The Lunchtime Series

The Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz is your go-to platform for inspiring, thought-provoking conversations about leadership, coaching, and marketing. Dedicated to adding value to people’s lives, Kevin dives deep into strategies, insights, and transformative ideas to empower individuals and organisations. Featuring global experts, real-world solutions, and engaging discussions, the series equips listeners with tools to thrive in a dynamic world. Discover how leadership, personal growth, and innovative marketing can drive success, all in one impactful lunchtime chat. www.kevinbritz.com

The Lunchtime Series is a business podcast hosted by The Lunchtime Series, with 306 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Feedback Fails – And How Great Leaders Get It Right

  Jul 19, 202633 min

  Why do so many feedback conversations leave people feeling defensive, misunderstood, or even less motivated than before? In this week's episode, Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee unpack one of leadership's most misunderstood skills: giving feedback that actually improves performance instead of damaging it. Drawing on research from the Center for Creative Leadership, Kim Scott's Radical Candor , and the landmark Kluger & DeNisi Feedback Intervention Theory, they explore why more than a third of feedback interventions can actually reduce performance. The answer isn't simply what we say—it's where we direct people's attention . The conversation examines the difference between feedback that focuses on identity versus feedback that focuses on the task , why psychological safety matters, and how leaders can create cultures where feedback becomes a normal, productive part of everyday work rather than a stressful annual event. Craig introduces two practical frameworks every leader should know—the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model and Radical Candor —before explaining why combining the two creates a powerful balance of clarity, accountability and genuine care. Kevin and Craig also discuss: Why praise can be just as damaging as criticism when it focuses on identity. The hidden role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) in how people receive feedback. Why frequent, small conversations outperform rare, high-stakes reviews. The importance of separating a person's value from the work they produce. How leaders build trust by actively asking for feedback themselves. Whether you lead a team of two or two thousand, this episode offers practical tools you can implement immediately to improve communication, performance and workplace culture. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & business updates 03:18 – Why feedback often makes performance worse 07:12 – The research behind Feedback Intervention Theory 12:30 – Task-focused vs identity-focused feedback 17:55 – Why managers struggle to give effective feedback 23:10 – Separating people from the work they produce 27:45 – The SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) framework 34:20 – Understanding Radical Candor 41:18 – Combining SBI with Radical Candor 47:35 – Five practical ways to improve feedback immediately 54:10 – Structure vs connection: Does feedback become robotic? 58:20 – Final leadership reflections & Maya Angelou quote If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe and Share to help us continue bringing practical leadership and marketing insights every week. #Leadership #Feedback #Management #PsychologicalSafety #RadicalCandor #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #BusinessLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkplaceCulture #Marketing #LongTimeSoon #KevinBritz #CraigPageLee

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  The Leadership Gap: Why Human Capabilities Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI

  Jun 23, 202641 min

  In this episode of LT Marketing & Leadership, Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee begin a new leadership series by tackling one of the most important questions facing organisations today: Are leaders being asked to do more than they have been prepared to do? The modern workplace is operating in an environment of constant disruption. Economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, shifting employee expectations, and the rise of artificial intelligence have created a business landscape that many leaders have never experienced before. While organisations continue to invest heavily in technology, many are discovering that their biggest challenge is not technological readiness but leadership readiness. Drawing on global research and current leadership trends, Kevin and Craig explore why so many leaders feel overwhelmed, stretched, and underprepared for the demands being placed on them. They discuss the growing phenomenon of "quiet cracking"—the hidden erosion of motivation, resilience, and capacity that often occurs long before performance visibly declines. The conversation highlights a concerning reality. Research suggests that only a small percentage of organisations believe their leaders are truly equipped to anticipate and respond effectively to change. At the same time, leaders are expected to manage performance, drive innovation, integrate AI, retain talent, coach teams, and maintain culture, often without additional resources, authority, or support. To address this growing leadership challenge, the episode explores six critical capabilities that will define successful leadership in the years ahead. The first is adaptability—the ability to adjust quickly and effectively as circumstances change. The second is judgment under pressure, where leaders must make sound decisions despite uncertainty and increasing reliance on technology. The third is emotional intelligence, which remains one of the strongest predictors of trust, engagement, and team performance. The discussion also examines the importance of building trust in distributed and hybrid work environments, where visibility and connection can no longer depend on physical presence alone. Learning agility is highlighted as another essential capability, enabling leaders to continuously learn, adapt, and apply new insights in unfamiliar situations. Finally, the episode emphasises the importance of clear and authentic communication, particularly during periods of uncertainty and change. A major theme throughout the discussion is the relationship between leadership and artificial intelligence. While AI is transforming the way organisations operate, Kevin and Craig argue that technology itself is not the solution. The real competitive advantage lies in leaders who can create clarity, build trust, develop people, and guide teams through complexity. As AI becomes more capable, uniquely human leadership capabilities become even more valuable. The episode concludes with practical actions organisations can take immediately, including auditing leadership capability gaps, redesigning leadership roles, investing in self-awareness, building psychological safety, and moving from event-based leadership training to continuous leadership development systems. Ultimately, this conversation serves as a reminder that while technology will continue to evolve, leadership remains a fundamentally human responsibility. The organisations that thrive will be those that intentionally develop leaders who can navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and bring out the best in the people around them. #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Management #BusinessLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ChangeManagement #LearningAgility #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipByDesign #LTMarketingAndLeadership

