Leadership Revealed
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe podcast is about leadership and what it means to be a leader. Not only my thoughts on leadership but also speaking to other leaders in their fields, sport, business, finance, social to get their take on it. Also speaking about all things business and what it takes to grow and scale a successful business. Telling the truth about the pitfalls and issues we face in business.
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Is Feedback A Gift?
May 07, 2021 10:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, John shares some of his own stories on how he has previously handled feedback, both positive and negative. Most of us, if not all, have received negative feedback in some way. There are effective ways to give feedback but also constructive ways to receive it and what we choose to do with it. It’s no good to receive feedback and advice and not act on what areas you can improve. Do you handle feedback well? Do you take negative feedback personally? Listen to this episo...
Is Feedback a Gift?
May 07, 2021 10:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, John shares some of his own stories on how he has previously handled feedback, both positive and negative. Most of us, if not all, have received negative feedback in some way. There are effective ways to give feedback but also constructive ways to receive it and what we choose to do with it. It’s no good to receive feedback and advice and not act on what areas you can improve. Do you handle feedback well? Do you take negative feedback personally? Listen to this episode fo...
Public Speaking, Brand Building And Mental Health With Greg Bateman
April 29, 2021 23:01 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this special episode, John talks with current professional rugby player and Founder and CEO of People’s Captain, Greg Bateman. A former member of the Harlequins academy system, Greg went on to play for the likes of Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs before signing a deal with the Dragons in September 2020. During an already busy time for Greg, he then launched People’s Captain, a craft beer company with the idea of improving social connections and starting conversations. People’s Captai...
Public Speaking, Brand Building and Mental Health with Greg Bateman
April 29, 2021 23:01 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this special episode, John talks with current professional rugby player and Founder and CEO of People’s Captain, Greg Bateman. A former member of the Harlequins academy system, Greg went on to play for the likes of Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs before signing a deal with the Dragons in September 2020. During an already busy time for Greg, he then launched People’s Captain, a craft beer company with the idea of improving social connections and starting conversations. People’s Captain ...
Productivity, Cognitive Bias and Psychology in Business with Joel Levy
April 22, 2021 23:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this special episode, John talks with British Author and Journalist, Joel Levy. Joel has written over a dozen books including ‘Why We Do the Things We Do’ and his latest book ‘Meltdown’ investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history. Joel is also an expert in the fields of science and psychology. Joel is fantastic at making complex issues accessible to everyone and in this episode, Joel talks about key areas of psychology in business,...
Productivity, Cognitive Bias And Psychology In Business With Joel Levy
April 22, 2021 23:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this special episode, John talks with British Author and Journalist, Joel Levy. Joel has written over a dozen books including ‘Why We Do the Things We Do’ and his latest book ‘Meltdown’ investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history. Joel is also an expert in the fields of science and psychology. Joel is fantastic at making complex issues accessible to everyone and in this episode, Joel talks about key areas of psychology in busines...
An interview with Joel Levy
April 22, 2021 23:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBAn interview with Joel Levy In this special episode, John talks with British Author and Journalist, Joel Levy. Joel has written over a dozen books including ‘Why We Do the Things We Do’ and his latest book ‘Meltdown’ investigates and recreates the dramatic events behind the most notorious nuclear accidents in history. Joel is also an expert in the fields of science and psychology. Joel is fantastic at making complex issues accessible to everyone and in this episode, Joel talks about key are...
How To Stay Focused
April 15, 2021 23:01 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, John shares his 6 tips on how to stay focused and stay ahead of the competition. John often talks about having the right mindset in business and how maintaining the focus needed for this is vital. Being focused and determined is something that John prides himself on and although it can be easy to become distracted, in this episode John uses the SMART acronym to show how you can stay on track. Do you get distracted too easily? What do you do to stay focused? Listen to...
How to stay focused
April 15, 2021 23:01 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, John shares his 6 tips on how to stay focused and stay ahead of the competition. John often talks about having the right mindset in business and how maintaining the focus needed for this is vital. Being focused and determined is something that John prides himself on and although it can be easy to become distracted, in this episode John uses the SMART acronym to show how you can stay on track. Do you get distracted too easily? What do you do to stay focused? Listen to this...
Business, Leadership And Branding With Samanah Duran
April 08, 2021 23:01 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this special episode, John talks with British entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of BEYOUROWN, Samanah Duran. Samanah founded the BEYOUROWN brand with women in mind, a digital media and news company advertising for women in business. She is a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree and is best known for her work within female entrepreneurship. In this interview, Samanah shares her thoughts and experiences on personal branding and what she believes it takes to be a good leader. Tune in to this episode...
