Mark answers two questions in this episode:
What is the one behaviour or trait that you have seen derail more leadership careers?
And what's Mark's take on the new 'Right To Disconnect' laws?
In this Q&A episode, Mark LeBusque deals with problematic bosses and building cultural change in the workplace.
Then he covers the role of ego and game playing in leadership.
This week's first 'Ask Mark Anything' question is about the lack of investment in the growth and development of mid-level managers, despite the company values emphasizing the importance of people.
The second question is about a boss who praises the results but criticizes the approach.
In this Q&A episode, Mark discusses the topics of ego-driven, self-serving managers and employee engagement.
We discuss the negative impact of self-serving managers on trust, motivation, and employee attrition.
Then: is employee engagement HR's problem, or the CEO's?
In this episode, Mark LeBusque answers two questions from listeners.
The first question is about how to brand yourself as a Strategic and Advising Business Partner instead of being seen as the 'Fun Police'.
The second question is about how to not take direct feedback personally. This one came from Mark's own perspective, after his podcast was given some challenging feedback from a velvet sledgehammer.
In this episode, Mark LeBusque discusses the challenges of leadership development programs and the importance of focusing on basic human leadership skills. Mark also addresses the question of improving interactions and relationships with peers in leadership positions. He suggests having conversations about expectations, work style preferences, and what great leadership looks like.
In this episode of the In the Raw podcast, Mark LeBusque answers two questions about workplace meetings and the impact of leadership programs.
He discusses the problem of excessive and unproductive meetings in the workplace and suggests that people need to be brave and just don't go.
In the second question, Mark acknowledges that many leadership programs have not resulted in lasting impact and that organisations need to have bold conversations about who attends these programs - and why.
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In this episode, Mark LeBusque discusses the challenges of being a leader and the need for more honest conversations about the realities of leadership.
Being promoted to a position of authority does not automatically make someone a leader!
Mark also addresses the issue of new coworkers constantly referencing their previous company and offers advice on how to address this without demotivating them.
In this first episode of the In The Raw podcast, Mark answers questions from listeners:
He discusses the topic of sharing personal stories and emotions in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of finding the right balance and creating a safe space for vulnerability.
Mark also explores the idea of consistency in how we show up at work and the impact it has on relationships. He provides practical advice on regulating our emotions and adjusting our behavior to be helpful rather than harmful in different work situations.
Excessive Meetings, Engagement Surveys, Narcissism and the difficulty of practising true Human Leadership are all questions thrown at Mark in this weeks podcast.
As usual Mark gives his unfiltered and unplanned perspective on each of the topics as a way of provoking you to think a little outside the square on popular workplace topics.
Go on have a listen.
Micromanagers, Trust, Change Resistance and Molding My Manager all get a run in this weeks episode.
Be provoked and perhaps pleasantly surprised by the 'Purposeful Provocateurs' take on these topics.
Mark was flooded with questions after his last "Ask Mark Anything' Poddy so he's had another 'off the cuff' crack at answering questions about workplaces as 'families', first impressions and the importance of gut feel, how to be bold and keep your boss onside when you want to make a career move, dealing with 'idea stealers' and those who 'want to always be in the photo' and taking control of your life design (aka work-life balance). You may agree or disagree with Mark's perspectives here and you'd both be right!!
I love questions with very little notice, and in this weeks episode I share my 'truth' on questions relating to workplace bullying, teaching leadership, leading when there's a personality and values clash, changing a deeply ingrained shitty culture and the mandate to return to the office (good or bad).
Oh and there's even a cheeky question about age appropriateness to wear a 'man-bun'. Have a listen, get triggered or nod your head (or both) as I give it my best shot.
Author and Leadership Coach Julie Hyde's cancer diagnosis sent her into a dark place and she knew she had to make a choice there and then.
In this episode Julie shares her inspirational story of choosing victim or victor, the difference between a choice and a decision, why busyness is a 'jailor for choice', and how one can create their own hope.
Check out Julie's new book 'You Always Have A Choice' by clicking here https://youalwayshaveachoice.com.au/
Tiff Cook is back again and we reflect on the helpfulness and/or harmfulness of data around a range of related topics in this chat, along with how and why we judge people (motorbike riders for me), what makes us like (or dislike) them, and how understanding our strengths and personality styles (more data, incidentally) can help us work, grow, connect and conquer.
Again this is 'Podcast freestyling' at its very best. Take a listen - I dare you (and will judge you if you don't).
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Director of the Futures Practice Sarah Norman joins me and we go 'full freestyle' discussing sympathy and empathy, impostor syndrome, how a futurist thinks, slip-ups, stuff ups, connection as humans, creativity, variety and why measuring everything to an inch of its existence is not the answer. Go on have a listen - I know you'll learn something from this amazing human.
In this episode self-confessed 'rebel on the pathway of human centered leadership', Dr. Tanvi Gautam delves deeply into a choice of going deep or skimming the surface on collaboration, the importance of not being afraid to be stupid, how to upgrade your leadership, the difference between forced and genuine collaboration and why all humans must be aware of the 5 Essential Conversations in order to 'go deep'. Tanvi's energy and drive to disrupt really shines in this episode.
Mark finishes the year with some reflections on highlights, challenges, the questions he was asked most, and his 'gift' to you is an opportunity to embrace what he calls 'The 6R's' as you steam off into 2024.
Before you get into 2024 'busy fool' mode have a crack at your own 6R's Checklist/Reflect list and keep yourself accountable and on track for a ripping year.
Click the link here to access the editable PDF: https://marklebusque.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6RChecklist-Reflectlist.pdfhttps://bit.ly/6RChecklist-Reflectlist
Thanks all for supporting the SPH Poddy and see you in 2024.
Tiff Cook is back and as usual we are going around the world on topics, especially around the stories we tell ourselves that allow us to practice victimhood and how to break the cycle on this.
There's always a 'no holds barred, everything's on the table' approach when we get together and you might just wee some of yourself when we share storied about our 'bad' selves.
Buckle yourself in for the ride.
Award Winning Marketer, Educator, and Author Ben Guttmann joins me to share his wisdom on effortless communication, why our brains are programmed to complicate, and how using five design principles you can better inform and win whenever communicating.
Ben will encourage you to play the game of 'word Jenga' and help you to understand why 'bullshit is an offramp', a friction, and a way of veering off the simple message.
His book 'Simply Put - Why Clear Messages Win and How to Design Them' is a must-read along with his '3 Simple Things' newsletter can be accessed here: https://www.benguttmann.com/