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Internationally-acclaimed keynote and TEDx speaker, award-winning leadership writer, and author Tanveer Naseer sits down with today’s top leadership experts to explore insights and tools to help leaders take on the challenges and opportunities found in leading today’s workplaces. You'll also hear Tanveer's unique perspective on leadership in his popular "Leadership Espresso Shot" series, where he shares insights from speaking to audiences across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and As ...
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Since the Great Resignation, culture has become paramount in recruiting and retaining top talent. Fairness and equity have become deal breakers for many job seekers. As a culture consultant, Change Management Specialist and Talent Optimization Partner with Predictive Index, I decided to do this show because I started to meet CEO’s and Founders that were… well, “white guys” that recognized that their homogenized leadership teams were leaving them blind Two risks that could only be seen from d ...
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In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthen professional relationships. As workplace tensions continue to rise, your ability to master these four conflict resolution measures will be critical to your leadership effectiveness. Hosted on Acast.…
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Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the “real work” of leadership. But in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain world, perhaps the real work leaders should be focusing on is rethinking how and why their organizations operate the way they do. That…
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In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization. Considering how easily this can happen, this …
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In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I’ve invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and critical question facing leaders today. Alex is…
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Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership. That leaders can simply issue declarations of 'how things work around here' without so much as an explanation or giving space for employees to shar…
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Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’? According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal values are and how to live a more intentional life. Peggy Sullivan is a corpo…
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In times of uncertainty, the most important thing leaders need to do is make sure their team’s goals are directly tied to their organization’s noble purpose. But how do we do that? How do we make sure we connect the ‘what’’ of our days to the ‘why’ that defines our future? In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share three quest…
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In the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover the next big opportunity that will given them the keys to future growth and innovation. And according to my guest in this episode, that opportunity can be attained when leaders understand how to plan f…
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What if your organization's most powerful leadership asset is something you see every day but never really notice? In this Leadership Espresso Shot, I share a personal story that reveals how simple traditions can be the drivers of organizational success. Whether you're leading a small team or a large organization, this episode will change how you t…
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What would make a successful and profitable leader, who had a self-described “dictator” style of leadership, embrace love as a business strategy? What compelled this transformation and what lessons can we learn to drive organizational transformation that fuels growth and long-term success? In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I welc…
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Join me for this year-end retrospective episode featuring some of the most powerful insights shared by my guests on the Leadership Biz Cafe podcast in 2024. From Robin Sharma's revelations about humility and success, to Marshall Goldsmith's transformative exercise on unlocking our potential, this episode provides valuable guidance and insights that…
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Are you striving for the elusive “work-life balance” and finding it’s not quite working? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I welcome back my friend, and fellow leadership expert (and Canadian) Dan Pontefract to discuss his book, “Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes“, where he argues work-life balance is a misleading and at …
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Have you ever thought about your leadership values? Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to view your leadership is critical to not only helping your employees understand your motivations, but to creating clarity during times of uncertainty and change. That’s why for this Leadership Espresso Sh…
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In this episode, I spoke with GiANT co-founder Jeremie Kubicek about his book “The Communication Code” and the communication framework he developed with his business partner Steve Cochram to help people become more effective communicators. The “Communication Code” framework involves applying five key “code words” – care, celebrate, clarify, collabo…
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One of the questions I get asked a lot by leaders after one of my keynotes is – how do drive growth and success when you have to work under a controlling boss? How do you get them on board with your initiatives when they only seem to like their ideas or those from their ‘inner circle’? So for this instalment of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I…
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A troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women to leadership positions where they can play a key role in the decision-making process. But as my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast points out, this doesn’t mean there aren’t things women can do to make the case in thei…
