Leadership Listening

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Leaders come and leaders go, quite often without knowing why they succeeded - and why they failed. Debate rages as to what leadership is, what makes it work well - and why failure happens all too often. Leadership Listening gets inside the soul and stories of leaders of all kinds – public and private sector, ‘not for profit’ - those who lead well, and those who hit the leadership wall. Hosted by Lawrie Philpott, outspoken and highly experienced – his approach is informed by decades of coaching, working with over 300 C-Suite executives and more than a 100 leadership teams across the globe. Hear his perspective on leadership and analysis of leadership failure. If you’re already a leader, or on your way to the C-Suite, in HR, coaching, or academia, there’s bound to be something for you - even disagreement! Join us - let’s take leadership to a better place

  1. JAN 26

    Collaboration is the new leadership - with René Carayol MBE

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with renowned global leadership coach René Carayol about the complex world of modern leadership. They delve into the qualities that make great leaders, the importance of inclusive environments, and the challenges faced by today's leaders. René shares his personal journey, including anecdotes from his time at Pepsi and his coaching experiences with prime ministers, professional boxers and CEOs. Together, they explore themes such as vulnerability, accountability, and the future of leadership in an ever-changing, fast-paced world. This engaging discussion is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring and current leaders alike. 00:00 Intro 02:00 René's Career Journey 03:22 The PepsiCo Experience 06:24 Transition to Coaching 09:57 The Essence of Leadership 13:23 Global Perspectives on Leadership 21:44 Challenges of Modern Leadership 28:53 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership 29:31 Understanding Accountability vs. Responsibility 31:08 Empowerment Over Delegation 33:20 The Concept of Primary Team 37:31 Leadership in a Fast-Moving World 44:34 Balancing Work and Personal Life 46:47 Challenges in Public Sector Leadership 50:51 Future of Leadership: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion 53:51 Closing Questions Contact the show! Email:podcast@leadershiplistening.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ri-KcJCVXzM ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1 Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics 📲 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    57 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    From Arrogance to Accountability: Lessons in Leadership Failure - with Suzanne McKie KC

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to Suzanne McKie KC about critical legal challenges faced by senior executives.  Suzanne specialises in employment, diversity law, regulatory law and high court litigation. Her law firm Farore Law - http://www.farorelaw.co.uk specialises in discrimination, whistle-blowing and misconduct and partnership law - in the workplace.   Together they talk about a range of topics, including: the intricacies of leadership failures, whistleblowing, misconduct issues, and the importance of effective communication. The conversation also highlights Suzanne's experiences with cases involving sexual harassment, drug use, and the vital role of good leadership in preventing disputes. The dialogue emphasises the significance of training for C-Suite executives, maintaining emotional control, and understanding the legal aspects of their actions. Additionally, they discuss the necessity of agreed exit statements, the impact of media interactions, and how leadership dynamics influence organisational behaviour. This enlightening session aims to demystify the legal perspectives for leaders and underscores the importance of empathy, proper training, and strategic communication in leadership roles.   00:00 – Intro 02:49 – Types of Cases: Whistleblowing, Misconduct, and More 03:56 – Leadership Failures: Behind the Curtain 05:27 – Emotions in the C-Suite 06:45 – Communication Breakdowns 08:08 – Arrogance and Policy Blind Spots 09:45 – Ignorance of the Law & Arrogance in Leadership 11:00 – The Role of HR and Legal Advice 12:00 – CEO Missteps: When Success Breeds Blindness 13:20 – Everything is Discoverable: Digital Evidence 14:30 – The Importance of Feedback and Training 16:50 – Resignation vs. Battle: Navigating Exits 19:00 – Bullying, Harassment, and Strong Leadership 21:10 – Difficult Conversations: Best Practices 24:00 – Record Keeping and E-Discovery 26:00 – Coaching and Supporting C-Suite Through Investigations 29:00 – Whistleblowing: Leadership’s Response 32:00 – Exit Statements and Managing the Narrative 34:00 – Preventing Disputes: The Power of Good Leadership 36:00 – Founder Syndrome and External HR 38:00 – The Big Ask: What Makes a Great CEO? 40:00 – Lessons Learned: Personal Growth in Leadership 43:00 – HR Phrases to Outlaw 45:00 – Growth, Happiness, and the Future of Leadership 48:00 – Closing questions   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iTMF1g6wFfw    ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1   Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics   📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social   SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    56 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    From Trading Floor to Boardroom: A Banking CEO’s Leadership Journey - with Keith Meekins

