karen Morley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmorley/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

We’re talking trust. My friend and today’s guest Rohan Dredge told me recently that "being trustable is the thing that makes you followable”. I give him a call to find out what it means to build trust, keep trust, and what leaders can do if trust is broken.

Learn more about Rohan at http://www.rohandredge.com/

Connect with Rohan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

Welcome to Phone Calls With Clever People!

I'm fortunate to know some very clever people. Now through the wonders of technology I'm sharing their cleverness with the rest of the world by broadcasting our telephone conversations on helpful leadership topics.

Whether you’re an organisational leader, a business leader, a thought leader or aspiring to be any of those, this is a podcast that’s focussed on investing in you as you navigate that journey. 

The premise of the show is simple. I want to ask great questions of talented people to help us all become more effective leaders.

Want to get in touch to find out more about me? Visit www.shanemhatton.com or email me at [email protected]