Tag: Ian McClean

Kick-start your career

At a time of year when organisations are naturally taking stock, employees are being appraised, objectives are being set and business strategies reviewed, it seems that enterprise isn’t the only one on the change offensive if the US report that 67% of the work-force are actively considering a change in their career is true.

August 18, 2020

EP 19: Zooming Out in Chaos

Ian returns from a period of "Zooming Out" on family vacation to share some thoughts. He discusses why, as Leaders, there is a natural tendency to not zoom out. However, there are many benefits, from both a personal and professional perspective to looking at the bigger picture. Enjoy!

August 12, 2020

EP 18: Context in Chaos

The final episode of this series focuses on the importance of listening for the other side of a conversation, argument or agreement. Context is King. Ian explains how context is unique to humans and how the human brain creates context. Part 3 of 3. Enjoy!

EP 16: Conversations in Chaos Part 1

In this episode Ian shares why conversations are key to maintaining a positive relationship with your people. He discussed how there is nothing like a conversation or the power of a conversation to either connect us or divide us.

EP 15: Mid-Term Report Leadership Insights in Chaos

In this episode, Ian covers some interesting insights from the last 15 episodes and polls from our leadership in chaos webinars.

EP 11: Remote Leadership Part 3 Omnibus

In this episode, we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world. This is the final of the 3-part series and brings all elements together. Ian particularly explores the concept of genuine enquiry.

EP 10: Remote Leadership Part 2

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world. Ian focuses on the importance of creating clarity among your team, and what this might look like. This is part 2 of 3. Enjoy!

EP 9: Remote Leadership Part 1

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world. Ian describes a simple formula which can help leaders connect to their team when working remotely. This is part 1 of 3.

EP 8: Building Trust

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffett. In this episode, Ian reflects on the importance of Trust in times of chaos. This episode looks at how we tend to react in times of uncertainty and the two neural systems that are at play. He then explains 5 % moments and

EP 7: Finding Gold in the Dirt

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” - Napoleon Hill. In episode 7, Ian speaks about the Chaos Room. What is the Chaos Room? How are Leaders and Organisations dealing with the chaos room? and, The Leadership responsibility amidst the chaos. Finally, some guiding questions for leaders. Enjoy!

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