POSITIONED For Success

About POSITIONED For Success

Positioned for Success is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Kelvin Thomas, delivering research-backed leadership insights, practical coaching tools, and real-world stories to help leaders thrive in today’s changing world.

Publisher

Dr. Kelvin Thomas

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Oct 2025

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

3 of 9 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Episode 8: The Legacy of Leadership - What You Leave Behind

   If you left your current role tomorrow, what would people say you achieved? How would they describe what it was like to work with you? What values would they say you embodied? In this season finale, Dr. Kelvin Thomas explores leadership legacy - the lasting impact that extends far beyond quarterly results and annual reviews. This isn't about building monuments; it's about influencing people who influence others. You'll discover: The three dimensions of lasting leadership impact: Results, Rela...

2. 

   25 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 7: Decision Fatigue - Why Your Brain Gets Tired

   This episode explores decision fatigue, revealing how mental exhaustion impacts judgment and leads to inconsistent outcomes, as seen in parole decisions.

3. 

   12 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 6: Difficult Conversations - Building Trust Through Conflict

   This episode explores how managers can build trust and improve relationships by learning to navigate difficult conversations effectively, addressing conflicts directly rather than avoiding them.

4. 

   4 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 5: Authentic Leadership - Leading Without Losing Yourself

   Host discusses authentic leadership, exploring how leaders balance organizational needs with personal values to remain true to themselves while effectively leading.

5. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Episode 4: Mastering Resilience - More Than Just Bouncing Back

   Dr. Kelvin Thomas explores the concept of resilience, highlighting its true nature as adaptability rather than unwavering strength, using the metaphor of bamboo bending in a storm as an example.

6. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Episode 3: Breaking Mental Barriers - The Hidden Traps That Sabotage Leaders

   Dr. Kelvin Thomas explores the mental barriers that leaders face, revealing how thought patterns can sabotage effectiveness and hinder success.

7. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Episode 2: Leading Through Change - Without Losing Your Mind

   This episode explores how leaders can navigate constant change effectively, drawing insights from McKinsey research to maintain composure and strategic focus.

8. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Episode 1: Business Acumen - Beyond Your Department's Walls

   This episode explores business acumen, revealing how professionals gain confidence in decision-making beyond their department's walls.

9. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Welcome to Positioned for Success - Start Here

   Dr. Kelvin Thomas introduces the Positioned for Success podcast, outlining its unique approach to practical leadership frameworks and immediate-use tools for real-world challenges.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 7: Decision Fatigue - Why Your Brain Gets Tired

Published 25 Nov 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] This mental work burns glucose. And just like physical exercise burns calories, it's actual metabolic work that depletes the real resource. Earlier in the day, your prefrontal cortex is fresh and energized. It can handle complex analysis, consider multiple variables, tolerate ambiguity, and make nuanced decisions. […]

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