What makes a great CEO? According to Michael Graves, CEO of Visual Care, it's learning & listening. Even if he think's he may not be the best person to ask (he definitely is), he tries to listen more than he talk's - and therefore empower his workforce. He also believes in giving freedom to his workforce, even if they make the right or wrong choice, because it means they're learning 🧠 Michael Graves and Rachel Carey discuss this and so much more on this episode of What Are We Drinking? Listen Now 🎧 Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast Link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEBQJTtB #whatarewedrinking #rachelcarey #ceo #powerhousewoman #podcast #entrepreneur

In episode 39 of the "Never in Reverse" podcast, hosts Jeremy A. and Douglas Cox discuss the realities of making a first hire in an entrepreneurial business. They debunk the myth that hiring is a guaranteed milestone, highlighting it as a risky, pivotal decision. Drawing on personal experiences, they explore challenges such as setting clear expectations, managing relationships with friends or family, and the emotional impact of hiring too soon. This episode offers practical advice on leadership, accountability, and building a strong team, providing entrepreneurs with honest insights into the complexities and risks of hiring their first employee. Raw insights, honest mistakes, and practical lessons on leadership, accountability, and building a team that actually works. Don’t miss this one, it might just save you from your first big hiring regret. Full Episode here: https://lnkd.in/dpJdMfiG Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Follow Us: ‪Never In Reverse Podcast Hosted by: Jeremy A. & Co-Host Douglas Cox Follow Us: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dz8KpW9t Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVUbFMzs Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eajZNf4K Connect with Us: Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dbUjFb2n X (Formally Twitter): https://lnkd.in/dANgkf5X Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dpQz4_v4 TikTok https://lnkd.in/dnay-Fe3 #NeverInReverse #NIRpodcast #Podcast #risksofhiring

What if losing more listings than you win was the key to success? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan chats with Shiv Nair – Chairman’s Elite performer and founder of The Nair Group – about how failure, resilience, and the right people can shape a million-dollar career. In this conversation, Shiv shares: ● How failing often and early accelerates growth ● Why your inner circle is the fastest way to level up ● The role of brand values in inspiring your team and market ● How leading from the front creates a culture of excellence 🎧 Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned leader, this episode is proof that resilience, values, and the right people will take you further than shortcuts ever could. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Beyond the Obvious: Leading from Within - João Heep on Courage, Presence, and Change What if the way we lead, learn, and live isn’t broken, just outdated? In this thought-provoking episode of Beyond the Obvious #podcast, we sit down with João Heep to explore why transformation requires a different foundation. We discuss: ✔️ Burnout behind #performance culture ✔️ Why #transformation without embodiment fails ✔️ The myth of fixing systems from the outside ✔️ João’s shift from ambition to alignment ✔️ Why slowing down is not weakness, but #leadership This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about presence, better questions, and the courage to lead differently. Dana Poul-Graf Julie Tunador CCHt MS 🎧 Listen & Subscribe 👉 Tune in to this episode with João Heep on Spotify: Episode #2 — Changing the Lens: Perspective, Privilege & Planet http://bit.ly/42EWAsR 🎙️ Explore more episodes on Spotify: Beyond the Obvious Podcast 🍎 Prefer Apple Podcasts? Find us there too: Beyond the Obvious on Apple Podcasts BTO EP#02 Leading from within - João Heep 🔗 Links & Resources 📬 Got thoughts or questions? We'd love to hear from you: info@bto-podcast.com 🌐 Explore more episodes and insights: bto-podcast.com 🎥 Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eyQeUacx 🔗 Follow João Heep: 🌍 Website: https://changelis.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eqC9HK8Q 📸 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e9f8PS49 ✨ Project: https://lnkd.in/eAMrK8eP 👉 What’s one outdated practice in leadership or learning that you think we need to move beyond?

