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Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders

Andrew Beveridge 304 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders is a podcast hosted by psychologist Andrew Beveridge, founder of Leadership Today. It offers practical advice and tips for leaders looking to improve their skills. The show covers various leadership topics with actionable insights. Listeners can find more episodes and information at www.leadership.today.

Episodes

Episode 237 - The Hidden Bias in Performance Reviews
Episode 237 - The Hidden Bias in Performance Reviews Aug 21, 2026 04:17 Summary Some employees are especially good at adapting their behaviour and creating positive impressions, but does that mean they actually perform better? A new meta-analysis suggests self-monitoring predicts supervisor performance ratings more than objective performance outcomes. This episode explores how leaders can distinguish genuine contribution from the appearance of performance.   Transcrip
Episode 236 - The Go-To Person Trap
Episode 236 - The Go-To Person Trap Aug 14, 2026 05:02 Summary Every team seems to have someone everybody goes to for help. New research shows that leaders may unintentionally create these go-to employees through the people they visibly rely on, increasing burnout without necessarily improving performance ratings. Discover how to spread expertise without exhausting your most dependable people.   Transcript Hello and welcome to the Leadership Today pod
Episode 235 - How to Help Your Team Feel Heard
Episode 235 - How to Help Your Team Feel Heard Aug 7, 2026 03:59 Episode 235 - How To Help Your Team Feel Heard   Summary Most leaders understand the importance of listening, but far fewer understand what great listening actually looks like. Discover the research behind high-quality listening and why helping people feel genuinely heard can improve trust, engagement, wellbeing, and retention.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 235 of the Leadership Today
Episode 234 - The Hidden Motivation Trade-Off in Hybrid Work
Episode 234 - The Hidden Motivation Trade-Off in Hybrid Work Jul 31, 2026 05:19 Summary Hybrid work isn't simply about where people are most productive. New research shows that working remotely tends to satisfy our need for autonomy, while office days strengthen our sense of connection, with both playing a vital role in sustaining motivation. Rather than debating attendance, effective leaders intentionally design office days for collaboration and relationship building, and re
Episode 233 - Bored, Busy and Burned Out
Episode 233 - Bored, Busy and Burned Out Jul 24, 2026 04:24 Summary Being busy does not protect people from boredom, and boredom does not mean someone has spare capacity. New research shows employees can be bored and burned out at the same time. This episode explores how role conflict, limited autonomy and poorly designed work create this combination, and what leaders can do about it.   Transcript Hello and welcome to the Leadership Today podcast, where e
Episode 232 - How To Lead With Humility
Episode 232 - How To Lead With Humility Jul 17, 2026 04:32 Summary Humility is often overlooked as a leadership strength, yet research links it to higher trust, engagement, creativity, and performance. Learn why humility is far more than being nice and discover practical ways to demonstrate confidence, openness, and a willingness to learn.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 232 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tip
Episode 231 - Preparing for an Underperformance Conversation: The CLEAR Framework
Episode 231 - Preparing for an Underperformance Conversation: The CLEAR Framework Jul 10, 2026 08:31 Summary Underperformance conversations often go wrong before they even begin. In this episode, we explore the CLEAR framework to help leaders prepare with greater clarity, curiosity and confidence. You'll learn how to clarify the purpose, listen well, explore causes, agree on next steps and reinforce progress after the conversation.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 231 of the Leadership T
Episode 230 - Diagnosing Underperformance: Why Good People Underperform
Episode 230 - Diagnosing Underperformance: Why Good People Underperform Jul 3, 2026 08:05 Summary Underperformance is often treated as a motivation problem when the real issue may be a lack of clarity, capability or confidence. Effective leaders resist the temptation to jump to conclusions and instead focus on understanding what's driving performance. By diagnosing before prescribing, asking better questions and creating clear expectations, leaders can prevent many performance issues b
Episode 229 - How To Re-engage A 'Quiet Quitter'
Episode 229 - How To Re-engage A 'Quiet Quitter' Jun 26, 2026 03:59 Summary Quiet quitting isn't usually about laziness or a lack of motivation. Research suggests it's often a sign that the relationship between an employee and their organisation has become unbalanced. Discover how leaders can spot the warning signs early and rebuild engagement through better conversations and clearer expectations.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 229 of the Leadership Tod
Episode 228 - How To Get The Best From AI Without Falling Off The Edge
Episode 228 - How To Get The Best From AI Without Falling Off The Edge Jun 19, 2026 04:02 Episode 228 - How To Get The Best From AI Without Falling Off The Edge   Summary AI can be incredibly helpful, but it's not always right. Learn about the "jagged frontier" of AI capability and why the most effective leaders know when to rely on AI and when human judgement remains essential. Discover practical ways to get the benefits of AI without falling into its traps.     Transcript Hello and w
Episode 227 - How to Use Microbreaks to Restore Focus
Episode 227 - How to Use Microbreaks to Restore Focus Jun 12, 2026 03:49 Summary Feeling exhausted despite being busy all day? Research suggests that short breaks throughout the day can boost energy, reduce fatigue, and help sustain performance. Discover how leaders can use microbreaks more effectively and encourage healthier work habits across their team.     Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 227 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practica
Episode 226 - How To Reduce Loneliness at Work
Episode 226 - How To Reduce Loneliness at Work Jun 5, 2026 03:12 Summary One in five people feel lonely at work. While loneliness is often seen as a personal issue, research suggests leaders play a bigger role than they might realise in helping people feel connected, included, and supported.   Transcript   Hello and welcome to episode 226 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership.   Most of us think of l

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