How They Lead (Lessons Learnt at the Rockface of Leadership) podcast aims to evolve the way people perform by showcasing a variety of examples of high performance, sharing stories of people who have done “firsts in the world”, and highlighting amazing guests who represent ‘high performance’ in their own right.
Hosted by Ben Stocken who is highly skilled in creating innovative and straightforward strategies to help individuals realize their maximum potential. Benjamin Wade, on the other hand, equips him with top-notch leadership tools and
techniques that are tailored to promote commercial growth, profitability, and efficiency. Together, they are a powerful duo that is set to inspire and educate listeners to take their organizations to the next level.
Our goal focuses on the three elements of the leadership triangle: Self-Leadership, Team Leadership, and Followership. So we can deliver engaging and inspiring content that motivates our listeners to take action towards improving their leadership skills and qualities. Including those who deliver training services and those looking to elevate their organizations to a higher level.
Join us as we explore new ways to evolve the way we perform!
If you enjoyed our podcast today, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Don't forget to visit our website for more exclusive content. And reach us at Hello@thewestpeak.com to connect with you on a more personal level.
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How They Lead (Lessons Learnt at the Rockface of Leadership) podcast aims to evolve the way people perform by showcasing a variety of examples of high performance, sharing stories of people who have done “firsts in the world”, and highlighting amazing guests who represent ‘high performance’ in their own right.
Hosted by Ben Stocken who is highly skilled in creating innovative and straightforward strategies to help individuals realize their maximum potential. Benjamin Wade, on the other hand, equips him with top-notch leadership tools and
techniques that are tailored to promote commercial growth, profitability, and efficiency. Together, they are a powerful duo that is set to inspire and educate listeners to take their organizations to the next level.
Our goal focuses on the three elements of the leadership triangle: Self-Leadership, Team Leadership, and Followership. So we can deliver engaging and inspiring content that motivates our listeners to take action towards improving their leadership skills and qualities. Including those who deliver training services and those looking to elevate their organizations to a higher level.
Join us as we explore new ways to evolve the way we perform!
If you enjoyed our podcast today, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. Don't forget to visit our website for more exclusive content. And reach us at Hello@thewestpeak.com to connect with you on a more personal level.
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In the season two opener of How They Lead, West Peak's co-founders return to unpack the biggest shifts in leadership, people performance, and business since their last series.
From launching West Peak US, the epidemic of disengaged employees, geopolitical turmoil, AI disruption, and generational divides, this candid episode sets the tone for the future of high-performance leadership.
Key Takeaways
Soundbites
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Leadership Landscape Update
02:04 Expansion into the US Market
06:13 Business Growth Breakfasts
09:22 Shifts in Business Performance
12:39 The Impact of Attrition Rates
16:09 Navigating Toxicity and Performance
20:50 Establishing Values for Accountability
22:12 Psychological Safety in Leadership
27:04 Generational Workforce Dynamics
30:38 The Role of AI in Leadership
31:47 Cost of Developing Leaders vs. Attrition Costs
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