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Eric Kruger is a globally acclaimed leadership keynote speaker, author and a thought leader in leadership and team development, whose insights and strategies empower leaders to navigate complexity and drive impactful action.
Eric reflects on the importance of self-awareness and daily practice to overcome ego, emphasising that unchecked pride can hinder progress. Leadership, he says, requires a “mind shift” to solve future problems with evolving perspectives, moving beyond superficial learning. Eric advocates aligning businesses with personal values rather than external expectations and underscores the significance of creating space for continuous learning and development.
Takeaways
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https://erikkruger.com/.
https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/
https://www.youtube.com/c/erikkruger
Books on this episode
Dangerous: Be the threat to your threats by Erik Kruger https://amzn.to/3YBSRuV
Acta Non Verba: The playbook for creating, achieving and performing at your highest level by Erik Kruger https://amzn.to/4fzELAf
The Dip by Seth Godin https://amzn.to/4cfKnMS
Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant https://amzn.to/4d6IELh
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Leigh Branham is a leading expert in employee engagement and retention, with a deep understanding of the root causes of employee turnover. As the founder of Keeping the People, he provides data-driven insights and strategies to help organisations create workplaces that attract and retain top talent.
Employees, Leigh says, often leave due to internal issues rather than external opportunities, usually triggered by personal, often emotional events in the workplace. Those hidden reasons include a lack of career development, insufficient recognition, and a lack of trust in leadership. Leigh encourages managers to hold re-engagement discussions to gauge employee satisfaction and address concerns proactively.
Takeaways
Follow Leigh Branham
https://www.keepingthepeople.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-branham-7aa323/
Books on this episode
Re-Engage: How America's Best Places to Work Inspire Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/4d8YgOq
The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It's Too Late by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/3A7DmR3
Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business: 24 Ways to Hang On to Your Most Valuable Talent by Leigh Branham https://amzn.to/4fz07xq
What Color Is Your Parachute?: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success by Richard N. Bolles https://amzn.to/3YCU3y6
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Pat Lencioni https://amzn.to/46BXh6W
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Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Elaine Jobson has more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, working with top entrepreneurs and leading JETS Fitness as COO in 2013. She successfully led a management buyout of 129 franchised clubs and expanded JETS internationally across multiple countries.
Elaine discusses the use of Net Promoter Score (NPS) as a tool to drive the company’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) of becoming Australia’s most loved gym, with an emphasis on using feedback to improve operations rather than focusing on scores alone.
The difference between “good profit” (derived from enhancing customer relationships) and “bad profit” (earned at the expense of customers) is also explored. Prioritising people and culture over profit is highlighted as essential, with a focus on creating a people-centred environment.
Takeaways
Follow Elaine Jobson
https://jetts.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-jobson-72a8a33/
Books on this episode
High Performance Through Happy People: How to build a highly successful company fuelled by a world-class culture by Elaine Jobson https://amzn.to/463k0sc
First Break all the Rules by Marcus Buckingham https://amzn.to/3ygnV8B
Nine Lies About Work by Marcus Buckingham https://amzn.to/4fpXBtA
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Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Mo Fathelbab is a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of Forum Resources Network, renowned for fostering authentic connections and impactful growth. An author and speaker, he explores the power of peer support and relationships in achieving meaningful success across organisations.
Mo highlights how fostering non-judgmental, confidential environments builds deep connections within organisations, contributing to high retention rates. He advocates for shared stories rather than direct advice to strengthen trust. Mo also introduces the concept of “forking up” or “forking down” in conversations – responding with vulnerability or invulnerability, respectively – to sustain meaningful connections.
Takeaways
Follow Mo Fathelbab
https://www.mofathelbab.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mo.fathelbab/
https://x.com/fathelbab
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mofathelbab/
Books on this episode
Forum: The Secret Advantage of Successful Leaders, by Mo Fathelbab https://a.co/d/9wxT6xb
The Friendship Advantage: Seven Keys to Building Relationships That Transform Culture and Drive Productivity, by Mo Fathelbab https://a.co/d/1J7TltG
Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS by Shirzad Chamine https://amzn.to/3WPI9Q6
Mans search for meaning by Viktor E Frankl https://amzn.to/3WT1Iaj
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Barb de Corti is a passionate entrepreneur who has grown her business, ENJO Australia and Santé Skincare, from selling microfibre cloths at expos to achieving over a billion dollars in sales. As an avid learner and advocate for sustainability, she has built a carbon-neutral, ethical business committed to fair practices and reducing environmental impact. It has resulted in a cult following for her products over the years.
Initially, she aimed to educate consumers on effective, chemical-free cleaning through demonstrations, a novel approach at the time. Although the business experienced rapid growth, scaling from 150 to over 2,500 consultants and reaching $80 million in turnover, the success brought challenges, including overwhelming demands, financial missteps, and personal tolls.
Now, post-COVID, she focuses on cultivating a loyal customer base and adapting to shifts in consumer habits, including digital sales. Her current goal is to build a more sustainable, customer-focused business that emphasises affordability, safety, and environmental impact.
