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The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

Short, sharp and practical leadership support for thoughtful, reflective, people-focused leaders who want to lead with confidence, without pretending to be someone they"re not. Hosted by leadership coach Ben Brearley, each episode helps you build confidence, set boundaries, and stay true to your values in the workplace. No jargon, no hype. Just real strategies for thoughtful leadership.

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21:53

Leadership Qualities You Need to Succeed

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/01/11

Not all leaders are born equal. Some people will have personal qualities that will help them succeed in leadership positions better than others. However, the good news is that leadership qualities can develop over time, along with our personality. That means we don't need to be born with them, we can take steps to incorporate them into our leadership even if they might not come naturally. In this episode, I look at the top 5 qualities that I believe make for the best leaders in today's

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16:20

Is Your Team Feeling Safe ... or Scared?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2021/01/02

Some workplaces operate with a culture of "command and control" and toxicity that can have our team members quaking in fear. In this episode, I talk about the concept of Psychological Safety and how creating a safe culture can help to improve performance and the willingness to try new things. What are you going to do to help your people feel safe and enjoy coming to work each day? If you like this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts here, I really appreciate it! 👈👈 Show Links:

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16:56

Leaders: Are You Looking After Yourselves?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/12/28

The sad reality in many workplaces is that leaders keep working harder and for longer, putting the needs of their organisations and bosses ahead of their own. Self-care is critical for leaders, because you will never be able to support or lead anyone effectively if your own mindset is not where it should be. In this episode, I cover some of the problems I see in our workplaces, why leaders don't look after themselves, and of course some good ways to look after your own self-care. This is the last

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11:44

Balancing the 4 Key Leadership Components

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/12/13

Have you ever wondered what the main parts of leadership are? Me too! That's why in this episode, I'm going to take you through what they are. It's important that we keep these components in balance, because when we focus too much on one area, other parts of our leadership tend to suffer. Listen to this episode to find out more about the components and let me know what you think in the comments below! Show Links: Article: Balancing the Four Essential Leadership Components. eBook: The Difficult

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10:07

Are These Job-Satisfaction Killers a Problem In Your...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/12/06

Job satisfaction is a critical aspect of team member motivation. If people aren't satisfied coming to work and are having to drag themselves into work every day, you're likely to see poor performance. In this episode, I highlight some of the common "Job satisfaction killers" that I see damaging motivation and performance in our workplaces, as well as some simple ways to try to overcome them in your team. Apple Podcast Review: If you like this episode, be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts at

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13:02

Is Insecurity Damaging Your Leadership? Watch For...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/11/29

Ever felt insecure during your leadership role? It's not uncommon to feel that way, as leaders are often having to deal with change and uncertainty in their teams and workplaces. But just because we feel insecure sometimes, it doesn't mean we should resort to insecure behaviour. If we are conscious of the signs of insecure leadership, we can stop ourselves from going down that path! In this episode, I look at some of the signs of insecure leadership so you can be aware of them and stop falling into

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13:08

Why Team Members Aren't Meeting Your Expectations

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/11/21

Do you find yourself frustrated by team members who won't meet your expectations? You're not alone! Many leaders struggle with this issue, feeling like they always need to run around cleaning up after their team. In this episode, I target some of the key areas which can cause this problem, and look at some ways to help your people step up and take on more accountability and ownership. Show Links: Enrol in the Team Accountability Builder Online Course. Article: Team Members Unable to Meet Your

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13:57

How to Lead People Who Resist Your Leadership

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/11/15

Have you ever had to lead people that don't really want you to? Awkward! But this can be quite a common problem in leadership, because there are lots of potential reasons why people might be resistant to your leadership. In this episode, I cover some of these situations, the root cause that is often behind this resistance and of course, what you can do to overcome this tricky problem. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you like it! Oh... and tell

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10:08

How Open and Honest Should You Be With Your Team?

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/11/09

As the leader of your team, the openness and honesty of your communication can be a bit of a balancing act. It can feel good to be open with your team, but this can cause problems too. In this episode, I cover the benefits and drawbacks of being open and honest with your team, including some of the ways to strike the right balance. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe using your podcast platform of choice, whether it's Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or on Spotify. Show Links: Thoughtful

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12:05

People-Pleasing Leadership & How You Can Stop It

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/11/02

Have you ever felt like you wanted your team, colleagues or your own boss to like you so much, that it has impacted your leadership? If so, you're not alone. Some leaders would rather please the people around them than make the right decisions or take the right actions. In this episode, I'll take a look at some signs that you might be a bit of a people-pleaser and then look at some ways you can shift your mindset to take the right actions instead. Show Links: Leadership Confidence Online Course:

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15:09

Struggling to Say No? Try These 5 Ways!

