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Hosted by Unknown Host · business · EN · 93 episodes
We’re here to explore the highs and lows of leadership today with our guests and help you navigate the complexity of being a leader. From every aspect, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. With weekly guests from all levels of the organisation.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSo you want to be a leader... Really? By Defy Expectations is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.
Unknown Host hosts So you want to be a leader... Really? By Defy Expectations, a business show with 93 episodes published.
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Episode #94
Today's guest, David Cunningham, discusses conscious leadership and the role of spirituality, centered on the idea that 'love matters' in every interaction. David the shares formative experiences that led him to dedicate his life and work to making love the preeminent way of being, including writing a book and founding a nonprofit.
Episode #93
Today we speak to Beth Mielbrecht on why leaders must treat health as foundational to performance, quality, client satisfaction, and team sustainability. An engineer and former business leader, Beth describes seeing employees struggle silently as revenue and deliverables slipped, and highlights two commonly ignored early warning signs.
Episode #92
In this episode, Helen speaks to Daria Rudnik, discussing resilience strategy and 'hybrid intelligence', drawing on Daria’s HR and organisational development experience across crises, transformations, and team dysfunction.
Episode #90
In this episode, Helen is joined by Pradeepa Narayanaswamy to discuss unlocking authentic leadership by 'mining for diamonds'; focusing on strengths and brilliance rather than obsessing over flaws and endless improvement.
Episode #89
What if the real skill of leadership isn’t having the answers, but asking better questions? In this episode, Bill Shander explores the art of “stakeholder whispering” and how to uncover what people truly need, not just what they ask for.
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