The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

Thoughtful leaders have the positive quality of being… well… thoughtful. This can be a great thing, but it can also come with challenges of overthinking and rumination which aren’t at all helpful. In this episode, I take a look at some...

Having career conversations with your team members can make a huge difference in leadership. However, many leaders don’t make the time for them and I think they’re missing an opportunity. In this episode, we’ll take a look at the benefits of...

Displaying vulnerability takes courage, especially when you’re in a leadership role.  Many leaders feel an expectation to know all the answers or give the perfect directions, or to display the “stiff upper lip” mentality and show resilience...

It’s easy to fall prey to some common leadership excuses that stop us from taking action.  But… doing nothing is a choice like any other! In this episode I discuss some common excuses I hear for putting up with bad behaviour or poor...

Dealing with people problems in a team can be stressful and frustrating.  But to manage them effectively, you need to demonstrate persistence! So in this episode, I take a look at some point to keep in mind that may help you feel a little more...