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In our very first episode, TK and Arif introduce the podcast and kick-off the discussion with a look at the state of leadership development. According to a recent report, less than a quarter of leaders surveyed felt the quality of leadership development wasn't of a high enough standard. So what does this mean for the state of leadership development and what leaders need in an age of constant change and disruption? We also take a look at what Agile leadership is and discuss whether it's a solution to many of the leadership and organisational challenges many of you see today. Post-pandemic, employees have far more demands of their employers and Western economies are struggling to grow. So how can leadership with Agile at its core be solution to many of these challenges? Join us for an engaging discussion as we ponder these questions and more!
Has micromanagement really gone away? In this episode we discuss how subtler forms have become more common place and how complex work requires leaders to be far more attentive and supportive than ever before. Our journey starts with how and why micromanagement occurs, the impact it has on employees and importantly how a leader you can recognise their own patterns of behaviour. Using a 10 year research study conducted by 3 professors as our guide (https://hbr.org/2021/01/how-to-help-without-micromanaging), we continue on by exploring the strategies you need to shift towards real agile leadership. Enjoy the episode!
Here in the UK many of you will now be aware of what some call the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, the Post Office Scandal. Since the early 2000s Hundreds of postmasters and mistresses were wrongfully prosecuted for fraud and theft when in fact it was all due to a faulty IT system named Horizon. Some have had their convictions overturned, but for many more the long road to justice continues, and in the meantime it has left thousands of lives ruined.
In today's episode we explore the state of leadership across both Fujitsu and The Post Office itself. Questioning what led leaders to deny problems, or in many cases to simply hide and obfuscate the truth. We cover everything from leadership culture, to ethics and we ask what would have happened if leaders had demonstrated Agile leadership characteristics instead?
We hope you enjoy listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the episode!
With President Biden going viral this week for his striking comments regarding airstrikes in Yemen, we ponder what it means for leaders who routinely make their decisions based on their ideologies or beliefs.
What motivates them and what is the impact they create? How do they learn from their failures, and if they don't why?
And with continuous improvement being a key tenet of Agile leadership, we discuss how leaders can make better decisions. To do that we take a deep dive into the work of two professors from Stanford who've written not only a book, but research on the the state of decision making today.
As ever plenty to discuss, share and ponder over. We hope you enjoy listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the episode!
Many of you will have heard the bombshell news this week that Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool FC has decided he will leave the club at the end of the season citing his mental health as being a critical factor.
In this episode, we go a bit deeper into Klopp's leadership style, how it may have led to his decision but also the environment around him and the pressures of working in an elite sport can cause.
We then explore what causes Burnout to occur, sharing data from surveys and thoughts from academia ending our discussion on the important role that leaders in organisations can play in preventing Burnout from occurring in the first place.
As ever plenty to discuss and ponder over. We hope you enjoy listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the episode!
With the recent news that both McDonalds and Starbucks are feeling the effects of worldwide boycotts , we discuss what organisations can do to avoid them and how Agile Leadership can navigate a different path through such turbulent times.
With reputations at stake, leaders often have difficult choices to make. On the one hand stay silent and risk being considered complicit or speak up and antagonise a segment of your customer base.
Join us as we explore how to effectively lead in such a challenging environment. We'll share thoughts from academia, some real-world examples before ending on a range of options that leaders should consider in order to better connect with the world around them.
As ever plenty to discuss and ponder over. We hope you enjoy listening, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the episode!
The Body Shop, founded by Anita Roddick in 1976, grew from a single store in Brighton into a successful brand that became well-known on many of Britain's high streets. With the recent news that the store will be entering administration we wanted to reflect on Anita's inspiring leadership style that led to its success.
We'll uncover what inspired Anita as a leader, the leadership behaviours she detested the most and her important ideas of "belly to belly" communication . We'll be asking what can we learn from Anita's human approach to leadership and how it fits with our own ideas of modern, Agile Leadership.
