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How to Take the Lead

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by Lee Griffith and Carrie-Ann Wade

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How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership. Every week we'll be exploring a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way. If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith (from www.sundayskies.com) and Carrie-Ann Wade (from www.cats-pajamas.co.uk) as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights. New episodes are released every Thursday. To get involved, share your thoughts and stories or to ask questions visit www.howtotakethelead.com or DM us via instagram, LinkedIn or twitter.

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February 8, 2024

What do we need to unlearn to lead well?

<p>Have you heard about unlearning? It sounds like the opposite of what we are all about here at How To Take The Lead - learning, growth and development. But understanding what we need to unlearn as leaders is key to that growth and development. </p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><ul><li>what we mean by the concept of unlearning</li><li>why unlearning a crucial part of our leadership journeys</li><li>how you know what you need to unlearn in order to improve</li><li>Seeking feedback and engaging others in your unlearning</li></ul><br/><p>As it's the last episode of this series you can also hear our highlights from series 4. Both of us particularly loved the conversation about self-leadership. </p><h2>Resources and helpful links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://howtotakethelead.com/episode/self-leadership">How well do you lead yourself? - How to Take the Lead</a></li></ul><br/><p><h2>About How to Take the Lead</h2><p>How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.</p><p>Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.</p><p>If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts <a href="https://www.sundayskies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Griffith</a> and <a href="https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrie-Ann Wade</a> as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.</p> </p><p><h2>Get involved</h2><p>If you enjoyed this episode why not <a href="https://www.howtotakethelead.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a>. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.</p><p>If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> to make sure you don't miss out.</p><p>And you can <a href="https://howtotakethelead.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">be a part of our Substack community</a>, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both. </p><p>We're also over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more behind the scenes, news and views.</p><p>Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email <a href="mailto:howtotakethelead@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howtotakethelead@gmail.com</a> or DM us on the socials.</p> </p>

February 1, 2024

Taking risks

<p>What is your risk appetite as a leader?</p><p>It's well evidenced that high-performing teams are those who are willing to take collective risk. But it's not easy to get to that place, especially if it's outside of your comfort zone.</p><p>In this episode, we chat all things risk and why your approach to it matters. We discuss:</p><ul><li>how we define risks and how our approaches vary</li><li>risk awareness versus risk-taking</li><li>how your DISC profile - or preferences - can affect how you view and take risks </li><li>the requirement of psychological safety in building risk appetite</li><li>what good risk taking looks like</li><li>how to identify where you sit on a risk scale</li><li>how to become less risk averse </li><li>tackling risky behaviours in others without being a killjoy</li><li>getting alignment with your Board and taking people with you</li><li>embracing your inner risk-taker </li></ul><br/><h2>Resources and helpful links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/surrounded-by-idiots-the-four-types-of-human-behaviour-or-how-to-understand-those-who-cannot-be-understood-thomas-erikson/1880113?ean=9781785042188">Surrounded by idiots by Thomas Erikson</a></li></ul><br/><p><h2>About How to Take the Lead</h2><p>How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.</p><p>Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.</p><p>If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts <a href="https://www.sundayskies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Griffith</a> and <a href="https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrie-Ann Wade</a> as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.</p> </p><p><h2>Get involved</h2><p>If you enjoyed this episode why not <a href="https://www.howtotakethelead.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a>. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.</p><p>If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> to make sure you don't miss out.</p><p>And you can <a href="https://howtotakethelead.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">be a part of our Substack community</a>, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both. </p><p>We're also over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more behind the scenes, news and views.</p><p>Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email <a href="mailto:howtotakethelead@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howtotakethelead@gmail.com</a> or DM us on the socials.</p> </p>

January 25, 2024

Disruptive leadership

<p>Is being a disruptor about making trouble? We don't think so and it's one of the things we explore in this conversation about disruptive leadership. In this episode of How To Take The Lead we consider how disruptive leadership can support your teams/ organisations.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>what being a disruptive leader really means?</li><li>the challenges disruption can cause</li><li>how to take other people on a journey of change as part of disruption</li><li>testing out disruption in small, more manageable ways </li><li>changing or shifting your mindset in relation to dispruption</li><li>being comfortable with your role or the role of others in disruptive leadership.</li></ul><br/><h2>Resources and helpful links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/book/rebel-ideas-the-power-of-diverse-thinking/">Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking - Matthew Syed Consulting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5421000-disruptive-ideas">Disruptive Ideas by Leandro Herrero | Goodreads</a></li></ul><br/><p><h2>About How to Take the Lead</h2><p>How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.</p><p>Every episode we explore a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.</p><p>If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts <a href="https://www.sundayskies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Griffith</a> and <a href="https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrie-Ann Wade</a> as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.</p> </p><p><h2>Get involved</h2><p>If you enjoyed this episode why not <a href="https://www.howtotakethelead.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast</a>. We would love it if you left us a rating or review and feel free to share the link to this episode with anyone else you think would find it interesting.</p><p>If you want to watch this episode, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> to make sure you don't miss out.</p><p>And you can <a href="https://howtotakethelead.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">be a part of our Substack community</a>, where you can get extra bonus goodies, network with a community of leaders and get direct access to us both. </p><p>We're also over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtotakethelead/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more behind the scenes, news and views.</p><p>Plus if you want to work with us to challenge and change leadership in your organisation get in touch by dropping us an email <a href="mailto:howtotakethelead@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howtotakethelead@gmail.com</a> or DM us on the socials.</p> </p>

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What is How to Take the Lead?: How to Take the Lead is a show exploring all things leadership.

Every week we'll be exploring a different part of life as a leader, questioning everything we've ever learnt and sharing a few of our own stories along the way.

If you want to learn how to do leadership your own way, join hosts Lee Griffith (from www.sundayskies.com) and Carrie-Ann Wade (from www.cats-pajamas.co.uk) as they debunk myths, tackle stereotypes and generally put the leadership world to rights.

New episodes are released every Thursday. To get involved, share your thoughts and stories or to ask questions visit www.howtotakethelead.com or DM us via instagram, LinkedIn or twitter.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates inactive.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 2 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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