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In this podcast, Gareth Tennant, a former Royal Marines Officer, and Chris Kitchener, a veteran of the software development world, explore ideas and concepts around teams and teamwork, leaders and leadership, and all things in between. It’s a discussion between a former military commander and a business manager, comparing and contrasting their experiences as they attempt to work out what makes teams, leaders, and businesses tick.
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I am an alienated parent of three. Part-time psychiatric nurse, part-time writer. I am also an online activist against parental alienation. I use my knowledge of mental health and lived experience of parental alienation to promote awareness of parental alienation.
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Join me as I attempt to rise above my depression and suicidal ideations.
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Tune in to listen to the adventures of an Asian American and a furry! The topics discussed will range from Asian lifestyle, to Furry lifestyle and events, or anything that comes to mind to provide you entertaining experiences that will make your procrastination worth it! Up for suggestions, Q & A, or requests for elaborating on certain topics. Let's make this podcast something you can relate to and care about~ Social Media! https://twitter.com/Furtronix Cover Art - PinkGatorPress, Intro - Un ...
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Episode 68 - Political Leadership and innovation with Rob Murray
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In this week's episode, Chris and Gareth sit down with Rob Murray, a seasoned expert in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, who has held significant roles including former head of innovation for NATO, lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, and now Chief Innovation Officer at Saab, as well as a non-residential member of the Atlantic Counc…
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Battling Blades emerges as the unparalleled destination for acquiring Chinese swords of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Renowned for their commitment to historical accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, Battling Blades offers an extensive selection of Chinese swords that capture the essence of traditional martial arts and cultural heri…
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Episode 67 - Strategy part II - Why strategy goes wrong!
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In this week's instalment of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth delve deep into the intricate world of strategy, continuing their two-part series with an insightful exploration of why strategies often veer off course. Through candid discussion, they dissect six common pitfalls that plague strategic planning, shedding light on the unde…
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Episode 66 - Getting strategy right- Strategy Part I - Getting strategy right ?
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In this week's installment of 'Battling with Business,' Chris and Gareth embark on a journey through the labyrinth of strategic planning in the first of two episodes all about Strategy right. They kick off by dissecting the fundamental disparity between strategy and tactics, laying the groundwork for understanding the strategic landscape. Diving de…
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Battling Blades stands as the ultimate destination for purchasing high-quality skinning knives, renowned for their durability, precision, and reliability. With a dedication to craftsmanship and performance, Battling Blades offers an extensive selection of skinning knives designed to meet the needs of hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and professionals …
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Episode 65 - Influencers #10 - Taylor Swift
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In the latest episode of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth delve into the captivating world of Taylor Swift, dissecting her immense influence and the multifaceted power she commands across various spheres. Taylor Swift, a global icon, serves as a case study for understanding contemporary leadership, followership, management, and cult…
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Episode 64 - How to be a fighter pilot with Paul Tremeling
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In episode 64 of "Battling with Business," hosts Chris and Gareth dive into the exhilarating world of fast jets with special guest Paul Tremelling, a former Royal Navy Harrier and F18A Super Hornet Pilot and author of the acclaimed book 'How to be a Fighter Pilot.' The conversation delves deep into the intricate balance between leadership, risk man…
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Episode 63 - The Value of sales and sales training with Tom Mallens
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Whilst Chris was away on a business trip, Gareth sits down with Tom Mallens, a seasoned Sales Training Director at Sandler, a global Sales and management training company, to delve into the intricacies of sales, training, and organisational success. The conversation begins with an exploration of the fundamental role that sales play within any organ…
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Episode 62 - The five dysfunctions of management books
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In this latest episode, Chris and Gareth build on their recent exploration of the book 5 Dysfunctions of a team and delve into the world of management books more generally. They navigate the dual nature of these books, highlighting their invaluable insights while cautioning against the trap of blind adherence. Chris and Gareth astutely observe how …
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Battling Blades reigns supreme as the ultimate destination for acquiring the legendary claymore sword. Renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and dedication to quality, Battling Blades offers an extensive selection of claymore swords crafted to perfection. Each sword embodies the essence of Scottish heritage, meticulously crafted by skilled ar…
