Business Leaders Coach | Helping business leaders build businesses that grow and flourish
Toye Oshunbiyi
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This show aims to help entrepreneurs and business leaders with practical ways to take their business to the next level.
We interview business leaders, bestselling authors, successful entrepreneurs and we share stories/insights from the best business, leadership and personal development books. We then extract essential, actionable steps for you to apply to get results.
Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and leaders build businesses that grow and flourish.
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Jul 20, 2022
Questions to Help You Develop A Strategic Plan for Your Business Pt 2 Ep 53
Having a clear strategy can help your business navigate in turbulent times -however, creating a strategy that is simple and easy to understand is usually quite difficult.
In this second part, I walk through the final questions that can help you develop a strategic plan for your business.
Key Questions:
1. Where will you play? The focus Question.
2. How will we win? The Success Question
3. What Capabilities must we have? The Resource Question
4. What management systems do we need? The Systems Question
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Jul 6, 2022
Questions to Help You Develop A Strategic Plan for Your Business Pt 1 Ep 52
Having a clear strategy can help your business navigate in turbulent times - however, creating a strategy that is simple and easy to understand is usually quite difficult.
In these next two episodes, I walk through some questions that can help you develop a strategic plan for your business.
Key Questions:
1. The Purpose Question – why do we exist?
2. The Core Values Question – what do we stand for?
3. The Vision Question – what do we want to see?
4. The Goals Question – how will we measure our success?
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Jun 8, 2022
How To Fail Forward Pt 5 – The Path Towards Success Ep 51
If almost all successful people have encountered failure along the way, then failure could be seen as the path toward success.
This is the last episode in our series on How to Fail Forward. In this part 5, I highlight that our perspective must be to embrace failure and see it as part of the journey. And then take on the mindset that "Failure is the path towards success".
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Jun 1, 2022
How To Fail Forward Pt 4 – Forgive Yourself and Others Ep 50
When we fail, sometimes we find it hard to forgive. The capacity to forgive ourselves and others could be daunting, but it is necessary if we want to move forward.
Over the last few weeks, we have been going through a series on How to Fail Forward. In this fourth episode, we see why it is important to: Forgive yourself and others.
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May 25, 2022
How To Fail Forward Pt 3 – Have I Done Everything I Could? Ep 49
Have you ever felt the need to blame something or someone when you have failed at something? Well, most of us do.
Over the last few weeks, we have been going through a series on How to Fail Forward. In this third episode, we see the benefit of asking ourselves: Have I Done Everything I Could?
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May 18, 2022
How To Fail Forward Pt 2 – What Do I Still Need To Learn? Ep 48
We are going through a series of five episodes looking at the topic: How to Fail Forward, and in this second episode, I ask; “What Do I Still Need To Learn?
Sometimes the reason why we are facing a failure is because we need to learn something from it.
Therefore, asking the question; “What Do I Still Need to Learn?” is important.
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May 12, 2022
How To Fail Forward Pt 1 – How Do We See Failure? Ep 47
How we handle failure can play a key role towards how we achieve our goals.
Over the next five episodes, we are going to be looking at the topic: How To Fail Forward, and in this episode, I ask; “How Do We See Failure?
I share some mindset statements that should help us start to see failure from a more healthy perspective.
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Apr 27, 2022
The Big 5 Disruptions that Business Leaders Must Address Ep 46
We all know that things are changing rapidly in the world of work, and recently Gallup pulled together what they called the 'Big 5'. According to them, the workplace is seeing the biggest disruption in some time, and it is changing the way we work and the future.
This episode covers 'The Big 5 Disruptions That Business Leaders Must Address and what you can do.
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Apr 13, 2022
Why Learning To Lead Yourself Is The Essential Skill Of The 21st Century Ep 45
Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, is known to have said:
"In a few hundred years, when the history of our time will be written from a long time perspective, it is likely that the most important event historians will see is not technology, not the internet, not e-commerce. It is the unprecedented change in the human condition. For the first time – literally – substantial and rapidly growing numbers of people have choices. For the first time, they will have to manage themselves. And, society is totally unprepared for it".
