The Leadership Contrarian – Details, episodes & analysis

Michael and Kathryn define the term holistic in a business context and share examples of how holistic thinking can improve your company's growth. If you often find yourself working 'in the weeds' of your business, and want a new perspective, then this episode is for you!

Michael and Kathryn discuss the tactical things you need to consider if you’re starting a new initiative in your company.  Find out what questions you should be asking yourself and how to set and work toward your short and long term goals. If you've got a new initiative on the horizon, be sure to give this episode a listen.

Michael and Kathryn discuss the importance of training. Whether it's your own professional training or training the employees in your company- there's going to be an exponential return on your investment. If you feel like a 'generalist' as opposed a master in a specific skill or trade, then give this episode a listen.

Michael and Kathryn talk about what you can do when your rapid-fire thinking starts to overwhelm you. If you feel like your thoughts and ideas sometimes fire at a machine-gun-like pace, and you want tips on how to slow down, achieve clarity, and figure out your next action steps, then give this episode a listen.

Michael and Kathryn share tips for better time management. If you find yourself struggling to get everything done in a day or during your week and want some practical tips to help you improve efficiency and build resilience, then give this episode a listen.

Michael and Kathryn break down what happens when you get distracted as you run your company. Get tips, tricks, and resources to help you stay focused, build your skills, and work on your own personal leadership development. If you find yourself stuck and want to get back on track, then this episode is for you!

Michael and Kathryn discuss the elusive art of staying focused. For business leaders especially, succumbing to the 'tyranny of the urgent' can become a daily battle. Discover how to go on the offensive so you can get back to being focused and prioritizing the growth of your company.

Michael and Kathryn interview the founder of Crucible Leadership, Warwick Fairfax. Warwick shares his personal journey of finding new purpose after being at the epicenter of one of the most spectacular business failures in the history of his home nation of Australia. If your business and vision are starting to feel stale and you'd like some encouragement from leaders who have been there, then this episode is for you!

Michael and Kathryn talk about the power of celebration and how reflecting on the the big and small moments in life and work can generate resilience. If you want to stop having tunnel vision and start becoming mindful of moments in your company worth celebrating, then this episode is for you.

Michael and Kathryn interview Pablo Gonzalez, a graduate member of the HaBO Village Passion and Provision Course. Pablo shares how he went from an unfulfilling career, to striking out on his own, all the way to discovering and developing his company's core purpose and values. If your business is struggling or you've lost joy in running your company and need some encouragement, then give this episode a listen.