The Leadership Squeeze

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

It's the buzzword of the leadership world, but what is Psychological Safety and why does it matter? In this episode, Kareen and Clare explore what the research tells us and they share their top tips for surviving the squeeze:

• Engage in deep listening with your team, often
• Reflect on and practise emotional stability
• Cultivate a sense of team identity and belonging

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Is there a difficult conversation you're avoiding? You're not alone! In this episode, Kareen and Clare explore why avoidance culture exists when it comes to saying the hard things. They also share their top tips to ease the squeeze:

• Address Issues Early
• Be Kind, Not Nice!
• Separate the behaviour from the person
• Frame feedback with your intent

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

There is an accountability crisis within the world of work, but is it simply a case of staff not wanting to fulfil their duties or is there more to it?

In this episode Kareen and Clare explore the topic from 3 perspectives, the organisation, the staff and the managers, and they share their 3 top tips the ease the squeeze:

• Increase staff agency
• Link tasks to your vision and purpose
• Create accountability loops

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Many leaders are struggling with their ability to actively forge deep connections and create a positive working culture, when the team are rarely together in one place. In this episode Clare and Kareen share their latest tips to ease the squeeze:

• Curate an inspiring team identity
• Be intentional with in-person days
• Reward collaboration

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Reorgs, restructures, uncertainty, and fatigue, change never stops, and people are exhausted so how can leaders continue to lead well during periods of constant change. In this episode Kareen and Clare share 3 new tips to survive the squeeze:

1. Explain the Why... Repeatedly

2. Create Certainty Where Possible

3. Celebrate Progress

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

In this episode we explore the concept of the leadership squeeze and how to survive it: More work, fewer people, tighter budgets, higher expectations. Today's people leaders are caught in a pressure cooker. Kareen and Clare share research and their advice:

• Prioritise ruthlessly,
• Stop rewarding heroics, and;
• Take a closer look at capacity

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

COMING SOON! The Leadership Squeeze podcast... helping leaders walk the tightrope of delivering high performance whilst protecting the wellbeing of their team