In this episode, I share why learning to lead yourself is the essential skill of the 21st Century, using this quote to give us this insight.
I also highlight counterintuitive behaviours we need to adopt to lead ourselves and inspire those around us to do likewise.
Key Resources
Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin
Performance Pipeline by Stephen Drotter
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Apr 6, 2022
Why The Economy Grows When Your Small Business Grows Ep 44
In this short podcast episode, I share why Business Leaders Coach is explicitly on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses grow from start-up to scaleup.
I give a very high-level overview of why the economy grows when leaders choose to grow their businesses.
Visit businessleaderscoach.com/whenyoursmallbusinessgrows for statistics shared in this episode.
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Mar 30, 2022
How To Give Feedback In 4 Simple Steps Ep 43
Giving feedback sometimes can be a challenging behaviour to apply as a leader when you don't have a clear framework.
In this episode, I show you how to give feedback using four simple steps.
Key Points:
1. Position - Making sure that you position the conversation in right place and at the right place.
2. Action - Focus on the behaviour: What you heard them say and/or saw them do.
3. Impact - Share the impact that the action has on you the people or the situation.
4. Do/Don't - You want to either encourage the action or ask how it can be changed. The best way is to ask a question.
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Mar 23, 2022
Thoughts On Meaningful Work Ep 42
In this episode, I reflect on the importance of the meaning of work.
Have you ever asked yourself why we work? Of course, a simple answer would be to put food on the table and pay bills, but what if there's more?
Here, I share some deeper insights on how we should view work. Any leader with challenges attracting or retaining people needs to understand how important this is.
Key Resources:
1. The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly
2. Measure of a Leader by Aubrey C. Daniels
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Mar 16, 2022
Principles To Learn From Good To Great Ep 41
In October 2001, Jim Collins published his book Good To Great, and since then many CEOs have made reference to this iconic book. Twenty-one years later, this book is perhaps more relevant now than ever before.
In this episode, I share principles to learn from Good To Great.
Key Points:
Companies need to focus on having:
- Disciplined People
- Disciplined Thought
- Disciplined Action
Key Actions:
1. Become a Level 5 Leader
2. Choose The Right 'Who' Then 'What'
3. Face The Brutal Facts (Yet Never Lose Faith)
4. Find Your Hedgehog Concept
5. Create A Culture Of Discipline
Go to https://www.businessleaderscoach.com to find out more
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Mar 9, 2022
5 Choices Great Leaders Make To Manage Crisis Ep 40
During a crisis, it might be tough to know what to do. In this episode, I share 5 Choices Great Leaders Make To Manage Crisis.
Main points:
Choosing to have Hope
Choosing to control Emotions
Choosing to take Action
Choosing to practice Routine
Choosing to take time to Think
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Mar 2, 2022
How To Lead In A VUCA World Ep 39
What is VUCA? It is a term the US Army coined describing the world as Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. In this episode, I give more meaning to these words and share the VUCA counter to help business leaders navigate these turbulent times.
Key Points:
• What is VUCA, and where did this idea originate?
• What does VUCA mean for businesses?
• What is the VUCA counter to this?
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Feb 23, 2022
How To Motivate And Engage Your People Ep 38
In this episode we tackle a common question leaders ask: how do I motivate and engage my people? In the current climate of hybrid working, many leaders are eager to know how to ensure that their people are motivated.
Key Points Covered:
· What is Motivation?
· The two main ways we are motivated
· P.R.E.P (4 principles to help motivate and engage your people)
· Practical ways to create a Self-Motivating Culture
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Feb 16, 2022
How To Build Your Leadership Pipeline Ep 37
Having leaders at all levels within an organisation is essential for business success. Yet the leadership pipeline is one area that gets neglected the most in scaling up companies until it is almost too late.