In our first episode of The F Word (our brand new podcast!), Lisa and Nikki share why flexible working isn’t just a policy - it’s personal. They also chat about the fact that flexible working isn’t just a post-pandemic fad, it’s here to stay. And the employers that embrace it are seeing real benefits: happier teams, better recruitment, and stronger businesses. Listen to Episode 1 now wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://lnkd.in/eM6-GQCE #FlexibilityWorks #FlexWorking #FlexibleWorking #ScotlandEmployer #Podcast

We recently rebranded our Inspiring Entrepreneurs Podcast! 🎙️ Our new podcast mini-series is designed to give students the insights and information they need to take the right steps in their careers. We kicked off the series with a live episode, where our expert panel explored the power of entrepreneurial thinking, employability, and the mindsets that drive success. A huge thank you to our fantastic panel - Camrie Hole, Thomas Devaney, Lucrezia Casulli & Galina Sudiiarova. Here’s a short clip of Thomas explaining the difference between having an objective and having clear values. The audience loved his Rory McIlroy reference! 🏌️♂️ 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode here: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ePxb5WPt Spotify: https://lnkd.in/er-7qqtf Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ecWUWUHE

Leaving success behind isn’t easy—but sometimes it’s the only honest choice. In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Joan Garry reflects on the moment she knew her career in entertainment was no longer enough—and how she shifted toward work that truly aligned with her purpose. Key takeaways: • Success without meaning eventually wears thin • Fulfillment often starts with a personal call to action • Realignment doesn’t mean failure—it means growth “I realized that my entertainment career was about to be in the rearview mirror—and that I was going to find a world I could live in. A world where I could do something that mattered.” 🎧 Full episode now live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. https://lnkd.in/eXEbY3D2 #founderslife #purpose #careerchange #leadership #alignment

🎙️ New Episode of the Improve Work Podcast 👉 Ways to Increase Team Members' Autonomy in Their Roles 👇 In this episode you’ll hear me talk about why it’s important to increase your team members’ autonomy in their roles and how you can do this effectively. There are two main parts in this episode: 🔸 Practical actions and specific behaviours you can adopt to increase your team members’ ability to work independently. 🔸 How to build trusting relationships with your employees - because autonomy in a job is also based on the level of trust in an employee’s willingness to act in the company’s best interests. Available on Spotify 🎥 , Apple Podcasts 🎧 , and other major podcast platforms. Spotify link: https://lnkd.in/dKKUnyGa #employeemotivation #teamleader #entrepreneur #businessowner

Ever feel like you’re not hitting your full potential, not because you lack ability, but because something unseen is holding you back? That’s exactly what we unpack in this week’s episode of The SMARTA Podcast with Yvette Janse van Rensburg Assoc CIPD, EMCC, Partner at Let's Talk Talent. We explore: 🔹 The “Performance = Potential – Interference” equation that every leader should know 🔹 Why building change fitness matters more than managing change 🔹 How freedom and structure can coexist in thriving cultures 🔹 The truth about the sticky floor (and why it’s often more limiting than the glass ceiling) This episode is for anyone serious about unlocking performance in themselves, their teams, and their organizations. 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📎 Link in comments. #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeManagement #CultureTransformation #TalentStrategy #CareerGrowth #YvetteJanseVanRensburg #PerformanceLeadership

🎙️ Strong views, weak eyebrows. The perfect podcast combo. New episodes out and plenty of spicy conversations from the People seat! Together with Christian Højbo Møller, I’ve been diving into some of the big topics in People & Culture and Leadership lately on the podcast "Trivsel & Performance". So far we’ve covered: 1️⃣ The great return to office… or not - what’s really driving it? 2️⃣ Whether KPIs and goals are actually the secret sauce to good team management (👉 that’s the clip below) 3️⃣ And most recently - the growing number of HR professionals feeling burned out, leaving the field, or just losing their spark. Why is that happening, and what can we do about it? All episodes are in Danish - but the themes are universal. Because no matter what language you speak, the question is the same: How do we build great workplaces that still feel human? Watch the clip below, or find the full episodes wherever you usually get your podcasts. And yes, I am aware I seem to have left my eyebrows at home that day. Working on it for episode four. 🫣