The Dynamic Leader Podcast

In this episode Shelley speaks with Director of Strategic Engagement for Kantar, Kim Ruyten, about the very cool concept of UPPERCASE and lowercase leadership. She says that regardless of whether you have direct reports or not we can be identifying ourselves as a leader. Kim shares the challenges around going too fast and not giving yourself time to slow down and reflect and also shares some great tips on creating a culture of feedback. Connect with Kim > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-ruyten-8167a220/ Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode you will hear Shelley read Chapter 5 of the book on the Overarching Theme of Communication. In this chapter, she shares the importance of recognising that how each of us views the world is different. It’s essential for a dynamic leader to follow the approach of treating others the way THEY want to be treated rather than how YOU want to be treated. Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode Shelley speaks with Angela Hann about her pathway to leadership and the lessons she learnt along the way. She share the importance of balance and looking after yourself and how working smarter and not harder is the example leaders should be setting with their staff. Ange also highlights the need for leaders to seek help and support when they need it and surround themselves with people who genuinely care about your wellbeing and success. Connect with Ange > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ange-hann-47680931/ Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode you will hear Shelley read Chapter 4 of the book on The Four Stages of Learning. In this chapter, she shares the different levels a leader experiences in their journey to becoming dynamic. By ‘dynamic’, she means a leader who has a positive attitude, is full of energy and new ideas, and manages constant change, activity or progress really well. Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode Shelley speaks candidly with Paul Veldman about his time with Victoria Police along with his two plus decades of running a martial arts business. Paul recalls the transition of leadership from an authoritarian style to more of a supportive, influential style. It’s great to hear about how he teaches, nurtures and challenges his own leaders to be open to new and different perspectives to learn and grow. Connect with Paul > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-veldman-400a8140/ Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode you will hear Shelley read Chapter 3 of the book on The Four Stages of Learning. She shares the work of management trainer Martin M. Broadwell. It is used in psychology and by trainers to describe the stages we go through to learn a new skill. Shelley has adapted the model for use when coaching leaders to help them to understand the journey they are on, both mentally and emotionally - what they know they know and what they don’t know they know. Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode Shelley speaks with Fiona Preston, experienced senior leader across a variety of industries, about all things leadership. Fiona says “the role of a leader is to help their people to learn, thrive and fail!”.  They talk about the need for humility - where leaders can admit when they’re wrong, which in turn, allows them to deliberately tune into what might be making others uncomfortable. It also gives them the courage to ask for help and use the strengths of their people rather than taking it all on themselves. They also talk about how pomegranates are like leadership and whether to chew or swallow the seeds whole! Connect with Fiona > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-preston/ Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode you will hear Shelley read Chapter 2 of the book on Unspoken Problems. She explores the underlying problems leaders face and don’t talk about with anyone else, often avoiding the subject completely. The unspoken problems are generally the root cause or underlying driver of negative behaviours playing out in a team. When a leader can address the unspoken problems the behaviours disappear and the culture of the team improves. Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html 

In this episode Shelley speaks with Cath Smith, Director HR Shared Services at RMIT University about the challenges leaders face and what they’re willing to talk about. They also talk about dealing with ambiguity and looking for the underlying causes for the behaviours being observed rather than simply what’s on the surface. Connect with Cath > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-smith-5b31a873 Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html

In this episode you will hear Shelley read Chapter 1 of the book on Spoken Problems. She shares the problems leaders face and are comfortable talking about with their peers, their managers and even their teams. What’s often missing when these problems are discussed, however, is the root cause or underlying driver. In other words, the spoken problem is generally the result of something else going on but that’s often left unsaid. Connect with Shelley > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Buy a copy of the book > https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-dynamic-leader-shelley-flett/book/9780648479505.html