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Leadership in 180 Seconds

Shane Kuchel

Leadership in 180 Seconds: 3 minutes to sharpen your leadership each Tuesday.

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Nope! That Won’t Work!

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/10/21

Steve Jobs likely had the Genius of Discernment. When visiting Xerox, he spotted unused technologies like the mouse and graphical interface and immediately felt they were the future of computing. He returned to Apple and incorporated them into the early Macintosh. Jobs often said he didn’t come up with many ideas, but he had a gut feeling about what would work—this is the essence of Discernment.I am spending a number of episodes running through the Working Genius model: It is a self-awareness model

Got Ideas?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/10/14

Do you love coming up with ideas? Or do you find yourself frustrated because someone you know keeps coming up with ideas and you wish they’d stop?!I am spending a number of episodes running through the Working Genius model: It is a self-awareness model which helps you understand what brings you joy and energy in your work. Being a model that directly correlates to the work process, it helps us and our teams become more productive at work.Now, if your friends and colleagues call you an ideas man. Or

What is Your Genius?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/10/07

I have always loved self-awareness tools. Actually, I believe the better we know ourselves the better we can lead others. What sets the Working Genius Tool apart is it’s simplicity. It is so simple that it can be implemented into teams in the matter of a few hours. And I have literally seen the difference in productivity and positive culture within a matter of minutes. It is an incredible tool. Over the next few weeks I am going to unpack each of the working geniuses. See if you can figure out your

Your Words Create Worlds!

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/09/30

Your words create worlds. Carey Nieuwhof, renowned podcaster says, ‘Leaders, your words create worlds’.Nieuwhof has written an excellent article relating to the words spoken by Donald Trump and the ensuing assault on Captial Hill by his followers, and I whole-heartedly agree with this thought. Trump might believe that his words did nothing, however I wholeheartedly agree that the incident on Capital Hill could have been avoided if Trump had spoken differently that day. Leaders, your words create

Yeah, Let’s go get rejected!

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/09/23

Fear of rejection is something that many of us struggle with, especially in leadership roles where decisions are scrutinised and risks are high. But understanding how to manage and overcome this fear can make all the difference in how we lead and grow. Jia Jiang’s "100 Days of Rejection" and Dale Carnegie’s wisdom offer powerful insights into conquering the fear of rejection.Jia Jiang, an entrepreneur, decided to tackle his fear of rejection head-on through a unique experiment he called "100 Days of

Do you love Spiders?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/09/16

When I was little kid I grew up in the country and we had a big woodshed. I regularly played down there with friends. However there were red-back spiders galore in that shed. Now, I’d been taught that Red Back Spiders were dangerous and to be careful. However, the more that my friends and I squashed them, the more that we realised that we were much bigger and uglier than they were and that those tiny little arachnids were nothing to be afraid of!Years later, I woke up with a huntsman on my pillow

Please! Learn from my mistakes!

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/09/09

In my podcast last week, I spoke of a time when I stuffed up as a leader and it led to difficulty, anxiety, lack of productivity and focus for my team. Make sure to check out last week’s episode if you would like to find out about the first two lessons I learnt.Since then I have had opportunity to implement the lessons I learnt, so here are two more lessons I have learnt because of that experience. As I have implemented these my teams have continued working towards our collective vision with greater

How do I lead a fearful team - Pt 1?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/09/02

This week I am looking at the topic of dealing with fear within your teams. However, ironically, the answers I am about to give have nothing to do with changing your team, or the people, or the actions in your team.Let me tell you a personal story.Early in my career I found myself leading a number of teams. I found myself under a lot of scrutiny. I was told that I was doing my job wrong from people who frankly had no idea. But, of course as a young leader, I tried to adjust, change, take on feedback

Are you a cow or a buffalo?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/08/26

CEO, author and key-note speaker, Shola Richards tells a story about a really difficult time in his life. In fact his despair led him to attempting to take his own life. After this happened, Shola was sitting with his Dad who gave this advice.Shola, be the buffalo and not the cow.Shola, be the buffalo and not the cow.He explained that when a storm approaches, the cow instinctively runs away, but as the storm overtakes it, the cow continues to run in the same direction, prolonging its time within the

Have you helped someone through anxiety, only to make...