In this episode, I walk you through how to build your leadership pipeline and the five transitions that a typical leader will need to go through as an organisation grows.
I also share the leadership pipeline mindset shift that needs to occur at each level.
The leadership levels:
1. Leading Yourself (Individual contributor)
2. Leading Others
3. Leading Leaders
4. Leading a Function
5. Leading the Organisation
Resource
· _The Leadership Pipeline_ by Ram Charan, Steve Drotter, & Jim Noel
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Feb 9, 2022
How to Use Situational Leadership Style In Six Simple Steps Part 2 Ep 36
Following on from Part 1, in this second episode I walk you through the final steps to apply situational leadership style.
Situational Leadership is a well-known leadership model that every manager and leader in a scaleup company must master.
This episode is divided into two parts.
In this part two, I share
· The two main overall approaches to the leadership style used
· The four leadership styles to use based on the development level of your direct report
· Final steps to apply Situational Leadership
Resource
· Leadership and the One Minute Manager
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Feb 2, 2022
How to use Situational Leadership Style In Six Simple Steps Part 1 Ep 35
Having challenges delegating to a direct report? Situational Leadership is a well-known leadership model that every manager and leader in a scaleup company must master.
In this episode, I walk you through how to apply situational leadership style in six simple steps.
This episode is divided into two parts.
In this part one, I share
· The two conditions when NOT to use the Situational Leadership approach
· The three things to always remember about Situational Leadership
· Steps to apply Situational Leadership
. Leadership and the One Minute Manager
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Jan 26, 2022
5 Great Leadership Books I Read In 2021 Ep 34
What great business books did you read in 2021? Well, in this episode I share with you 5 Great Leadership Books I Read in 2021.
I give you one main thought or big idea and also an action to take based on this thought.
The 5 Great Books are:
1. Humility Is The New Smart by Edward Hess & Kathrine Ludwig
2. Leading with Character by Jim Loehr
3. Leading From Your Core by Obi Abuchi
4. From Start-up To Grown Up by Alisa Cohn
5. The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly
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Jan 19, 2022
5 Steps To Becoming A Learning Leader
As the world rapidly changes, becoming a learning leader is the only way to stay relevant, but how do we do that?
In this episode, I share 5 Steps to Becoming A Learning Leader and I share practical ways to implement a learning strategy daily.
Key Points:
* Choosing to become a Self-Directed Learner
* A Learning Leader must have a Growth Mindset.
* A learning Leader must model being a learner.
Resources:
* Self-Directed Learning by Malcolm Knowles
* Harvard Business Review Article: Is Yours A Learning Organisation
* 5 Daily Habits Template
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Dec 31, 2021
A New Leadership Perspective for 2022
In this episode, I wrap up the year sharing a new perspective we all need to adopt as we move forward in our VUCA world.
Happy New Year!
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Dec 9, 2021
4 Reasons Why Every Leader Needs A Coach
Does Every Leader Need A Coach? Well, in this podcast episode, I give four reasons leaders need coaches in today's fast pace world.
Coaching has become a significant need, and more and more leaders are aware of the need for a coach.
In this episode, you will also hear what Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and Bill Gates, say on this vital topic.
Resources
Download a copy of 21 HR Jobs of the Future
https://www.cognizant.com/us/en/whitepapers/documents/21-hr-jobs-of-the-future-codex5450.pdf
Schedule a call:
https://www.businessleaderscoach.com/business_coaching/
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Nov 26, 2021
Three Questions to Help You Know Yourself Better
Do you know yourself? As simple as this might sound, many leaders struggle to articulate this. In this episode, I share three questions that can help you get to know yourself better as you continue to grow to become the leader you want to be.
Key Action:
1. Motivation: What motivates you?
2. Trait: Take your personality profile test.
3. Skill: Become more self-aware: Journal:
Key Resources:
* Startup Leadership by Derek Lidow
* Take the free 16 Personalities Test here
* Emotional Intelligence Workbook
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Nov 9, 2021
How to Grow Your Character and Competence in just 15 mins a day!
