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Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders

Andrew Beveridge

Practical tips for leaders. Hosted by psychologist and founder of Leadership Today - Andrew Beveridge. Leadership Today is a weekly leadership podcast for managers, team leaders and executives who want practical, evidence-based leadership advice. Hosted by psychologist Andrew Beveridge, each episode translates the latest leadership and organisational psychology research into simple strategies you can use immediately. Discover practical tips on leadership, management, coaching, emotional

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Episode 243 - Stop Unfinished Work Following You Home

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/10/02

Summary Sometimes it's difficult to enjoy our time away from work even when we've finished for the day. New research shows that unfinished tasks and anticipating a busy day tomorrow can keep work active in our thinking while also reducing our motivation to engage with our leisure time. This episode looks at some practical ways to finish the working day well. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 243 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your

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04:17

Episode 242 - How to Give People Autonomy When There...

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2026/09/25

Summary Autonomy matters for motivation, but what happens when people work in a highly structured environment with lots of rules? New research involving nearly 3,900 NSW Police Force personnel shows that autonomy can still be supported within clear boundaries. This episode looks at how leaders can provide more ownership without removing necessary structure. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 242 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your

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04:20

Episode 241 - Curiosity is Productive Inefficiency

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2026/09/18

Summary We often treat efficiency as an unquestioned good, but curiosity works differently. A major new research review describes curiosity as "productive inefficiency", slowing us down in the short term while helping us find better ideas and solutions. This episode looks at where leaders should deliberately make room for curiosity. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 241 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at

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04:18

Episode 240 - When Negative Feedback Becomes Too Much

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2026/09/11

Summary Negative feedback can sometimes improve performance and sometimes leave people distracted, discouraged or withdrawing from their work. New research shows that how surprising, disruptive and consequential the feedback feels helps explain those different reactions. This episode looks at how leaders can make difficult feedback clearer and easier to act on. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 240 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your

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03:47

Episode 239 - Does Your Team Think the Relationship...

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2026/09/04

Summary Leaders can easily assume they have stronger relationships with employees than employees themselves experience. New research shows that this mismatch can reduce psychological safety and make people less likely to speak up. This episode looks at how leaders can test their assumptions and make it easier for people to raise concerns. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 239 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we

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54:40

Interview - Dr Gleb Tsipursky - Helping Teams Embrace AI

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/08/31

AI adoption isn't just a technology challenge - it's a leadership and psychology challenge. In this episode of Leadership Today, Andrew Beveridge speaks with behavioural scientist, author and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, Dr Gleb Tsipursky. Drawing on his new book, The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results, Gleb explains why many AI initiatives fail to deliver a return and what leaders can do differently. They explore the three emotional barriers that often hold

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04:31

Episode 238 - Remember What It Was Like to Be a Beginner

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2026/08/28

Summary The better we become at something, the harder it can be to remember what it was like not to know. New research shows that experts give more useful and actionable advice when they reconnect with their own experience as beginners. This episode explores a simple way leaders can become better coaches and teachers. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 238 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at a challenge that

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04:17

Episode 237 - The Hidden Bias in Performance Reviews

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2026/08/21

Summary Some employees are especially good at adapting their behaviour and creating positive impressions, but does that mean they actually perform better? A new meta-analysis suggests self-monitoring predicts supervisor performance ratings more than objective performance outcomes. This episode explores how leaders can distinguish genuine contribution from the appearance of performance. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 237 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical

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05:02

Episode 236 - The Go-To Person Trap

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2026/08/14

Summary Every team seems to have someone everybody goes to for help. New research shows that leaders may unintentionally create these go-to employees through the people they visibly rely on, increasing burnout without necessarily improving performance ratings. Discover how to spread expertise without exhausting your most dependable people. Transcript Hello and welcome to the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at how the

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03:59

Episode 235 - How to Help Your Team Feel Heard

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2026/08/07

Episode 235 - How To Help Your Team Feel Heard Summary Most leaders understand the importance of listening, but far fewer understand what great listening actually looks like. Discover the research behind high-quality listening and why helping people feel genuinely heard can improve trust, engagement, wellbeing, and retention. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 235 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore the

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05:19

Episode 234 - The Hidden Motivation Trade-Off in...

