How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every week we'll be exploring a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith (from www.sundayskies.com) and Carrie-Ann Wade (from www.cats-pajamas.co.uk) as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
New episodes are released every Thursday. To get involved, share your thoughts and stories or to ask questions visit www.howtotakethelead.com or DM us via instagram, LinkedIn or twitter.
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Have you heard about unlearning? It sounds like the opposite of what we are all about here at How To Take The Lead - learning, growth and development. But understanding what we need to unlearn as leaders is key to that growth and development.
In this episode we cover:
what we mean by the concept of unlearning
why unlearning a crucial part of our leadership journeys
how you know what you need to unlearn in order to improve
Seeking feedback and engaging others in your unlearning
As it's the last episode of this series you can also hear our highlights from series 4. Both of us particularly loved the conversation about self-leadership.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
Taking risks
Saison 4 · Épisode 9
jeudi 1 février 2024 • Durée 44:22
What is your risk appetite as a leader?
It's well evidenced that high-performing teams are those who are willing to take collective risk. But it's not easy to get to that place, especially if it's outside of your comfort zone.
In this episode, we chat all things risk and why your approach to it matters. We discuss:
how we define risks and how our approaches vary
risk awareness versus risk-taking
how your DISC profile - or preferences - can affect how you view and take risks
the requirement of psychological safety in building risk appetite
what good risk taking looks like
how to identify where you sit on a risk scale
how to become less risk averse
tackling risky behaviours in others without being a killjoy
getting alignment with your Board and taking people with you
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
Disruptive leadership
Saison 4 · Épisode 8
jeudi 25 janvier 2024 • Durée 35:05
Is being a disruptor about making trouble? We don't think so and it's one of the things we explore in this conversation about disruptive leadership. In this episode of How To Take The Lead we consider how disruptive leadership can support your teams/ organisations.
We discuss:
what being a disruptive leader really means?
the challenges disruption can cause
how to take other people on a journey of change as part of disruption
testing out disruption in small, more manageable ways
changing or shifting your mindset in relation to dispruption
being comfortable with your role or the role of others in disruptive leadership.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
Are you a thought leader?
Saison 4 · Épisode 7
jeudi 18 janvier 2024 • Durée 43:08
Should you be a thought leader? WHAT exactly does it mean to be a thought leader? In this week's How to Take the Lead, we discuss our thoughts on this topic, arguing the case for more leaders to talk out about things they're expert in.
We explore:
whether anyone can become a thought leader or if it's hierarchical
what you need to bring to be a thought leader - and our equation that makes a thought leader
how thought leadership can help you as a leader
organisational benefits of thought leadership and how to work with your organisation
what activities can contribute to thought leadership
the role of controversy in thought leadership
legacy of thought leadership ideas
how you work out where your thought leadership subject lies.
Resources and helpful linksAbout How to Take the Lead
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
Self-leadership
Saison 4 · Épisode 6
jeudi 11 janvier 2024 • Durée 39:45
What is self-leadership?
Why is it important?
How do you practice it?
These are all questions we discuss in this episode of How To Take The Lead.
Self-leadership is about how you show up as a leader and this can mean many things. It might be the boundaries you set and communicate. Perhaps it is how you are using your time and what this demonstrates to those around you. And it could be you need to prioritise your wellbeing.
Creating the conditions for your success - whatever you have determined that to be - requires you to be intentional in your self-leadership. This episode will give you practical advice and tips to support your self-leadership journey.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
Tackling toxicity
Saison 4 · Épisode 5
jeudi 4 janvier 2024 • Durée 56:23
We've talked a lot about culture and how it impacts performance, morale and organisational reputational. If you've been a long-term listener you will have heard our own experiences of working in organisations with poor culture and toxic behaviours. But in this episode we want to tackle it head on and explore what can be done about overcoming toxicity in organisations.
