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Grow to GreatSelf Awareness and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Dr. Dorrian AikenHow often do you check in with yourself? Dr. Dorrian Aiken would argue that this should be done daily, as a deep understanding of self is the first step toward great leadership. In this episode, we explore how to better know the perspectives we carry with us, the role of emotional intelligence and active listening, and the value of consciousness and connectedness in companies.
Dr. Aiken is a lecturer in Leadership Development and Neuroleadership, a Doctor of Philosophy and a qualified coach. Her passion and skills help clients live into their own ‘best self’ and to free them...2022-12-0953 min
Grow to GreatPurpose and Paradigm Shifts in Leadership with Mechell ChettyMechell Chetty’s philosophy is that every individual is a leader. And instead of nurturing this innate quality, many companies erode it by focusing on managing instead of leading. She shares how her 3Ps of Potential, Purpose and Performance and her 3Cs of Capacity, Curiosity and Care can help bring out the best leader in each individual. In this Grow to Great interview, you will learn more about the shift in leadership paradigms and how they impact your, your team and your organisation. Mechell also provides two simple and effective exercises that can help you identify your passion and st...2022-10-3142 min
Grow to GreatCreating Culture and Belonging in Your Company with Justin BodillCulture in many companies is viewed as “this is the way we do things around here” but as Justin Bodill points out in this Grow to Great interview, culture comes from tangible inputs that need to be intentionally crafted and built through behaviour. Culture forms through the doing. In this episode, you will learn practical strategies and skills as a leader to create culture in your company, and to keep it alive and evolve it - both when everything seems to be going well and most especially when it is not.
Justin Bodill works as a Learning and...2022-10-3157 min
Grow to GreatTips for Coaching ConversationsIn this episode, a few of the LeadMe coaches share their top tips and strategies for engaging in coaching conversations to empower and motivate your team as a manager. While you listen to these coaching tips, we invite you to put your ego aside along with any feelings you have that you should know everything as a team manager. If you want to learn more coaching and communication skills to exercise within your team, visit our website: www.leadme.academy or email us at connect@leadme.academy2022-10-0619 min
Grow to GreatBurnout Prevention and Self-Preservation with Kathy MannA few years ago, Kathy Mann was a business owner and managing director, an ultramarathon runner, and a busy mother and wife. Then she experienced burnout and developed a stress-induced autoimmune disease from living a life that was not aligned to her talents and strengths. In this episode, Kathy shares her experience of burnout and her research on the impact of stress. As she reminds us, “You can’t serve others if you aren’t okay yourself.” You will learn what the initial signs of burnout may look like for you and come away with daily tips and habits to lower...2022-08-2448 min
Grow to GreatWellbeing at Work Begins with Psychological Safety with Dr. Mavis MazhuraFour of our basic human needs include belonging, feeling competent in what we do, contributing comfortably in the world around us, and having the ability to challenge the status quo. When these needs are met in workplaces, psychological safety is present and there are higher levels of trust in teams, leading to better innovation and decision making. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Mavis Mazhura about the three levels of psychological safety - individual, team and organisation and what we can do at each level to ensure those four needs are met and avoid a toxic culture. As a...2022-07-2147 min
Grow to GreatBe So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Apiwe (Tolokazi) Nxusani-MawelaBeer is often a male-dominated industry, but on the African continent it was historically, and still is in many areas, a trade run by women. In this episode, Apiwe (Tolokazi) Nxusani-Mawela, a South African brewmaster and the first black female to own and operate a brewing company in the country shares her entrepreneurial journey and why her passion drives her forward in this industry. We discuss the importance of values in leadership, focusing on what you can control and being so good they can’t ignore you!
Apiwe (Tolokazi) Nxusani-Mawela is an enthusiastic brewmaster born and raised in...2022-06-2026 min
Grow to GreatStartup to Scaling Up: Lessons in Leadership with Robert PaddockBeing an entrepreneur requires you to learn, unlearn and relearn over and over. In this episode, we chat with Robert Paddock on the lessons he’s learned while building multiple businesses. From the startup phase to scaling up, you’ll gain practical advice from one of our most successful entrepreneurs in South Africa on everything from how the tough times can be viewed as an invitation to explore and understand yourself more, the importance of communication and critical conversations to build organisational culture, and why you should expose your humanity as a leader to connect with your team.
Rob...2022-05-161h 01
Grow to GreatHybrid Work World: How to Build Culture & Lead People with Sarah RiceTwo years into the pandemic and remote work, and we are continually learning how best to navigate the various work models adopted by companies. From creating a sense of belonging and community among teams to setting up better technology and providing in-office perks, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Rice on reimagining culture in a hybrid work model and how best to lead, manage and retain your people right now when they aren’t in one place.
Sarah Rice is the Chief People Officer at Skyanmo in Cape Town, South Af...2022-03-3155 min
Grow to GreatIt All Starts With Sleep with Dr. Sarah McKaySleep affects our entire wellbeing no matter what age we are at. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sarah McKay, Australian-based neuroscientist and educator on why you need to stop and prioritise your sleep today. She shares the science behind our shut eye, what happens to us if we don’t sleep well (it’s far more detrimental than just being grumpy!) and tips on how to get a good night’s rest.
Dr. Sarah McKay is director of The Neuroscience Academy and author of The Women's Brain Book: the neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness. You ca...2022-02-0745 min
Grow to GreatEmbracing Courage and Taking Action in Times of Uncertainty with James TaggQuicket went from its highest performing month on record in February 2020 to a 90% drop by April 2020. In this episode we talk with James Tagg, a founder and director at Quicket, about the many challenges and pivots the company has tackled in the ticketing and events industry during the pandemic. When it comes to leadership during uncertain times, James says, “it’s about having vision and courage, for yourself and for your team.”
Founded in 2011 based on the need for a self-managed ticketing system, Quicket is now running in over 35 countries providing people with the ability to create their...2021-12-0836 min.png)
Startup School#18 People Matter Series – Why Entrepreneurs need to understand and work to develop their people – Episode 1
Episode 1 of the series, “People are the most important”
Why do you as an entrepreneur need to invest in your people? Your business is dependent on people. The people in your operation, whether that operation is big or small, are pivotal to its success. But humans are complex. To help us get a better understanding of people development we are joined by Jackie Kennedy. Jackie is a highly qualified business coach and management consultant, the founder of LeadMe Academy and Startup School’s Lead Business Coach.
The post #18 People Matter Series – Why Entrepreneurs need to understand...2021-11-1533 min
Grow to GreatNormalising Mental Health in the Workplace with Navlika RatangeeOne in every four people will struggle with a mental health concern in their life (WHO). In this episode we talk with Navlika Ratangee, clinical psychologist and director at ICAS, on normalising mental health in the workplace.
We discuss how leaders have a critical role in creating a culture of care and an environment for employees to thrive, the cumulative effect stress and anxiety has on us, and why we need to destigmatise discussions of mental health in order to prevent burnout and breakdowns. One of our favourite reminders from Navlika, "We need to be kind to...2021-11-0952 min