And finally, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
With the Boeing 737 MAX back in the headlines following yet more safety issues, we take a deep dive into what is going on both with the leadership but the wider culture at the troubled airline giant.
Many analysts have already pointed to the 1997 merger as being a major factor in Boeing's current troubles, but we wanted to take a look at how true that is. What really happens when a company goes through such a seismic change and how much of that is leadership responsibility?
Plus we explore the broader leadership culture at Boeing and discuss whether or not Boeing's leaders are being courageous enough in making change happen.
And finally, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
This month marks the two year anniversary of the tragic kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police officer. Her death provoked an outcry into the state of UK policing with subsequent inquiries revealing that the Metropolitan Police is institutionally misogynistic and racist.
As a result, polls show that trust in the Police has now hit all time lows; policing is in a state ofcrisis.
In this episode we explore how leaders typically lead at times like these. We uncover the psychological patterns that underpin these leadership approaches before looking back in history for sources of inspiration.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Post pandemic, organisations seem to be prevaricating over their remote work policies. From Disney to Nvidia many organisations are battling with a greater desire from employees for a remote work policy that works.
In this episode we explore what the latest data can tell us about organisations who adopt flexible work policies. We discuss what it means for leaders and organisational cultures. Finally we discuss how understanding and appreciating different employee needs could be the answer for leaders today.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
How should leaders and organisations support Gen Z in the workplace? Why does it matter? What are Gen Z looking for from leaders?
We get our teeth into this hot topic and try to better understand what type of environment leaders need to create in order to better include Gen Z employees. We also explore what leaders Gen Z may become in the future and how it compliments Agile Leadership!
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
This week, our team at Humble Associates received some awesome feedback commending our team's diversity. Not only ethnicity and gender, but of style and approach.
It got us thinking more ...why is this so important to us?
Join us as we delve into this topic with a focus on how vulnerability can be the key to unlock real diversity in your teams.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Continuing the conversation on diversity, this episode focuses on a very specific , yet troubling phenomena that affect women in c-suite positions
Join us as we uncover the origins of the Glass Cliff, the research behind it and how a status quo bias might be what is underpinning to this day. Finally we look to the future and consider what actions leaders can take when hiring staff to reduce its effect.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Diversity is more than just representation, many leaders are responsible for managing teams that bridge continents not just cultures.
This brings a range of considerations to the fore, what type of communication pattern works best? Should I be more directive, or less? How do I ensure my instructions are understood?
Listen in as we do compare a range of approaches and share some of our own anecdotes and experiences!
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
We explore what self-management means, the various categories under it and whether or not its an achievable style of management that leaders can aim for.
We compare some popular methods structures and frameworks that describe self-management practices and discuss how applicable they are in the modern workplace.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
As the news of Samsung's push a 6 day work week goes viral, we discuss what productivity really means. A relic of a bygone era or time for a reinterpretation as the world of work rapidly changes?
But beyond this discussion, we explore the deeper causes behind execs and employees working ever longer hours. We uncover the phenomena of the insecure overachiever and its impact in the workplace.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
What happens when you make assumptions about what your employees are capable of? what impact does that have on their performance?
We delve into two relatively unknown psychological principles that underly this assumptive approach. And if you're a leader, we'll be exploring what it means if you're in a line management role.
As always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
In the past two weeks, Co-op Live, a brand new entertainment venue in Manchester has had to publicly apologise after its grand opening got delayed repeatedly. While it's General Manager resigned after controversial comments were made about the UK entertainment industry.
What are the lessons leaders can draw about how to plan successfully? What does strategic planning mean and can plans ever work when working on such complex projects?
We discuss this and more in this week's episode.
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
As the UK heads to a Summer General Election on 4th July, and polls predicting a total wipeout for the current government we thought we'd explore what it means for leaders looking to quit.
When does resigning make sense? What happens when when success isn’t possible.? Should you just give up and move on, or should leaders persevere?
