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Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.Confidence Gap: Why Leaders Must Embrace What They Don’t Know w/ Bill LennanConfidence in leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing when you don’t. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Bill Lennan, leadership consultant and founder of 40 Percent Better, breaks down what true leadership confidence looks like, how mental models shape our ability to lead, and why vulnerability is a trust-builder, not a weakness. We also discuss how confident leaders protect their teams, why saying “I don’t know” can actually build credibility, and the small habits that create lasting confidence.Whether you're a new leader or a seasoned executive, this conversati...2025-02-0442 min
The Job Hunting PodcastMaster Your Leadership Style (Ep 272)Episode 272 - Uncover the Power of Understanding Your Leadership Style and How It Can Transform Your Career TrajectoryThis is a Rebroadcast of Episode 180.Knowing your leadership is a critical component of any successful job search, rather you are a junior professional or a senior executive. Great leaders and team workers inspire and motivate their teams and colleagues to achieve their goals and help companies reach new heights. But not all leaders are created equal, and different styles of leadership can be more effective in different situations. In this episode of The Job...2025-01-0647 min
The Micheletti PodcastLeadership Practices w/ Bill Lennan | Ep.50In today's episode, I am joined by Bill Lennan, a Silicon Valley veteran with experience leading teams at Google, Walmart, and numerous startups. Bill shares how business leadership parallels parenting and reveals his system for improving team lead effectiveness.
This episode offers practical insights for leaders looking to enhance their skills and build stronger teams.
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Music Credits: OATH (HIP-HOP - ATL - BASS) by JOEY HENDRIXX; Free Music Archive; CC B...2024-12-231h 22
LeadovationBill Lennan: 40 Percent Better - Turning Leadership Philosophies into Actionable BehaviorsAbout Bill Lennan:Bill Lennan is the founder of 40 Percent Better, a performance program that teaches anyone in business to be a more effective leader, create psychological safety, and ultimately improve business performance. Raised on islands and diversely educated, Bill has always focused on solving human as well as technical problems. Over the span of his tech career, he has built products, teams, and solutions for mobile, recruiting, e-commerce, social media, and now education. He has helped companies ranging from Google and Walmart to hotels and restaurants. Building high-functioning teams has been fundamental to Bill’s success....2024-12-1745 min
The Maverick Paradox PodcastBuilding Trust and Empowering EmployeesIn this episode Judith Germain speaks to Bill Lennan about leadership, team performance, and personal growth strategies. Bill shared his interest in and involvement with a regenerative farming project, explaining the historical shift towards industrial farming and the resulting depletion of soil quality and nutritional value in food. He discussed his motivations for pursuing this project to have more control over his food supply and improve the taste and quality. Key Takeaways Bill's company, 40% Better, teaches behavioural leadership skills to improve team performance and trust Five pillars of effective team leadership: communication, emotional resilience, mental models, power dynamics...2024-11-0432 min
Unconventional Money Moves#68- Bill Lennan: Improving Teamwork in Tech Teams.Bill Lennan is a technology specialist who has helped improve teams in the tech space perform better. He's worked with companies such as Google and Walmart leading him to create his own company 40% better.
