
The Leadership Enigma
For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Nov 7, 2020 โข 49min
024: The 7 Myths of Racial Equity | Dr Randal Pinkett & Steve Mahaley
In a world that is increasingly polarised, a culture of inclusivity is essential. This episode focuses on the 7 Myths of Racial Equity with Dr Randal Pinkett and Steve Mahaley. Leadership comes from all levels of an organisation and individually we must move from 'bystander to upstander'.Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2020 โข 29min
023: Persuasion in the Fake News Generation | Professor James Welsh
Persuasion in a fake news generation: I chat to Professor James Welsh, former criminal barrister, legal educator and persuasion specialist. We travel from courtroom to boardroom as we analyse how leaders manage cognitive dissonance and congruence in the battle between values and actions. In a world of fast, immediate and dubious data, how do we cope? Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2020 โข 30min
022: Distributed ~Digital Leadership | Lee Bryant
Was Covid-19 the decision maker for your digital transformation? How do you bridge the gap between your business and technology? Join me as I talk to Lee Bryant, Digital Transformation Practitioner as we explore the journey for leaders in a technologically advanced operating environment. Leaders must become organisational architects and ensure all levels of their organisations have a stake in the conversation.Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2020 โข 31min
021: Difficult Conversations | Julie Okada
Difficult conversations are not easy, but are essential for any leader. Have you realised you are actually navigating three conversations in one? How do you deal with your own inner dialogue? How can you close the gap between what you are thinking and what you are saying? I chat to leadership expert and consultant Julie Okada from Triad Consulting Group as I seek the answers to these questions and more. Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2020 โข 29min
020: The Human Edge | Greg Orme
In this week's episode, 'The Human Edge' I talk to Greg Orme, global educator and author of the book 'The Human Edge' which won the Business Book of the Year Award in 2020. We delve into the four superpowers of Curiosity, Creativity, Consciousness and Collaboration that can help us differentiate ourselves in an era of great technical change and automation.Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2020 โข 28min
019: Superpowers and Purpose | Spencer Holt
Superpowers and Purpose! Today I chat to Spencer Holt, great friend, colleague and Head of the Commercial Innovation Learning Centre for Astra Zeneca. In a world of constant change, our technical skills are outweighed by the need for our superpowers of imagination, curiosity, resilience and collaboration combined with a strong sense of purpose to guide us and others through the turmoil. Oh and perhaps a bike ride through Utah! Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2020 โข 28min
018: Get Out Of The Way | Beth Miller
Get Out Of The Way! How many entrepreneurs, founders and leaders know how to succession plan? What will be your legacy and why do so many founders hyperventilate when outside funders suddenly replace them with an external CEO? I chat to Beth Miller, author and Talent Management Advisor as regards how leaders must see and navigate the blockers of succession for themselves, their business and their people. Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2020 โข 26min
017: Purpose Based Leadership | Paul Evans
Purpose Based Leadership is all about leaders operating at low ego to empower those around them including the communities within which they operate and serve. I talk to Paul Evans, CEO of the wonderful Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB). Paul and his team help young adults imagine and secure futures that they ordinarily would never dream of having. LTSB leverages the universal language and power of sport combined with an intense sense of purpose and inclusivity.Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2020 โข 24min
014: Humanising Decision Making | Dr Tremaine Du Preez
How do you make decisions that have inclusivity as a central ingredient? How do you avoid bias, lack of process, disinformation and false assumptions? Join me as I talk to Tremaine Du Preez, founder and author of Decide and host of the YouTube TV channel โDecideโ. I unfairly ask Tremaine to try and distil the key points from her recent 180-page PhD thesis in order to help us understand three key points. 1. Understanding how we make decisions 2. Creating decision protocols 3. Avoiding action bias and becoming more problem focused. Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2020 โข 30min
015: The Girl With The Broken Neck: Power of Storytelling | Radhika Gupta
I talk to Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management in India. Daughter of a diplomat who has lived in 6 countries over 4 continents, yet her life changed the moment she told the story during a workshop of how she has always been โthe girl with the broken neck.โ From that moment Radhika understood the power of storytelling to connect people at a deeper level. Covid-19 is Radhikaโs first crisis as a CEO, yet she thrives on chaos and change and credits her mother for her own ability to be โsuper resourced.โ However it is her human centred story of vulnerability that continues to connect her to thousands of people not her title.Watch & Subscribe: ๐ https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videosListen & Subscribe: ๐๏ธ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSnRyHzPmyY5OWhGzKU5Pwww.leadersenigma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.