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The Leadership Project with Mick Spiers is a podcast dedicated to advancing thought on inspirational leadership in the modern world. We cover key issues and controversial topics that are needed to redefine inspirational leadership. How do young and aspiring leaders transition from individual contributors to inspirational leaders or from manager to leader to make a positive impact on the world? How do experienced leaders adapt their leadership styles and practices in a modern and digital world? How do address the lack of diversity in leadership in many organisations today? Guest speakers will be invited for confronting conversations in their areas of expertise with the view to provide leaders with all of the skills and tools they need to become inspirational leaders. The vision of The Leadership Project is to inspire all leaders to challenge the status quo. We empower modern leaders through knowledge and emotional intelligence to create meaningful impact Join us each week as we dive deep into key issues and controversial topics for inspirational leaders.
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159. Timeless Strategies for Modern Management Explored with Jesan Sorrells
💭 What are timeless strategies in retaining information in a world where it is often forgotten?
Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and founder of HSCT Publishing, the home of the Leadership Box, the podcast host of Leadership Lessons from the Great Books and the author of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership.
In this episode, Jesan shares how the digital era reshapes our quest for meaning and the application of knowledge. We delve into the profound psychological journeys individuals undertake to carve out significance in a rapidly changing world.
🎧 Download this episode that offers you a toolbox of timeless leadership strategies to navigate the complexities of team dynamics and organizational communication for modern management.
Time Codes:
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Exploring Leadership Lessons From Literature
15:17 The Future of Attention and Memory
25:52 Challenges of Finding Meaning and Application
34:52 Overcoming Psychology and Courage in Society
48:38 Impact of Technology on Daily Life
56:18 Leadership Toolbox and 12 Rules
🌐 Connect with Jesan:
• Website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ and https://www.jesansorrells.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysteele/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesansorrells/
📚 You can purchase Jesan's books at Amazon:
• 12 Rules for Leaders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z63J57T/
• My Boss Doesn't Care: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997408812/
• Marketing For Peace Builders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530039320/
Books Mentioned:
• Sense and Sensibility Novel by Jane Austen
• Sun Also Rises Book by Ernest Hemingway
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. -
158. What Impact Are Women Making in Business Communities with Wendy H. Steele
💭 Have you ever wondered how you can multiply your impact through community transformation?
Wendy H. Steele, the luminary behind Impact 100, joins us to share how a single vision can ignite a global movement. Through personal experiences and the evolution of Impact 100, Wendy encourages us to look beyond our daily grind and consider the legacy we aspire to leave in our communities.
In this episode, Wendy stirs your inner philanthropist and challenges the notion that to make an impact, one must start big.
Download this episode to recognize your potential for impact and to contemplate how, together, we can sculpt a more compassionate and empowered society through communities.
Time Code:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Impacting Communities Through Empowerment
10:17 Empathy, Compassion, and Acting Courageously
17:06 Gender Differences in Charitable Giving
23:49 Women Empowerment Through Collective Philanthropy
33:43 Impact 100 and Wendy's Organization
🌐 Connect with Wendy:
• Email: wendy@impact100global.org
• Support Impact 100: https://impact100global.org/
• Website: https://wendyhsteele.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysteele/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact100global/
📚 You can purchase Wendy's book at Amazon:
• Invitation to Impact: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1TDM3MF/
Books Mentioned:
• Big Potential book by Shawn Achor
• Leaders Eat Last book by Simon Sinek
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. -
157. Be a Leader of Significance with Mosongo Moukwa
💭 What does it mean to be a Leader of Significance?
Mosongo Moukwa shares his inspirational story that took him from the jungles of the Congo to the boardrooms of North America which led him to become a best-selling author of the book, “Be a Leader of Significance”.
In this episode, Mosongo talks about how impactful leadership can steer company culture towards a haven of energy and productivity. He also emphasizes the significance of resilience and mutual support in navigating any collaborative venture.
🎧 Download this episode for a deep dive into the heart of leadership and the pursuit of a legacy that transcends so you could be a leader of significance.
Time Code:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Leadership Journey Towards Significance
7:06 Why Growth and Comfort Does Not Coexist
11:20 Tips for Leaders Struggling with Human Connection
18:06 Creating Positive Team Experiences
25:12 Creating Impactful Leadership Through Development
36:17 Leadership of Significance Conversation
🌐 Connect with Mosongo:
• Website: https://www.mosongomoukwa.com/ or http://leadershipofsignificance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/
📚 You can purchase Mosongo's book at Amazon:
• Be a Leader of Significance: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB9GLPJB/
Books Mentioned:
The Second Mountain book by David Brooks
Thinking, Fast and Slow book by Daniel Kahneman
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. -
156. Guiding Teams Beyond the Ego for United Success with Christie Garcia
💭 Does ego get in the way of your leadership?
