The Leader's Kitbag

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 45, where I speak with Lesslie Young, CEO of Epilepsy Scotland about having difficult conversations. In this clip, she delves into the power of pausing and connecting with all members of staff.  

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I’m incredibly excited about today’s episode which is with my good friend, former colleague, and culture expert, Richard Nugent. It’s an episode that pulls no punches, which is also the case in his new book, ‘The Alignment Advantage’.  

We all know that strategy, culture and customers are the key elements of any business.  And those of us in senior leadership positions would like to think that those of us in leadership positions have a shared understanding of what these words mean. But it turns out that in most organisations, that’s simply not the case in most organisations.  

That may or may not surprise you, but one of Richard’s key findings is sure to make you stop what you’re doing and pay attention. Studies show that organizations which are highly aligned are 72% more profitable than their competition.  

‘The Alignment Advantage’ shows how you can achieve this through a practical and proven framework which can be adapted to all businesses, whether it's a small start-up, multinational organization or somewhere in between.  

Before we get into this episode, head over to the Online Course page of my website - ben-morton.com - where you can sign up for my 10-4-10 Leadership Course. It's totally free, it's bite-sized, and it covers some of the most common leadership topics and challenges I get asked about. It also gets consistently great feedback.   

Other Resources mentioned in this episode:  

The Alignment Advantage: https://amzn.to/43u3SOA 

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SHORTS | Values Across Different Generations with Jim Kouzes  

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 115 and my interview with Jim Kouzes, the co-author of The Leadership Challenge, now in the seventh edition following the latest round of global research. In this clip, Jim talks about understanding the similarities and differences between generations, and some of the qualities they value the most.  

FREE RESOURCES  

Book: https://amzn.to/3WjQacs    

Website: https://www.leadershipchallenge.com   

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

In today’s episode we are taking a deep dive into the increasingly relevant topic of Imposter Syndrome with Cass Dunn. Cass is a Clinical & Coaching Psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher. She hosts one of Australia’s highest-rated health and wellbeing podcasts, ‘Crappy to Happy’, and is the author of three best-selling ‘Crappy to Happy’ books – all aimed at helping people find more meaning and joy in life, work and relationships.  

She has also recently published an Audible Original called ‘The Imposter Solution’, which outlines her 5-step framework for overcoming imposter syndrome and cultivating unshakeable self-confidence.  

For several years, Cass has been the expert psychologist on some of Australia’s most popular celebrity fitness programs, regularly sharing simple, science-based strategies to help thousands of men and women to manage their minds, boost their mood and achieve their personal goals  

Today, she’s sharing some of that expertise with us, and helping us better understand and manage those feelings of self-doubt that many of us experience from time to time.  

Other Resources mentioned in this episode:  

Cass’ website: https://cassdunn.com/   

Cass on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassdunn/    

Cass’s new book – The Imposter Solution: https://amzn.to/3lfY1LL    

We want to hear from you! Whether it’s a leadership question for Ben, some feedback on the show, or a guest suggestion, we’d love to hear from you. Whatever the reason for getting in touch, you can easily do it by clicking the link here that Ben will personally review.   

Your Next Keynote Speaker Booking

Looking for an inspiring speaker for your next event or company conference?

Click here (www.ben-morton.com) to learn more about Ben's keynote talks, and then contact his team via [email protected] to discuss fees and secure your date.

Mentioned in this episode:

The FREE 10-4-10 Course

Sign up today and sharpen your skills on, keeping your team motivated, effective delegation, planning and prioritization, handling Imposter Syndrome, and much more. It's my FREE online coaching course to help you become the leader that people want to follow.

Click here for the 10-4-10 Coaching

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 41, where I speak with  Andrew Nicholson, CEO and founder of Osprey Flight Solutions. In this clip, he discusses the human side of leadership and the importance of working as a team from a shared belief.  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode41/

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 114 and my interview with Sarah King who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oh-Boo. In this clip, Sarah talks about how burnout can creep up on any of us, and who to best check in on yourself.   

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/resilience-tenacity-and-burnout-with-sarah-king/

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 39, where I speak with Ira Wolfe, a prolific keynote speaker and author of multiple books including ‘Recruiting in the Age of Googalization’. In this clip, he unpacks how we unlearn things over time and the need for a growth mindset.  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode39/

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 38, where I speak with good friend and modern communication specialist Nick Looby. In this clip, he talks about what he learnt from the time he played catch with passengers on London’s Central Line.  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode38/

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 36 and my interview with Zoisa North-Bond, CEO of Octopus Energy for Business. In this clip, she talks about the start-up nature of Octopus Energy and how they think with a technology-first mindset.  

RESOURCES 

Find out more about Zoisa’s work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoisa-north-bond-33143a4/   

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https://www.ben-morton.com/episode34/

In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 26, where I speak with  Marvyn Harrison, the founder and driving force behind Dope Black CIC. In this clip, he talks about the power of talking therapy and how it has helped his life and the work that he does.  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode26/