Oct 29, 202625 minS1
If you left your job tomorrow, who in your team would be ready to replace you? And if the answer is nobody, what does that tell you about your leadership? Many organisations make the same mistake. They promote their...
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The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement
Hosted by Bryan Dance · education · EN
63 episodesAudience: 4
About this Podcast:
The Long Way Forward is the self-improvement podcast for people who want to perform better in life, build better habits, and grow their career, but don’t know where to start.Hosted by Bryan Dance this show shares real lessons learned the long way—without shortcuts, hype, or noise.We dive into practical leadership, discipline without drama, people skills that actually matter, and building the clarity, consistency, and quiet confidence you need to succeed over time.If you’re tired of loud motivation and looking for actionable personal development grounded in real experience, hit subscribe.
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What is The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement about?
The Long Way Forward is the self-improvement podcast for people who want to perform better in life, build better habits, and grow their career, but don’t know where to start. Hosted by Bryan Dance this show shares real lessons learned the long way, without shortcuts, hype, or noise.
Who hosts The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement?
The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement is hosted by Bryan Dance. The show has published 63 episodes to date.
What has The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement covered recently?
Recent episodes include "5 Ways to Develop Future Leaders Before You Need Them | Leadership | EP 64" (29 October 2026, 25 minutes), "3 Ways Great Leaders Make Their Teams Better | Leadership | EP 63" (22 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "Are You Actually a Good Leader? What Your Team Really Thinks | EP 62" (15 October 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement publish?
The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 63 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement?
Booking probability for The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement's contact route on record: verified email.
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Bryan Dance hosts The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement, an education podcast with 63 episodes published.
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- Oct 22, 202623 minS1
Does your team come to you for every decision? Every problem. Every question. Every approval. It might make you feel indispensable. But what if being needed for everything is actually a sign that you're holding your...
- Oct 15, 202620 minS1
Think you're a good leader? There's one person who might not be the best judge of that. You. Because the leader you believe you are isn't necessarily the leader your team experiences. You might think you're...
Episode #61
5 Ways to Become a Better Leader | EP 61
Oct 8, 202619 minS1Want to become a better leader? More experience alone won't necessarily make you one. You can lead people for 5, 10 or even 20 years and still repeat the same habits, make the same mistakes and get the same results...
Episode #60
5 Things Great Leaders Do Often
Aug 31, 202617 minS1Want to become a leader, but haven't been given the opportunity yet? Don't wait for the promotion. Because long before anyone gives you a leadership title, people are already forming an opinion about how you would lead...
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- Aug 20, 202616 minS1
Think you need a promotion before you can start becoming a leader? That's one of the biggest mistakes aspiring leaders make. Because when the opportunity finally arrives, you don't suddenly know how to build trust...
- Aug 18, 202618 minS1
Ever had someone on your team explain exactly why a poor result wasn't their fault? The customer caused it. Another department dropped the ball. The market changed. Management made the wrong decision. And sometimes...
- Aug 13, 202618 minS1
Do you ever avoid a difficult conversation because you don't want to upset someone? You're not alone. Most leaders know when something needs to be addressed. But instead of having the conversation, they hope the problem...
- Aug 6, 202618 minS1
Ever feel like you've got something valuable to contribute at work… but people just aren't listening? You don't need a bigger title to change that. Influence isn't something that suddenly arrives with a promotion. It's...
- Aug 4, 202617 minS1
Ever feel like people comply with you because of your position… but you're not sure they'd actually follow you without it? That's the difference between authority and credibility. Authority can give you compliance...
The Long Way Forward : Practical Leadership & Self Improvement
How to Get People to Listen to Your Ideas | EP 53 Most people think if they have a good idea, people will naturally listen. They Wont.
Jul 30, 202616 minHave you ever shared an idea you knew would help… only to watch it get ignored? Then, a few minutes later, someone else says almost the same thing—and suddenly everyone thinks it's brilliant. If that's happened to you...
- Jul 28, 202615 minS1
Great communicators don't simply share information. They create connection. In this episode of The Long Way Forward , we explore what separates average communicators from exceptional ones and why the people with the...
- Jul 23, 202621 minS1
Communication problems rarely happen because people aren't talking. They happen because people leave the same conversation with completely different understandings. In this episode of The Long Way Forward , we explore...
Episode #50
The Fastest Way to Build Trust in Any Team
Jul 21, 202617 minS1Trust is the difference between a group of people working together and a team performing at its best. Without trust, communication breaks down, accountability becomes difficult, problems stay hidden, and even talented...
- Jul 16, 202616 minS1
Trust is one of the hardest things to rebuild once it's been broken. Whether you've lost the trust of a colleague, employee, customer, friend, partner, or family member, the question is always the same: can trust be...
- Jul 9, 202614 minS1
Why do some leaders earn trust almost immediately? No big title. No authority. No years of history. Yet people listen to them. Respect them. Trust them. And willingly follow their lead. What are they doing differently...
- Jul 7, 202618 minS1
Why do some people have influence long before they have authority? No title. No promotion. No formal leadership position. Yet people listen to them. Respect them. Seek out their opinion. And when they speak, others pay...
- Jul 2, 202616 minS1
Most people think they're tired because they're busy. Or stressed. Or lacking motivation. So they reach for another coffee. Another energy drink. Another hit of caffeine. But what if the real problem is much simpler...
Jun 30, 202617 minS1Most people think they're tired because they're stressed. Or burnt out. Or lacking motivation. But what if the real problem is much simpler? What if you're under fuelling the very system you're expecting high...
Episode #43
You're Not Lazy. You're Exhausted. | EP 43
Jun 25, 202617 minS1<p>You're not lazy.</p><p>You're exhausted.</p><p>And that distinction might change everything.</p><p>Most people try to solve exhaustion with motivation.</p><p>They push harder.</p><p>Drink more coffee.</p><p>Reach for...
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