Business, Leadership and Branding with Samanah Duran
April 08, 2021 23:01 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this special episode, John talks with British entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of BEYOUROWN, Samanah Duran. Samanah founded the BEYOUROWN brand with women in mind, a digital media and news company advertising for women in business. She is a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree and is best known for her work within female entrepreneurship. In this interview, Samanah shares her thoughts and experiences on personal branding and what she believes it takes to be a good leader. Tune in to this episode f...
An interview with Samanah Duran
April 08, 2021 23:01 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBAn interview with Samanah Duran In this special episode, John talks with British entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of BEYOUROWN, Samanah Duran. Samanah founded the BEYOUROWN brand with women in mind, a digital media and news company advertising for women in business. She is a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree and is best known for her work within female entrepreneurship. In this interview, Samanah shares her thoughts and experiences on personal branding and what she believes it takes to be a good l...
How To Negotiate
April 01, 2021 23:01 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, John talks about the art of negotiating and how to act under pressure. John provides his top 10 tips on negotiating from a position of strength and how you can implement these techniques into your strategy. Do you have a structure for negotiating? What tips do you have for negotiation? Listen to this episode for useful advice on how to work on your negotiation skills. KEY TAKEAWAYS Try and find common ground with the person you are negotiating with. This helps t...
How to negotiate
April 01, 2021 23:01 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, John talks about the art of negotiating and how to act under pressure. John provides his top 10 tips on negotiating from a position of strength and how you can implement these techniques into your strategy. Do you have a structure for negotiating? What tips do you have for negotiation? Listen to this episode for useful advice on how to work on your negotiation skills. KEY TAKEAWAYS Try and find common ground with the person you are negotiating with. This helps to build...
When Is The Right Time To Recruit?
March 26, 2021 00:01 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, John talks about why it is important to consider recruiting early when building your business. In the early stages of growing his own business, John initially did all of the work himself and soon found that this inhibited growth. John provides a personal short story on the potential lost opportunity cost of working hard in your business and not trying to systemise yourself out of it. Do you really want to grow your business? Are you willing to invest in others? Listen ...
When is the right time to recruit?
March 26, 2021 00:01 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, John talks about why it is important to consider recruiting early when building your business. In the early stages of growing his own business, John initially did all of the work himself and soon found that this inhibited growth. John provides a personal short story on the potential lost opportunity cost of working hard in your business and not trying to systemise yourself out of it. Do you really want to grow your business? Are you willing to invest in others? Listen to t...
Be a CEO, not a boss
March 19, 2021 00:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, John talks about the differences between a CEO and a boss and why you should be aiming to be the CEO. If you are truly focussed on taking your business to the next level, it is important to understand the differences and what this can mean for your company. CEOs are inspirational and motivational figures. To be a CEO, you need to be strategic and have the right mindset. You also need to have a great understanding of your business, even the things you are not directly involve...
Be A CEO, Not A Boss
March 19, 2021 00:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, John talks about the differences between a CEO and a boss and why you should be aiming to be the CEO. If you are truly focussed on taking your business to the next level, it is important to understand the differences and what this can mean for your company. CEOs are inspirational and motivational figures. To be a CEO, you need to be strategic and have the right mindset. You also need to have a great understanding of your business, even the things you are not directly invol...
Why you should always make time to read
March 12, 2021 00:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, John talks about why, for him, reading has played a vital part in building his business and what benefits this has given him and can give you. Reading can be a very enjoyable and relaxing experience and it also allows you to expand your mind and creativity. Can you make time to read? Do you prefer reading a physical copy of a book or listening to the audio version? Listen to this episode for seven reasons to read more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Take the time to sit down for even 1...
Why You Should Always Make Time To Read
March 12, 2021 00:01 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, John talks about why, for him, reading has played a vital part in building his business and what benefits this has given him and can give you. Reading can be a very enjoyable and relaxing experience and it also allows you to expand your mind and creativity. Can you make time to read? Do you prefer reading a physical copy of a book or listening to the audio version? Listen to this episode for seven reasons to read more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Take the time to sit down for...
Are you easily offended?
March 05, 2021 00:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, John Paul talks about why people get offended and how not to fall into the traps of becoming offended. With five simple tips on how to avoid this, John provides great insight on this subject and how thinking positively can lead to leaving this negative feeling in the past. Why can’t people deal with things with positivity? Why do we have to have those negative days? Does being offended effect you? Listen to this episode for advice on how to overcome certain triggers. ...
Are You Easily Offended?
March 05, 2021 00:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, John Paul talks about why people get offended and how not to fall into the traps of becoming offended. With five simple tips on how to avoid this, John provides great insight on this subject and how thinking positively can lead to leaving this negative feeling in the past. Why can’t people deal with things with positivity? Why do we have to have those negative days? Does being offended effect you? Listen to this episode for advice on how to overcome certain triggers....