So many questions to explore!
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
As the UK Elections move closer, the two main parties are battling for votes. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Sunak have decided to hark back to yesteryear by announcing that a vote for them will mean the reintroduction of National Service.
According to him, young people need to be ‘kept out of trouble’ as lots of parents are ‘worried about what their children get upto on the weekend’.
Which got us thinking, how should leaders make demands of their employees? Does being directive really work? And if so, what are its limits?
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Workplace motivation is a constant challenge, and post pandemic the challenge is only increasing. With 3 in 5 18-34yr olds say they feel lonely often, what can organisations do to ensure this generation feel greater connection to their colleagues and their organisations?
So much to unpack and discuss as we explore the power of employee recognition programmes, how they work and what are the benefits to implementing one. And ofcourse, do cash rewards work?!
We frequently get told that middle managers are the problem. They are resistant to change, and in fact hold up change from occurring.
In this episode we explore these assumptions and question if they really stack up. Are middle managers simply corporate yes-men or is there more than meets the eye?
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Workplace authenticity, no doubt a key topic in your organisation's HR agenda to create a more welcoming, diverse workplace. In fact, many studies now show the link between authenticity and wellbeing .
But has the push towards it failed?
Too many employees remain fearful of openly discussing topics that may be deemed 'controversial'. Some out of fear of reprisals, others due to a lack of knowledge around workplace etiquette
We break it all down in this episode and also explore what authenticity means for leaders and how it can be a paradox in its own right
PS: A HUGE thanks for listening to our 25th Episode!
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
By the time this episode is released, the UK will most likely be waking up to a new Prime Minister and Government (well, that's what the polls suggest!). And if your'e living in Europe, France is also in the midst of a Presidential vote too
So with politicians seeking votes, what happens when they also seek power? We've all heard the famous comic book line "with great power comes great responsibility" but can power also trap leaders into not being performant?
We'll be exploring the different ways this happens, and how leaders can leverage their power in productive ways too
Tune in and enjoy the episode!
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
This week more than 3,000 staff could get right to bargain collectively for rights and pay for the first time at Amazon's Coventry Warehouse here in the UK. With union busting efforts costing Amazon $14million dollars, how do these efforts help improve employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity?
Agile Leadership demands leaders are far more reflective and collaborative overall, so how should leaders deal with efforts from employees to unionise? And are there other ways leaders can make changes to their organisation to reduce the power gap between employees and leadership.
And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are some of the resources we reference:
Earlier this year in an interview with Adam Grant, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky revealed his regret at describing his company as a family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode we go deeper into why Brian believes this is problematic. We'll look at how true it is. We'll also explore risks with this approach and what can be negative consequences for employees if this becomes overemphasised.
Finally we'll discuss alternative approaches that may prove more effective and a bonus discussion on the benefits of group coaching to improve team relationships.
As the summer holidays beckon, demands on employers increase. Whether its parents requiring greater flexibility or singletons wanting to spend more time outdoors with friends or at festivals. Regardless of needs, employees of all stripes will want the support of their organisation.
In this week's episode we discuss how employers should approach these demands. And taking inspiration from one such leader, James Timpson, CEO of the Timpson retail chain we explore the various options open to leaders.
So join us (and Arif's croaky, unwell voice), as we explore these issues in this week's episode
Since handing over the reigns to Andy Jassy, increasing reports indicate that the one prized leadership culture within Amazon is starting to shift.
Employees and former execs report that once unbroken rules are now becoming frayed around the edges, while others report that leadership principles have been weaponised against them.
In this episode we discuss whether the culture so heavily associated with Bezos is slowly unravelling at Amazon and if it's such a bad thing after all?
In this week's episode we're joined by Toby Sinclair, an accomplished Employee Experience Consultant to discuss how a change in HR attitudes is long overdue.