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Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn’t really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you’re not alone. One study found that 42% of employees spend half of their workday on busywork. Another study by Visier found 43% of employees spend more than 10 hours a week on “productivity theatre” work – …
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I’ve had the distinct pleasure of speaking to so many incredible and world-renowned experts on my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, and I’m elated to now include Dr. Marshall Goldsmith to that list. Marshall has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world, two-time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world, not to mention being a New Yo…
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As team lifespans continue to shorten as a result of both layoffs and employee leaving for opportunities elsewhere, leaders are having to deal with another growing issue in today’s evolving workplaces: specifically, how do you ensure team harmony when everything – including the make-up of your teams – is in flux? In this Leadership Espresso Shot, I…
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In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and what’s needed instead is building our mental strength. Scot…
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One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper experience to know how to best address a crisis in such a way that allows the organization to pivot while still staying true to their long-term goals. Fortunately, my guest in this episode of Leaders…
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Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s no denying there’s something special about watching the Olympics. No doubt a big draw is the immediacy of knowing who the winner will be. Instead of months, it only takes a matter of days to discover which athlete will end up rising up to the top to clinch the gold medal. But there’s another reason why I …
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In this latest episode of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share a simple process that even the busiest leader can apply to tap into the power of reflection to gain a better sense of context and awareness for what needs to be done to drive organizational growth and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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If you’re feeling like things are getting more negative each day, the sad fact is you’re not alone. From our social media feeds to news outlets, we’re exposed to unprecedented levels of negativity that are impacting not only our mental health, but fuelling a rising tide of divisiveness that is fracturing our social and political norms. So what can …
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One of the biggest challenges – and at times, headaches – you’ll have as a leader is having to deal with an employee who’s under-performing. Of course, it’s not just leaders – we’ve all had experience working on teams where there was one person who wasn’t doing their part to help carry the team’s load. As employees, it’s easy for us to be annoyed a…
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This is one of the interviews for my "Leadership Biz Cafe" podcast that I couldn't wait to share - my interview with Stanford professor and all-around great guy, Bob Sutton. Bob is an organizational psychologist, Stanford professor, and best-selling author of “The No Asshole Rule”, “Good Boss, Bad Boss”, and “Scaling Up Excellence”. My conversation…
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The arrival of Spring often brings to mind the idea of renewal and new beginnings. And it’s not surprising when we see trees waking from their winter slumber to transform their spindly branches into luscious clouds of green foliage. Or when we see spring flowers like tulips emerge from the ground, erupting into this dazzling display of bright yello…
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There’s no question that being an effective communicator is critical to succeeding at leadership. But as my guest in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast points out, a leader’s ability to express the right kind of appreciation to their employees is key to driving employee growth and success. Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and…
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One of the common themes around leadership that I’m asked to speak on for a keynote or a corporate training workshop around is how can leaders create conditions that inspire employees to show up and deliver their best. As a point out in these talks, a key ingredient to making such conditions is defining a vision that helps to inspire purpose in you…
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“The real job of leadership is the chance to sincerely, passionately, excellently elevate human lives. And the best businesses are very mission-driven and purpose-centered.” This is just one of many brilliant and thoughtful insights Robin Sharma shares in this latest episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast. I can’t tell you how excited I am to …
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I’ve spoken with many highly successful people over the course of career and there’s one interesting characteristic I’ve noticed they all share in common. Each of them exudes this quiet confidence about themselves and their abilities. And to repeat, not just confidence, but quiet confidence, meaning they don’t try to be the smartest person in the r…
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Over the past several months, there’s been a lot of attention paid to an organization’s workplace culture, particularly in terms of the on-going debate over the future of work. But at a time where it feels we’re going from one crisis to another, it is important for leaders to consider what kind of workplace culture their promoting in their organiza…
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When it comes to success, much of the focus tends to be on how do we go about being successful. We read books and watch documentaries about the lives of successful people in the hopes that we might better understand what allowed them to succeed in the hopes that we might achieve a similar result from our efforts. But a recent conversation with my d…