As a leader, having both character and competence is essential to gain trust and credibility from your people, but how can we develop them?
We usually think that to develop such essential qualities, we have to go into the classroom and might not be aware that every day is an opportunity for us to grow in these areas.
In today's podcast, I share some insights on how to grow your character and competence as a leader in just 15 mins a day!
Using insights from two outstanding books on this topic; 'Leading with Character' by Jim Loehr and 'The Leader Habit' by Martin Lanik, I explain how you can invest 10 mins on character and 5 mins on competence daily.
Resources
Leading with Character by Jim Loehr
The Leader Habit by Martin Lanik
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Oct 26, 2021
How To Lead from Your Core interview with Obi Abuchi
New Episode! Today, I interview Obi Abuchi, author of his newly released book: Leading from Your Core.
Obi Abuchi is the founder and CEO of CORE Leaders International and in this episode, Obi and I explore some of the key messages in the book:
Obi highlights an important principle that leadership must be developed from the inside-out. He shares examples and challenges leaders face to play 'the service game' rather than 'the ego game'.
Key takeaways:
* What you really think about leadership matters
* What a strong core looks like
* How you can develop a strong core
* Leading from your CORE refers to:
C - Clear Values
O - Optimistic Worldview
R - Rewarding Habits
E - Empowering Beliefs
You can reach Obi via the links below:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/obiabuchi/
https://www.coreleaders.co.uk/
https://amzn.to/3vMQ29N
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Oct 19, 2021
A Woman on a Mission: Interview with Jasmin Thomas Founder of Ohana
In today's episode, I interview Jasmin Thomas, Founder of Ohana.
A woman on a mission! Many people dream of starting their own business; Jasmin made it more of a life or death choice. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Jasmin quickly discovered the benefits of CBD oil. After much research, she started her own company and is now serving others with products that benefit their situation.
Jasmin shares things she has learned and her next area of impact on the femtech world!
We discuss her passions as a black female founder, femtech and the importance of having a vision.
She shares the importance of women having access to good healthcare and why it is not right for women to be dismissed in the boardroom or at meetings.
In this interview, you will get a vivid picture of what someone on a mission looks and sounds like!
You can reach Jasmin in the following ways:
LinkedIn
Website: CBD Natural Skin Care | UK Manufactured | Ohana (ohanaskin.com)
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Oct 13, 2021
Uncommon Service | How to stand out from the Crowd
Uncommon Service | How to Stand Out From the Crowd
As a service business, how do you stand out from the crowd?
Research is showing that over 80% of businesses in both the UK and US are service businesses.
Today, I want to share four insights from the book uncommon service by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss.
Uncommon service: how to win by putting customers at the Core of your business.
If you are a business leader, I will strongly recommend you buy, read and implement this - if there was ever a time to gain the skills to make sure that your business stands out among the crowd, now is the time to start working on it.
Resources
Webinar coming up: Managing Remote Teams
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Oct 5, 2021
The Infinite Game | 5 Questions to Craft Your Vision
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek challenges us to think about having a 'Just Cause' for our business. In this podcast episode, I derive '5 questions to craft your vision' from Simon's point around having a 'Just Cause' and give you questions you can ask to assess if you are playing the infinite game or not.
Download the questions for free at:
http://businessleaderscoach.com/theinfinitegame
Listen/watch and find out if your current vision passes the Infinite Game test?
The 5 Questions are on
* Standing or something
* Inclusion
* Service
* Resilience
* Idealistic
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Sep 24, 2021
We Are Back!
WE ARE BACK!
The podcast is back; after an unexpected break.
In this episode, I announce that the Business Leaders Coach Podcast is kicking off with one episode every week.
The aim is still the same: to help entrepreneurs and business leaders with practical ways to take their business to the next level. I have discovered that some needs with small businesses are to upskill and empower their management population, so we will address how to help managers of others and managers of managers.