Given attrition, retention and employee engagement are hot topics across all industries what more can HR do to improve the overall Employee Experience to reduce the overall noise factor? According to Toby the answer lies in taking an iterative, test and learn approach to dig deep and really shift the dial.
Join us as we discuss his experiences, how his approaches have led to success and to hear his top tips on what you can do to improve the Employee Experience in your organisation.
To learn more about Toby and his work visit his website at https://www.tobysinclair.com/ or find him on LinkedIn by searching 'Toby Sinclair'
This week we're joined by Rebecca Smart, ex-CEO of the world famous DK Books and now a leading Leadership and Talent Coach as we sat down with her to talk about all things coaching.
Specifically, what does it mean for managers trying to adopt a coaching stance in how they support their employees. How can managers at learn to adopt this skill effectively? And are there risks to this approach?
We also discuss the challenges of coaching leaders, how self-awareness is a critical skill and the difference between coaching and mentoring for a manager. So if you're looking at leadership coaching for yourself or for your team, this episode is worth a listen!
Guest Bio Rebecca is a global Leadership and Talent Coach at Penguin Random House, the world’s largest consumer book publisher. With over 30 years of experience as a publisher and publishing leader, Rebecca made the pivotal decision to transition into coaching in 2023, establishing herself as the company’s first fully dedicated internal coach.
During her distinguished career, Rebecca has held the position of CEO in both large corporate divisions and small independent companies within book publishing, spanning multiple territories. Having served in various capacities as both a coach and a coaching client in her publishing and leadership roles, Rebecca has firsthand experience of the transformative power of coaching in shaping lives and careers.
This week we're joined by Kim Faura, a highly experienced C-Suite leader who's experience working at well-known brands such as giffgaff and Checkatrade meant for a fascinating conversation about his thoughts on leadership.
Kim talks us through his ideas on what skills managers need to adopt in order to progress up the leadership ranks. Specifically, the need to be strategic in outlook through what he describes as 'deep curiosity'. We explore what this means and how leaders can demonstrate this in order to progress.
Finally, we also discuss the importance of creating an outcome based culture, how leaders must create this and the benefits it can create for organisations and employees alike.
Ultimately, Kim agrees that while servant leadership and a collaborative approach to leadership is required, a good leader is one who "cares personally and challenges directly". A fascinating discussion indeed.
Join us and be prepared to be challenged by Kim's thoughts on leadership.
Guest Bio
Kim Faura, an experienced Chief Marketing & Product Officer at both Checkatrade and prior to that, at Giffgaff. The Telecoms disruptor. Kim is currently doing consultancy work for both Telecommunications and Marketplace businesses. He’s originally from Barcelona, Kim has been in London for 15 years since the Launch of giffgaff.
In this week's episode we sat down with Dr Benjamin Ritter, an experienced talent professional and leadership coach to discuss what it really takes to step up and take on the role of leader or manager.
Too often he comes across managers who are struggling with the burden of people management, or are fearful about taking it on. In many cases they aren't comfortable being in a position of such responsibility but don't know how to speak up. Which is why in Dr Ritters view, organisations must offer options and possibilities beyond the typical people management expectations.
So join us as Dr Ritter walks us through how leaders need to face their fears and be open about what they want, don't want and why they shouldn't suffer in silence.
You can find out more about Dr Benjamin here and buy his book here
In this fascinating episode with Elina Koussis, we discuss in depth how she has worked to create learning cultures that span the traditional classroom environment.
For many of us, training interventions require time spent in classroom environments, whether virtual or in-person. Elina offers us a different viewpoint, which is that learning is a constant endeavour and in this episode she describes what this looks like. From learning communities to virtual learning environments and bespoke interventions such as female leadership programmes.
We also discuss how learning patterns have changed post Covid, with the increased adoption of virtual learning environments and even gamified learning techniques coming to the fore.
So join us for an insightful discussion about how to create a learning culture that works.
