No Bullsh!t Leadership

Episode #130 // As leaders, we expect most things to be logical. They should make sense to us, and be easy for us to explain to our people. And to a large extent this is true.But we also can’t overlook the fact that some of the most important principles of success are actually counterintuitive, and we need to be able to hold this dissonance in our heads.It’s in our nature to look for easy answers to the things that challenge us. The fact of it is, though, there are no silver bullets. Any ground we make as individuals and leaders is hard fought and won. Embracing this reality makes us stronger, but trying to bargain for an easier path will see us rooted where we are, eventually feeling like victims, and wondering why life is so unfair.👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #129 // INTERVIEWIn today's podcast, I talk about the 'Executive Breakthrough' with Michelle Foley, Chief Customer Officer at The Arnott's Group.Michelle has been with The Arnott’s Group for over 17 years now, and knows the company intimately. The iconic Aussie brand that brings us Tim Tam cookies and Jatz crackers is now going through some change, and Michelle is one of the key executives guiding the company through its next phase.In this exclusive pre-recorded interview, Michelle shares her tactics for striking a balance between being a cheerleader for your people, and still being driven by results. She takes a deep dive into building competitive advantage, the work life juggle, and the legacy she wants to leave.This is a live event interview recording, so the audio quality isn't as sharp as usual, but the content is absolute gold so I really hope you enjoy this change in format!//Leadership Beyond the Theory is now taking enrolments for the March 2021 cohort! Head to www.yourceomentor.com/program and claim one of the limited places before we start class on Monday 1st March!👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #128 // In this episode, Em & I discuss a few brilliant listener questions relating to promotions.The first question is from Anne, who asks about breaking through the middle management ranks to get to more senior levels when you think you’re overdue for a promotion, but your bosses don’t see your potential the same way you do.The second question is from John, who asks about some of the ways you can prepare the future leaders whom you’re intending to promote from within the organisation.These questions are faced by virtually every leader at some point during their careers, so there are some great tips in here for everyone!A word of warning, this episode is VERY detailed, so you may need to listen to it a few times with a pen and paper on hand!👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #127 // We’ve had a lot of people recently asking us about the role of purpose in business. In this episode, we answer a great question from one of our Leadership Beyond the Theory alumni, David.What should we make of the push for organisations to be ‘purpose-driven’? Can we truly put people before profits? What are the pros and cons of setting up a purpose, and trying to use that to drive your organisation? And is there ever justification for putting people through the pain of restructures and redundancies?As a pragmatic former CEO, I unpick some of the pitfalls you’ll encounter if you decide to turn your organisation into a purpose-driven business.👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #126 // At some point, every leader needs to present proposals to their boss in order to gain approval for deploying the organisation’s resources.After years of analyzing and approving investment proposals (many for hundreds of millions of dollars), I demystify the process, giving you the practical tips that will enable you to deliver a winning proposal, every time.Whether you’re asking for $50m to invest into a research and development project, $5m for a new software package, or $5,000 to upgrade an ailing piece of equipment in your office, the thought process is the same. Knowing what to present can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. All leaders need to speak the language of finance, especially when it comes to making investment decisions.I've also put together a free downloadable cheat sheet for this episode, as there's quite a lot to remember! You can download the Ten Tips for Building a Winning Proposal at www.yourceomentor.com/episode126👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #125 // How do you develop a mindset to make decisions confidently, while removing any concerns about the implications it could have for your job - your promotability and future prospects?This can be a particularly vexed question when you work in a larger organisation, where the politics can sometimes be quite vicious.So how do you learn to take smart career risks, knowing that things will work out for the best? Is it at all possible to teach this to others?In this episode, I offer some practical suggestions that you can use to help build character. It may even help your people to develop it as well!👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to conquer stage fright and enhance presentation skills through verbal communication, storytelling, and audience engagement. Discover the importance of communication in leadership and the value of expanding knowledge to combat nervousness. Dive into practical tips for mastering impromptu presentations and turning fear of public speaking into a source of enjoyment and leadership development.

Episode #123 // There was a lot to celebrate in 2020, despite the difficulties we all faced. And whereas much of the world was focused on leading through the pandemic, it still didn’t stop the run-of-the-mill failures that come from deceptive, negligent, and self-interested leadership.As a subscriber to the Australian Financial Review (our daily Wall St Journal equivalent), I just love their end-of-year wraps. The one I focus on in this episode is what the AFR considers to be the best examples of corporate failures in 2020.I deconstruct some of the cases mentioned in the article, then cap it off with my own prize for the most breathtaking leadership accountability failure that I witnessed last year.//Are you coming to No Bullsh!t Leadership: Live? To celebrate reaching 1,000,000 downloads of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast, we are throwing a completely free, not-to-be-missed half-day virtual leadership event!Places are limited so register here to save your spot (and get your friends and colleagues to do it as well)!👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #122 // As much as I think any day is a good day to rethink what we’re doing in our lives and careers, a milestone like the new year typically prompts us to reflect a bit more deeply.2020 was a pretty tough year for many of us. This time last year, when we released the Crush Your Career challenge, we had no idea what twists and turns the world was about to take!Having said that, if you did manage to complete the challenge last year, I’m sure it massively helped you to navigate through all the difficulties that were thrown up at you.So, just as we did last year, we’re re-releasing the Crush Your Career challenge to help you set up for whatever 2021 may bring… enjoy!Register for the FREE 5-day content series at www.yourceomentor.com/cyc👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #121 // As we traditionally do in December, Em and I thought we’d take a look back on the year of podcasts, and pick out our favourites for you to go back and listen to while you’re enjoying some downtime in the New Year.It’s been a helluva year and, as I look back, I feel an incredible sense of gratitude for what I’ve personally experienced, and feel especially humbled by both the business and personal success I’ve been fortunate enough to have this year.2020’s been a big one for Your CEO Mentor. Just a couple of weeks ago, we reached our 1 Million Download milestone for the podcast. I wrote the No Bullsh!t Leadership book while in lockdown, which is being published in the US next August. We’ve run two more wildly successful cohorts of Leadership Beyond the Theory and I continue to work with some incredible clients to help them cut through the clutter and improve the performance of their businesses.I hope you have got a huge amount of value out of the podcasts we’ve produced this year. 80% of episodes have come from listener and student questions, so keep them coming! If there’s something you want us to cover or do a deep dive on in 2021, send your question through to us at hello@yourceomentor.com or get in touch on any of our social media channels.For ease of access, here are our top 5 picks for 2020 to put on your holiday listening list: Episode #111 The Leadership Meeting Cadence: Bringing the concepts to life (download the free PDF here)Episode #85 Strategy Isn’t Hard: Don’t overcomplicate it (download the free PDF here)Episode #92 The Leadership Dance: A winning mindsetEpisode #107 Resilience, Faith and Optimism: The Stockdale ParadoxEpisode #82 Leading Through a Crisis: Calm, capable and confident (download the free PDF here)👉 Doors are open for Leadership Beyond the Theory. Be the boss you wish you had.🔗 Enroll now at leadershipbeyondthetheory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.