Leadership Listening

Leaders come and leaders go, quite often without knowing why they succeeded - and why they failed.Debate rages as to what leadership is, what makes it work well - and why failure happens all too often. Leadership Listening gets inside the soul and stories of leaders of all kinds – public and private sector, ‘not for profit’ - those who lead well, and those who hit the leadership wall. Hosted by Lawrie Philpott, outspoken and highly experienced – his approach is informed by decades of coaching, working with over 300 C-Suite executives and more than a 100 leadership teams across the globe. Hear his perspective on leadership and analysis of leadership failure. If you’re already a leader, or on your way to the C-Suite, in HR, coaching, or academia, there’s bound to be something for you - even disagreement! Join us - as we take leadership to a better place

Leadership Listening is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #16

  Why traditional leadership playbooks no longer apply - with Nik Gowing

  Apr 26, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with Nik Gowing, veteran BBC World News presenter and author of Thinking the Unthinkable, about leadership, disruption, and a darkening world.</p> <p>Nik shares his core research findings — that most leaders are dangerously unprepared for the speed and complexity of modern disruption — and maps out his prescient warnings from 2009 and 2018. He argues the world is entering a period of fundamental instability driven by AI-driven unemployment, geopolitical rupture, weakened institutions, and the collapse of long-held assumptions about prosperity. He calls on leaders to think the unthinkable, break from zomb...

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  Episode #16

  Why traditional leadership playbooks no longer apply - with Nik Gowing

  Apr 26, 20261h 1m

  Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with Nik Gowing, veteran BBC World News presenter and author of Thinking the Unthinkable, about leadership, disruption, and a darkening world. Nik shares his core research findings — that most leaders are dangerously unprepared for the speed and complexity of modern disruption — and maps out his prescient warnings from 2009 and 2018. He argues the world is entering a period of fundamental instability driven by AI-driven unemployment, geopolitical rupture, weakened institutions, and the collapse of long-held assumptions about prosperity. He calls on leaders to think the unthinkable, break from zombie orthodoxies, and upskill for an era where traditional playbooks no longer apply. Together they examine why politicians and civil servants struggle to speak truth to power, how Trump has distorted truth and inspired imitators globally, the concept of corporate mendacity, and the leadership lessons embedded in Nik's most memorable journalistic moments — including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the announcement of Princess Diana's death. They close with what universal leadership traits will matter most for the rest of this decade. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Introducing Nik Gowing 03:21 A Dark And Sinister Prognosis 07:44 The End Of Stability And The Pinball World 10:19 Leaders Failing To Grip The Enormity 13:19 Upskilling For A New Reality 16:24 Civil Service And Public Sector Failure 17:26 Thinking The Unthinkable In Government 20:11 Trump, DOGE And Decimated Public Life 22:39 Zelensky As A Leadership Model 24:35 Leaders On Camera — Credibility Under Pressure 27:12 Media Adversarialism And Being First Fast Flawed 29:13 Leadership Fitness And The 2500-Hour Year 33:08 Bravery, Opportunism And Real-Time Leadership 36:16 Flattery As Diplomacy — The Washington Weekend 37:09 Post-Truth And The Distortion Of Facts 41:39 Corporate Mendacity And Deliberate Distraction 45:28 Most Memorable Journalistic Moments 47:32 The Fall Of The Berlin Wall 48:56 Announcing The Death Of Princess Diana 52:28 Universal Leadership Traits Across Cultures 57:37 Cynical Or Hopeful About The Future 59:25 Closing Questions Since 2014 Nik has been founder and director of the Thinking the Unthinkable project - https://thinkunthink.org/ Using interviews with, and access to, the highest levels of business, public service and governments the ongoing and dynamic project reveals candidly why so many leaders at every level face new difficulties adapting to the scale of unthinkables and unpalatables. Contact the show! Email: podcast@leadershiplistening.com Head to https://www.leadershiplistening.com/ to explore more videos and search for key topics Watch this episode on YouTube! Podcast episode: 16 ✅ Subscribe Here: www.youtube.com/@LeadershipListening?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiplistening LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershiplistening/ Bluesky: / https://bsky.app/profile/leadershiplisten.bsky.social SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & JOIN US IN TAKING LEADERSHIP TO A BETTER PLACE

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  Episode #15

  Leading with resilience and purpose in the charity sector - with Julie Bentley

  Apr 12, 202650 minS0

  <p>Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with Julie Bentley, Chief Executive of Samaritans.</p> <p> </p> <p>Julie shares her journey from a working-class upbringing in Essex, to discovering her calling through charity work, and building a distinguished career leading the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the Family Planning Association, Girl Guiding, Action for Children, and now Samaritans. She reflects on what changes across different organisations and what stays constant in her leadership style, how to handle intense media scrutiny and online trolling as a woman in public life, and why the hardest weight in leadership i...

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  Episode #14

  Strategy, Competitive Differentiation and Leading at Pace - with Chris Outram

  Mar 15, 202656 minS0

  <p>Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with<br> Chairman Emeritus and co-founder of OC&C Strategy Consultants Chris Outram, about leadership and modern strategy.</p> <p>Chris recounts his early life in RAF postings, boarding school, Atlantic College, a dual degree in engineering and economics, early roles including BCG and corporate strategy, then founding OC&C, now a global specialist firm. He argues strategy is fundamentally about competitive differentiation, made harder by abundant data, faster competitor reactions and shorter strategy lifespans, with CEOs needing to own strategy and review it every six months alongside...

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  Episode #13

  Collaboration is the new leadership - with René Carayol MBE

  Jan 25, 202657 minS0

  <p>Lawrie Philpott of Philpott Black and host of Leadership Listening talks with renowned global leadership coach René Carayol about the complex world of modern leadership.</p> <p>They delve into the qualities that make great leaders, the importance of inclusive environments, and the challenges faced by today's leaders. René shares his personal journey, including anecdotes from his time at Pepsi and his coaching experiences with prime ministers, professional boxers and CEOs.</p> <p>Together, they explore themes such as vulnerability, accountability, and the future of leadership in an ever-changing, fast-paced world. This engaging discussion is packed with valuable insights an...

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