Elina's Bio
Elina is a global leadership development learning leader at Maersk and her expertise is for all things virtual – designing and delivering transformational virtual experiences and enabling virtual teams to stay connected and productive. Elina grew up in Greece, studied Biology and Psychology, Cornell University (USA) and since her Master’s in HR, London School of Economics, she lives in the UK. After a few years working in mental health, Elina turned to the corporate world and worked at BP, GE and now at Maersk. She has been building an HR career spanning 25 years in business partnering and leadership development roles and she is Fellow with the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Find out more about Elina by visiting her LinkedIn profile
What does it mean to be a leader responsible for transforming a legacy auto manufacturer to adopt an entirely new way of working?
In this discussion with Jag Johal, he opens up about his journey and shares some of the perosnal challenges he's faced as he's transitioned from a role in HR to leading a trasnformation effort towards Agile ways of working.
We discuss how:
He's created a why of change amongst senior leaders at JLR
Having so many ideas and struggling to put them into practice can leave people feeling unsettled
important it is to be vulnerable and open to feedback as a leader
self-awareness and humility is crucial to leverage the team's skills in making decisions
So tune in to listen to the full discussion with Jag and discover his insights to being a senior leader leading change!
Guest bio
Jag has been with JLR for over twenty years. joining as a grduate and for the majority of that time, working in HR, working with all parts of the business across multiple locations. For the last couple of years he has transitioned into the space of leading on their agile transformation, which has been a huge learning curve. It has been great way to learn new skills, methods and techniques, and be able to contribute to their overall transformation journey.
Why C-Suite leadership must demonstrate authenticity when implementing ESG policies.
How leadership must reflect wider societal concerns around sustainability and other social issues if they are to retain talent.
What it means to ethically run a business and how we can learn from "Quaker Capitalism".
Leadership lessons from the Army, how it has influenced Rupert's beliefs in sustainably run organisations.
So tune in to listen to the full discussion with Jag and discover his insights to being a senior leader leading change!
Guest Bio
Rupert is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Disruption House. He is passionate about driving sustainable and resilient growth in our Clients in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Outside of work, he is a Charity Trustee and sponsored their first Social Impact Investment in a VC-run fund to explore how technology can be a force for good and scale the results for Philanthropic organisations. Rupert also served as a Captain for the Blues and Royals in the British Army.
This week we're joined by Ceri Newton-Sargunar, an expert behavioural coach who specialies in supporting engineering leaders transition from being a technical expert to an effective people manager.
Key discussion points include:
The differences between Introversion vs Extroversion when exploring what makes successful leaders
How neurodiversity in Engineering leaders affects leadership effectiveness
The impact of raising self-awareness through coaching
Supporting Engineering leaders to improve their emotional awareness
New research that shows how our brain is actually growing right up until we die!
Ceri is a Behavioural Coach, an ex-teacher and a Neuroscientist-in-training, with just under a decade of hands-on agile experience. She enjoys putting research into practice with colleagues, agile coaches, technical leadership and her teams. She has worked in the public and private sector, with large organisations, SMEs and start-ups, and now coaches and trains agile teams and agile professionals looking to improve their ways of working.
Tea in-hand, she loves helping fellow professionals focus on, and make real strides with individuals and their interactions. Favourite pastimes include creating lightbulb moments, turning assumptions on their heads, and reading literally everything in front of her (because ADHD). Ceri also loves brains, but not in *that* way.
This week we host Carolyn Shepherd, an AI expert, Author, HR professional and author of the 'ChatGPT Advantage' who is leading the charge to equip organisations to adopt AI tools. She's also the founder of Emmeline AI through which she delivers her expertise.
The free-flowing conversation meant we covered a great deal around ethics, merits and the value of AI to organisations, specifically in the world of HR. Key discussion points include:
Is AI here to replace work or will it augment roles?
How Carolyn has leveraged AI to boost her own productivity
How AI is disadvantaging women and how sh'es helping to address the gender imbalances
How to make AI more accessible for everyone
A fantastic conversation all round with so many inisghts to draw from!
