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08/01/2021

The Checklist Manifesto

Buckets and spades, sun hats, suncream, tin openers, tent pegs… and two bottles of wine. You’ve got to admire a good checklist.THE SUNDAY SCHOLAR takes a lighter look at leadership. Full of ideas, insights and inspiration. It’s our weekly newsletter—reimagined as a podcast. Something to be expected. Something to look forward to.

08/01/2021

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7 min
02/01/2021

Jennie Johnson MBE / Set your own standards

SPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession. HIGHLIGHTS 01:25 Backstory to Kids Allowed 03:55 Excellence framework 07:35 Why good isn’t good enough 12:50 What makes a Kids Allowed alumni 14:33 Raising standards in teaching profession 17:42 Investing in professional development 20:49 Advice to younger self 25:20 Further information 26:56 Close REFERENCES Kids Allowed, 7 Christie Way, Manchester. M21 7QY www.kidsallowed.com Ofsted education inspection framework www.gov.uk

02/01/2021

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27 min
11/01/2022

Lou Cordwell OBE / Create a collective culture

magneticNorth https://thisismn.com

11/01/2022

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33 min
09/01/2021

Gary Lovatt / Freedom to choose

SPECIAL GUEST Today, we welcome Gary Lovatt to Twelve Scholars. Gary is Chief Executive of Social Sense and a Serial Entrepreneur. Gary has a passion for social change. He has worked with the National Health Service (NHS), the Police and schools up and down the country, to help people to make better decisions. And through the subtle art of digital persuasion, he has improved lives and reduced pressure on our public services. In today’s show, we sit down with Gary to discuss being proactive and how we all have the freedom to choose. HIGHLIGHTS 01:25 Introduction 03:51 How we make decisions 08:15 Social norm theory 11:58 Developing a mindfulness programme 18:50 Sustainable change programmes 22:32 Final questions 23:40 Key lessons 24:51 Close REFERENCES Social Sense http://socialsense.co.uk Social Sense Community Interest Company (CIC) http://socialsensecic.co.uk Breathworks https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk

09/01/2021

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25 min
03/01/2021

Ged King / Contribute to create change

SPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Ged King — founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough sleeping. He’s worked not only on improving on streets of Manchester, but also Paris and Calais. HIGHLIGHTS 01:52 Role models 04:52 Finding a bigger purpose 09:46 The Skullfades Foundation 14:56 Contributing through business 17:10 The six human needs model 21:30 Working example 24:16 Continuous and never ending improvement 25:24 Supporting the Foundation 27:24 Close REFERENCES Skullfades Barbershop Manchester. M33 7XN www.skullfades.co.uk Tony Robbins www.tonyrobbins.com

03/01/2021

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27 min
05/01/2021

Natalie Yates-Bolton PhD / Stay active

SPECIAL GUEST Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natalie's health setbacks, she hasn’t let it interfere with her life and has gone on to tackle some amazing physical and mental challenges. We visit Natalie (and her two dogs) to find out more about her story and what keeps her going. HIGHLIGHTS 01:44 Introduction 04:58 Discovering cancer at University 09:00 Florence Nightingale 10:42 Sacrifices and choices 12:48 A passion for running 17:50 A hidden talent for millinery 20:00 Daily routine 22:25 Key learning points 23:43 Close REFERENCES Hatilly www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Hatilly Florence Nightingale Foundation www.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/scholarships/ University of Salford www.salford.ac.uk Threshold Sports http://www.thresholdsports.co.uk

05/01/2021

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24 min
01/07/2024

Word Of The Year

00:00 Introduction 01:18 Word of the year [Leading you] 03:03 A consistent haircut [Leading teams] 03:56 Brand consistency [Leading organisations] 07:32 The Twelve Days of Christmas [Behind the scenes] 09:16 Consistency [Word of the week] 09:56 Final step 10:15 Close THE SUNDAY SCHOLAR takes a lighter look at leadership. Full of ideas, insights and inspiration. It’s our weekly newsletter—reimagined as a podcast. Something to be expected. Something to look forward to.

01/07/2024

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10 min
12/01/2022

Mostafa Nabawy PhD / Develop an inquiring mind

Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk

12/01/2022

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34 min
10/01/2021

Dave Walker / A bias for action

SPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Dave Walker. Dave is a Senior Product Engineer at MSM Aerospace, an advanced manufacturer, based in North Manchester. Dave started his working career at Ferranti — at the time — one of the largest engineering firms in the UK. He later worked at Bellhouse Hartwell before joining MSM aerospace in 2002. Dave is widely known for his ability to overcome challenges and get things done. So today, we sit down with Dave to talk about being proactive and why having a bias for action is so important. HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Introduction 06:52 Getting things done 13:16 Developing an interest 18:30 Switching off 22:28 Key lessons 23:55 Close REFERENCES MSM aerospace www.msm-aero.com Ferranti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferranti

10/01/2021

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24 min
04/01/2021

Ben Upfold / Achieve more with others

SPECIAL GUEST Ben Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats. He has recently opened a new gym (aka 'a box') in Manchester — a dedicated fitness space designed specifically for high-intensity workouts. HIGHLIGHTS 01:36 Introduction 02:14 Being proactive 04:22 Overcoming procrastination 05:54 Planning for the future 08:22 Achieving more with others 11:37 Bob's experience with CrossFit 17:48 Accountability partners 19:04 Manchester's newest Box 23:32 Close REFERENCES CrossFit Ancoats Manchester www.crossfitancoats.com OperationFitUK Personal Training www.operationfituk.com

04/01/2021

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24 min

TWELVE SCHOLARS started life as a print publication for personal and professional development. Today, we’re a platform for leadership development. Our mission is to create an Institute that inspires Leadership at every level. Transforming you, your team and your organisation. Available in digital, audio and print.

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The Checklist Manifesto

Jennie Johnson MBE / Set your own standards

Lou Cordwell OBE / Create a collective culture

Gary Lovatt / Freedom to choose

Ged King / Contribute to create change

Natalie Yates-Bolton PhD / Stay active

Word Of The Year

Mostafa Nabawy PhD / Develop an inquiring mind

Dave Walker / A bias for action

Ben Upfold / Achieve more with others

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