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2026/07/31

Summary Hybrid work isn't simply about where people are most productive. New research shows that working remotely tends to satisfy our need for autonomy, while office days strengthen our sense of connection, with both playing a vital role in sustaining motivation. Rather than debating attendance, effective leaders intentionally design office days for collaboration and relationship building, and remote days for focused, independent work. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 234 of the Leadership

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Episode 233 - Bored, Busy and Burned Out

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2026/07/24

Summary Being busy does not protect people from boredom, and boredom does not mean someone has spare capacity. New research shows employees can be bored and burned out at the same time. This episode explores how role conflict, limited autonomy and poorly designed work create this combination, and what leaders can do about it. Transcript Hello and welcome to the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. In this episode we explore whether it's

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Episode 232 - How To Lead With Humility

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2026/07/17

Summary Humility is often overlooked as a leadership strength, yet research links it to higher trust, engagement, creativity, and performance. Learn why humility is far more than being nice and discover practical ways to demonstrate confidence, openness, and a willingness to learn. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 232 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. When we think about great leadership, humility isn't always the first

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08:31

Episode 231 - Preparing for an Underperformance...

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/07/10

Summary Underperformance conversations often go wrong before they even begin. In this episode, we explore the CLEAR framework to help leaders prepare with greater clarity, curiosity and confidence. You'll learn how to clarify the purpose, listen well, explore causes, agree on next steps and reinforce progress after the conversation. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 231 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at

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08:05

Episode 230 - Diagnosing Underperformance: Why Good...

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/07/03

Summary Underperformance is often treated as a motivation problem when the real issue may be a lack of clarity, capability or confidence. Effective leaders resist the temptation to jump to conclusions and instead focus on understanding what's driving performance. By diagnosing before prescribing, asking better questions and creating clear expectations, leaders can prevent many performance issues before they occur. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 230 of the Leadership Today Podcast, where

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Episode 229 - How To Re-engage A 'Quiet Quitter'

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2026/06/26

Summary Quiet quitting isn't usually about laziness or a lack of motivation. Research suggests it's often a sign that the relationship between an employee and their organisation has become unbalanced. Discover how leaders can spot the warning signs early and rebuild engagement through better conversations and clearer expectations. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 229 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we explore how

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Episode 228 - How To Get The Best From AI Without...

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2026/06/19

Episode 228 - How To Get The Best From AI Without Falling Off The Edge Summary AI can be incredibly helpful, but it's not always right. Learn about the "jagged frontier" of AI capability and why the most effective leaders know when to rely on AI and when human judgement remains essential. Discover practical ways to get the benefits of AI without falling into its traps. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 228 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to

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Episode 227 - How to Use Microbreaks to Restore Focus

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/06/12

Summary Feeling exhausted despite being busy all day? Research suggests that short breaks throughout the day can boost energy, reduce fatigue, and help sustain performance. Discover how leaders can use microbreaks more effectively and encourage healthier work habits across their team. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 227 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we're exploring how to use microbreaks to restore focus.

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Episode 226 - How To Reduce Loneliness at Work

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2026/06/05

Summary One in five people feel lonely at work. While loneliness is often seen as a personal issue, research suggests leaders play a bigger role than they might realise in helping people feel connected, included, and supported. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 226 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. Most of us think of loneliness as something that happens outside of work. But Gallup's latest global research found that

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54:13

Interview - Brad Englert - Spheres of Influence

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders ·

2025/05/09

Summary In this conversation, Andrew Beveridge speaks with Brad Englert, founder of Brad Englert Advisory and author of 'Spheres of Influence'. They discuss the importance of mentorship, building genuine relationships in business, and the significance of understanding both internal and external spheres of influence. Brad shares insights from his extensive experience in IT and leadership, emphasising the need for proactive customer service, the power of apology, and the challenges of influencing

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