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/10/26

Saying "No" is a critical leadership skill, and one that many leaders still struggle with. We all want to be seen as "team players" and good leaders, so it can be tempting to just say "Yes" to everything. In this episode, I talk about how to push back and say "No" to unreasonable requests and extra workload that would push you and your team over the edge! Show Links: Article: 5 Ways to Say No Without Getting Fired. Podcast Episode: Is All Your Hard Work Helping or Hurting? Online

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11:10

Think You Know What Your Team Wants? Think Again!

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/10/19

Have you ever fallen into the trap where you think you know what your team members want? And perhaps you've made assumptions based on your own experience and preferences. In other words, you've assumed you know what your team members like, dislike or want to achieve in their careers, because you think they are just like you! This is a cognitive bias known as the "False Consensus" effect. Basically, this means in our head, we tell ourselves that other people are just like us. Unfortunately, this

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16:36

Beating Leadership Imposter Syndrome

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/10/12

Ever felt like you're just not good enough for your leadership role? Do you feel like other leaders seem more calm and confident than you do? Well, you're not alone. In fact, I've felt all of these feelings and more during my leadership career. The problem with imposter syndrome in leadership roles is that it can make you step back and stop leading the way you should be. So in this episode, I'm going to cover some of the best ways that I've dealt with it over the years, so you can deal with it too

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11:08

Common Ways You Might Be Reducing Accountability In...

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/10/05

Building team accountability is a great way to improve performance in a team. Team members that take accountability are more likely to put in extra effort, care and attention to making sure the work is done right. Without accountability, leaders often feel like they are going it alone. If you are the only one who really cares about the quality of the work in your team, it can feel like you're running around trying to fix everything by yourself. That's why we want to be doing things that increase

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17:44

Avoiding a Negative Team Culture

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/09/28

The way that leaders behave can have a dramatic impact on the way our team operates. Leadership behaviour can be contagious, so we need to make sure we're sending the right signals to our team members. Like it or not, we are role models for our team members, and they'll often behave the way they think we want them to, even if they don't really believe in it. In this episode, I look at the impact of negative leadership behaviour and how it can shape the attitudes and actions of our team members. Then

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21:50

How to Fix Behaviour Issues In Your Team

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/09/21

If you’ve ever had trouble with behaviour issues in your team, you’re not alone! In this episode, I take a look at some simple steps to take to diagnose and start to fix behaviour problems from team members. This can be quite tricky so there might be some trial and error, but if you follow the steps you should be able to make some progress! Don’t forget to subscribe in your podcast app of choice and leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you like this episode! Team Accountability Pack: If you would

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13:03

Want to Improve Team Performance? Set Good Deadlines.

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/09/14

With the rise of more inclusive and collaborative leadership, setting deadlines can be uncomfortable for many leaders. However, there are good reasons for deadlines and they really can help to improve performance. The trick is to make your deadlines meaningful, useful and real. This will help your people strive to achieve the target and feel motivated at the same time. In this episode, I look at some of the common problems we see with deadlines in the workplace (or lack of them), the benefits of

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10:33

Signs That You're Not Really Solving Your Team Issues

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/09/07

Ever felt like you're constantly dealing with people problems and team issues, rather than doing actual work? You're not alone. Dealing with people problems is a natural part of leadership. However, if it is consuming your working day so much that you can't actually focus on doing real work that moves your team or business forwards, then you have a problem. You're not alone. Dealing with people problems is a natural part of leadership. However, if it is consuming your working day so much that you

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11:42

How to Give Your Team More Meaningful Work

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/08/31

Doing meaningful work is one of the greatest motivational factors that drives team member performance. When people feel as if they are taking on worthwhile tasks that matter, they're more likely to feel engaged and put in the effort. Unfortunately, there are many people who aren't doing meaningful work. There is a lot of wasted time and effort in our workplaces which can destroy motivation. In this episode, Ben looks at some ways that you can provide more meaningful work to your team, so they feel

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09:46

Handling Emotions in Leadership

The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley ·

2020/08/24

As humans, we are constantly experiencing emotions and the workplace is no exception. Leaders often need to deal with deadlines, team problems and other situations, so it's inevitable to feel stressed, upset or anxious from time to time. Even positive emotions can get us in trouble in the wrong context. The most important part of dealing with emotions is making sure that we can respond to them in a productive way. In this episode, I cover some of the ways we experience emotions, some of the trouble

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