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  Brands Shifting from Short-Term Campaigns to Long-Term Brand Building

  Jun 23, 202639 min

  In this episode of LT Marketing & Leadership, Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee explore why successful brands are shifting from short-term campaigns to long-term brand building. Discover the power of the compound effect, the cost of short-termism, and what research reveals about sustainable growth in modern marketing. #Marketing #Leadership #BrandBuilding #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #BrandStrategy #LongTermThinking #BusinessLeadership #LTMarketingAndLeadership

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  The Death of the Campaign: Why Always-On Brand Thinking Is Replacing Traditional Marketing

  Jun 1, 202628 min

  In this episode of the LT Marketing & Leadership Show, Kevin Britz and marketing strategist Craig Page-Lee explore why traditional campaign-based marketing is losing effectiveness and why the world's most successful brands are adopting an always-on approach. Using real-world examples from Red Bull, Spotify and Oreo, the discussion unpacks how modern brands build long-term relevance by becoming part of consumers' daily lives rather than relying on short bursts of promotional activity. The conversation also examines the organisational, technological and leadership shifts required to support continuous engagement in an AI-driven world. ✅ Why campaign thinking is becoming outdated ✅ The difference between campaign marketing and always-on marketing ✅ What Red Bull, Spotify and Oreo teach us about sustained brand growth ✅ The role of AI in modern marketing ✅ Why creativity remains a human advantage ✅ The growing pressure on marketers to prove ROI ✅ How organisations can build long-term brand equity ✅ Why strategy should always come before tactics Whether you're a business owner, marketer, leader or entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights into building brands that stay relevant, visible and trusted over time. 🌐 Learn more about Leadership By Design: Leadership By Design 👍 Like, subscribe and share if you found value in this discussion. #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #BrandBuilding #BusinessGrowth #Marketing #LeadershipDevelopment #DigitalMarketing #BrandStrategy #Entrepreneurship #AlwaysOnMarketing In this episode:

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  Leadership Under Pressure – The Reality Facing First-Time Managers

  May 14, 202630 min

  🎙️ LT Marketing and Leadership ShowEpisode: Leadership Under Pressure – The Reality Facing First-Time Managers In this episode of the LT Marketing and Leadership Show, leadership coach Kevin Britz and Marketing and Communication Expert Craig Page-Lee unpack the growing pressures facing new managers and why leadership transitions fail more often than organisations are willing to admit. Using research and practical leadership insight, the discussion explores the first 90 days of leadership and the foundations that determine long-term success. Drawing from findings by Gartner, Centre for Creative Leadership, and Harvard Business Review, the episode reveals alarming statistics around management readiness, leadership burnout, and organisational support gaps. The conversation highlights how many first-time leaders are promoted based on technical performance rather than leadership capability, often entering management roles without training, coaching, or strategic guidance. Kevin and Craig explore the warning signs of struggling leadership, including declining team morale, reduced productivity, communication breakdowns, increasing employee turnover, and the avoidance of difficult conversations. The discussion reframes these issues not as isolated failures, but as symptoms of larger organisational systems that fail to prepare people for leadership responsibility. The episode focuses heavily on what successful managers do differently during the first 90 days. Key themes include: • Listening before making changes • Establishing predictable and trustworthy leadership behaviour • Building clarity around roles, priorities, and expectations • Creating healthy operating rhythms within teams • Developing strong relationships upward and across the organisation • Assessing teams honestly while supporting growth and development The discussion also highlights the emotional reality of leadership, including stress, identity shifts, wellbeing, and the pressure new managers place on themselves to prove value too quickly. Kevin and Craig emphasise that sustainable leadership requires consistency, self-awareness, and the ability to build trust over time rather than chasing immediate authority. Additional topics explored include delegation, meaningful feedback, active listening, mentorship, leadership identity, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of protecting team wellbeing through healthy boundaries. The episode also touches on the relaunch of a redesigned leadership programme, increased business involvement in leadership development, and the importance of building stronger leadership cultures that connect organisational strategy with human performance. This conversation is essential listening for: • First-time managers • Team leaders • HR professionals • Entrepreneurs • Coaches and facilitators • Organisations developing future leadership pipelines Ultimately, this episode challenges the outdated belief that leadership is simply about authority or expertise. Instead, it positions leadership as a behavioural discipline built through trust, communication, consistency, and the ability to grow other people effectively. As the conversation closes, Kevin and Craig prepare listeners for the next phase of the leadership journey — months four to six — where expectations intensify, the grace period fades, and the deeper tests of leadership begin.

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