Tag: Leadership

EP 28: We Need to Talk about Conversations

This week Ian discusses how to approach those Difficult Conversations, How to get “Comfortable with Uncomfortable” and How your Mindset influences the conversation outcome. Enjoy!

November 24, 2020

EP 27: What the Trump legacy teaches us about Leadership

In this episode, Ian explains how leadership impact is real and really matters. He also recognises the importance of how the CEO is also the CCO (Chief Culture Officer). Enjoy!

November 16, 2020

EP 26: The Leadership Contribution

In this week's episode, Ian discusses a way of viewing leadership as a form of contribution, which differs from the conventional way of viewing leadership as somebody who is at the top of a hierarchy.

October 28, 2020

EP 25: What is Leadership? (in Chaos)

So far, the Leadership in Chaos Podcast has mostly focused on dealing with the "chaos" in the title. This week, Ian discusses leadership itself. So here's the question. What is leadership?

October 20, 2020

EP 23: Presidential Leadership in Chaos

Ian reflects on the recent (2020) US presidential debate and what it means for leadership.

October 1, 2020

EP 22: Listening Beyond Bias

In this episode, Ian discusses the skill of suspending our biases, in order to create connection in our communication. The maxim is to hold your own labels lightly, not tightly.

September 22, 2020

EP 21: Bias in Chaos

Ian discusses the importance of identifying and addressing bias, especially during times of heightened tension and ambiguity.

September 10, 2020

Ep 20: Commitment in Chaos

Ian discusses how building commitment is a key skill for successful leadership, especially during times of increased uncertainty. Ian describes four conversational tools, that, when used appropriately can help to build commitment.

August 20, 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 14: Motivation In Chaos Part 3

In this final part of the Motivation in chaos episode, Ian explores how the factors that can motivate people can show up at home with our friends and families. He explains how motivating people in the wrong way can have disastrous consequences. Part 3 of 3. Enjoy!

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