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.
Episodes
36 episodes
#36 Hesitation is Fatal: Take Charge
What stops people from taking action when it matters most? In this powerful episode, we explore the psychological phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance—and how it can paralyse even the most capable individuals in critical moments.<...
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Episode 36
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17:14
#35 Leadership Without The Title
In this episode, we explore what it truly means to lead without having an official leadership title. Longevity in an organisation often builds trust and expertise — and people naturally start turning to you for answers. While that’s ...
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Episode 35
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14:39
#34 Three Tips to Help You Manage Team Budgets Effectively
Struggling to stay on top of your team’s budget? In this episode, I share three practical tips to help leaders improve budget management, reduce surprises, and make better financial decisions.You’ll learn:
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Episode 34
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21:58
#33 Leadership Approach: Five Focus Points for the First 30 Days
In this episode of the Exceptional Leadership podcast, we explore five practical leadership strategies that will set you up for success in your first 30 days in a new leadership role. Whether you’re an emerging leader, newly promoted...
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Episode 33
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19:24
#32 From Chaos Comes Opportunity
Chaos can be frightening, but it can also present opportunities for courageous leaders to implement positive change. However, like most things in life, there is a flip side, and that is that chaos can also create leadership vacuums w...
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Episode 32
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23:56
#31 Build Good Culture to Drive Performance
Good culture is the foundation for organisational success, and as leaders, we’re responsible for building and maintaining it. What are the consequences of poor culture and how can you correct it? Better still, how can we avoid toxic ...
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Episode 31
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18:57
#30 Self Optimisation
What techniques can we utilise to optimise ourselves as leaders? Perhaps more importantly, why do we need to ensure we’re optimised, and what’s at stake if we aren’t approaching the issue seriously? It’s not just about getting the be...
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Episode 30
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16:50
#29 Who Are You?
Understanding your personality type, and the personalities of those we lead can be enormously valuable in helping us harness our strengths, mitigate our weaknesses, and communicate more effectively with those around us.Use thi...
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Episode 29
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21:29
#28 Emotion vs Logic in Leadership
One of the most difficult aspects of leadership is making logic based decisions that have an emotional cost to ourselves and those we lead. It’s just one of the reasons why people leadership is such a difficult thing to do well.<...
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Episode 28
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17:08
#27 Be Like Water - Maintain Composure in Chaos
As leaders, we need to be able to operate with composure in chaotic environments, as everyone looks to us for direction. To achieve this we must be like water.Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 27
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18:56
#26 Get Out of Your Own Way
It’s important to understand when we’re limiting ourselves due to self-doubt, anxiety, and fear, versus objective reality. Understanding this dichotomy may be the difference between unlocking successful career evolution and staying s...
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Episode 26
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20:18
#25 Managing Expectations
As leaders it is crucial that we manage expectations effectively, as this ensures our organisations are prepared for a multitude of scenarios and outcomes, giving us the ability to plan accordingly, whilst limiting our downside.<...
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Episode 25
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14:59
#24 Leading Men vs Leading Women - Is There a Difference
Is there a difference between leading men and leading women? Are there specific approaches we need to take as leaders depending on the makeup up of our teams?Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 24
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27:35
#23 Harness Competitive Spirit to Drive Performance
Some people are less motivated than others. Tapping into the competitive spirit of your team and turning work into a game is a great way to boost performance.Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 23
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17:02
#22 Starting Your Own Business - Leadership as an Entrepreneur
As leaders, many of us have considered starting our own enterprise. If you’re looking to start your own business, this episode is for you! Entrepreneurship is hard, really hard, and if you’re to be successful you need a plan.F...
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Episode 22
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49:21
#21 Should You Stay or Should You Go?
At some point, we’ve all had to make a decision to either stay or go. Is your organisation a place where you can grow? Do you enjoy working with your colleagues? Are your values aligned with the organisation? These are all factors to...
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Episode 21
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19:28
#20 Stepping out of Your Predecessors Shadow
Imposter syndrome is something many people experience, but it’s made even more difficult to deal with when a long shadow is cast by your predecessor.Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 20
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23:23
#19 Don’t Bite The Hand That Feeds
Leaders all report to someone. Even if you’re the CEO of a large multinational corporation, you will answer to a board of directors. We must take care to manage this dynamic with great care, as a poor relationship with your superior ...
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Episode 19
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23:27
#18 Develop a Thick Skin
Leadership is not a popularity contest, it’s about doing what’s right for the greater good of the team and the organisation. However, doing what’s right often means making the tough decisions, and when criticism comes, you must have ...
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Episode 18
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25:57
#17 Maintaining Composure Under Fire
At some point in your leadership journey you’ll have to deal with emotional stressors in your personal life, while ensuring they don’t compromise your ability to perform your role. Follow the show on Instagram for more co...
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Episode 17
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24:29
#16 Warpaint
Does the way we dress ourselves as leaders impact the way we are perceived? Choose the right warpaint to lay a solid psychological foundation in the minds of those you lead.Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 16
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15:57
#15 Conceive Believe Achieve - Realise Your Vision as a Leader
Great leaders are able to envisage realities that don’t yet exist, then develop a roadmap to get there while bringing their followers along for the ride. How can you too lead in this fashion?Follow the show on Instagram for mo...
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Episode 15
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27:52
#14 Is Your Personality Suitable for Leadership
How well do you know yourself? What is your greatest strength, and on the flip side, your greatest weakness? As leaders, it pays to know ourselves.Follow the show on Instagram for more content here
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Episode 14
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17:37