The Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast

Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
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Why Communication Fails at Work — And How Leaders Turn It Around You think you are being clear. Your team thinks something else. That’s where everything starts to go wrong. Dragan Simic breaks down real-life situations where communication fails — and how to fix it. ✔ Handle resistance without escalating conflict ✔ Recognise what is really going on in conversations ✔ Turn tension into clarity and results ✔ Say what actually needs to be said 30+ years of leadership | Author of The Birth of a Communicator New episodes every Monday For keynote bookings, training, or coaching: www.MaxR.nl

  1. Still Rolling at 80+ What The Rolling Stones Can Teach Every Leader About Communication, Conflict & Longevity

    6d ago

    Still Rolling at 80+ What The Rolling Stones Can Teach Every Leader About Communication, Conflict & Longevity

    The Rolling Stones are still going strong after more than 60 years together. Coincidence? Or is there something leaders can learn from endurance, communication, conflict, and finding something bigger than the disagreement? As the old saying goes: Age is mind over matter, and if you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

    12 min
  2. The Life Expectancy Myth: Do We Really Live Longer Than Our Ancestors? — And What This Reveals About Leadership, Conflict & Communication?

    May 25

    The Life Expectancy Myth: Do We Really Live Longer Than Our Ancestors? — And What This Reveals About Leadership, Conflict & Communication?

    Do We Really Live Longer Than Our Ancestors? — And What This Reveals About Leadership, Conflict & Communication? What if one of the biggest myths about human history is completely misunderstood? In this episode, I explore the truth behind life expectancy, why people in the past often lived much longer than we think, and what this reveals about leadership, communication, conflict, and modern life. A powerful reflection on numbers, context, human connection, and the danger of postponing living. Please forgive me for the sound of my voice; I was down with a bad cold/flu last week.

    9 min
  3. The Silent Dojo — What Martial Arts Teach Us About Life, Communication, and Self-Esteem.

    May 18

    The Silent Dojo — What Martial Arts Teach Us About Life, Communication, and Self-Esteem.

    Most people think that the Martial Arts are about fighting. They’re not. True Martial Arts is about: Discipline.Presence.Emotional control.Communication.And learning to face yourself. In this episode, I explore what the dojo taught me about life, self-esteem, and conscious communication — and how leaders and managers can use these lessons to build trust, stay calm under pressure, reduce conflict, and create stronger teams. The Silent Dojo is not about fighting others. It’s about mastering yourself.

    10 min
  4. Stop Relying on Motivation – The Readiness Trap

    May 11

    Stop Relying on Motivation – The Readiness Trap

    You don’t lack motivation. You may be trapped waiting to feel ready. In this episode of the Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast, Dragan Simic explores why motivation is unreliable, how the “readiness trap” keeps people stuck, and why action must come before confidence. Because real change rarely starts with motivation.It starts with movement.

    8 min
  5. You are Not alone! Working on yourself… is NOT a solo task.

    May 3

    You are Not alone! Working on yourself… is NOT a solo task.

    You’ve been told you need to figure it out on your own. Build your life. Fix yourself. Become better. But what if that is exactly what is holding you back?

    7 min
  6. 80% of People Are Gone… They Just Haven’t Left Yet. What the numbers tell us & what Leaders can do about it!

    Apr 27

    80% of People Are Gone… They Just Haven’t Left Yet. What the numbers tell us & what Leaders can do about it!

    According to Gallup, 80% of employees are disengaged. In this episode, we look beyond the numbers — what’s really behind them, and what leaders can do about it.

    10 min
  7. The Day Everything Stopped — A Story About Time and What Really Matters

    Apr 20

    The Day Everything Stopped — A Story About Time and What Really Matters

    What happens when life doesn’t give you a warning? In this deeply personal episode, I share the moment I stood next to my father as he took his final breaths. Based on my book The Goodbye Greeting, this story is about loss, shock, and what grief truly does to you. Not about “moving on” — but about facing reality, feeling everything, and discovering what really matters. A raw reflection on: loss and griefthe illusion that time healsand the moment that can redefine your lifeBecause in the end, it’s not about time passing…it’s about what you do with it.

    6 min
  8. (3/3) The Hidden Chain Reaction Behind Team Problems - From Silence to Conflict to Absenteeism. Today’s episode: Conflict Avoidance

    Apr 13

    (3/3) The Hidden Chain Reaction Behind Team Problems - From Silence to Conflict to Absenteeism. Today’s episode: Conflict Avoidance

    Conflict, absenteeism, and disengagement are not the problem. They are symptoms of something much deeper: poor communication that no one sees—or addresses. In this 3-part series, we expose the hidden communication breakdown that silently destroys trust, performance, and leadership impact inside teams. Because what kills teams is not just what is said…The hidden chain reaction:Silence → Misalignment → Conflict → Absenteeism If you want to reduce conflict, strengthen leadership, and build high-performing teams, you need to understand what happens before things go wrong. Today, we discuss Conflict Avoidance. I hope you have enjoyed this mini-series—feel free to leave your thoughts below.

    7 min
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Why Communication Fails at Work — And How Leaders Turn It Around You think you are being clear. Your team thinks something else. That’s where everything starts to go wrong. Dragan Simic breaks down real-life situations where communication fails — and how to fix it. ✔ Handle resistance without escalating conflict ✔ Recognise what is really going on in conversations ✔ Turn tension into clarity and results ✔ Say what actually needs to be said 30+ years of leadership | Author of The Birth of a Communicator New episodes every Monday For keynote bookings, training, or coaching: www.MaxR.nl

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  • Creator
    Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
  • Show Website
    The Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast