Hosted by Mathew Hamilton · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 62 episodes
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Exceptional Leadership is the podcast for first-time and emerging managers who want practical guidance on leading people with confidence.If you’ve recently stepped into leadership and find yourself managing former peers, handling difficult conversations, running meetings, or trying to earn trust from your team - this show is for you. Each fortnight we breakdown the real challenges new managers face: giving feedback, setting expectations, building trust, and dealing with underperformance. Mathew is an experienced people leader and holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.
Mathew Hamilton hosts Exceptional Leadership: Practical Advice for First Time and Emerging Managers, a business show with 62 episodes published.
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In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast , we unpack one of the most infamous business decisions in corporate history — The Coca-Cola Company’s launch of “New Coke” — and the leadership lessons it still offe
In this episode, I break down one of the most important, and often uncomfortable skills in leadership: conflict mediation. Using the famous dynamic between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan as a backdrop, we explore how
Most organisations say they care about psychological safety — but when it actually matters, do the actions tell a different story? In this episode, we cut through the feel-good slogans and awareness days to focus on what
In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore a counterintuitive reality of business: growth isn’t always a good thing—especially when it outpaces your foundations. Using Uber as a case study, I unpac
Why do the most powerful organisations in the world all seem to rally around a story? In this episode, we explore the power of storytelling in leadership and why narrative is one of the most important tools leaders have
Strong leadership often comes down to how you communicate with your team and two meeting formats matter more than most: 1-on-1 meetings and team meetings. In this episode, I break down how leaders should approach one-to-
Stepping into your first leadership role is challenging enough — but what happens when you’re suddenly managing people with 20+ more years of experience than you? In this episode, we break down exactly how to lead experi
How do elite performers respond to failure and what can leaders learn from it? In this episode, we examine how some of the world’s greatest competitors—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, and Andy Murray—respon
In this episode, we break down David Goggins’ Cookie Jar Theory and why it’s such a powerful mental framework for leaders navigating stress, uncertainty, and organisational change. The Cookie Jar Theory is about delibera
We wrap up 2025 with a recap of the year’s most important leadership lessons. This episode brings together four critical themes every modern leader needs to master if they want to build high-performing teams and sustain
In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore how strong leaders turn adversity, suffering, and challenge into growth, resilience, and purpose. Adversity is inevitable — but great leaders use it as fu
As leaders, our instinct is to step in, protect our people, and prevent failure. But sometimes, the most powerful growth happens when we don’t intervene. In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore
Send us a text In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore Sun Tzu’s “Energy” chapter from The Art of War — and how its ancient wisdom applies to modern corporate leadership . Discover how mastering
Send us a text In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore one of the most common traps leaders and professionals fall into: the dangers of impulsivity and jumping to conclusions. From business deal
Send us a text In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore how Dr. Gary Chapman’s famous 5 Love Languages can be adapted into the workplace to help leaders communicate more effectively, build trust,
Send us a text Stepping into a new leadership role can feel exciting — and overwhelming. For many high achievers, promotion brings not just new responsibilities but also the shadow of imposter syndrome : the nagging beli
Send us a text In this milestone 50th episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, I tackle a powerful question: “How do you balance being approachable with maintaining authority?” It’s a challenge every leader faces.
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