Christie Garcia is a leadership coach, a facilitator and a speaker, and the founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. She specializes in helping leaders with their self-awareness and management of ego.
If you've ever struggled with the shift from a superstar individual contributor to a team leader, this episode promises not only insights but also practical strategies for navigating that change. We're dissecting the often-overlooked human element in leadership development, focusing on the necessity to transition from an 'I' mentality to a collaborative 'we' perspective.
Christie shares how our decisions are subtly shaped by our ego, and the conversation steers towards the vital journey of self-awareness for leaders aiming to inspire and guide their teams effectively. This candid dialogue underscores the role of intentional communication in managing not only oneself but also understanding your team members' egos.
Download this episode to know how you can foster an environment where every voice can contribute to united success without the overshadowing presence of individual ego.
Timecode:
0:01 Introduction and Navigating Ego in Leadership Transition
11:09 Navigating Leadership and Ego Dynamics
17:55 Identifying and Managing Different Ego Types
20:45 Understanding Ego Dynamics in Leadership
31:09 Understanding and Managing Ego in Communication
32:09 Managing Egos in Team Conversations
38:57 Aligning Egos for Effective Leadership
🌐 Connect with Christie:
• Website: https://www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiegarcia/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiegarcia_
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulchoice_
Books Mentioned:
• Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment book by Eckhart Tolle
• Power of Vulnerability book by Brene Brown
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. -
155. Igniting Change Through the Power of Literature with Nick Hutchison
💭 How has reading a book changed your life today?
Nick Hutchinson, the brains behind BookThinkers, joins the Leadership Project Podcast to discuss how listening to a business podcast during his everyday commute to internship propelled him to start his own business that bridges authors with lifelong learners.
In our conversation with Nick, we examine the journey of igniting change through literature by integrating reading into your everyday life, prioritizing content that resonates and applying the lessons learned. We discuss strategies for selecting impactful reads, like sifting through Amazon reviews for genuine insights, and the simple yet life-changing swap of scrolling time for reading time. It's about choosing quality over quantity and letting books solve specific problems or develop the skills you need.
Download this episode to discover how consuming literature can dramatically fuel growth and success.
Time Codes:
0:00 Introduction
5:33 How BookThinkers Started
14:14 SMART Goal Framework
17:30 Choosing Which Books to Read
22:23 Time Management Techniques
28:17 Navigating The Downsides of the Self-Help Industry
31:24 Confirmation Bias
37:19 Rapid Round
🌐 Connect with Nick:
• Website: http://www.bookthinkers.com/ & https://nickhutch.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/
• Get a customized book recommendation from Nick by sending him a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ & https://www.instagram.com/nicklovesbooks/
📚 You can purchase Nick's book at Amazon:
• Rise of the Reader: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGXZ5WJ9/
Book Mentioned:
The 4-Hour Workweek Book by Tim Ferriss
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too. -
154. Getting in the Driver's Seat of Your Own Career with Randi Roberts
💭 Are you ready to get into the driver’s seat of pursuing a fulfilling career?
Randi Roberts is the founder of Fulfilling Career Happy Life where she helps people find a career that not only pays the bills but fills your soul with joy. Randi, through her transition from the pharmaceutical industry to coaching, embodies the courage and insight needed to make such life-altering decisions.
In this episode, Randi and Mick explore the psychological journey of career transitions. They discuss the common phenomenon of ‘heavy leg syndrome’, highlighting the importance of having someone who can provide clear, unbiased feedback and how coaching can propel you through.
Download this episode to hear practical strategies so you can take the driver’s seat of your own career toward a life of meaning, purpose and fulfillment.
Time Codes:
00:00 Introduction
03:50 Navigating Career Transitions with a Coach
9:32 Navigating Career Transitions with Coaching
19:04 Navigating Goals and Purpose in Career
31:22 Fostering Gratitude and Addressing Toxicity
40:54 Finding Fulfillment in Career and Life
🌐 Connect with Randi:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randiroberts/
• Get your Career Satisfaction Assessment: https://www.randirobertscoaching.com/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fulfillingcareerhappylife
Book Mentioned:
The Alchemist Book by Paulo Coelho
Support the Show.
✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!
📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here: https://linktr.ee/mickspiers
📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV
If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too.