Website: https://www.40pb.com/
LinkedIn: Bill Lennan | LinkedIn
2024-10-3044 min
The Job Hunting PodcastHybrid Work: A Necessity or a Trend? (Ep 259)The workplace has transformed dramatically in the past few years, and many corporate professionals are finding themselves wondering, What’s next? Will remote work remain viable, or are we heading back to the traditional office environment?In light of recent decisions from major companies like Amazon, which plans to bring all employees back to the office full-time by January 2025, these questions have become even more pressing. While some organizations push for a return to in-office work, there is mounting evidence suggesting that hybrid work will continue to be a key model for corporate professionals. In this blog, we...2024-10-0729 min
$4M Strategies™Helping Introverts Soar More on Your TeamThis episode of $4M Strategies™ dives into how to unlock the full potential of introverted employees. Bill Lennan of 40% Better reveals his unconventional approach to helping introverts feel safe, confident, and ready to contribute more to your team. Learn how creating a psychologically safe space, engaging in open conversations, and balancing voices in meetings can lead to breakthroughs in performance. Bill’s strategies are practical and can transform how your team works together. Meet Our Team! Don't miss out on these valuable insights—listen now! Where to find Bill: ...2024-10-0403 min
Framing New HeightsMASTERING EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE & BREAKING THROUGH LIMITATIONS: BILL LENNAN Ep: 94Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. In this episode of *Framing New Heights*, I sit down with Bill Lennan to dive deep into the power of resilience and the critical role it plays in overcoming life's setbacks. Bill shares his personal journey of facing adversity head-on and the strategies he's developed to not only survive but thrive through challenging times. Whether you're navigating your own obstacles or looking for inspiration to elevate your mindset, this episode offers practical advice and powerful insights to help you forge a path to success....2024-08-2155 min
Cut The Tie | Define Success on Your Own TermsCan Mental Models Revolutionize Your Leadership Style? | Bill LennanNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichBill Lennan, founder and CEO of 40 Percent Better, shares his journey from managing software teams in Silicon Valley to creating a business focused on improving team performance through mental models and skills. Known for his innovative approach to team management, Bill offers valuable insights into leadership, team cohesion, and personal development.About Bill:Bill Lennan is the founder and CEO of 40 Percent Better, a company dedicated to enhancing team performance through the application of mental models and skills typically used in...2024-07-3042 min
Sport ShackSportspeople Once Despised Who Later Became Admired and Respected.Paul and Glenn are back for another action-packed, fun episode. This week we will discuss some well-known sportspeople with whom the public and sports fans have warmed to and grown to admire. Some of these sportspeople were once despised by fans for one reason or another, however, over the years have become loved and admired. Some of whom will discuss include:
- A well-known NFL identity who was despised by many as a player and coach, however in recent years in retirement has become respected, especially for his dedication to helping other former players doing it tough...2024-07-271h 56
The Unforgiving60S5E13 – Bill Lennan: Making us 40% BetterThis week we host Bill Lennan who will teach us how to be 40% better! He was a kit who was introverted and had social anxiety.. so Bill built his own toolkit.
As Bills tells his story...
Friend: How'd you get that role?
Me: Talking with strangers.
Friend: What?
Talking with strangers is a gateway skill.
It enables you to talk with team-mates, stakeholders, leaders, execs, and clients. It also makes interviews way easier.
Let’s get into it
04:50 Bill growing up… and Tim n...2024-07-181h 07
Mindset Mastery Moments"Transforming Underperforming Teams into High Achievers" With Bill Lennon"Transforming Underperforming Teams into High Achievers" With Bill LennonWelcome to another enlightening episode of Mindset Mastery Moments with your host, Dr. Alisa Whyte. In today's episode, we are joined by Bill Lennon, a visionary leader in the realm of employee engagement and performance enhancement. Together, we explore the intricacies of Bill's innovative operational system, designed to boost team performance by an impressive 40%.Bill shares his journey from a racing car enthusiast to a software engineering expert, revealing how his passion for creating high-performing, happy teams led to the development of this groundbreaking system. We discuss the essential...2024-07-011h 07Mindset Mastery Moments with Dr. Alisa Whyte"Transforming Underperforming Teams into High Achievers" With Bill Lennon"Transforming Underperforming Teams into High Achievers" With Bill LennonWelcome to another enlightening episode of Mindset Mastery Moments with your host, Dr. Alisa Whyte. In today's episode, we are joined by Bill Lennon, a visionary leader in the realm of employee engagement and performance enhancement. Together, we explore the intricacies of Bill's innovative operational system, designed to boost team performance by an impressive 40%.Bill shares his journey from a racing car enthusiast to a software engineering expert, revealing how his passion for creating high-performing, happy teams led to the development of this groundbreaking system. We discuss the essential...2024-07-011h 07
The Career Refresh with Jill GriffinThe Steps to Increase Team Performance with Bill Lennan, Founder, 40 Percent BetterIn this episode, Bill Lennan founder of 40 Percent Better, discusses effective leadership, creating connections with your team, building resilience, and how small steps lead to big changes. In this episode, we discuss:His definition of leadershipWhy you should get comfortable with the struggleHow leaders can support shy employees His process for achieving 40% better performance and overcoming limiting beliefsSteps to "get up the ladder"The role of power dynamics in performance management and psychological safetyShow Notes:The Resilience Shield Alex HormoziBill Lennan founded 40 Percent Better, a team-based approach to training and development th...2024-06-1831 min