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The Leader"s Kitbag

The Leader’s Kitbag is the podcast that reveals what it really takes to lead and scale successfully—whether you’re growing a company, a business unit, or a team inside a larger organisation. Hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton, the show blends practical tips with deep insights through three distinct formats: #1. Leading the Scale-Up – Candid, long-form interviews with CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and authors who’ve faced the real challenges of scaling. These episodes dive into the key

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05:09

Do I Need To Say More In Meetings?

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2025/09/17

Do you ever walk out of a meeting questioning whether you said enough, or even doubting if you made any impact at all?In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I explore a common struggle for reflective, internal-thinking leaders who often equate airtime with impact.Spoiler alert: the two are not the same.I share three practical tips to help you communicate effectively and confidently, without needing to be the loudest voice in the room.You’ll learn about:Why your presence can be just as powerful as

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05:46

How To Frame Goals in the Right Way

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Leader’s Kit Bag, I explore how two people with the same skills, experience and motivation can produce vastly different results, and why the difference often comes down to the language we use when setting goals.You’ll learn about:Towards and away-from motivation stylesHow to spot themHow tailoring your language to match can significantly increase goal achievement across your team.Need More Support?If you’d like support with leadership training, coaching or conference speaking,

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03:34

James Collier on Dietology and How Food Choices Shape...

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2025/07/07

In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 179, with James Collier, Co-founder of Huel and Registered Nutritionist, to explore the concept of “dietology” – the dogmatic beliefs around nutrition – and why food choices can become so polarising.Once you’ve listened to the ‘SHORT’, why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode?Enjoyed The Short?Listen to the full episode here.

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05:46

What To Do When You Have a Poor Leader

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2025/06/18

Let’s face it, not every leader we work for is brilliant.But even if your boss isn’t the best, you still have the power to lead your team well.In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I’m sharing three practical ways you can manage up when the person above you isn’t leading effectively.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to clarify the bigger picture to help your boss prioritiseWays to proactively seek feedback, even in a feedback vacuumWhy sharing wins and team success makes your boss (and you) look

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02:07

Tessa Clarke talks about what’s really going on in...

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2025/06/16

What’s really going on in venture capital?In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 178, with Tessa Clarke, co-founder of OLIO, as she shares how the funding landscape is shifting – and where it still needs to go.With five successful funding rounds under her belt, Tessa shares her hard-won insights into the realities of raising capital as a female founder. She talks candidly about the progress we are seeing – from more

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04:57

How to Break the Top-Down Feedback Trap

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2025/06/11

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I explore a common but often overlooked leadership pitfall: the one-way nature of feedback in many teams.While it's often easy for leaders to give feedback, getting honest input in return can be much more difficult.But if we don’t hear what our team really thinks, we’re not leading with the whole picture. Our leadership decisions are based on assumptions and inferences, instead of real insights.Through a recent example from one of my leadership courses, I

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03:06

Be More Radar, Less Lighthouse

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2025/05/21

In today’s episode, I offer a fresh perspective on one of the concepts I’ve shared time and time again: leadership is not about having all the answers.Using the metaphor of a lighthouse versus a radar, I explore the subtle but powerful shift in mindset that enables great leaders to navigate with agility, listen deeply, and respond wisely.Where the lighthouse stands still and broadcasts in one direction, the radar constantly scans, listens, and adjusts.That’s what today’s most effective leaders do:

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06:44

Your Team Can’t Grow If You Don’t

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2025/05/14

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I’m exploring one of the most common – and overlooked – growth challenges in scale-ups and fast-moving organisations: leadership bottlenecks.As Marshall Goldsmith put it, “What got you here won’t get you there.”That insight rings especially true for leaders in high-growth businesses. The truth is, the biggest barrier to scaling often isn’t sales, operations or even funding – it’s the leadership capability within the organisation.You’ll learn:Why your mindset

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06:46

Breaking the Bottleneck: How to Stop Being the...

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2025/05/07

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I’m digging into a common but critical leadership flaw: becoming the bottleneck in your team’s decision-making process.When every decision must run through you, progress stalls, opportunities are lost, and teams become disengaged.Drawing on principles from military leadership and practical business tools, I’ll show you how to break that logjam and build a team of empowered, capable decision-makers.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why ego and fear are the hidden

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The One in Thirty Rule: Why Most Corporate Startups Fail

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2025/05/06

Welcome to the very first episode of Leading the Scale-Up — the new podcast series from Ben Morton, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Leader’s Kitbag. This show isn’t about leadership theory. It’s about the real-world challenge of scaling a start-up or growing a business within a business — and what it takes to lead through the chaos. In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Mattes, award-winning thought leader and creator of the Lean Scaleup framework. With over 20 years of experience

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06:58

Leading Is the Job – Not the Extra Bit!