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/08/19

Have you found yourself with a team member who is not performing because of fear and anxiety? Have you had a team member who you struggled to lead because they were dealing with anxiety?Before I go further, let me clarify. I’m not here to teach you professional techniques for dealing with extreme anxiety. It’s important as leaders to understand our boundaries and refer on when necessary.If you are trying to support someone who is facing anxiety, coming at the issue head on often won’t work. Let me

Is there a difference between fear and anxiety?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/08/12

Anti-anxiety, confidence-creating body language?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/08/05

Leadership often comes with a fair share of anxiety, whether it’s stepping into a high-stakes meeting, delivering a critical presentation, or making tough decisions under pressure. For many executives and senior leaders, these moments of anxiety can undermine confidence and performance. However, groundbreaking research by Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist and Harvard Business School professor, offers a practical and accessible solution: power poses.Amy Cuddy's research, which she shared in her TED

Are you a part of the leadership anxiety statistic?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/07/29

Alright, here’s a statistic straight from my own research. And if you think it's off, feel free to send me a letter of objection! 100% of leaders will experience some level of anxiety at some point in their careers.Over the years, I've met hundreds, if not thousands, of leaders, and whenever the topic of leadership anxiety arises, not a single person has told me they've never experienced it.Here is my disclaimer: I work with leaders who want to empower their people - so I have not spent a lot of

Do you enjoy talking about your fears?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/07/22

The next couple of podcast episodes are on a topic that I hear about from leaders regularly but only when we really know each other. Fear.Fear is not something that leaders like to talk about and yet, the deeper that I come to know leaders the more I realise this is a regular emotion for leaders.I have had to deal with my own fears and anxieties as a leader and see that any leadership role comes with pressure which leads to fear or anxiety. The questions that go through a leader’s mind are endless

Interested in increasing your earnings? Consider...

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/07/15

If I came to you and said I could help you earn significantly more than you are earning now by improving one thing, would you be interested? People with high emotional intelligence, or EQ, earn up to $29,000 more per year than those with lower EQ! That’s worth considering, right?I want to share a personal example: Some time ago, one of my team wrote a 7 page letter to the board where I was working with a whole bunch of things I was doing wrong and effectively asked them to fire me. You can imagine,

We all love our strengths! But what should we do with...

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/07/08

The first couple seasons of Ted Lasso were fantastic! In season 1 there are even some great lessons about leadership. And the writers seemed to find a way to keep it real and comedic at the same time.However this morning I want to use the part of the story throughout season 2 where Ted finds himself curled up in a ball in the middle of a game with what appears to be an anxiety or fear issue. He starts going to see the team counsellor. It is a difficult process for him. He has spent time with

Have you looked in the mirror and complemented your...

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/07/01

I find myself looking in the mirror and telling myself that my bum is too big all the time!Actually that is probably not one of the thoughts I have towards myself. But, self-talk is a challenge for all of us at times. I may not talk to myself in front of the mirror, but there have been many times when I have told myself that I am not good enough. We convince ourselves that we don’t deserve to lead. Have you listened to that voice of fear or those thoughts that you don’t measure up?To lead others

Am I Really Good Enough?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/06/24

The Coronavirus Pandemic might seem like a thing of the past, but its impact lingers. Many people I talk to took it in stride, but a lot of others struggled with their mental health. Personally, I found the isolation tough and had some really difficult days. I started doubting my vision: "Is my dream too big?" "Can I really do what I love and still provide for my family?"During those times, my wife was my rock. She encouraged me and spoke words of life and courage. It made me realize that we all

Do you Self-Care or Self-Cope?

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/06/17

I’ve burnt out!No, not right now. Early in my career, I often felt burned out every six weeks. It was a relentless cycle of hard work, little sleep, and neglecting self-care, leading to physical sickness, stress, and a sense of being overworked. Eventually, I realised that the problem wasn't my job; it was my lack of self-care.John Maxwell and psychologist Dr. Les Parrott discuss self-care in their book "25 Ways To Win With People." They highlight the importance of being in a healthy place to

Which Genius is most suited to Senior Leadership? Pt 2

Leadership in 180 Seconds ·

2024/06/10

Over the past couple of weeks, we've been diving into the concept of leveraging your genius within leadership contexts. I strongly believe that exceptional leadership isn't tied to a specific genius but rather to the ability to harness one's unique strengths effectively. In our previous episodes, we delved into Wonder, Invention, and Discernment. If you haven't caught up on those discussions yet, I highly recommend doing so to get a fuller picture. Today, let's explore three more geniuses:

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