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Look no further than Battling Blades for the pinnacle of samurai swords. Renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to quality, Battling Blades offers an extensive selection of samurai swords that embody the spirit of ancient Japanese warriors. Each sword is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techn…
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Episode 61 - Influencers #9 - Carl von Clausewitz
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In this insightful podcast episode, Chris and Gareth embark on a journey through the seminal work "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz. Gareth, having delved deep into the book, guides Chris and listeners through its profound insights and enduring relevance. The episode commences with Gareth shedding light on the origins of the book and delving into Cla…
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Battling Blades proudly stands as the premier destination for acquiring scimitar swords, renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and dedication to historical authenticity. With a legacy rooted in the rich traditions of the Middle East and beyond, scimitar swords offered by Battling Blades embody the elegance, versatility, and sheer power synony…
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Battling Blades reigns supreme as the ultimate destination for acquiring Viking swords, boasting unparalleled craftsmanship and historical authenticity. With an unwavering commitment to quality, each sword embodies the spirit of the ancient Norse warriors, meticulously crafted to honor their legacy. From the expertly forged blades to the intricatel…
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Battling Blades stands out as the premier destination for acquiring tracker knives, renowned for its unmatched craftsmanship and commitment to quality. With a diverse selection that caters to both collectors and outdoor enthusiasts, Battling Blades offers tracker knives crafted with precision and durability in mind. Each tracker knife embodies the …
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Bonus Episode #3 - TBD Tech Conference Speech - Why I'm a Cynical Optimist
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This Bonus Episode is a speech Gareth recently gave at the wonderful tech conference, Technolog, Behaviour, Data (TBD). The theme of this year's conference was 'Facias' and so Gareth decided to talk about hiding behind the faceless sacity of social media. The speech was called 'Why I'm a Cynical Optimist.'…
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Episode 60 - We've read 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' so you don't have to
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In this week's episode, Chris discusses a book that he has just re-read (for the fifth time!) in preparation for his team off-site meeting. The book is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This is one of those management books that should be on all aspiring leaders' and managers' bookshelves. Chris explains the concept of this parab…
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Episode 59 - Small team Leadership with Waitman Beorn Part II
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In the second part of our discussion with Waitman Wade Beorn, a veteran of the first squadron of the 10th United States Cavalry Regiment, we learn more about his time as an M1 Abrahams commander and we reflect further on the skills required to successfully lead small teams. We explore with Waitman how he and the other members of the team adjusted t…
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Episode 58 - Leadership lessons from a tank commander with Waitman Beorn
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In this week’s episode we welcome back Waitman Wade Beorn, this time not wearing a historian’s hat, but instead a very natty stetson reflecting his time as a US Army Cavalry officer, commanding an M1 Abraham main battle tank. We explore with him the complexities of commanding a small team whilst also having to manage a much broader and fast-paced b…
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Episode 57 - Influencers #7 - Elon Musk
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In the latest of our Influencers episodes, Chris and Gareth discuss one of the most influential people of our time, Elon Musk. A hugely successful serial entrepreneur who has shifted the whole world’s view on many of the most prescient issues. From normalising the adoption of electric cars, to greatly reducing the cost of space travel by orders of …
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Episode 56 - A Deep Dive into Measuring Performance and Effect
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In this thought-provoking episode of the innovative business podcast, Battling with Business, former Royal Marines Officer, Gareth Tennant, and Product Manager, Chris Kitchener, stimulate a rich discussion about the critical aspect of measuring success. The episode starts by exploring the triad of effect, performance, and activity, highlighting the…
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Episode 55 - How do you learn to lead? Insights from the Centre for Army Leadership Centre with Lt Col Dean Canham OBE
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The British Army requires the highest standards of leadership. It is a core function of the institution and a fundamental component of fighting power. Their leadership philosophy is values-based, motivated not by self-interest but in the service of others. To find out more Gareth and Chris head to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to explore the…
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Episode 54 - Dilemmas and moral hazard
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After an intriguing question posed by Chris's son, Gareth and Chris decide to explore the concept of dilemmas. Throughout the episode, they seek to answer questions such as; What is a dilemma and can they be positive? What's the difference between a dilemma and an integrity test? Should you work at weekends? And when is it acceptable to break the r…
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Episode 53 - Influencers #7 - Charles de Gaulle - Part2
