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In the final part of our conversation with Thomas Krause, Kim and Jamie hear about the comparative difficulties in managing “safe” workplaces when systems are either not in place or are extremely difficult to develop. If you have specific questions for Tom, please send them through to us so we can, in turn, pass them […]

We continue the conversation with Thomas Krause this week covering organisational core values then moving to safety, safety measurement, government regulation and how that ties in with core values and CEO leadership. The conversation did go longer than expected so there will be Part 4 next week!

This week in our conversation with Thomas Krause, Kim and Jamie explore how hybrid workplaces address core values, the similarities and differences. We also touch on how having a project team with a certain set of values, that may be different to the organisation, can function within that framework.

This week we begin a three part series of conversation with Thomas Krause PhD about organisational culture, core values and change leadership. In this introductory session, Kim and Jamie hear about the importance of upward flow of information and how long it actually takes to change organisational culture.

This week we continue our conversation about the benefits and subtleties of using AI in the workplace. Jamie shares a way he uses AI to make meetings and subsequent action items more efficient and Kim outlines how she has been able to harness the research and planning capabilities of AI to bring a long awaited […]

This week Kim and Jamie look at the various ways you can utilise the best of AI, whatever model you choose, to increase your resources for projects and activities in your organisation. The “answer” engine Jamie mentions is Perplexity. With Part 2 there will be a download that Jamie has put together with his recommendations […]

Have you been thinking it is time to call a halt to a project? Is it time to move to another organisation or career? How do you know when it is the “right” time? This week Kim is flying solo and talks about what to consider when making this decision whether it is for a […]

This week we conclude our conversation with Ted Santos by covering neuroplasticity, negotiating chaos and the importance of asking questions even if you think you know the answer. We also hear some fascinating statistics/facts on the influence of conflict resolution skills related to employee engagement.

We continue our conversation with Ted Santos, this week discovering why we need to unlearn what we thought was required in leadership roles and the importance of a paradigm shift rather than a paradigm improvement. We also hear about recognising and managing “bad” change before it causes harm.

We begin a three part conversation with Ted Santos about how to discover what we don’t know we don’t know in order to develop skills for being a “disruptive” leader. There is an intriguing exercise (which both Kim and Jamie fail!) about identifying what you know…..

In the final part of our conversation with Elizabeth Moran, we learn the neuroscience of optimism and how that can help us manage a changing team environment. We also have a visit from Elizabeth’s cat which creates something of a distraction for everyone!

This next of our conversation with Elizabeth Moran delves into the realms of “fear” and how that can manifest itself in times of change. There are also some practical tips for leaders to recognise reactions in themselves as well as their team members.

This week we begin a three part conversation with Dr Elizabeth Moran about change and neural pathways. We hear about the basis for our behaviours when change is thrust upon us as well as why leaders are measuring change management success the wrong way.

In the final part of our conversation with Steven Gaffney, Kim and guest host Jamie Wadley, explore what it means to be both honest and vulnerable as a leader in today’s uncertain business environment. Steven also has a special offer for our listeners to be able to obtain a free copy of his book ‘Just […]

This week we learn the practical difference between “conditional” and “unconditional” power so that we can recognise where we need to focus. Jamie and Steven also share their thoughts on how/when to actually switch off when you have an entrepreneurial mindset.

We continue our conversation with Steven Gaffney this week looking at the practical aspects of “honest” communication and getting the unsaid said. Guest host Jamie Wadley also get some tips of not sounding aggressive when giving that honest feedback as well as the difference between being resilience and perseverance.

In the first of four episodes with Steven Gaffney, Kim and guest host Jamie Wadley hear about the importance of “honest” communication and what that actually means. We also explore the difference between high performing and high achieving teams, getting the unsaid said as well as the link to deep listening as was discussed with […]

In the final part of our review of the last 10 years and 400 episodes of Inside Exec, Kim and Fulyana talk about the benefits they personally have seen from the podcasts as well as some insights into the “mechanics” of bringing all those episodes to you, our listeners.

We’re back this week with the remainder of our countdown of the top 10 topics based on our interactions with you, our listeners as well as some statistics and history about the “behind the scenes” developments over the past 10 years.

Join us for Part 1 of our review of the last 10 years of Inside Exec podcasts including the top 10 subjects that have generated the most interaction with our listeners. AND….the Kindle version of our book is out! Print versions will be available over the next few weeks as we progressively separate the transcripts […]