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2025/04/30

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I’m tackling one of the most common – and costly – challenges leaders face: the “Too Busy to Lead” cycle.If you often feel there’s no time for the leadership work you should be doing – coaching your team, thinking strategically, or planning ahead – that’s a major red flag. Because when leadership gets deprioritised, performance stalls and teams disengage.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why confusing busyness with effectiveness is a leadership trapHow to audit

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05:35

The Four Leadership Gaps That Impact Performance

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2025/04/02

When a team member falls short of expectations, it’s easy to point the finger of blame at them.But the best leaders ask themselves a different question: What was my role in this?In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I explore the concept of radical accountability—taking full ownership of your team’s performance.Instead of blaming individuals, we must identify and address the leadership gaps that may be causing underperformance.Here are four key leadership gaps that could be holding your team

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06:12

Managing to the Invisible Standard

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2025/03/26

Have you ever been disappointed with a team member’s performance, only to later realise you never actually communicated your expectations clearly?You’re not alone. Unclear expectations are one of the biggest performance killers, and as leaders, we’re often guilty of setting an invisible standard without articulating it.In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I share three simple but powerful tips to ensure your team understands exactly what is expected of them:Make the Invisible Visible – Clearly

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05:50

How to Lead More Experienced Colleagues

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2025/03/19

Leading colleagues who are older or more experienced than you can feel intimidating. You may wonder how to earn their respect, gain their trust, and lead effectively without micromanaging or feeling out of your depth. In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I explore how David Rock’s SCARF model can help you successfully lead more experienced team members. Key takeaways from this episode: Autonomy matters – Experienced colleagues value independence. Give them freedom, choice, and control in their

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06:00

How to Lead Other Leaders

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2025/03/12

Leading other leaders is a unique challenge—one that can feel daunting, especially if some of them have as much (or more) experience than you, strong opinions, and perhaps even wanted the job you now have. In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I explore how David Rock’s SCARF model can help you establish credibility and take your fellow leaders with you on the journey. Key takeaways from this episode: Reflect on your own experiences – What did past leaders do well? What turned you off? Learn from

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05:58

How To Ensure Alignment

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2025/02/12

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, we tackle a common leadership challenge: how to ensure alignment and clarity in meetings and presentations. Many leaders leave a room believing everyone is on the same page, only to find confusion and misalignment later. This episode introduces a simple yet transformative tactic to prevent that from happening.Key Takeaways:Ask to confirm understanding: Instead of asking, “Any questions?”, ask specific questions to test understanding, e.g., “What time are we

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05:47

The Power of Clarity

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2025/01/29

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, we delve into the critical skill of communicating with clarity as a leader. Miscommunication can lead to frustration, wasted effort, and unfulfilled expectations. As leaders, the responsibility often lies with us to ensure our messages are clear and actionable. Albert Einstein famously said, “True genius is making the complex simple, not making the simple complicated.” This insight underpins today’s discussion. Key Takeaways: Reflect on your role in

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06:30

How To Stay Energised

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2025/01/22

In this episode of The Leaders Kit Bag, I discuss the concept of Strategic Recovery—a powerful approach to maintaining energy, motivation, and inspiration throughout the year by proactively planning your breaks.Many professionals fall into a predictable pattern: working intensely from one holiday season to the next, only stopping when exhaustion or illness forces them to rest. It doesn’t have to be that way. By intentionally scheduling rest and recovery periods alongside professional and personal

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05:48

SHORTS | Energy and Motivation Maintenance with Kate...

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2025/01/09

In these ‘SHORTS’ episodes of my podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes.This one comes from episode 174, with Kate Sikora, the Managing Director of Noble Studios in the UK. “How do I maintain my energy, avoid burnout, and strike a balance that works for me?” – Kate and I share our advice and pivotal moments.Once you’ve listened to the ‘SHORT’, why not click the link below and tune in to the full episode?Enjoyed The Short?Listen to the full episode here.Be a Standout Leader in

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05:44

How to Make New Habits Stick

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2025/01/08

How to Make New Habits StickIn this episode ofThe Leaders Kit Bag, I explore why bad habits seem to stick like Velcro while good ones slide off like Teflon. Starting the new year with aspirations to build better routines can be challenging, but I share four practical strategies to make your new habits stick using the acronymFEAD.FEADstands for:Force: Use cues and accountability to create momentum, such as laying out workout clothes the night before or working out with a friend.Eliminate: Remove

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