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In the second part of this Influencers, we look at why Charles De Gaulle was ultimately successful in his battle to become the leader of free France over his rival Henri Giraud', his 'difficult' relationship with other Allied leaders, and his post-war influence on France, Europe, and the world.Battling With Business tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode 52 - Influencers #7 - Charles de Gaulle - Part 1
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In the first Influencers episode of the year, Chris and Gareth discuss Charles De Gaul and his amazing journey from private soldier and war hero to becoming the head of the 5th French Republic. On the way, they discuss the impact of his time in captivity as a German prisoner of war and the role his resolute devotion to France had on his success. Ho…
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Episode 51 - New Years Special - A year of Battling with Business
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In this New Years special Chris and Gareth review the first year of the podcast discussing their favourite episodes, notable guests and the most interesting insights. We reviewed Ian Peggs episode on the role of Chaplains, Joe Browns contributions on Leadership and mentoring, Mark McGraths insights on the OODA loop as well as the contributions from…
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Episode 50 - The Christmas Special - Chris and Gareth’s personal journeys that led them to the Podcast
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Gareth and Chris thought that the end of the year might be a good time to reevaluate why they do the podcast and explore a little bit more about each of their own personal journeys that has led them to being self-confessed Leadership, Management and Strategy nerds. Gareth talks about process of becoming a Royal Marine Commando. Chris describes his …
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Episode 49 - OODA with Mark McGrath
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In this episode, Chris and Gareth are delighted to be joined by Mark McGrath the Chief Operating Officer of AGLX and co-host of the 'No Way Out' Podcast. As a US Marines Officer, economist, and expert on the works of John Boyd, Mark is the perfect guest to help the Battling with Business team really get to grips with the concept of the OODA Loop.…
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Episode 48 - Influencers #6 - David Sterling & Paddy Mayne - The founders the SAS
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The Special Air Service (SAS) is on of the most infamous and yet mysterious Special Forces Units in the world. It all started as a ruse to convince the enemy that the British has considerable Airborne fighting power in the Northern Deserts of North Africa in the Second World War. Several tenacious, bright and arguably slightly unhinged men set out …
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Episode 47- The Gardener of Lashkar Gar - with Defence Editor of The Times, Larisa Brown
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In this episode we have the privilege to be joined by the award winning journalist and Defence Editor of 'The Times', Larisa Brown. We discuss her new book The Gardener of Lashkar Gah: The Afghans who risked everything to fight the Taliban. This book explores the courage of the people of Afghanistan who risked everything to work with British Soldie…
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Episode 46 - The Starfish & The Spider and the power of decentralised networks
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In this episode we look at the concepts from the Book The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom. We discuss the benefits and disadvantages of decentralisation. Using the analogy of the Starfish as a decentralised and self-healing system and the Spider as a centralised system, the book introduces the contrasting characteristics be…
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Episode 45 - Lessons in stress management from Bomber Command with Mary Brazier
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Mary is both a historian and senior manager. She is currently researching the lengths the RAF went to to protect Bomber Crews from the stresses of a very new type of warfare - strategic bombing. In the episode, we discuss how to identify mental stress and mental fatigue, prevention vs cure, and the meaning of resilience. Join us as we learn about t…
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Episode 44 - Influencers #5 - Dolly Parton
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Perhaps a surprising choice for this Podcast, what could a country & western singer possibly teach us about business, leadership, or decision-making? Turn out, quite a lot. Listen to Gareth and Chris explore the remarkable life of one of America's most beloved singers. From her humble routes, she set out to be successful. As a musician, businesswom…
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Episode 43 - Why people do bad things: Exploring the systemic and institutional failures that led to the Holocaust with Dr. Waitman Beorn
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In this episode, we are privileged to be joined by Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn. He is an author and historian and one of the preeminent academic experts on the Holocaust and the events that led up to the most heinous and barbaric episodes in human history. He is also a previous Tank Commander from the US Cavalry and as such has a tactical appreciation o…
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Episode 42 - How to get people dancing; first followers and loyal dissent
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After a party at Chris's house, he pushed the emergency podcast button to ask why he couldn't get anyone dancing? We explore the concept of the first follwer and the power they have in driving group behaviours. The conversation moves on to wider group dynamics, group-think, and the idea of loyal dissent. We discuss the conditions required to allow …
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Episode 41 - The Loneliness of Command