We will interview business leaders, bestselling authors, successful entrepreneurs, getting them to share their stories.
I will also share my insights from the best business, leadership and personal development books, helping you apply in real-time.
Our mission is to help train & coach leaders, managers & entrepreneurs in small & Medium-Sized Organisations to become their best.
Subscribe! Share! Learn & Apply.
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May 28, 2020
Working Skills Needed for the 21st Century
In this episode, I share with you the top ten skills needed to in our new economy. As we transition into this new normal, you've got to ask yourself if these are the skills you need personally or, that you are looking for as you build your team. One thing is sure. They are essential.
Resource:
Top 10 skills needed in 2020 click here
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Apr 7, 2020
5 Mindset Shifts to become a 21st Century Leader
As the world is going virtual, leaders are realising that they need a new perspective to navigate this new world. What do business leaders really need to focus on? Being a 21st Century leader is not just a shift to working remotely, but a shift to an entirely new way of thinking.
In this episode, I share 5 Mindset shifts that business leaders need to make to survive and become 21st Century leaders.
Resource:
https://hbr.org/2019/09/put-purpose-at-the-core-of-your-strategy
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Mar 29, 2020
The 5 Core Daily Habits for Effective Living
As nations have millions of people working from home, daily core habits have never been so needed for each leader and employee.
In this episode, I share with you 5 Core Daily Habits that will help you maintain control of your mental, emotional well being. These Keystone Habits have the ability to make you feel in control despite all the uncertainty that might be going on around you.
Key Points
* How your mindset is of most importance and how to take charge of it.
* The number of priorities to tackle each day
* How to focus on 'your' work.
* The most powerful activity to add to your day
* Making sure that no day is wasted
Resources
* The 5 Core Daily Habits Sheet Click to download here
* Book: How Succesful People Think by John Maxwell here
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Mar 12, 2020
What Small Business Owners Must Do to Survive the Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak
In this episode, I share my thoughts on what I think Small Business Owners should focus on as we go through the Coronavirus outbreak.
What can Small Business Owners do as the Coronavirus outbreak threatens to potentially cripple some businesses? Well, if you haven't started doing this, you must start now!
Resources
* Businessleaderscoach.com/settinggoals
* https://institute.jpmorganchase.com/institute/research/small-business/small-business-dashboard
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Jan 31, 2020
Re-brand from Leadership for Startups to The Business Leaders Coach
Yes, Leadership for Startups is going through a Rebrand, in this episode, I explain in brief why the rebrand, the exciting topics I am going to be covering and the business leaders we are going to serve through this podcast.
Check out the new website: https;//www.businessleaderscoach.com
More to come...
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Dec 21, 2019
The Benefit of Mentors, Coaches and Books - Joanna Abeyie
In this episode, I interview Joanna Abeyie, a go-getter who has blazed a trail as a multi-award-winning social impact entrepreneur, and a champion of diversity, inclusion and equality. She has played a key role in creating the employment of diverse talent over the last 12 years.
Joanna is currently the CEO and founder of Blue Moon, a flagship inclusive Executive Search Business as well as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy Practice.
Joanna shares her story, what drives her, the benefits of having great Mentors, Coaches and books to guide her on her entrepreneurial journey.
Key Points:
* The importance of having mentors and coaches speaking into your life;
* The benefits of learning from great books;
* Why it is important to not get carried away with awards;
* The importance of building a sustainable business from day one;
* Learning how to keep your eye on the cash coming into the business.
Resources:
* You can read about Joanna Abeyie on her website: http://crea…
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Dec 12, 2019
Building a Business that Serves - Interview with Nick Frost
In this episode, I interview Nick Frost. Nick is the Co-Founder of CRMG and has been involved in Cyber Security for over 20 years. Prior to starting his own business, he has held leadership roles at PWC and other similar companies. He started his first company in 2015 and just started CRMG in 2018 with a colleague.
Nick shares with us his wisdom on how to build a business that serves its customers.
