Andy Goram sits down with leadership expert Sammy Burt to discuss the transformative concept of being leaderful. Moving beyond traditional leadership roles and titles, Sammy introduces a fresh perspective on leaderful leadership, where the focus shifts to the experience and impact leaders have on others, rather than just the authority they hold.

Together, Andy and Sammy explore the challenges of accidental leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and how to foster a human-centered leadership approach. They dive into the differences between leadership and management, uncover the power of curiosity, and discuss the emotional and relational connections crucial in effective leadership today.

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• What it means to be leaderful
• The important impact of self-awareness in leadership
• How to build human-centered leadership practices
• Why curiosity is a fundamental part of leadership development

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - What Does It Mean to Be Leaderful? 00:09:40 - The Challenges of Traditional Leadership Roles 00:13:28 - Leadership Is More Than a Title: It's About Impact 00:16:26 - The Impact of Poorly Defined Leadership in Organizations 00:26:49 - Leadership vs Management: Why Managing People Is a Myth 00:28:26 - Building Human-Centered Leadership Practices 00:34:33 - Navigating the Post-COVID Shift in Leadership Expectations 00:42:00 - The Importance of Curiosity In Leadership Development 00:45:02 - How To Foster A Leaderful Culture In Your Organisation

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Andy Goram sits down with Nick Court, founder and CEO of The People Experience Hub, to tackle a bold question: "Are we measuring employee engagement all wrong?" As organisations pour time and resources into engagement surveys and scores, Nick challenges the effectiveness of these traditional methods and suggests that we’ve been missing the mark.

Andy and Nick dive deep into the flaws of current engagement measurement practices, exploring why chasing numbers might actually be detracting from what truly drives a thriving workplace. Nick introduces the PX3 model, a revolutionary approach that goes beyond surface-level metrics to uncover the real factors that influence employee experience and retention.

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• Traditional employee engagement metrics are flawed. It's more nuanced.
• Effective employee engagement measurement should know, "What makes an employee engaged here."
• The Px3 Think Feel Do model goes beyond a score and uncovers what needs focus and why
• Internal benchmarks are far more valuable than external comparisons.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Is chasing employee engagement scores leading us astray? 00:06:11 - What does true employee engagement look like in your organisation? 00:09:07 - The dangers of focusing solely on engagement scores 00:14:04 - Why a singular engagement metric may be misleading 00:17:51 - Rethinking net promoter scores for employee engagement 00:23:14 - Introducing the Px3 model - a new approach to measuring employee experience 00:28:56 - Why outcomes matter more than engagement scores 00:35:18 - Predictive analytics are the future of employee engagement measurement 00:41:24 - The case for internal benchmarks over external comparisons 00:42:53 - How to create a culture where employees thrive

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In this episode of Sticky from the Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with leadership coach and visionary, Dan Tocchini to explore the transformative power of vision, resilience, and authentic connections in leadership and company culture. Dan shares profound insights on how embracing discomfort and facing personal and professional "exile" can lead to deeper wisdom, stronger relationships, and extraordinary success.

Discover why a strong vision is the cornerstone of effective leadership and how it can free you from being held hostage by past failures or current circumstances. Learn how to cultivate resilience and stay committed to your goals, even in the face of adversity, and why authentic connections are forged in the toughest of times.

If you're looking to transform your approach to leadership and company culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking concepts that will inspire you to lead with purpose, overcome challenges, and create lasting impact.

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• How to turn discomfort into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.
• The role of vision in freeing leaders from the constraints of history and circumstance.
• Why resilience and commitment are crucial for achieving extraordinary results.
• The importance of facing reality head-on to unlock new opportunities for success.

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The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:03:14 - Dan Tocchini on Transforming Leadership and Company Culture 00:06:15 - The Role of Philosophy in Leadership Development 00:09:57 - Phenomenology and Neuroscience: Understanding Leadership Behaviour 00:12:24 - How Vision Shapes Leadership and Company Success 00:19:38 - Embracing Discomfort for Personal and Professional Growth 00:26:54 - The Importance of Resilience and Commitment in Leadership 00:33:13 - Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from Personal Tragedy 00:39:00 - Overcoming Exile in Business Leadership 00:44:04 - Authentic Connections and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 0000:46:40 - Key Takeaways: Mastering Leadership and Creating Impact

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