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to Keith Meekins, a seasoned investment banker who rose from the ground floor of the financial services industry to become the Chief Executive of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe. In this episode, Keith shares insights from his 40-year career, detailing his early life influences, his rise through the ranks, and the challenges and triumphs he experienced along the way. They discuss the demanding environment of investment banking, the importance of having strong leadership qualities, and how Keith managed various cultural dynamics between the UK and Japan. The conversation covers Keith's approach to leadership, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode concludes with Keith revealing his pet hate—lateness—and his secret passion for fly fishing and supporting Deal Football Club. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the complexities of leadership in the high-stakes world of investment banking. 00:00  Intro 01:39  Keith's Early Life and Career Beginnings in Investment Banking 07:00  Challenges and Learning in Settlements 10:35  Transition to Trading and Early Success 14:48  Navigating Japanese Banking Culture 18:38  Commerzbank and Electronic Trading 23:43  Joining Daiwa and Leadership Insights 32:00  From Trading to Chief Executive 33:00  Cultural Differences in Business Practices 34:00  Regulatory Challenges and Leadership Changes 36:01  Navigating the Role of CEO 40:40  Building an Executive Team 45:49  Impact of COVID-19 on Business Operations 49:56  The Importance of Board Relationships 55:53  Reflections on Leadership and Retirement 01:01:32  Closing questions   Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com  Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tikNIC-gFCE Podcast episode: 10   ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1  📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram:    / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening  LinkedIn:    / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/  Bluesky:    / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social    SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    1h 7m

  4. 11/03/2025

    Leadership and workplace culture from a generation Z perspective

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to Calypso Kulasegram, Eugene Rotherham and Lucas Pepper about leadership and workplace culture from a generation Z perspective. Together they talk about a range of topics, including: stereotypes of Gen Z in the workplace, opportunities and barriers of using AI at work, mentoring for graduates, the use of  the term “snowflake”, if universities are doing a good job of equipping graduates for the world of work, are Gen Z more ethically and morally minded when it comes to decisions about who they will work for?  Are Gen Z workers “entitled”?  Are Gen Z afraid of feedback? Neurodiversity and inclusion, trust, values, behaviours, social media, workplace culture and change.   00:00  Intro 07:02  Gen Z in the workplace – are the stereotypes true? 12:26  Adjusting to the use of AI in the workplace 13:48  Mentoring for graduates 14:15  Are young people really “snowflakes”? 16:02  Are universities equipping graduates for the world of work? 16:38  Gen Z making ethical decisions about work 19:10  Are Gen Z workers “entitled”? 21:04  Getting communication right – Are Gen Z afraid of feedback? 24:30  Neurodiversity and Inclusion – Meeting different needs 30:15  What does Gen Z want from its leaders? 32:15  Trust as a leadership value 36:00  Values in organisations 38:25  Behaviours and values – Walking the talk 41:11  Social media, Gen Z and workplace culture 44:59  What would Gen Z change about leadership? 50:06 Closing questions   Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com  Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z3dgtDgOktE Podcast episode: 9   ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social   SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    53 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Stress, burnout, mental health and narcissism in the workplace - with Dr Daksha Hirani