Key Points:
* The importance of having a vision;
* The skill of leveraging from partnership relationships;
* Finding people with the right chemistry when hiring;
* Why it is important to focus on delivering excellent service.
Resources:
* You can reach Nick @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickfrost
* Or contact his website @ https://www.crmg-consult.com/
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Nov 30, 2019
Sight - How to Create a Vision for your Organisation
In this episode, I talk about the importance of creating a vision for your organisation. The topic of vision gets talked about a lot and is not always understood.
Key Points:
* Four reasons why you benefit from having a clear vision;
* Four key ingredients that make up a clear vision;
* Four questions to ask yourself while creating your vision.
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Nov 20, 2019
How to Run Your Business Like You’ll Run A Marathon
In this episode, I interview Anthony Young, Founder & Director at Bridewell Consulting one of the UK’s leading independent Cyber Security Companies. Anthony shares with us his passion for running Marathons and shares the similarities and lessons leaders can learn when running their businesses.
Key Points:
* Have a detailed plan that helps you to know what your focus should be daily, weekly, monthly.
* Focus on building relationships and create exceptional customer experiences for your customers/clients.
* Ensure that you have the right people around you.
Key Resource
* You can reach Anthony Young at bridewellConsulting.com
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Oct 19, 2019
Why Leaders Should Make Reading Books a Habit
In this episode, I talk about why leaders should make reading books a habit.
All entrepreneurs, leaders and managers get stuck in their thinking and find it hard to deal with the various challenges they are facing. One trait you’ll see from successful entrepreneurs is their love for reading. We can find many of the answers in good books.
Key Resources
Download Your Free Guide: The 100 Best Business Books
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Oct 1, 2019
Keep Learning from Your Failures - Interview with Obi Abuchi
In this episode, I interview Obi Abuchi -
Obi Abuchi is the CEO of CORE Leaders International, the author of The Magic of Monday, a transformational speaker and Coach with an obsession for helping leaders grow in the area of personal mastery. He has been married for 17yrs and has three very exuberant and delightful boys.
Key Points:
* The Importance of leading from your CORE
* Seeing failure as an opportunity to learn
* Tips on how to thrive in personal leadership
Resource:
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
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Sep 25, 2019
People - The 6 P's of Highly Productive People (Part 7)
In this episode, the focus is on 'PEOPLE' and I describe the four most common attributes that people display when communicating - this is the 6th and final P of the 6 P's of Highly Productive People.
John Maxwell is famous for saying that 'One is too small a number to achieve greatness". If you are building a business, you cannot achieve any success without having the ability to get along, lead and motivate people. One of the common questions people ask is: How do I lead and manage people who are different to me? We take a look at the following:
Key Points:
* Understanding the four most common temperaments;
* Knowing your default communication preference is your starting point;
* Understanding how other people communicate will help you interact better;
* Having a mindset that people are your greatest asset is key;
* Learning how to understand people must always be high on your agenda.
Resources:
* Hippocrates' four temperament
* Tetramap
* Leadership Principl…
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Sep 17, 2019
Productivity – The 6 P’s of Highly Productive People (Part 6)
In this episode, I look at Productivity, the 5th P in the 6 P's of Highly Productive People.
We are now living in an age where it is so easy to be busy but not productive. Being a productive person is more challenging in today’s world than ever before. In this Podcast, I look at three ways to categories our work.
Key Points
* Three ways of categorising work
Resources
* Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky
* Getting things Done by David Allen
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Sep 10, 2019
Priorities – The 6 P’s of Highly Productive People (Part 5)
In this episode, I talk about Priorities, the 4th P in the 6 P’s of Highly Productive People.
Being clear on our priorities is becoming a challenge for many of us. However, a highly productive person has a process and specific criteria that help them.
Key Points
* Sales - Sales will always be the lifeblood of a business
* Marketing - The essential key to helping sales
* Hiring - If you are at the stage of building your team, being involved in the hiring process is a priority for you.