Should YOU train your staff?
September 30, 2020 18:13 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBIn this episode, John Paul discusses whether you, as the business owner should train your staff yourself, or whether you should employ others to coach and develop them for you. Have you got the time, can you afford to, who should you delegate to? All these questions and more, John goes into great detail. Listen to this podcast to discover the price you would pay if your staff are not properly trained. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are not giving your staff goals, you are not motivating them The...
Should YOU Train Your Staff?
September 30, 2020 18:13 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBIn this episode, John Paul discusses whether you, as the business owner should train your staff yourself, or whether you should employ others to coach and develop them for you. Have you got the time, can you afford to, who should you delegate to? All these questions and more, John goes into great detail. Listen to this podcast to discover the price you would pay if your staff are not properly trained. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are not giving your staff goals, you are not motivating th...
The Difference Between A Good And Bad Manager
September 10, 2020 23:01 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, John Paul talks through his 10 differences between a good and bad manager, discussing the effects that a bad manager can have on your business and team morale. By knowing the difference between the two types of manager, you can improve the way in which your business is managed; increase staff retention, improve staff accountability, and make your life easier as a business owner. KEY TAKEAWAYS Make sure that your manager shares the same values as you do A good man...
The difference between a good, and bad manager
September 10, 2020 23:01 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, John Paul talks through his 10 differences between a good and bad manager, discussing the effects that a bad manager can have on your business and team morale. By knowing the difference between the two types of manager, you can improve the way in which your business is managed; increase staff retention, improve staff accountability, and make your life easier as a business owner. KEY TAKEAWAYS Make sure that your manager shares the same values as you do A good manager wi...
How not to have a meeting, for a meetings sake
September 03, 2020 17:29 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, John Paul gives his guide to the types of meetings which he finds most valuable anyhow he runs his business to great effect. John gives the lowdown on morning huddles, weekly meetings and SMT (senior Management Team) monthly meets as well as discovering tips for nipping any time-wasters in the bud! KEY TAKEAWAYS Meetings ensure that you and your staff will refocus, with the increased routine and good habits. It's the little things that effect how you run you business, as...
How Not To Have A Meeting For A Meetings Sake
September 03, 2020 17:29 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, John Paul gives his guide to the types of meetings which he finds most valuable anyhow he runs his business to great effect. John gives the lowdown on morning huddles, weekly meetings and SMT (senior Management Team) monthly meets as well as discovering tips for nipping any time-wasters in the bud! KEY TAKEAWAYS Meetings ensure that you and your staff will refocus, with the increased routine and good habits. It's the little things that effect how you run you busin...
If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Further, Go Together
August 20, 2020 19:13 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, John Paul looks at the benefits of having a Business Partner. John speaks of overcoming the main reasons people may have for not wanting a partner, by looking at the positive aspects. Hear about Johns experience with previous Business Partners (the good bad and ugly) and way the his business runs today with his new partners. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is your vision? What do you want for your business, yourself and your family? With a business partner, you share both th...
If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go further, go together
August 20, 2020 19:13 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, John Paul looks at the benefits of having a Business Partner. John speaks of overcoming the main reasons people may have for not wanting a partner, by looking at the positive aspects. Hear about Johns experience with previous Business Partners (the good bad and ugly) and way the his business runs today with his new partners. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is your vision? What do you want for your business, yourself and your family? With a business partner, you share both the risk ...
When is enough, enough?
August 13, 2020 19:48 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode John Paul talks about when it is time to let go of your non-performing staff. In all of my years of coaching and mentoring, I have never known of an occasion where a member of staff has been let go of too soon, but many occasions where a non performer has been kept hold of for too long. This episode will discuss the 4 main reasons for keeping hold of a bad staff member, and how to overcome them, listen in and find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why do companies hang on to sta...
When Is Enough, Enough?
August 13, 2020 19:48 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode John Paul talks about when it is time to let go of your non-performing staff. In all of my years of coaching and mentoring, I have never known of an occasion where a member of staff has been let go of too soon, but many occasions where a non performer has been kept hold of for too long. This episode will discuss the 4 main reasons for keeping hold of a bad staff member, and how to overcome them, listen in and find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why do companies hang on ...
When is enough enough?
August 13, 2020 19:48 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWhen is enough, enough? In this episode John Paul talks about when it is time to let go of your non-performing staff. In all of my years of coaching and mentoring, I have never known of an occasion where a member of staff has been let go of too soon, but many occasions where a non performer has been kept hold of for too long. This episode will discuss the 4 main reasons for keeping hold of a bad staff member, and how to overcome them, listen in and find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why do...