Guest Bio
Founder, Emmeline AI | Host, Emmeline Odysseys a safe space for non-tech women to get comfortable with AI. LinkedIn Top Voice: Mentoring and Change Management. 20+ years as a tech enthusiast and domain specialist in HR, law, and the white knuckle end of entrepreneurship.
Carolyn empowers professionals to harness AI confidently by prompt engineering for job security and career advancement, productivity boosts and cost savings. Carolyn also built a LinkedIn Training titled: 'Demystifying AI: Boost Your Confidence at Work.'
This week we don't have a guest, but we do have a topic that TK's been thinking about for a while. The unpredictable and unconventional journeys our careers take, and more importantly how this affects the nature of work within organisations.
So many CEOs and business leaders in the world today have taken non-linear paths to reach where they've got to in their careers
- How the future of work is changing, hiring for skills will be a future priority for organisations, at the expense of specific role definitions. - The importance of taking ownership of your career direction, positioning yourself for success. - Tensions between generations in the workforce and the impact of AI on hiring decisions. - How models like Ikigai can help you figure out what you'd like from your career going forward. - How taking risks with your career direction is a very personal personal choice, Arif reflects on his own story.
What's it like being a senior Black leader in an organisation but not realising you hold privilege in that position? This was Collin's experience and the basis of our conversation, a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a POC in a senior leadership role today.
Collin reveals the impact of a post BLM era and how expectations on leadership for change has affected him, a revealing conversation which you definitely don't want to miss.
Some of our key talking points:
Not appreciating that you hold a position of privilege irrespective of your colour or background. That you are being seen as a role model without you knowing.
What's the implication of being a role model? How does it affect your leadership stance? It's important to focus on what's achievable in your sphere of control. Otherwise it can be overwhelming!
Are there risks to publishing diversity data? Could it affect people's perceptions of why they've been hired. Transparency is always important and changing the system requires courage.
Getting external support with DEI efforts needs to be treated with care but much needed expertise to hold space for all viewpoints within an organisation is equally important.
Guest bio
Collin spent the last 11 years at ustwo, an award-winning a digital product studio. He has been a member of their Executive leadership team for the last 9. He has recently left ustwo to start his independent consulting practice. His focus is on helping teams and organisations radically improve their capability to create and delivery digital products. During almost 30 years of industry experience, working in London, New York, Tokyo, Bangalore and San Francisco, he’s helped organisations like Three, Sky, JPMorgan, HSBC, and Nissan, as well as start ups, to create cultures where people can thrive in their work. He advises and trains senior leadership teams to support their adoption and use of modern ways of working. He even wrote a book about it called Make Learn Change.
This week we're joined by Anamaria Dorgo, an expert community builder and founder of L&D Shakers, a large and growing community for Learning & Development professionals.
We cover the power of communities within organisations, how studies have demonstrated the impact they can create for employees and employers but also more importantly why they are necessary in creating a sense of belonging.
Here's a rundown of our key talking points from the episode:
"These are my people". The power of communities in creating a sense of belonging for employees in an organisation.
How shared lived experiences within a community creates trust and reciprocity. In turn creating greater connections between community members.
Leadership responsibilities towards communities. Playing the role of gardener and nurturer.
"Facilitatitive leadership" and why it's a skill leaders need to build as the world of work changes
How to create a community in your own workplace, why understanding the needs of potential members is critical to its success.
Guest bio
Anamaria Dorgo is a Learning and Community Consultant, Facilitator, and Founder of Handle with Brain. She collaborates with organisations like Miro, Rituals, Sage, and Ogury to build internal communities and design collaborative, social, and memorable learning experiences. Anamaria also leads a global online community of practice for Learning & Development professionals called L&D Shakers, co-hosts Mapping Ties, and writes IRrEGULAR LEtTER.