* Personal and leadership development - You must prioritise your development
* Building relationships - Your relationships with others matters
* Cashflow - monitoring your cash flow and data
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Sep 6, 2019
Purpose - The 6 P's of Highly Productive People (Part 4)
In this episode, I talk about ‘Purpose,’ the 3rd P in our 6 Ps of Highly Productive People.
As a Leader and Entrepreneur, it is vital that you have a clear purpose, first for yourself, and then for your organisation.
However, Purpose isn’t always that straightforward. As a startup leader, you want to bring on board engaged staff members who share and are passionate about your vision.
You might not know that ‘Purpose’ is what will help you find these people.
Key Points
* The one question you need to answer on Purpose;
* The reason Purpose has different dimensions;
* The importance of having a personal purpose before organisational purpose.
Resources
* Simon Sinek Ted Talk Start with Why
* Start with Why (Book) by Simon Sinek
* Noah Kagan sharing his Sumojerky story: watch starting from 10:20
* The Business Noah Kagan built-in 24 hours: Sumojerky.com
* Why Business Matters to God by Jeff Van Duzer
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Sep 3, 2019
Personal Development – The 6 P’s of Highly Productive People (Part 3)
In this episode, I talk through the second P–PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
“If you leave your growth to randomness you’ll always live in the land of mediocrity.” – Brendon Burchard
Highly productive people are passionate about their personal development. These are people that are hungry to learn and grow as individuals. As a leader, these are the people that you are going to need to hire in your organisation; but does this describe you?
The quote from Brendon above reminds us that taking ownership of our growth is our responsibility and unless we are intentional about it, it won’t happen. This episode will give you a starting point.
Key Points
* Why you must be intentional with your personal development;
* The 5 Steps to creating your development plan;
* 3 areas to focus on as a leader;
* 5 daily habits to keep growing every day;
Resources
1. The Power of Full Engagement – Jim Loehr & Tony Schwarts
2. StrengthsFinder – Tom Rath
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Aug 27, 2019
Principles - The 6 P's of Highly Productive People (Part 2)
In this episode, I start with 'Principles'- the first of the 6 P's, in The 6 P's of Highly Productive People.
Leaders need to know what they stand for and will also benefit if they have chosen a guiding set of Principles to help navigate through challenging times.
Key Points
1. The distinction between Values and Principles.
2. The two different types of Principles that you need to select from.
3. The examples of choosing your principles upfront.
4. The potential consequences of not having a set of guiding principles.
Resources
1. Download a FREE 'Guide to Principles' list https://leadershipforstartups.com/principles
2. What Got You Here Won't Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith
3. Episode 02: Feedback: The Gift of Collaborative Feedback with Chris Chin
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Aug 23, 2019
Introduction to The 6 P's of Highly Productive People (Part 1)
In this episode I introduce a concept that I call The 6 P's of Highly Productive People.
As competition becomes more intense and the pace of change is moving at rapid speed, leaders need to select, develop or hire employees who have much potential for the future of their organisation. It is without a doubt that the companies and organisations that will stand the test of time will be those that hire and/or develop highly productive people. This episode looks at why this is important and how can you identify these people.
In this Podcast, I introduce you to the 6P’s that every knowledge worker needs to know, understand and constantly be developing as we continue on this rapid change. The first question to first answer thought is: do they describe you?
Key Points
* The Four Future Trends in Leadership Development
* The Role of the Knowledge worker
* The 6 P's of Highly Effective People
Resources
* The Future Trends in Leadership Development Report
* The 5 Levels of Lead…
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Aug 20, 2019
Are You Ready for the Journey?
David Mudrick has been a keen entrepreneur since his teenage years, but detoured to become a qualified Civil Engineer working for the Federal Government for many years. Finally following his passion, he started his own business which hit the 500 Inc list.
In this episode, I interview David as he shares his entrepreneurial journey. He shares the challenges he faced to reach the success he was looking for, and the complexity that came with the success.