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to chartered clinical psychologist Dr Daksha Hirani (DClinPsy, AFBPsS), all about stress, burnout, mental health and narcissism in the workplace. Together they talk about a range of topics, including: Workplace culture, safety and feeling unsafe at work, burnout, feeling trapped in your job, stress, holistic mental health, numbing and self-medication, bodily sensations, thoughts, urges and feelings, re-entering work or leaving a toxic workplace, knowing yourself and your needs, narcissism and bullying in the boardroom, coping skills, tools and strategies, therapy, occupational health, motivation, the character and morals of senior leaders, trust in leaders, leadership values and behaviours, mental health challenges for start-up leaders, narcissists, recovering from being affected by a narcissist, how to spot the signs of a narcissistic boss, gaslighting, leaders acting with awareness of their intention. 00:00  Intro 03:23  Workplace cultures 04:44  Feeling unsafe at work 05:33  Burnout 06:11  Feeling trapped in your job 07:55  The differences between stress and burnout 10:04  Signs of burnout 10:47  Thinking about your mental health holistically 12:12  Numbing and self-medication 13:45  Sensations, thoughts, urges and feelings 14:29  Re-entering work or leaving a toxic workplace 17:11  Knowing yourself and your needs 18:20  Narcissism and bullying in the boardroom 19:44  Coping skills, tools and strategies 22:10  The difference therapy can make 23:50  Occupational health, therapy and motivation 25:27  The character and morals of senior leaders 27:15  Being able to trust your leaders 27:49  Leadership values and behaviours 28:46  Specific challenges for start-up leaders 29:36  Narcissism in the workplace 31:53  Do narcissists change? 32:53  Recovering from being affected by a narcissist 33:41  How to spot the signs of a narcissistic boss 36:35  Why are some people narcissists? 39:59  Gaslighting 43:17  Advice to leaders – what’s your intention? 44:47 Closing questions   Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com  Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZiFtUUR37ic Podcast episode: 9   Further information about pre-ordering Dr Daksha’s upcoming book “Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: How to Cope, Survive and Thrive”: https://www.parmi.co.uk/    ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1  📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening  LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/  Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social  SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    47 min

  6. 10/14/2025

    Being a CEO that builds trust and empowers teams - with Chloe Straw

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to Chloe Straw, CEO of Audio UK, all about becoming a CEO.  Together they talk about a range of topics, including: the impact of education, personal aspirations and early careers on becoming a leader, the journey to becoming a CEO, the role of a CEO, leadership challenges and strategy, developing your team, board relationships and governance, strategy implementation and adaptation, culture, values, and organisational growth, AI in the creative industries, leadership advice and insights, building trust and empowering teams. 00:00  Intro 02:18  Early Career and Education 03:06  Journey to CEO Position 06:27  Entry into Media Production 13:48  The Role of a CEO 16:52  Leadership Challenges and Strategy 18:30  The Role of the CEO and Team Building 21:10  Board Relationships and Governance 23:30  Strategy Implementation and Adaptation 25:00  Culture, Values, and Organisational Growth 26:59  AI in the Creative Industries 35:10  Culture and Values 35:48  Leadership Advice and Insights 37:01  Building Trust and Empowering Teams 40:59  Personal Reflections   Further information about Alex Mahon referenced at 31:02 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Mahon  Further information about Melanie Perkins referenced at 32:40 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Perkins  Further information about the book Father Figure by Emma Forrest referenced at 43:04 - https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/emma-forrest/father-figure/9781474620611/    Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com  Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vVPY1dT31_s Podcast episode: 8   ✅ Subscribe Here:  www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1  📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram:    / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening  LinkedIn:    / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/  Bluesky:    / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    45 min

