The 11th Thing Podcast

This podcast series explores the habits, behaviours and cultures that make organisations successful. As part of this, we focus on the unique role that leadership can play in helping average organisations to become exceptional.

The 11th Thing Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Paul Aladenika, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Paul Aladenika hosts The 11th Thing Podcast, a business show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #44

  The accountability culture with Sean Phelps

  Sep 28, 2026—S1

  In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the conversation explores the accountability culture with business executive, leadership expert and author Sean Phelps. Through the prism of his new book ‘Accountability: An Algorithm for Consistent Success’ and drawing on his tried and trusted leadership development methodology, Sean explores why accountability should be built around the principle of “us versus the goal, never me versus you.”

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  Episode #43

  The power of humility with Jacqui Kimmel

  Aug 17, 2026—S1

  In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the leadership philosophy series continues with an insightful conversation on 'The Power of Humility' featuring special guest, global marketing expert, leadership consultant, entrepreneur and publisher, Jacqui Kimmel.

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  Episode #42

  Tackling organisational toxicity with special guest Dr Bryan Hughes

  Aug 10, 2026—S1

  In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the leadership philosophy series continues with a thought-provoking conversation on 'Tackling Organisational Toxicity' featuring special guest, executive advisor, best-selling author and Founder of Clear Day Strategies, Dr Bryan Hughes.

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  Episode #402

  How to Build an Elite Leadership Culture [Part 1]

  Jun 8, 202630 minS2

  Episode 40 [Part 2] How to Build an Elite Leadership Culture Hosted by Paul Aladenika with Special Guests Troy E. Black and John Neyer <p >In Part 2 of Episode 40 of The 11th Thing Podcast, host Paul Aladenika continues the conversation with retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black and executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker and Senior Vice President at Decision Reflex John Neyer to explore the hidden cultural dynamics that shape elite organisations.</p><p >The discussion examines why leaders can become isolated from honest feedback, how cultures of silence and...

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  Episode #401

  How to Build an Elite Leadership Culture [Part 1]

  Jun 8, 202630 minS2

  Episode 40 [Part 1]: How to Build an Elite Leadership Culture Host Paul Aladenika with Special Guests Troy E. Black and John Neyer <p >Episode 40 of The 11th Thing Podcast explores what it truly means to build an elite leadership culture. In part 1 of this two part episode, Host Paul Aladenika is joined by retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black and executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker and Senior Vice President at Decision Reflex John Neyer, for a powerful conversation on trust, accountability, mission clarity, distributed leadership, and decision-making under pressure.<...

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