We sat down with Paul Matthews to explore the current state of learning and where the role of reflection lies in creating more powerful experiences.
In Paul's view, modern training experiences rely heavily on teaching content in a compressed time period without creating space for reflection.
A provocative viewpoint perhaps? Join us to listen to the full episode, here's a summary of our key talking points:
Power of reflection within learning. We talk about the NHS method of "see one, do one, teach one"
How social media/mobile phone usage inhibits reflection as a practice and why the art of asking yourself constructive questions.
The state of reflective practices within L&D, how to create the space for it in the workplace.
The role of leaders in creating space for learning programmes by "showing the way forward" and the steps you need to take to create a successful learning journey
Guest bio Paul Matthews is one of the leading Learning & Development experts, with three best-selling books to his name. An accomplished keynote speaker, he speaks around the world on a diverse range of topics. He brings L&D to life with stories from his extensive travels that fascinate and inspire. He is known for reducing complex theory down to practical tools and sharing them in a way that everyone can use to get better results. As well as being a sought-after speaker, Paul provides consultancy services, training workshops and webinars for blue-chip clients in the UK and beyond.
We sit down with Dr Meish-Ann for an insightful and eye-opening conversation about the role of leaders when it comes to employee engagement, wellbeing and stress.
She breaks down her latest research that reveals uncomfortable truths for managers and leaders in any organisation. Simply showing up and being present for line reports isn't enough and far more is required.
Here are the key talking points from our conversation
❤️🩹 Why check-ins are critical to employee wellbeing and the need for pro-active behaviours from managers. And how regular check-ins improve psychological safety amongst employees.
🏋♂️ Importance of strength-based hashtag#leadership and how employee recognition creates connectedness with colleagues, and greater trust.
🤝 why feeling appreciated is core to employee wellbeing, especially happiness and loneliness in the workplace.
5️⃣ The 5 elements of good, impactful recognition in the workplace. And why leaders must provide recognition in an authentic manner.
🎓 Latest research reveals how the types of rewards matter and why combined with recognition they have a significant impact on employee retention
Guest bio
Meisha-Ann has a PhD in Industrial/Organisational Psychology and has spent almost twenty years as a researcher and practitioner. In her current role as VP of People Research at Workhuman, Dr. Martin is part of the Workhuman Consulting Practice. She provides analytics consulting to clients and prospects and works closely with the team focused on proving the impact of positive work experiences for individuals and organisations. She is considered a thought leader in this space and regularly speaks on topics like recognition, wellness, inclusion and psychological safety. She is a regular contributor to articles that have appeared in Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, HR Executive, HR Dive and Benefits Pro and was recognised by HR Executive as one of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers.
In this fascinating conversation we have a chat with Riccardo an expert storyteller who shares his background and why he fell into storytelling and its importance on leadership
Here are the key talking points from our conversation:
🤩 How relaying facts and figures can be transformed into compelling stories that generate emotions and create memories
🎭 The core components of an ideal story: why you need a protagonist, moments that create emotions and obstacles that the protagonist overcomes.
🧇 Examples of real-life storytelling, and how to avoid waffling and why practice makes perfect
🏋🏽♀️ Why leaders must develop a storytelling skill to create impact and generating empathy, understanding and closeness with your employees
👹 How Lego Serious Play can enhance your storytelling techniques and why ChatGPT creates peril for storytellers
Guest bio
Riccardo Ginevri is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in Technical Project Management. But his journey took an exciting turn when he realised that his true superpowers lie not in technical expertise but in playfulness and the art of storytelling. As a storytelling coach and public speaking expert, Riccardo brings a unique perspective to leadership—one that emphasises connection, creativity, and emotional resonance.
An active member of Toastmasters International, Riccardo is passionate about public speaking and has held various roles where he mentors others in honing their communication skills. Through his engaging coaching style, Riccardo guides leaders to tap into their authentic stories, making them more relatable, memorable, and impactful.
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