As an Entrepreneur, you need to ask yourself: Are You Ready for the Journey?
Key Points:
* If your idea isn't working, be open to getting other people's perspective
* Because you are making sales, doesn't mean you are making money!
* There is more to life than business
Resources:
* David's Podcast: Evolution Network
* David's Business: Laser Gifts Website: lasergifts.com
* Leadership for Startups: Website
* 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
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Aug 13, 2019
The 4 Core Leadership Roles Every Leader Needs to Master
In this episode I share 4 Core Leadership roles that an entrepreneur would need to master to take their company to the next level
Key Points
* The distinction between your strength roles and your leadership roles
* A dive into the 4 Core Leadership roles
* Questions you need to ask yourself
Resources
* The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
* Start with Why by Simon Sinek
* Built to Last Jim by Collins and Jerry Porras
* Work the System – Sam Carpenter
* The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
* Measure of a Leader by Aubrey Daniels
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Aug 13, 2019
The 3 Distinct Roles: Which Role do you play in your business?
In this episode I share with you the 3 distinct roles that are needed in a successful Startup, but then there is one more that is usually forgotten.
Key Points
* Being self-aware is the secret to your growth
* Knowing your strengths is your great advantage
* The 3 distinct Roles that every successful business need
* The Role that everyone forgets
Resources
* ‘The E-Myth’ by Michael Gerber
* ‘Born to Build’ by Jim Clifton & Sangeeta Badal
* Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed by Manager in their Work
* Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Click here
* Leadership for Startups: Website
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Aug 9, 2019
The Higher Purpose of the Entrepreneur with Michal Brejnak
Michal is an entrepreneur based in Warsaw, Poland. He has had his fair share of success and challenges on his entrepreneurial journey.
Over the year he has become more aware of the deeper purpose of the role of Entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we discuss the 'Higher Purpose of the Entrepreneur' -
Key Points
* The need for Entrepreneurs to have a clear 'why'
* The perspective shift that many entrepreneurs need to make in the new economy
* The rise of the 'Conscious Entrepreneur'
Resources
Michal's Podcast: Soul Incorporated Podcast
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Aug 2, 2019
Feedback -The Gift of Collaborative Feedback with Chris Chin
Do you find it challenging to give and receive feedback? The skill of giving & receiving feedback is one that every leader must master. In this episode, I interview Chris Chin, author of the book: 'The Gift of Collaborative Feedback. Chris shares with us why this skill is so essential if we desire to lead productive and effective teams in our business.
Chris, and I discuss the challenges we face when giving and receiving feedback. Why many old Model's don't work, and how to practically give feedback using his PRESENT Model.
Key Points:
Feedback is a gift
Feedback is best when it is collaborative
How to use The PRESENT Model
Resources Mentioned:
* Book: The Gift of Collaborative Feedback by Chris Chin
* Chis Chin Contact: here
* Chris Chin's websites: Collaborative-feedback.com & Curiouslearning
* Do You Have What It Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Click here
* Leadership for Startups: Website
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Jul 26, 2019
Mindset - Getting Up When You're Knocked Down, with Bevis Allen
Bevis has come from a humble background to being a professional boxing coach. He is an entrepreneur that has run his own fitness coaching business and has supported and advised the British Boxing Olympic team. He has been a consultant to the British government in his field of expertise as a professional coach.
Bevis shares with us the correlations that entrepreneurs and leaders face that boxers have to deal with in the ring.
Starting a business is a challenging feat. How do you get up when knocked down? Bevis shares his wisdom with us.
Key Points:
* Your mindset will determine your outcome
* Follow Your Passion not the money
* A Great Leader is one that adds value to others
Resources Mentioned
* Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck
* Bevis Allen Contact: here
* Do You Have What It Takes: 12 Essential Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Click here
* Leadership for Startups: Website
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Jul 11, 2019
An Introduction to the Leadership for Startups Podcast
In this episode, I explain the purpose for the Podcast, who it is for and why you should subscribe.
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