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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.

The Leadership Project Podcast Mick Spiers

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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.

    162. Communicating during Great Change with Adam Bennett

    162. Communicating during Great Change with Adam Bennett

    💭 How do you adapt and respond to a world where change is constant?

    Adam Bennett is the principal of Great Change Consulting and the visionary behind the book "Great Change." In this episode, Adam and Mick Spiers dissect the seemingly intimidating territory of change management, the reasons behind the anxiety it induces and the keys to mastering transformation. The essence of success amidst constant change lies in leveraging on your unique strengths and delivering customer value.

    Download this episode to discover how to be the disruptor rather than the disrupted and communicate your strategies with clarity across all levels of the organisation.

    Time Codes:
    0:00 Introduction
    2:19 Adapting to Change and Transformation
    15:47 Navigating Change Through Transformation
    23:55 Implementing Corporate Transformation Strategies
    39:01 Navigating Organizational Change and Innovation
    44:47 Mastering Change and Driving Success

    🌐 Connect with Adam:
    • Website: https://greatchangeconsulting.com.au/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bennett-72391522/

    📚 You can purchase Adam's book at Amazon:
    • Great Change: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394203721/

    Book Mentioned:
    • Die With Zero book by Bill Perkins
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    📕 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

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    • 44 min
    161. Lead with Wellbeing with Fleur Heazlewood

    161. Lead with Wellbeing with Fleur Heazlewood

    💭 Have you ever worn the badge of 'workaholic' with pride, only to realize it's weighing down on your well-being?

    Fleur Heazlewood, an advocate of leading with well-being, joins Mick Spiers in revealing how true high performance is linked to work-life harmony. Her powerful transformation from a corporate titan to an ally of sustainable success sets the stage for an episode brimming with stories and actionable insights on redefining what it means to excel at the workplace.

    In this episode, Fleur and Mick share how care and clarity are essentials for exceptional team achievements. To avoid burnout, it’s not about forgoing ambition, but rather about integrating habits that prioritize wellbeing over everything else.

    Download this episode as an invitation to start your journey to lead with wellbeing.

    Time Code:
    0:00 Introduction
    4:27 Prioritizing Wellbeing for High Performance
    14:56 Morning and Evening Routines for Well-Being
    21:28 Redefining Success and Work Identity
    27:52 Fostering Sustainable High Performance in Teams
    36:43 High Performance Through Clarity and Care
    44:17 Building a Positive Team Culture

    🌐 Connect with Fleur:
    • Website: https://blueberryinstitute.com/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-heazlewood/
    • Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fleur_heazlewood/

    📚 You can purchase Fleur's books at Amazon:
    • Leading Wellbeing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9QZBW3T/
    • Resilience Recipes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQPH461/
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    📕 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.

    • 58 min
    160. Special Announcement with Mick Spiers

    160. Special Announcement with Mick Spiers

    In this episode our founder and host, Mick Spiers, makes a special announcement.

    Due to popular demand, The Leadership Project podcast will now be broadcast twice per week.

    Initially, this will be to get through a backlog of guest interviews.  These are interviews we have recorded over an extended period of time.  Our guest share their time, wisdom, and insights on leadership with us and we owe it to them to share their episodes in a more timely manner.

    In the near future we will switch to having one guest interview per week and one solocast where Mick Spiers will share his leadership insights of the week.  These will be reflections from the guest interview together with leadership insights from current world events.

    We would like to thank you all for your support of The Leadership Project podcast.  This includes our guest and our committed audience that tune in every week.

    You have helped us to be in the Top 20 of all leadership podcasts worldwide and for that we are eternally grateful.

    ✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favorite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

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    📕 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/9811824568

    If you would like a signed copy, please reach to sei@mickspiers.com and we can arrange it for you too.

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    • 18 min
    159. Timeless Strategies for Modern Management Explored with Jesan Sorrells

    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
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    📕 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

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    • 57 min
    158. What Impact Are Women Making in Business Communities with Wendy H. Steele

    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
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    • 43 min
    157. Be a Leader of Significance with Mosongo Moukwa

    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
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    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Goody1128 ,

Lots of great info!

Some great takeaways in each episode! Mick is a great listener and recaps key points to help emphasize what his guests are sharing! If you lead people, you will find some gold in these episodes!

Maya Acosta- Health Lifestyle ,

Great tools

Wonderful podcast of being strategic in business. So important to know how to be a leader and how to understand your reasons for setting up your business in the first place.

scottwyden ,

Growth

The perfect podcast for anyone in a manager position of some sort looking to grow.

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