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When it comes to diversity in today’s workplaces, understandably much of the focus is on systemic challenges members of various marginalized groups have to deal with. But as my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast points out, that doesn’t mean there aren’t measures Black professionals can take at the individual level so they can …
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How many of us would be happy knowing the high point of our career was that we were good at just getting through the day? Unfortunately, that’s the reality leaders need to recognize as the focus of today’s leadership becomes less and less about achieving long-term goals and more about just putting out fires and ‘getting things done’. While this cer…
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What do Uber, Apple, Netflix, and AirBnB share in common in terms of the successes they’ve achieved? According to my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast, what these and other successful companies share in common is that they’re all experience disruptors. And he has a framework based on studies in consumer behaviour, behavioural …
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The last few weeks of the year are an ideal time for self-reflection and review as on the one hand, there’s an understandable eagerness to plan and map out goals for the upcoming year. But at the same time, it’s a perfect moment to take note of both the successes earned and lessons gained over the past 12 months. It’s in the vein of the latter that…
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In this highlight episode of my transformative conversation with Amri Johnson, I unpack how bringing expectations that people will change to the equity and Inclusion conversation may be inhibiting progress. More about Amri B Johnson: For more than 20 years, Amri B. Johnson has been instrumental in helping organizations and their people create extra…
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Is it possible that progressive, DEI specialists are bringing resistance and judgment to the table? In my revealing conversation with the insightful Amri Johnson we discussed how practitioners like us can get in our own way of progress. More about Amri B Johnson: For more than 20 years, Amri B. Johnson has been instrumental in helping organizations…
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If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are vastly under-prepared to handle any kind of global crisis,…
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In the surprising conversation I had with Tanveer Naseer last week, we dove into the importance of empathy for successful leadership, development and change management. In this highlight episode, I unpack how practicing empathy is a great opportunity to create a culture of care, which has been proven to be a critical component of employee retention…
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What is the most overlooked aspect of change management that can make or break organizational change? Empathy. I had the chance to interview the remarkable Tanveer Naseer about the Powerful role of empathy in developing high performance leadership teams. This skill has become table stakes for growth in the 21st century. More about Tanveer Naseer: T…
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Have you ever had the experience dealing with after-sales support where you not only get the runaround, but you spend days just trying to get someone on the phone to acknowledge your problem?That’s the situation my wife and I had to content with when we contacted a major retailer about an issue with our newly purchased recliner sofa.While on the su…
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The vast majority of white men on homogenized leadership teams, know that a change is needed to keep the company growing, maintain or create a competitive advantage, and prevent obsolescence. It’s going to take a particular kind of leader to get on board. In this highlight episode of the amazing conversation I had with Steve urban CEO of Boutique c…
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Recruiters can have the biggest impact when it comes to diversifying organizations and senior leader ship teams. Steve, urban, who is the CEO and founder of Riderflex, a multi million dollar boutique recruitment company, speaks candidly about the realities of bringing in diverse candidates into the hiring process, and clever ways to be successful, …
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With the explosive growth of AI and other emergent technologies, it’s not surprising to see many organizations focusing on digital business transformation. Unfortunately, many leaders are making a critical mistake in their strategy, something I discuss and explore with my guest Kamales Lardi in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast.Kamal…
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Last week I was honored to have a conversation with Jeff Hoffman. In this weeks highlight episode, I dig into one of his most memorable quotes, “the biggest piece of advice I’ve been sharing is that having a successful start up, it’s not a funding game, it’s a talent game“. I also review the source of his personal culture and Northstar: the single …
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I had the privilege of speaking with Jeff Hoffman this week on the C-Change show. Among his innumerable accomplishments, he is the chairman of the global entrepreneurship network as well as a founding board member of the unreasonable group whose portfolio companies have raised over $11 billion in funding he’s been featured as a business expert on e…
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Does your organization encourage a sense of curiosity? According to a survey in the Harvard Business Review, 83% of leaders say they do, but barely half of their employees would agree.Far from being something that's 'nice to have', encouraging a sense of curiosity in your workplace is going to become increasingly critical, not only to ensure better…
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Last week I had the incredible opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Robin DiAngelo who is the person who actually coined the phrase, white fragility. In this highlight episode, I drill down into the nuances of growing up in a country, where our racialized identities form a completely unconscious bias mechanism, that seeps unnoticed into our …
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