Hosted by The Leadership Surgery · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Real leaders. Real talk. Real solutions. Welcome to Leadership Surgery — the podcast where leadership challenges are laid on the table and dissected with honesty, heart, and a dose of humour. In each episode, four leaders (Paul, Ant, Dan and Sally) gather around the mic to tackle the everyday dilemmas leaders face — from imposter syndrome and difficult conversations to managing change and reclaiming your time. With no scripts or sugar-coating, they break down what’s really going on and offer practical ideas to help leaders at every level navigate with confidence, courage, and clarity. Expect human stories, lightbulb moments 💡, and straight-talking insights you can actually use. Pull up a chair. The conversation’s about to begin 🩺🎙️
The Leadership Surgery hosts The Leadership Surgery, a business show with 20 episodes published.
When Leaders Say One Thing and Do Another: The Credibility Crisis Ever worked for a manager who preaches calm, collaboration, and self-care—but then loses their temper, burns out, and makes decisions alone? You’re not al
What do you do when your ideas are ignored, and your confidence starts to fade in a new leadership role? In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan tackle Heather’s pressing challenge: after
In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan respond to Robert’s dilemma: as a leader of a high-performing sales team, he faces growing tension and gossip after noticing a close relationship b
When New Leaders Struggle: Navigating Fairness, Standards, and Team Morale Join Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan as they dissect a real-life leadership dilemma: supporting a struggling peer, protecting your own credibility,
Ever felt stuck between proving yourself fast in a new senior role and taking time to understand your team’s culture? It's more common than you think Join Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan as they tackle the classic new-lead
In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan tackle Vicky’s urgent challenge: as a senior leader, she’s facing exclusion and toxic peer dynamics, with one colleague freezing her out and a dire
In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan respond to Tom’s pressing dilemma: as a field-based crew manager in the UK, he’s battling low morale among his team who work outdoors in tough, unp
In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan respond to Jack’s timely question: should leaders share their past mistakes, or does it risk undermining their credibility? The panel dives into th
What do you do when you suddenly feel disconnected from a workplace you've called home for years? In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan tackle Emma's heartfelt dilemma: after a decade w
What happens when a leader holds back a top team member out of fear of being left exposed, only to realise it’s stifling growth and causing frustration? In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, an
How do you handle a colleague who excels in some tasks but neglects others, causing frustration and impacting team dynamics? In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan dive into Nicola's rea
When you're promoted to lead a team of your former peers, how do you balance friendships with leadership responsibilities? How do you establish authority without losing camaraderie? In this episode of The Leadership Surg
When you're passionate about developing your team but unsure where to step in, how do you maintain culture and standards? How do you avoid creating mini versions of yourself? In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Pa
When a talented team member starts cutting corners and resisting feedback, how do you address it while maintaining trust and standards? How do you reign in your racehorses? In this episode of Leadership Surgery, Anthony,
Join us for another insightful episode of the Leadership Surgery , where we tackle your most pressing leadership challenges. In this episode, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan dive into the complexities of leading a remote-f
When a valued team member is struggling with menopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and anxiety, how do you balance empathy and accountability? Join Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan as they dissect the very real leader
Your team is facing a significant shake-up: Roles are shifting, reporting lines are changing, and anxiety about job security is palpable. How do you, as a leader, navigate this turbulent period? Join Anthony, Sally, Paul
Feeling Pulled in a Million Directions? You're Not Alone. When you're constantly battling overflowing inboxes, urgent requests, and being there for you team, how do you find a way through? Join Anthony, Sally, Paul and D
When a top performer falters due to personal challenges, how do you address it empathetically yet effectively? This Leadership Surgery episode tackles this dilemma, offering expert advice on having those tough conversati
“You shouldn’t be here.” That’s what Imposter Syndrome whispers, even after you’ve nailed the interview, signed the contract, and shown up. In our very first episode, Paul, Sally, Anthony and Dan get real about the voice
Ant
student · A Breed Apart
1 appearance on this show
Dan
Pastor · Careswitch
7 appearances on this show
Paul
licensed attorney in California and Tennessee · Green Gorilla Automation
7 appearances on this show
Sally
spouse of Robert Thomason · OGI Eyewear
7 appearances on this show
Anthony
MRI technologist · U.S. Ski & Snowboard
6 appearances on this show
Lauren
clinical animal behaviourist · Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
1 appearance on this show
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