The Leader's Kitbag

The Leader's Kitbag

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  • SHORTS | 3 Things to Know When Stepping into Your First CEO Role with Katie Baker

    In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes.  

    This one comes from episode 149, with Katie Baker, the Managing Director of The PLB Group.  

    In this clip, we reflect on what Katie would advise her younger self when she stepped into her first CEO role.… including knowing your numbers. Once you’ve listened to the ‘SHORT’, why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode? 

    Enjoyed The Short? 

    Listen to the full episode here. 


    Be a Standout Leader in Ten Minutes Per Week 

    If you're looking for free, quick, and high-impact leadership training, you're in the right place. 

    Click here to learn more about my five-star rated, 10-4-10 Leadership Programme and sign up for free. 

    3 min
  • Four Tips For Overcoming Decision Fatigue

    In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, Ben Morton unpacks a crucial topic: overcoming decision fatigue. 

    In this episode, you will learn: 

    • Simplifying daily choices 
    • Plan your optimal decision timings 
    • Offload decisions that don't require your specific expertise 

    Have Ben as Your Coach Whenever You Need Him


    Imagine you need to have a tricky conversation with a colleague in an hour and need some last-minute advice.


    Or perhaps you know you need to delegate more but are struggling to let go and don’t know where to start.


    If these questions resonate with you and you’re enjoying these Leaders Kitbag podcasts, you’ll LOVE ‘Ben in Your Pocket”, my AI Clone!


    Find out more here and add your details (via the same link) if you’d like to be one of the 20 exclusive beta testers.


    And when you register your interest, you’ll also have a chance to win one year’s unlimited access to the premium version of my AI Clone when it goes live.


    Register your interest here.

    7 min
  • SHORTS | Managing Transformation, Not Change with Paolo Gallo

    In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. 

    This one comes from episode 148, with Paolo Gallo who is a recognised Global Expert in Professional & Personal Development. 

    In this clip, we unpack what it takes to do true inner work for leaders. Once you’ve listened to the ‘short’, why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode? 

    Enjoyed The Short? 

    Listen to the full episode here. 

    Have Ben as Your Coach Whenever You Need Him 

    Imagine you need to have a tricky conversation with a colleague in an hour and need some last-minute advice. 

    Or perhaps you know you need to delegate more but are struggling to let go and don’t know where to start. 

    If these questions resonate with you and you’re enjoying these SHORTS podcasts, you’ll LOVE ‘Ben in Your Pocket”, my AI Clone! 

    Find out more here and add your details (via the same link) if you’d like to be one of the 20 exclusive beta testers. 

    And when you register your interest, you’ll also have a chance to win one year’s unlimited access to the premium version of my AI Clone when it goes live. 

    Register your interest here.

    6 min
  • Do What Works For You

    This episode of "The Leaders Kitbag" is the last in a four-part series where we're diving into a highly relevant topic for those struggling with low energy and motivation. 

    In this episode, you will learn: 

    • Self-awareness: knowing what works individually 
    • Role of personality in energy management 
    • Embrace uniqueness and diverse personal needs

    Join Ben's Community 

    If you found this episode valuable, join Ben's community here for regular leadership tips, tactics, and insights that are delivered straight to your inbox. 


    Previous Episodes on Maintaining Energy and Motivation 

    • Why Is Your Energy Low 
    • Strategic Recovery 
    • Energy and Motivation: Don’t Do This  

    7 min
  • SHORTS | Why Values are More Important than Success with Cheryl Giovannoni

    In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. 

    This one comes from episode 144, where I speak with Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).  

    In this clip, we reflect on managing leaders who are not aligned with the organisation’s values. Once you’ve listened to the ‘SHORT’, why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode? 

    Enjoyed The Short? 

    Listen to the full episode here. 


    Be a Standout Leader in Ten Minutes Per Week 

    If you're looking for free, quick, and high-impact leadership training, you're

    in the right place. Click here to learn more about my five-star rated, 10-4-10 Leadership Programme and sign up for free. 

    4 min
  • Energy and Motivation: Don’t Do This

    This episode of "The Leaders Kitbag" is the 3rd in a four-part series, Ben tackles a critical question posed by senior leaders during a recent leadership development program: How can we manage our own energy and motivation?

    In this episode, you will learn: 

    • The importance of setting a limited number of goals 
    • Key insights from ‘The 4 Disciplines of Execution’ 
    • A conscious combination of personal and business goals 

    Join Ben's Community 

    If you found this episode valuable, join Ben's community here for regular leadership tips, tactics, and insights that are delivered straight to your inbox. 


    Previous Episodes on Maintaining Energy and Motivation 

    • Why Is Your Energy Low 
    • Strategic Recovery 

    7 min
  • SHORTS | The Five-Minute Pause for the Mind with Rebekah Cresswell

    In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes.

    This one comes from episode 150, where I speak with Rebekah Cresswell, the CEO of Priory, the UK’s top mental health and social care provider.

    In this clip we discuss how to stop rushing between tasks and meetings with a five-minute pause to clear your head.  

    Once you've listened to the 'short', why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode?

    Enjoyed The Short?

    Listen to the full episode here.


    Be a Standout Leader in Ten Minutes Per Week

    If you're looking for free, quick, and high-impact leadership training, you're in the right place.

    Click here to learn more about my five-star rated, 10-4-10 Leadership Programme and sign up for free.

    5 min
  • Strategic Recovery

    In this episode of "The Leaders Kitbag," Ben Morton walks you through why and how you should take a strategic approach to rest and recovery to effectively manage your energy and motivation.  

     


    In this episode, you will learn: 


    • How to re-think your holiday planning method 
    • An athletes' training pattern: build intensity, rest, and repeat 
    • 2- or 3-week blocks for planning breaks 


     


    Join Ben's Community 

    If you found this episode valuable, join Ben's community here for regular leadership tips, tactics, and insights that are delivered straight to your inbox. 


    Previous Episodes on Maintaining Energy and Motivation

    Why Is Your Energy Low

    8 min
  • SHORTS | The Moonshot Phase with Tim Creswick

    In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes.

    This one comes from episode 142, where I speak with Tim Creswick, a visionary leader who is the CEO and founder of Vorboss.

    In this clip, we delve into the requirements of a high-performance culture and the importance of having a team working towards a big goal. Once you've listened to the 'short', why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode?

    Enjoyed The Short?

    Listen to the full episode here.


    Be a Standout Leader in Ten Minutes Per Week

    If you're looking for free, quick, and high-impact leadership training, you're in the right place.

    Click here to learn more about my five-star rated, 10-4-10 Leadership Programme and sign up for free.

    4 min
  • Why Is Your Energy Low

    In this episode of "The Leaders Kitbag", Ben Morton tackles a common yet crucial concern: managing low energy and motivation. 

    In this episode, you will learn: 

    • Identifying why your energy and motivation have dropped 
    • How to break down large projects into smaller, manageable tasks 
    • When there is a need for change 


    Join Ben's Community 

    If you found this episode valuable, join Ben's community here for regular leadership tips, tactics, and insights that are delivered straight to your inbox. 

    8 min

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The Leader’s Kitbag is a practical podcast for busy and aspiring leaders, hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton.