Beyond The Water Cooler · 2026-06-04 · 1h 18m
Ever find yourself questioning whether leadership fundamentals have really changed, or if we’re simply in another cycle of bold claims and louder voices? I recently joined Chris Kitchener and Gareth Tennant from the ‘ Battling With Business ’ podcast and traded places for a challenging conversation in a pub - complete with parking cars and pints! We unravelled whether leadership values like empathy and psychological safety are still as vital as ever, or if hard-nosed approaches really deliver better results. I shared how, amidst the noise of quick wins and rapid change, taking time to define what ‘success’ actually means is what helps leaders and managers nurture work cultures where people can thrive, stay well, and perform at their best.
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