We discuss:
how we define toxic leadership
what tips the balance between an organisation being dysfunctional versus toxic
what organisational indicators might be telling you about the state of toxicity
signs that toxic behaviours are at play in your organisation
how to recognise if you're displaying toxic behaviours
evidence, self-reflection, honest conversations that leaders need to have to understand the culture you're creating or perpetuating
the top three challenges that need to be addressed to tackle toxic leadership
calling out poor behaviours and creating the right conditions to role model for others
the drain of good people leaving organisations - what can be done about it?
how to deal with the personal toll of being on the receiving end of toxic leadership and the baggage that you can carry with you
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
Identifying future leaders
Saison 4 · Épisode 4
jeudi 21 décembre 2023 • Durée 38:52
Are you spotting future leadership talent?
And if so, are you clear what to do next?
In this episode we discuss how you can identify future leaders in your organisation and what you can do to support them.
We cover:
how you can identify future leaders
what happens when you spot leadership potential
how to ensure your leadership aspirations for someone are aligned with their own
recruitment processes and how they can help or hinder your leadership recruitment
ensuring you are looking for leadership potential that brings diversity.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
Leadership strategy
Saison 4 · Épisode 3
jeudi 14 décembre 2023 • Durée 35:38
Do you have a personal leadership strategy?
Often we can focus on organisational strategies and lose our own purpose and intent along the way.
In this episode Carrie-Ann and Lee explore what it means to have a personal leadership strategy, why you need one and how you go about getting one. We discuss how:
your personal strategy differs from an organisational one
we've approached and developed our own strategies during our careers
your strategy can help you in your career development and job search
it can help you to build diverse teams
to align your strategy with the bigger picture
to get clarity about the type of leader you are and how you position yourself
to develop your personal leadership strategy
measurement and evaluation is an important part of your strategy
your leadership strategy sits alongside self-leadership and communication as the core cogs to be impactful
to create time to be intentional in your leadership approach
We also shared our one How To to help you get clarity in your leadership strategy.
Let us know what recommendations you want from us in 2024. Comment on YouTube, instagram or via our Substack community.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts and as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
Is leadership for you?
Saison 4 · Épisode 2
jeudi 7 décembre 2023 • Durée 37:30
In this episode of How To Take The Lead, we ask the question 'is leadership for you?'. We are into our fourth series of the podcast now and we realised we hadn't ever really addressed this question.
We share our own experiences and the reasons why we have chosen to step into leadership positions.
Our conversation is broad and wide ranging covering the following:
the difference between leadership and management
what defines you as a leader - is it about positional power and hierarchy or something else?
clarity on your purpose and the impact you intend to have as a leader
is leadership all about the job title and the pay, plus is it ok to want to be paid well for what you do?
do you choose to be a leader or is it something that is granted to you by others?
defining what leadership means - no one size fits all
questions you can start to ask yourself about why you want to be a leader, regardless of whether you are new to leadership or a well established leader.
Resources and helpful linksAbout How to Take the Lead
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
Get involved
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
The state of leadership - 2023 edition
Saison 4 · Épisode 1
jeudi 30 novembre 2023 • Durée 49:09
We are back with series 4. And as we're getting to the end of the year we thought it would be the perfect time to check-in on the state of leadership.
We last did this in 2022, so we wanted to see what had changed, what stayed the same and what we think it all means for next year.
In this episode we discuss:
what we both got up to over the summer, including some side-hustle / sister / cousin podcasts that may have been launched!
how to show up in your organisation when things are troubled globally
politics, conference season, Laura Kuenssberg's infamous word clouds and what organisations could learn from them
World Cup leadership highs and lows
what's changed since the Modern Leaders' report was published in 2022
what leaders are choosing to speak up about and what they're ignoring still
areas and skills that leaders should focus on including values-driven, prioritising wellbeing, having an adaptable approach
our predictions for 2024 and what will be influencing leadership.
How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.
Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.
Get involved
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.
If you enjoyed this episode why not subscribe to the podcast. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.
If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss out.
And you can be a part of our Substack community, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both.
We're also over on Instagram for more behind the scenes, news and views.
Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email howtotakethelead@gmail.com or DM us on the socials.
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