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Short, sharp leadership advice for leaders and managers who care about the performance and job satisfaction of their teams.

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley Ben Brearley

    • Business
    • 4.7 • 6 Ratings

Short, sharp leadership advice for leaders and managers who care about the performance and job satisfaction of their teams.

    #256: How to solve the “quiet quitting” dilemma

    #256: How to solve the “quiet quitting” dilemma

    “Quiet quitting” is a relatively recent term that describes people doing the bare minimum at work. 
    They aren’t exactly quitting, but they’re no longer going “over and above” for their organisation.
    In this episode, I take a look at whether this is a real problem at all… and whether simply leading better could be the solution.
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    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
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    Show Links: 
    5 Questions to Ask An Unmotivated Team Member Thoughtful Leader Podcast #231: Tips to Set More Effective Team Goals How Leaders Can Avoid Setting Unrealistic Expectations Roles and Responsibilities Unclear? Do This Taking On Too Much? Here’s Why.

    • 9 min
    #255: Stuck in the unhelpful thinking trap? Try these ideas

    #255: Stuck in the unhelpful thinking trap? Try these ideas

    Thoughtful leaders have the positive quality of being… well… thoughtful.
    This can be a great thing, but it can also come with challenges of overthinking and rumination which aren’t at all helpful.
    In this episode, I take a look at some research-based ideas that might help when you are struggling to get out of an unhelpful thinking rut.
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    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
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    Show Links: 
    Overthinking Things? How Thoughtful Leaders Can Stop It Thoughtful Leader Podcast #219: 4 Steps to Grow Your Leadership Confidence Worrying About Work? Tips For Thoughtful Leaders All or Nothing Thinking: How Is It Impacting Your Leadership? Thoughtful Leader Podcast #140: Are You Being Too Optimistic? Why Self Acceptance is a Foundation for Good Leadership.

    • 11 min
    #254: Let’s prioritise that career conversation

    #254: Let’s prioritise that career conversation

    Having career conversations with your team members can make a huge difference in leadership.
    However, many leaders don’t make the time for them and I think they’re missing an opportunity.
    In this episode, we’ll take a look at the benefits of career conversations, how to have them effectively and some of the reasons why many leaders don’t have them… or really struggle to deliver them effectively.
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    >>> Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
     >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session. 
    Show Links: 
    How Short Term Thinking Leads to Bad Leadership Thoughtful Leader Podcast #214: How to Start Being More Trustworthy For Your Team Book by Daniel Pink: Drive Meaningful Work, the #1 Motivator (and How to Provide it in Your Team) Liked or Respected: Which Would You Rather Be? Thoughtful Leader Podcast #165: How to Provide Development Opportunities For Your Team.

    • 11 min
    #253: Why leaders should show more vulnerability

    #253: Why leaders should show more vulnerability

    Displaying vulnerability takes courage, especially when you’re in a leadership role. 
    Many leaders feel an expectation to know all the answers or give the perfect directions, or to display the “stiff upper lip” mentality and show resilience in the face of any challenge.
    In this episode, we’re going to look at the potential benefits of showing vulnerability and how you might start going about it. 
    Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅ If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below.
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    >>> Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
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    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
     >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session. 
    Show Links: 
    Directive Leadership: 4 Situations When You Should Be Using It How to Manage Your Emotions For Better Leadership Thoughtful Leader Pocast #214: How to Start Being More Trustworthy For Your Team Are You Taking Yourself Too Seriously? 5 Leadership Misconceptions We Need to Correct.

    • 11 min
    #252: Watch out for these common leadership excuses.

    #252: Watch out for these common leadership excuses.

    It’s easy to fall prey to some common leadership excuses that stop us from taking action. 
    But… doing nothing is a choice like any other!
    In this episode I discuss some common excuses I hear for putting up with bad behaviour or poor performance.
    Do any of them sound familiar?
    Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅ If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below.
    Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏
    >>> Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    >>> Click here to leave a rating on Spotify.
    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
     >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session. 
    Show Links: 
    Thoughtful Leader Podcast #149: Steps to Break Negative Behaviour Patterns 6 Steps to Deal With Behaviour Issues In Your Team Thoughtful Leader Podcast #183: Power Dynamics: How Are They Impacting Your Team? How to Influence People to Achieve Your Leadership Goals Thoughtful Leader Podcast #229: Is a Direct Conversation Needed? Use This Checklist. Why Leaders Must Drive Consequences in the Workplace Setting Team Goals: Tips for Thoughtful Leaders Why No One Cares About Your Company Values (and How to Fix It) Power Dynamics: Are They Impacting Your Team? Seeing Negative Behaviour Patterns? Here’s How to Stop Them Thoughtful Leader Podcast #82: Thoughtful Leader’s 5 Cs of Performance Management Got People Problems? Here Are 5 Reassuring Thoughts Imperfect Principles for Having a Challenging Conversation Is It Picking Your Battles or Just Avoidance? People Not Doing What You Want? Ask This Leadership Question.

    • 14 min
    #251: Dealing with people problems? Remember these things.

    #251: Dealing with people problems? Remember these things.

    Dealing with people problems in a team can be stressful and frustrating. 
    But to manage them effectively, you need to demonstrate persistence!
    So in this episode, I take a look at some point to keep in mind that may help you feel a little more positive about your situation.
    Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅ If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below.
    Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏
    >>> Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    >>> Click here to leave a rating on Spotify.
    Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call.
    This can help you to: 
    Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!
     >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session. 
    Show Links:
    Harvard article: Positive reframing and examining evidence Essential Daily Habits to Maintain Your Workplace Wellbeing Thoughtful Leader Podcast #200: How to Feel More Positive at Work The Iceberg Model of Human Behavior Thoughtful Leader Podcast #149: Steps to Break Negative Behaviour Patterns Thoughtful Leader Podcast #129: Are Your People Resistant to Change? Try These Tips! Tips for Thoughtful Leaders Who Worry about Work.

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

ASobering ,

Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

Whether you’re already well established as a leader, or just getting started in your career, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Ben does an incredible job of leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of being a thoughtful, inspiring leader with amazing individuals who’ve experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

Pops of DC ,

Great Podcast

This podcast provides very important points for managers. It provides tips, checklists on how to handle certain issues, and explains WHY the suggestions are important. Excellent.

Angscreed ,

Great insight to leadership

I enjoy the program. Great for emerging and all leaders. Thank you.

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