Leadership Detectives

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We created The Leadership Detectives to have a conversation about leadership to help anyone in a business management / leadership role or indeed in any walk of life and to inspire and inform aspiring leaders. We hope that you enjoy and get something out of it that will help you going forward.

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Episodes

Leadership lessons from an outstanding female tech managing director (# 1-9)

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Viviane Joynes - Managing Director EQS UK. Viviane shares with us her insight into what she sees and looks for in a great leader, what areas of leadership she feels are important and on being a woman in a leadership role. Some fantastic insights from a great leader. Please let us have your thoughts and feedback.

Jul 25, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Great Leaders Need Great Management Systems (# 1-8)

In episode 8 Neil and Albert talk about the importance of developing a management system to allow leaders to manage the business in an efficient way and give them time to focus on the important things. Find out tips on how to manage upwards to senior execs or to shareholders. / investors, manage downwards to energise and enable your teams. Please leave us feedback, give us a thumbs up and subscribe. We'd also love to know of any topics you would like us to cover. www.neilthubron.com...

Jul 18, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP FROM THE METROPOLITAN POLICE: Guest retired superintendent Ian Chappell (# 1-7)

Albert and Neil are joined in this Zoomcast by retired Metropolitan Police Superintendent Ian Chappell. We wanted to look at leadership styles and skills from a completely different organisational structure. There is some fantastic insight and learning that is relevant to all leaders. From being a gold commander at the London Olympics to managing crowds at Chelsea football games Ian brings great stories and experience to the conversation. We had a little technical hitch about 7 o 8 minutes in, b...

Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Leaders need to look after themselves (# 1-6)

In this podcast Albert and Neil talk about why it is so important for leaders to look after themselves. If a leader doesn't look after themselves - physically, mentally, emotionally - it effects them personally, their team and their business. We discuss why being a tough leader with a big ego is bad for everyone around you. We also discuss the sort of things you need to do to take care of yourself now.

Jul 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

SECRET RECIPE TO GREAT LEADERSHIP: Learning from a leadership development expert (#1-5)

In this episode Neil and Albert are joined by Jean MacAskill a hugely experienced professional in team and leadership development. Her insights during the podcast will be helpful for anyone who wants to be a better leader. Some of the insights include: 3 secrets of leadership - it is OK and importance of being human, why it is so important to pay attention to what people say, ensuring that you are self aware. Learn what an "all ears meeting is"!! What do great leaders do well and poor leaders do...

Jun 26, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Leadership in Difficult Situations (# 1-4)

In this podcast Albert and Neil explore the challenges of leading in difficult situations. From difficult situations caused by external factors that you cannot control - such as the economy, the political situation, the environment, to difficult employee situations we talk about how great leaders approach these situations for the best outcome of everyone involved. Please leave us your comments, give us your feedback and subscribe so you get notified of future episodes. www.neilthubron.com...

Jun 21, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Do great leaders need to be fair? (# 1-3)

In this episode Neil and Albert discuss the topic of fairness in leadership. After the 1st episode we received a comment from someone who said that in their experience all the great leaders they had worked for had been fair. We talk about is being fair a weakness ? Is it something you can learn ? What is the impact of not being fair ? We discuss the need for leaders to be balanced in their decisions, in the way they deal with people and situations. A very interesting topic to discuss and underst...

Jun 14, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Be a great leader with great communication skills: How great leaders effectively use communication. (# 1-2)

In this podcast we talk about the importance to being a great leader of great communication. We look at why effective and timely communication of the right information is important and how you can do this. If you are a manager, leader or anyone who is responsible for a team of direct or indirect reports you will benefit from watching this podcast.

Jun 06, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Leadership vs Management - Is there a difference? What is it? Who cares? (# 1-1)

In this episode we discuss the difference between leadership and management. What makes a great manager ? What makes a great leader? Can you be both ?

May 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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