In this episode Dan sits down with Professor Damian Hughes, co-host of the wildly popular High Performance Podcast.  Damian was appointed as a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change for Manchester Metropolitan University in September 2010 and has served as a member of the coaching team for England Rugby League, Scotland Rugby Union and a wide range of international and national sporting teams. You can find out more about Damian and his work at: http://liquidthinker.com/ Don't forget you can find out more about our work, Habits of Leadership Academy and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

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048: High Performance with Professor Damian Hughes

In this Q&A episode Dan & Tim tackle questions from the listening community: How do you encourage a Growth Mindset in someone who couldn't be more fixed?  How do you leave a bad day at work so as not to take it home with you?  How do you know what type of leader you are?  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

047: How Do You Encourage a Growth Mindset in Other People and Other Questions...

In the first episode of the year, Dan & Tim kick off 2021 by discussing the break, and the progress they've made on their respective books.  They also issue a call out for listeners to send in questions for the podcast.  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

046: Walking the Walk - Dan & Tim kick off 2021

In this episode Dan & Tim chat with the author of Radical Candour, Kim Scott. Radical Candour offers a very practical lens through which to look at how we give and receive feedback in our relationships, both professional and personal.  This episode will give you plenty to think about.  Radical Candour Matrix Radical Candour Website Find out more about our Habits of Leadership Academy. Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!  

045: Have Less Difficult Conversations - Radical Candour with Kim Scott

In this episode, Dan & Tim sit down with recently retired NRL and International Rugby League player Chris Lawrence.  Chris played over 250 first grade games despite suffering two sever injuries. As well as dislocating his hip, last year he broke every bone in his face.  You can see the photo we mention in the interview here.  Chris retired at the end of the 2020 season and is the Director of One Wellbeing. Connect with Chris on Instagram and Twitter.  Find out more about our Habits of Leadership Academy. Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

044: Resilience & Leadership with Chris Lawrence

In this episode, Dan sits down with Therese Joyce, a Wellbeing Strategist with Fisher Leadership Consultancy Group.  Therese has over two decades experience in international management and leading change. She has worked with a diverse range of corporate, education and not-for-profit clients to help deliver creative, evidence-based practical solutions to increase employee engagement and ensure exceptional performance. With a firm commitment to pragmatic real-world application of the science of positive psychology, her expertise lies in driving employee engagement and creating new initiatives for leadership development as well as building a high-performing culture amongst leadership teams and organisations. Louie Schwartzberg’s Gratitude Talk Connect with Therese at www.breathingspace.global Don't forget to check out our Habits of Leadership Academy at: https://habitsofleadership.com/academy/ Find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

043: Positive Psychology in Leadership with Therese Joyce

In this episode, Tim Perkins chats with Finnish educator, writer and scholar, Pasi Sahlberg. Pasi is Professor of Education Policy and Deputy Director of the Gonski Institute at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and recently he and Tim spent a week travelling up the East Coast of NSW visiting schools.  Tim caught up with Pasi at his home in Sydney to chat about education.  Pasi's new book, Let the Children Play is available now.  Don't forget you can find out more about our new Habits of Leadership Academy, and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

042: Chatting with Pasi Sahlberg about Education, Reggae & Saunas!

In this episode Dan and Tim explore some of the common reasons that efforts at organisational change sometimes fail. They also offer listeners a reflection strategy to help them navigate change more effectively in the future.  Download your Reflection Activity  Link to Knoster, Villa & Thousand thinking around Change.  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

041: Why Change Fails

In this episode, Dan shares the audio of an interview he recorded with the late Sir Ken Robinson several years ago.  Sir Ken Robinson PhD died on the 21st August 2020 after a short battle with cancer. A New York Times bestselling author, he led national and international projects on creative and cultural education across the world, unlocking and igniting the creative energy of people and organisations. Sir Ken was the most watched speaker in TED’s history, with his 2006 talk ‘Do Schools Kill Creativity?’ being viewed online over 60 million times. You can listen to another interview between Dan & Sir Ken on Episode 5 of the Habits of Leadership.  http://sirkenrobinson.com/ Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/

040: Chatting With the Late Sir Ken Robinson

In this episode, Tim Perkins sits down with 2019 Test Cricketer of the Year Pat Cummins to talk about resilience, integrity and leadership. Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll get something from this...  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

039: Resilience, Integrity & Leadership with Test Cricketer of the Year Pat Cummins

In this episode, Dan chats with Jonathan Raymond, the author of Good Authority - How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For. He shares some of the reason he sees for leaders not being as good as they might be when it comes to holding teams to account, and discusses some simple yet effective strategies to enhance how you can get team members to really "own" their work. https://academy.refound.com/ https://refound.com/ Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

038: How to hold your team accountable - Chatting with Jonathan Raymond

In this episode, Dan chats with the Cronulla Sharks halfback Chad Townsend.  As well as being a footballer, Chad also hosts The Talk of the Town Podcast.  During this chat Chad & Dan discuss issues of high performing teams as well as mindset and motivation.  They mention Perform Under Pressure by Ceri Evans as well as the work Dan has been doing with NRL footballer Shaun Johnson.  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

037: Chatting with NRL Premiership Winning Halfback Chad Townsend

In this episode, Dan chats with Professor Richard Ryan, the co-developer of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), one of the most influential theories of human motivation. SDT underpins so much of our work here at Cut Through, so to be able to chat with Richard was indeed a treat! In this conversation, Richard explains the fundamental requirements needed to ensure that people are "authentically" engaged, as opposed to merely complying with another's demands.  You can find out more about Self Determination Theory here. And you can connect with Richard on LinkedIN.  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

036: Discussing Motivation with Professor Richard Ryan

In this episode, Tim Perkins sits down with Rachael Robertson, the author of Respect Trumps Harmony and discusses why teams that strive for harmony sometimes miss out on the benefits of constructive conflict.  You can get a copy of Rachael's Book here.  Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

035: Being Liked is Overrated with Rachael Robertson

In this episode, Dan and Tim reflect on some of their observations from going back into schools over the past couple of weeks as Australia ease COVID19 restrictions.  They also invite school leaders to join them for a School Leaders Forum on Tuesday 30th June 2020.  You can register here: https://forms.gle/y9s8Fjc77bxZHXFD9 Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/ And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

034: What Can School Leaders Learn From Learning Through COVID19?

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