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When leaders feel that the decisions they need to make isolate them from their teams or even their superiors, they can feel the stress and pressure of their position. In this episode, Chris and Gareth share their experiences of feeling the loneliness of command and explore why this happens. Emotional stress is normal, but there are things that can …
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#259 Driving From an Eclipse
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Thanks for listening to this episode! Listen in as I talk while driving home from the eclipse. Be sure to subscribe to this show over on iTunes https://apple.co/2VHV8Aj Everyone be safe and be well. Tags: Suicide, Depression, Therapy, Depressed, Mental Illness
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Episode 40 - The Influencers #4 - Erwin Rommel, ’The Desert Fox’ - Part 2
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Johannes Erwin Rommel, 'The Desert Fox' was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War. Perhaps no other military leader came out of the war with a greater reputation. In this 2-part Influencers episode, Chris and Gareth explore how the legacy of Rommel has endured. Was he a genius or is he over-rated? And why does the myth of the ‘Good Ger…
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Episode 39 - The Influencers #4 - Erwin Rommel, ’The Desert Fox’ - Part 1
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Johannes Erwin Rommel, 'The Desert Fox' was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War. Perhaps no other military leader came out of the war with a greater reputation. In this 2-part Influencers episode, Chris and Gareth explore how the legacy of Rommel has endured. Was he a genius or is he over-rated? And why does the myth of the ‘Good Ger…
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Episode 38 - Battling with VUCA. Making sense of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity
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VUCA, a term that originates from US Army thinking around the dynamic and dangerous conditions of contemporary warfare, that bleeds across into the corporate lexicon. But what is it and what can we do about it? In this episode, Gareth breaks down each of the constituent parts of what makes things VUCA, and then in discussion with Chris, they try to…
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Episode 37 - Do you want to play a game?
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Chris and Gareth introduce games that they have each run with corporate participants. Both games are quite different and as a result, engender different experiences, emotional responses, and lessons. Over the course of the episode, they discuss the specifics of the workshops they've run using these games as well as the wider value of games and thes…
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#258 Chit Chat on the Porch
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Thanks for listening to this episode! Listen in as I talk while hanging out on the back porch Be sure to subscribe to this show over on iTunes https://apple.co/2VHV8Aj Everyone be safe and be well. Tags: Suicide, Depression, Therapy, Depressed, Mental Illnessjmoalki tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode 36 - Leading teams through transformation and the power of external perspectives with Pia Wendell
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Gareth and Chris are delighted to be joined by Pia Wendelbo an experienced mentor and business coach from 'Scandinavian Change Agents'. Between them, they explore the value of having external advisors within organizations, especially within the C-Suite. Begging the question 'who mentors the people at the top? The conversation also covers change and…
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Thanks for listening to this episode! Listen in as I talk on Sean's amazing podcast "Suicide Noted." Go check out his show here. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suicide-noted/id1524213865 Be sure to subscribe to this show over on iTunes https://apple.co/2VHV8Aj Everyone be safe and be well. Tags: Suicide, Depression, Therapy, Depressed, Menta…
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Episode 35 - The Influencers #3 - John Boyd, the greatest strategist since Sun Tzu
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Once again we deep dive into the life of an individual who has changed the way we think about the world. Col John Boyd is the creator of the infamous 'OODA loop' as well as many other concepts that have changed our perceptions of strategy. In the discussion, we try to untangle myth from reality, tackle misconceptions of the OODA loop, and chat abou…
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Episode 34 - Lie, damned lies, and Deception!
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Chris and Gareth explore the difficult subject of Mis, Dis, and Mal information. trying to work out when, if ever, it's appropriate for a leader to mislead people or hide things. They also discuss the difference between honesty and transparency, how to capture the narrative, and how to lead people in an ever more polarised world.…
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Thanks for listening to this episode! Listen in as I talk about the night before I got married. Be sure to subscribe to this show over on iTunes https://apple.co/2VHV8Aj Everyone be safe and be well. Tags: Suicide, Depression, Therapy, Depressed, Mental Illness
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Episode 33 - Decision making lessons from J Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project
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Having just come back from a screening of the Christopher Nolan film, Oppenheimer, Chris and Gareth discuss what we might learn from such a profound and important moment in our collective history. From project management, through to leading teams on morally difficult tasks. Gareth discusses leading teams in Combat and they both try to understand wh…
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Thanks for listening to this episode! Listen in as I talk about why I left and why I'm back. Be sure to subscribe to this show over on iTunes https://apple.co/2VHV8Aj Everyone be safe and be well. Tags: Suicide, Depression, Therapy, Depressed, Mental Illness
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