Takeaways
Follow Barb de Corti
https://www.enjo.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbdecorti/
Books on this episode
Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dr Dan Ariely https://amzn.to/46ddBe8
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Shannon Susco is an entrepreneur and author who founded a successful coaching practice and developing the influential Metronomics Strategic Execution Framework. She's received multiple accolades, including recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and the Universal Women’s Network Game Changer Award.
Shannon emphasises the need for business owners to develop a clear strategy and system, noting how this can significantly enhance both profit and company value. She recounts her transition from CEO to coach, underlining the value of reflection, personal goals, and team dynamics in maintaining passion for one’s business.
Takeaways
Follow Shannon Susko
https://www.metronomics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonbyrnesusko/
https://www.youtube.com/@metronomicssystem
Books on this episode
10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan https://amzn.to/3SkfVu4
The M Game: The Metronomics Monograph by Shannon Susko https://amzn.asia/d/hSVKC9i
3hag Way: The Strategic Execution System that ensures your strategy is not a Wild-Ass-Guess! By Shannon Susko https://a.co/d/h4FRkqr
The Metronome Effect: The Journey To Predictable Profit by Shannon Susko https://a.co/d/dOrSYBe
Metronomics: One United System to Grow Up Your Team, Company, and Life by Shannon Susko https://amzn.asia/d/a60Xu5u
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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A methodical approach to hiring can significantly improve the chances of selecting the right candidates, making the hiring process more effective, insists Chris Mursau. Chris has been consulting and teaching organisations and managers how to build teams of top performers. He’s conducted over 2,500 in-depth top grading assessments and training thousands in proven methodologies for hiring high achievers.
Implementing change management strategies, such as demonstrating the cost of hiring mistakes, can encourage buy-in from leadership teams. Chris outlines that hiring success is defined as filling roles with A players who stay long-term.
Takeaways
Follow Chris Mursau
https://topgrading.com/
Books on this episode
Foolproof Hiring: Powerful, Proven Keys to Hiring HIGH Performers by Dr Brad Smart & Chris Mursau https://amzn.to/3V2lpKk
Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players) by Brad & Geoff Smart https://amzn.to/3x2Ws9P
10X is easier than 2X Dr Ben Hardy https://amzn.to/3zDBW0x
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Nicole Donnelly is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant specialising in personal development and leadership, focusing on mindset and strategy to empower individuals and organisations to achieve their goals.
She says business owners can leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and make data-driven decisions. Nicole suggests that AI tools can automate repetitive tasks, provide insights into customer behaviour, and help in personalising marketing strategies, ultimately freeing up time for owners to focus on strategic growth and innovation.
Takeaways
Follow Nicole Donnelly
http://www.aismartventures.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aismartmarketing/
https://twitter.com/AISmartMktg
https://www.instagram.com/aismartmarketing/
Books on this episode
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North https://amzn.to/3zTTkhC
Rash to Riches: How I Grew BabyLegs from a Home Business to a Global Brand by Nicole Donnelly https://amzn.to/3VtqkWo
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners
Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/
Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/
Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Celebrating diversity is essential for growth, innovation, and progress. That’s according to John Sanei, a futures strategist, bestselling author, and global keynote speaker known for helping organisations evolve and elevate beyond their current boundaries. He has worked with top global leaders, including CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, heads of state, government leaders, education boards, and royal families.
He believes that diverse perspectives enrich conversations and lead to better solutions, allowing individuals and organizations to evolve and adapt. Embracing diversity helps create an inclusive environment where different ideas can flourish, driving success in a rapidly changing world.
Takeaways
Follow John Sanei
https://johnsanei.com/
https://linktr.ee/JohnSanei
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsanei/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWNqrphfUB2ubkN6bhZRkg
https://twitter.com/IamJohnSanei
https://www.facebook.com/JOHNSANEIINC
https://www.facebook.com/john.sanei
https://www.instagram.com/johnsanei/
https://www.tiktok.com/@johnsanei
Books on this episode
What’s Your Moonshot? by John Sanei https://a.co/d/4DVIpGH
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria https://amzn.to/3VIaibe
Podcast on this episode
The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProfGShow-ScottGalloway
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Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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Cléo Maheux is a seasoned business coach and consultant with a background in engineering, renowned for her expertise in humanising business growth and leadership.
Cléo shares insights on navigating the complexities of coaching, emphasising the importance of finding a coach who genuinely aligns with your needs and can offer authentic, impactful guidance. She says there is a critical need for entrepreneurs to set high standards and have zero tolerance for bad behaviour to scale their businesses effectively.
Cléo highlights the significance of human connection in business, drawing from her engineering background to advocate for a balance between process and people. Cléo’s perspective is enriched by her personal journey and reflections on midlife, inspired by Chip Conley’s book, Learning to Love the Midlife.
Takeaways
Follow Cléo Maheux
https://www.hypercroissance.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hypercroissance/
https://www.facebook.com/hypercroissance
https://www.instagram.com/hypercroissance/
Books on this episode
Learning to love the mid-life by Chip Conley https://amzn.to/3IAl9wC
The leader within us by Warren Rustand https://amzn.to/3wN4MKu
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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
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