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Nov 19, 2025
39 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Change doesn’t fail because of the plan — it fails because of how people are led through it. In this episode, Simon explores why leading change isn’t just about managing logistics — it’s about leading emotions, expectations, and resistance with purpose and clarity. You’ll learn: Why “evolution or revolution” isn’t just a clever phrase — it’s a choice every organisation must makeThe difference between change management and change leadership (and why the latte...
Sep 29, 2025
42 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Unresolved conflict isn’t just uncomfortable - it’s corrosive. It impacts trust, performance, and team culture more than most leaders realise. In this episode, Simon explores why managers can’t afford to act as mere conduits for problems, waiting until issues spiral out of control or outsourcing them as a “quick fix.” Instead, he walks through a practical, step-by-step approach to tackling conflict early, setting boundaries, and building team accountability....
Aug 26, 2025
37 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Good decisions when replacing managers are critical because their actions flow through to the performance and morale of their team. Having Emerging Leaders ready to step into management roles is essential for every organisation, big or small. Ready-made successors A robust Emerging Leaders process fosters ready-made leaders within the organisation. They already know the organisation and sector and they have lived the workplace culture. Presumably they repres...
Aug 11, 2025
54 min
Text us your thoughts or questions What do great organisations do to grow their next generation of leaders — instead of watching potential die on the vine? In this episode, Simon unpacks the three biggest barriers new leaders face and how developing talent from within solves them all. Plus, hear why some internal candidates get overlooked and how to change that. It’s a sharp, practical listen for any leader serious about growing other leaders. Summary of Episode: Introduction to Emergin...
Jul 17, 2025
22 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Still throwing new leaders in the deep end and hoping they’ll swim? In this episode, Simon unpacks the dangerous cliché of “sink or swim” leadership — and why it’s damaging your culture, your results, and your people. Learn how to replace lazy leadership defaults with intentional development strategies that actually work. You’ll walk away with a new lens on leader development — and a few clichés worth retiring forever. Monthly Theme: Developing Leaders 0:00...
Jun 30, 2025
25 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Summary Does your team actually look forward to performance appraisals? Or do they brace themselves for an awkward, box-ticking exercise that feels like a waste of time? If you’re in the second camp—you’re not alone. For many leaders and teams, performance reviews are uncomfortable, ineffective, and do little to drive real improvement. But they should be one of the most valuable conversations you have. In this episode, we’re breaking down 15 reasons why appr...
May 16, 2025
52 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Summary Does your organisation have values that should make a difference - but don't? That people think are bullshit or tokenistic or lip service? Do they look great on the poster but mean nothing in the way people behave, work, and treat each other? If that's your organisation, your missing a HUGE opportunity to create a workplace culture where both morale and performance are high. Fortunately, this episode is packed with tips to make your values real. Link...
Apr 15, 2025
31 min
Text us your thoughts or questions Summary Have you ever thrown your hands in the air, frustrated, and said, 'the monkeys are running the zoo!' If you haven't, I bet one of your co-leaders has. What does that mean, though? And why does it happen? In this episode we talk about how leaders should respond when they feel the monkeys are running the zoo and discuss another type of 'zoo' that should be avoided at all costs! Links and resources mentioned in the show The Authentimeter (free culture s...
Apr 2, 2025
32 min
Text us your thoughts or questions The Rules of the Pool - This episode focuses on the role of accountability in shaping workplace culture and emphasises the impact of individual contributions. We discuss how open communication, courageous conversations, and shared responsibility lead to a healthier work environment. Key points from the pod: Our new approach to the content we create for you – monthly themes. Each month will developed pods, blogs, free 20 minute webinars, and resources around ...
Feb 20, 2025
38 min
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