The Dynamic Leader Podcast

If there’s anyone that knows about leadership hacks, it’s the guy who’s been applying agile leadership principles since the mid 90’s! In this conversation Scott shares the three keys to hacking leadership around mindset, approach and impact saying that today “leaders need to not only walk the talk but they also need to live the example”. He talks about the responsive world we live in and how a lack of expectations and boundaries are leading to burnout (among other things). It is unsustainable to continue leading like so many are right now. This conversation might be just what you need to reset and establish healthier ways of working. Grab a copy of Leadership Hacks: https://scottstein.com Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathfinderscott/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this conversation Shelley and Gerard talk about what it takes for a leader to really challenge the status quo and thrive. An extraordinary leader doesn’t always standout, often they’re in the background operating with humility, observing what’s going on and being driven by a fierce resolve. Gerard shares that extraordinary leaders have a “deep purpose-lead commitment to making things happened combined with a warmth, ability to connect with people and achieve results with and through people”. Buy a copy of his book Xtraordinary: https://www.xtraordinaryleaders.com.au/product-page Connect with : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-penna-61752914/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley and Margie talk about‘s what is required to access your best self. They talk about having awareness in the consistency of how you are showing up with your team each day and the impact this can have on others. Margie also shares thoughts on the value of feedback in helping to highlight gaps in performance and opportunities to improve how you connect, engage and influence your people. Grab a copy of The Happy, Healthy Leader: https://www.woodslane.com.au/book/9781922553829/The-Happy-Healthy-Leader Connect with Margie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiei Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley and Bernard explore what leaders’ intentions are in how they show up with others. Is the interaction about ‘them’ or is it about the ‘collective’? Are they being intentional about how they’re investing their time and attention or are they being seduced by busyness without giving too much thought to its importance? Bernard says that leaders seem to have “lost the ability to discern what is important and what is not”. Now, everything is equally important and he says the implications and opportunity cost of being busy without being intentional is significant. Learn how to be more effective and less busy! Grab a copy of Team Better Together: https://www.bernarddesmidt.com/shop/p/read-it-team-better-together Connect with Bernard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernarddesmidt/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley and Catie talk about understanding how your values and beliefs drive behaviour and how your behaviour then increases or decreases resilience depending on whether you’re aligned. Catie shares how healthy habit formation and taking tiny steps over time (that are useful and easy) becomes part of your normal way of living and builds your resilience reserves. Now is the time to focus on building resilience - don’t wait until you’re feeling the pain - prepare for it before it happens! Connect with Catie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catie-paterson-consulting/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with author of Let’s Talk Culture, Shane Hatton, about recognising and understanding organisational culture and the role a leader plays in nurturing and moulding it. Shane defines culture simply as the norms of a team/organisation but adds that it is also “deeply intricate with many layers to discover”. He encourages leaders to keep conversations open and work towards achieving a common goal even if there are different approaches to achieving it. Leaders can benefit from understanding what others want and appreciating difference while maintaining alignment…or as Shane so nicely puts it…”aligned at the core and inclusive at the edge”. Grab a copy of Let’s Talk Culture: https://www.booktopia.com.au/let-s-talk-culture-shane-michael-hatton/book/9781922611383.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjwwo-WBhAMEiwAV4dybSjkQNhWrTIOJbVtgfM9qGC3zd6arBlO9ZuU6N3POh03bh4rNI88rhoCxlcQAvD_BwE Connect with Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Narelle Burke (Shelley’s sister) interviews Shelley on what’s happening in the leadership space, what her favourite conversations have been with leaders and what’s to come for future episodes of the Dynamic Leader.  Shelley shares the challenges leaders are currently faced with and how they can build capability, manage their priorities and continue to grow without burning out. A special thanks to all our guests and listeners over the past three years, it’s a pretty impressive milestone and Shelley looks forward to sharing more insights over the next 100 episodes. Connect with Narelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narelleburke/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks, for the third time, with David Nour around leading in a way that will attract and retain talent, focuses on productivity without burnout and continually develop your people. David shares the need to shift our focus to the value we create through the work we do and consider the output, the outcomes and most importantly, the impact of what we’re doing day-to-day. To deal with the impending skills gap he says “we must build the skills in our people that machines can’t do: the creative thinking, the connection, the relationships and insights from the analysis done by machines.” He poses some great questions and shares really valuable insights on the success of leaders in today’s environment. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnour/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with employment lawyer, Jo Alilovic, about having a vision around how you’re working as an organisation and providing your people with a clear message around why you’re doing things in a particular way. They talk about the practical elements of working from home and how leaders can ensure they are providing adequate support and guidance about safe work practices and being aware of OH&S conditions. It’s a super practical conversation and one you’ll take many tips away from. Grab a copy of Homeforce: https://3dhrlegal.com.au/homeforce/ Connect with Jo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-alilovic/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com

In this episode Shelley speaks with researcher in organisational behaviour, Paige Williams about accountability and going past the word itself to connect with the deeper meaning of what it looks and sounds like day to day. Paige shares the need to reset how we think about these conversations and move from being fear based and aligned with punishment towards a clear transparent place that looks for possibility in the partnership to call people to account. With the help of an 'Own It' mindset leaders can learn to fully embrace these valuable conversations. Grab a copy of Own It: https://drpaigewilliams.com/own-it/  Connect with Paige: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaigewilliams/ Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/ Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com