Podcasts by Leadership in Chaos

EP 52: Leadership Manifesto Principle #20 Zoom Out Often from 2022-03-31T11:00

We often do our best thinking when we are not thinking.

From Archimedes to Newton, great breakthrough discovery examples “away from the job” are rife in science, technology and the arts. I...

EP 49: Leadership Manifesto: Principle #22 - Happiness in 3 Parts from 2022-02-15T11:00

“There is no way to Happiness. Happiness is the way.” Thich Nhat Hanh

In response to the reaction from the “Leadership Manifesto – 22 Principles for ‘22” episode, I have b...

EP 48: Leadership Manifesto: 22 Principles for Leading in Chaos in '22 from 2022-01-13T15:00

Frank Capra’s seasonal classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” turned 75 years last year and, like many, once again I watched the movie during the holiday period. This time around, however, coloured no ...

EP 47: Chaos is the New Normal from 2021-12-17T13:00

The popularised phrase “New Normal” is at best lazy, and at worst destructively misleading for leadership in every dimension – language, expectation and mindset. Yet people continue to strive fo...

EP 46: Lessons from COP26 from 2021-11-24T13:00

COP26 represented the world’s greatest “strategy off-site” in Glasgow recently, featuring the not insignificant, high-stakes leadership quest of safe-guarding our planet. Whilst our own l...

EP 45: Finding Flow in Chaos from 2021-11-03T13:00

Last month saw the passing of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow – the seminal work that describes the human state of happiness, optimal experience and high performance. The book (an...

EP 44: Do The Right Things from 2021-10-11T14:00

According to Peter Drucker – if management is about doing things right, then leadership is doing the right things. I took a break from the Podcast for some Zooming Out time during summer but, si...

EP 43: Building Trust in Teams - Part 1 from 2021-07-01T12:00

In this sub-set of the mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos I focus on Trust. Isn’t it peculiar that whilst everyone agrees that Trust is a crucial ingredient to growing high performance...

EP 42: Leading Teams in Chaos - Part 4 from 2021-06-10T13:00

In this fourth part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos I reflect on how nearly all leaders know what it’s like to be part of a highly effective team, but very few know how to buil...

EP 41: Leading Teams in Chaos - Part 3 from 2021-05-12T09:00

In this third part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos as leaders look to Reset, Realign and Refocus their Teams, “Agreeing the How” concentrates on the importance of common...

EP 40: Leading Teams in Chaos - Part 2 from 2021-04-15T14:00

In this second part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos as leaders look to Reset, Realign and Refocus their Teams, “Agreeing the Why” concentrates on the importance of conne...

EP 39: Leading Teams in Chaos - Part 1 from 2021-03-25T13:00

In this first part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos, Part 1 observes how the Covid story is writing itself, chapter by chapter, and how the latest chapter is giving grounds for ...

EP 37: How Now From Here - Part 3 from 2021-03-04T15:00

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past y...

EP 36: How Now From Here - Part 2 from 2021-03-04T14:00

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past y...

EP 35: How Now From Here - Part 1 from 2021-03-04T12:00

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past y...

EP 34: Finding Meaning in Chaos from 2021-02-18T13:00

People out there are really struggling. And the Chaos has moved from external disruption (economy and autonomy) to internal questioning as we struggle for meaning. In this episode I focus on wha...

EP 33: "Taking Back Control" in Chaos from 2021-02-04T14:00

In this episode I focus on what the leader’s role is in restoring a sense of control to help with people’s struggle around morale, motivation, and mental health. 

Insights include:<...

EP 32: Prioritising & Planning in Chaos from 2021-01-21T14:00

In this episode I focus on why, counter-intuitively, Prioritising & Planning become even more crucial in Chaos.

 Insights include:

• How Leadership is a delicate blend of feel...
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EP 31: Your PPE for a Better 2021 from 2021-01-13T14:00

In this important Omnibus episode, the first of 2021, I share a simple but profound and effective way to prepare yourself for a better 2021 – in spite of the Chaos. 

The Leader's PPE ...

EP 30: Leadership Lessons in Chaos from 2020-12-16T14:00

In the final Episode of 2020 I select the top 5 Leadership lessons we can extract from the most trying of years. 

Lessons include:

• Leadership is critical & not just necessar...
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EP 29: Deepening Connections in Chaos from 2020-12-02T13:00

At a time when people are feeling increasing disconnection, this week I explore how to deepen connection.

In this episode I explain:

• What Star Wars has to do with building conne...
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EP 27: What the Trump legacy teaches us about Leadership from 2020-11-16T12:00

In this episode Ian explains how leadership impact is real, and really matters. Also:

• Leadership and the Law of Cause and Effect
• How the CEO is also the CCO (Chief Cultur...
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EP 26: The Leadership Contribution from 2020-10-28T14:00

In this week's episode, Ian discusses a way of viewing leadership as a form of contribution, which differs from the conventional way of viewing leadership as somebody who is at the top of a...

