Exceptional Leadership
The weekly podcast for Emerging Leaders everywhere, this show will arm you with the knowledge you need to ensure you too can lead in an exceptional manner.
Mathew is an experienced people leader and holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.
Podcasting since 2025 • 44 episodes
Exceptional Leadership
Latest Episodes
#44 The Titan Tragedy: When Leadership Silences Truth
In this episode, we unpack the leadership dynamics behind the OceanGate Titan submersible disaster — a tragedy not just of engineering, but of ego, culture, and silenced dissent.We explore the stark contrast between OceanGate ...
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Episode 44
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29:09
#43 Stuck in the Middle? Why Middle Managers Face the Toughest Job in Leadership
Middle management is often the most demanding layer of leadership—caught between frontline realities and executive expectations. In this episode, we explore why middle managers have one of the toughest jobs in any organisation.
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Episode 43
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21:58
#42 Why Great Leaders Learn to Fail: Mastering the Art of Failing Forward
Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of it. In this episode, we explore why exceptional leaders don’t just accept failure, they learn how to fail well. From reframing setbacks to building resilience and extracting the ri...
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Episode 42
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16:36
#41 When Employees Bypass the Chain of Command
In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we dive into a common but complex workplace challenge: when an employee skips their direct supervisor and takes a complaint or concern straight to the next level.I share a...
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Episode 41
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20:07
#40 Positive Disruption: Leading Change Without Waiting for Permission
In this episode of Exceptional Leadership, we explore the powerful concept of positive disruption — and why the ability to lead change without waiting for permission is a defining skill of exceptional leaders.You’ll learn why ...
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Episode 40
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16:37