Do you want to hear from incredible leaders and become even more effective at what you do? Welcome to the Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast.
This interview based series deep dives into the nitty gritty of leadership effectiveness.
Each episode explores the insights, experiences and lessons learnt shared by an incredible lineup of real business leaders, aimed to support and inspire those aspiring to be, or already in the C-suite.
About the host
Michael Lang from SG Partners
Michael is an International Speaker, Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and owner of SG Partners. Michael has spent the last 25+ years working in a variety of roles assisting organisations to realise their revenue potential. Michael founded SG Partners in 2007. Since then, SG Partners has grown and is continuing to provide leadership and sales effectiveness improvements across Australia and the world.
You can contact Michael on LinkedIn right now and discover how SG Partners could support you today. Still unsure of where exactly to start? Check out our free resource library.
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What to expect in Season One . . .
EP. 1 - Soozey Johnstone
In our first episode, we are joined by Soozey Johnstone. Soozey is an internationally acclaimed author and mentor who seeks to align what executives want for themselves and what their businesses want from them. With the mantra “Everything is personal. Anything is possible”, it is clear to see how Soozey has had great success in dramatically turning businesses around. In this chat, we discuss culture and why so many leaders seem to struggle with getting it right, the concept of thinking as a tribe, her book ‘I Am The Problem’, epic failure, advice to her 25-year-old self and so much more...
EP. 2 - Paul Avey
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Paul Avey for another fascinating conversation about his experiences in CEO positions. Paul is currently Chief Executive Officer at Concept Environmental Services. In this chat, he not only reflects on his time in the New Zealand Air Force but also his experience as a candidate himself. Paul discusses how to know when it is time to leave, struggles with self-awareness, why some leaders ‘just don’t get it’, as well as his favourite leaders throughout time and more…
EP. 3 - Jon Lindsay
Jon Lindsay, Director of “Joined-Up”, is a leading authority in “Joined Up” Leadership and in his mentoring, facilitating and speaking he draws from many of the world’s foremost business thinkers to promote those ideas based on core principles, common sense and simple models. We discuss important leadership traits, decision making in an organisation, Jon’s time as a member with TEC, accountability, Marcus Child’s outlook and more…
EP. 4 - Ed Sill
Ed Sill is a senior executive who has a lot of insights to share from his time being CEO of Locker Group Pty Ltd. On this episode, Ed reflects on his experience regarding culture, strategy, lessons learnt from failure, change management programs, as well as accountability and how its negative connotation is a fast-growing and critical issue. Ed also speaks about his ‘bushfire theory’ when it comes to implementing change…
EP. 5 - Rob Nankervis
Have you ever heard of a Chief ‘Energy’ Officer before? On this episode of Traits of Effective Leaders Podcast, Robert Nankervis delves into this topic and explores the three main spheres of energy you control as a leader. Other topics include going into consultancy on your own, what leads people to give up, his thoughts on total transparency and how he keeps others accountable, his brand new book ‘Propelling Performance’ and more…
EP. 6 - Gerard Wood
On this episode of the Podcast, I speak with Gerard Wood, Managing Director at Bluefield Asset Management. Gerard speaks about his experience with becoming a leader at a young age, his time working in Indonesia, as well as his tips for cultivating company culture, aligning people to a strategy and change management. The importance Gerard puts on doing meaningful work and ensuring values and principles are held steadfast is sure to resonate.
EP. 7 - Paul Dunlop
Paul Dunlop joins us for an in-depth chat about ‘Lean’, Leadership and company culture, failures and lessons learnt, and for something a little bit different - Lego® Serious Play®! Paul’s background in operational management and consultancy has enabled him to drive sustained continuous improvement and financial performance at many companies. His “people centred” approach has led him to become the Leadership Coach, Lean Management Consultant, Accredited DISC Facilitator and Industry Trainer that he is today.
EP. 8 - Michael Fingland
Do you have a tendency to think you should know all of the answers? Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, is here to tell you that it is okay that you don’t, and to not be afraid of asking for help if you need it. He speaks about what got him into the turnaround industry in the first place, why it is important to increase awareness of this service and why people don’t seek help earlier. He also discusses what he believes needs to be focused on when cultivating company culture and engaging people in change management/ transformation.
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