EP 25: What is Leadership? (in Chaos) from 2020-10-20T15:00

So far, the Leadership in Chaos Podcast has mostly focused on dealing with the "chaos" in the title. This week, Ian discusses leadership itself. So here's the question. What is le...

EP 23: Presidential Leadership in Chaos from 2020-10-01T15:00

Presidential Leadership in Chaos: Ian reflects on the recent US presidential debate and what it means for leadership. 

EP 23: Presidential Leadership in Chaos from 2020-10-01T15:00

Presidential Leadership in Chaos: Ian reflects on the recent US presidential debate and what it means for leadership. 

EP 22: Listening Beyond Bias from 2020-09-22T15:00

Listening Beyond Bias: Ian discusses how we need to learn to suspend our own biases if we are to really listen effectively and build trust.

EP 20: Commitment in Chaos from 2020-08-20T10:00

Ian discusses how building commitment is a key skill for successful leadership, especially during these times of increased uncertainty. 

EP 19: Zooming Out in Chaos from 2020-08-12T14:00

Ian returns from a period of "Zooming Out" on family vacation to share some thoughts.

EP 18: Context in Chaos from 2020-07-23T18:00

We discuss the importance of listening for the other side of a conversation, argument or agreement. Context is king,

Transcript:
Episode18 Context in Chaos

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EP17: Conversations in Chaos Part 2 from 2020-07-15T10:00

We continue our exploration of managing your reputation and conversations in chaos.

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EP16: Conversations in Chaos Part 1 from 2020-07-08T13:00

Although, it feels like a bit of an eternity since this complete chaos has started. It's actually only now that your mettle will be tested. 

And just to reiterate, the entire purpo...

EP 15: Mid-Term Report Leadership Insights in Chaos from 2020-07-02T12:00

On this episode we cover some interesting insights from our last 15 episodes and polls from our leadership in chaos webinars.

Throughout the past 14 weeks, since the start of Lockdown, ...

EP 14: Motivation In Chaos Part 3 from 2020-06-25T00:00

On this final part of the Motivation in chaos episode we discuss the five factors that influence human behavior and motivation. The five elements can easily be remembered by thinking of the word...

EP 13: Motivation in Chaos Part 2 from 2020-06-17T13:00

We continue our exploration of how to motivate your people in chaos and how everyone is driven by different motivations. 

EP 13: Motivation in Chaos Part 2 from 2020-06-17T13:00

We continue our exploration of how to motivate your people in chaos and how everyone is driven by different motivations. 

EP 12: Motivation in Chaos Part 1 from 2020-06-10T12:00

On this episode we discuss motivating your people in chaos. We share the five core factors that influence human behavior and motivation as introduced the Neuroleadership Institute and David rock...

EP 12: Motivation in Chaos Part 1 from 2020-06-10T12:00

On this episode we discuss motivating your people in chaos. We share the five core factors that influence human behavior and motivation as introduced the Neuroleadership Institute and David rock...

EP 10: Remote Leadership Part 2 from 2020-05-27T12:00

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world. 
This is part 2 of 3 and this episode focusses on clarity.

EP 9: Remote Leadership Part 1 from 2020-05-21T13:00

In this episode we explore leading when your team is dispersed in a digital world. 
This is part 1 of 3. 

EP 8: Building Trust from 2020-05-13T13:00

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it." - Warren Buffett

Trust is at stake in times of chaos
High stake moments, known as 5% moments
Why...

EP 7: Finding Gold in the Dirt from 2020-05-06T13:00

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” - Napoleon Hill

What is the Chaos Room?

How Leaders and Org...

EP 6: Be Your Best Self from 2020-04-29T14:00

Ian shares how to be your best self in times of chaos. Self care is core when you are in the chaos room.

EP 5: Clarity in Chaos from 2020-04-22T12:00

Episode 5 is about clarity in chaos, where our communication must be ultra clear, even if that is the delivery of bad news.

This episode includes an extract from a live webinar for the ...

EP 4: Connecting in Chaos from 2020-04-15T10:00

Connecting in Chaos features an extract from the GreenLine Conversations Leadership in Chaos Webinar with GreenLine Conversations co-founder Blair Steinbach.

We reference some of the Gr...

EP 3: Communicating In Chaos - Shape the Story from 2020-04-06T12:00

“For some organizations, near-term survival is the only agenda item. Others are peering through the fog of uncertainty, thinking about how to position themselves once the crisis has passed a...