  7. 08/27/2025

    HR as a leadership function - with John Scott

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to John Scott, about Human Resource Management - a fundamental success factor of any organisation that is so often left out of the boardroom. John is a CEDR-accredited mediator with over 30 years' experience in and around HR and significant experience in investigations and resolving disputes including employment, company founders, partnerships and shareholders. Together they talk about a range of topics, including the HR function in an organisation, the right to be well led, HR in the public sector, HR as a consulting function, HR as a business advisor function, what happens when HR doesn't have a seat at the top table or in the c-suite, people at the heart of almost all organisations, power and influence, HR and line management, having difficult conversations, leadership and taking accountability, HR being treated as a secret garden, the relationship between CEOs and HR directors, working in and on the business, AI, the value of having independent or external HR advisors, teamwork, collaboration, the HR role - expert / advisor / coach / mentor, the CIPD, real world HR skills, public and private sector HR failures, the prison sector, and HR in the future. For more information about John's book “To The Woods: A Journey Along The Appalachian Trail” take a look at https://amzn.eu/d/7PiTUMR 00:00 Intro 03:32 Why do HR? 06:00 The right to be well led 06:19 The evolution of HR functions or approaches 11:12 What happens when HR doesn't have a seat at the top table or in the c-suite 13:56 People at the heart of an organisation 15:19 Power and influence 17:18 HR and line management - a support function? 18:49 Having difficult conversations 19:40 Taking accountability 22:06 HR disconnected - the secret garden 24:14 Joining up the HR function across an organisation 25:44 The relationship between the CEO and the HR director 27:13 Working in and on the business 32:48 The impact of AI 36:44 The value of having independent or external HR advisors 28:40 The relationship between the CEO and the HR director 43:03 Teamwork in the c-suite - honest conversations 45:20 The HR role - expert / advisor / coach / mentor 50:36 Is the CIPD still relevant? 53:16 Real world HR skills 55:27 Public and private sector HR failures 01:00:43 HR in the future 01:01:43 3 final questions Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tqe66JIs_aA Podcast episode: 7 ✅ Subscribe on YouTube Here: www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation\=1 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

    1h 4m

  8. 08/08/2025

    How to communicate effectively as a leader - with David Pullan

    Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening chats to David Pullan, about the vital role of effective communication in Leadership.  David has spent over 30 years working on stage, film and television in the UK, Europe and America. On stage he has done two seasons with the RSC in Stratford and London and spent a year in ‘The Woman in Black ‘at The Fortune Theatre. Through his storytelling business he has worked with global brands like Microsoft, Savills, HSBC, Pandora, PWC and EY.   Together they talk about a range of topics, including Overcoming your fears of public speaking, the psychology of fear, connecting with your audience, managing your fear of public speaking, reframing, communication and change, self and identity in communicating effectively, presentation techniques, using or not using slides, media training and providing soundbites, cries communications, media management and getting headlines, preparing effectively to present, performance energy, how to start well, calming nerves through breathing exercises, use of pauses, building trust through communication, servant leadership, storytelling, personal development, ethics and AI.   David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie are the founders of The Story Spotters - an agency that helps organisations harness the power of story to build authentic, trusted and profitable connections. https://www.thestoryspotters.com/   For more information about their book “The DNA of Engagement®” take a look at https://www.thednaofengagement.com/   Further information about Nancy Duarte’s S.T.A.R. Moments™ referenced at 14:50 - https://www.duarte.com/blog/secret-to...   00:00 Intro 03:11 Fear of public speaking 04:41 Separating from the pack 05:11 The psychology of fear 06:45 Connecting with your audience 07:34 Managing your fears of public speaking 09:42 Reframing 10:20 Connecting with your audience 11:21 Self, identity and communication 13:06 Presenting with or without slides 17:54 Media training and the pressure to provide soundbites 20:00 Crisis communications 20:52 Media and grabbing headlines 23:25 Preparing to present 29:57 Performance energy 35:05 Starting well – breathing exercises and using pauses effectively 38:34 The DNA of Engagement book 41:50 Trust 43:32 Servant leadership 44:55 Trust 45:35 Storytelling 49:26 Personal development in presentation skills 51:01 Ethics in communications 52:41 Artificial intelligence 53:32 3 final questions   Contact the show!  Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com  Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gmzfAXEenvg  Podcast episode: 6    ✅ Subscribe on YouTube Here: www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

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Leaders come and leaders go, quite often without knowing why they succeeded - and why they failed. Debate rages as to what leadership is, what makes it work well - and why failure happens all too often. Leadership Listening gets inside the soul and stories of leaders of all kinds – public and private sector, ‘not for profit’ - those who lead well, and those who hit the leadership wall. Hosted by Lawrie Philpott, outspoken and highly experienced – his approach is informed by decades of coaching, working with over 300 C-Suite executives and more than a 100 leadership teams across the globe. Hear his perspective on leadership and analysis of leadership failure. If you’re already a leader, or on your way to the C-Suite, in HR, coaching, or academia, there’s bound to be something for you - even disagreement! Join us - let’s take leadership to a better place

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  • Creator
    Leadership Listening
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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