Personal Branding Vs Corporate Branding - Dividing Opinion
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBJohn Paul is talking about branding – the topic that regularly divides opinion. Should all promotion be around an individual or should it be the profile of the organisation that dominates? John explores the negatives and positives for both personal and corporate branding and shares how his organisation is moving forward and why the choices they have made work. This episode will help any business owner clarify what will be the right choice for their business, listen in and find out more. ...
Shared Values and Alignment, The Key to Success – Interview with Adele Crocker, MD Castledene Sales & Lettings
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this fascinating episode, John is with his Managing Director Adele Crocker. They discuss Adele’s journey from her promotion to branch manager when John bought the estate agency she was working for through to her current role as MD. John saw something in Adele early on and she has grown into and been hugely successful in the roles she has undertaken at the Castledene Sales & Lettings culminating in her current role as Managing Director. John and Adele reflect on the critical importance of...
Shared Values and Alignment and The Key to Success with Adele Crocker, MD Castledene Sales & Lettings
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this fascinating episode, John is with his Managing Director Adele Crocker. They discuss Adele’s journey from her promotion to branch manager when John bought the estate agency she was working for through to her current role as MD. John saw something in Adele early on and she has grown into and been hugely successful in the roles she has undertaken at the Castledene Sales & Lettings culminating in her current role as Managing Director. John and Adele reflect on the critical importance of...
Shared Values And Alignment And The Key To Success With Adele Crocker, MD Castledene Sales & Lettings
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this fascinating episode, John is with his Managing Director Adele Crocker. They discuss Adele’s journey from her promotion to branch manager when John bought the estate agency she was working for through to her current role as MD. John saw something in Adele early on and she has grown into and been hugely successful in the roles she has undertaken at the Castledene Sales & Lettings culminating in her current role as Managing Director. John and Adele reflect on the critical importance...
How to Effectively Deal With Set Backs
February 14, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB‘Dealing with setbacks is a part of business’ As John Paul works towards his new Agency Roadmap membership site, for letting agents and estate agents going live he reflects on the reality of setbacks in different forms being part of business, whatever your industry. The bigger you become the more you are going to mess up but the real key to any situation or set back is having a plan about what you do and how you respond. John shares in detail the effective and productive steps you c...
How to Get Buy-in From Friends & Family
January 24, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBBusiness people usually have to do extra hours and do things that non business owners don’t have to do so it can be hard to get your friends and family to support you. So in this episode John explains 5 things you can do to get your family and friends on board and support your business rather than create resistance. KEY TAKEAWAYS You have to accept it’s not always going to work. People aren’t always going to agree with your choices but you and they have to accept that you’re not going...
Don’t Work Too Hard
November 29, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode John is discussing the importance of not working too hard, this can seem counter-intuitive but when you are working hard and trying to grow a business you must take the time out to recharge so that you are able to continue on successfully towards the goals you have set. As someone with extensive experience as a business owner, John knows what it’s like to do it the wrong way as well as the right way. For the first 3 years he was in business he didn’t take any holiday and ex...
Keep Business Simple But Effective
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB‘Success is predictable because people who have kept things simple and done the basics will repeat their systems and methods.’ In this episode of Leadership revealed John provides and explains reason why doing the small, basic things consistently can have a positive effect on your business. He also gives tips on how important staying on track is and how planning can help you do this. KEY TAKEAWAYS Things may seem difficult if you’re trying to build a business in an industry that yo...
Why Good Mental Health in Business is Vital
November 08, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB‘In our industry, we see the glitz and the glamour the good things we don’t see the dark side the mental anguish people might go through’ Dave is very candid and open about his journey and is talking to John about it - from the start of his business through its very rapid growth and on to year 4 when it went into administration. After the company went bust Dave become very depressed and in this frank discussion he shares how he felt emotionally and what it took to move forward and st...
How to Use Your Time Wisely
November 01, 2019 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB‘Where do you find the time?’ John gets asked often how he manages to fit in all of the work he does alongside his personal life. His answer to this is that he uses his time efficiently by working intensely within time windows. In this episode, John gives helpful tips that he uses himself to manage his time well. KEY TAKEAWAYS Set SMART objectives and be strict with them. These need to be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. I do these weekly every Sunday....
Franchise Vs Startup, Which is Right For YOU
October 24, 2019 23:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB‘Do you buy a franchise or start up on your own?’ This is a great podcast to help you decide whether you should be looking at a franchise or starting up on your own. John takes us through a comprehensive list of the pros and cons for each option and looks at the reasons and types of people who take on franchises and those who start up on their own. Listen in, hear the pros and cons and then decide. KEY TAKEAWAYS The franchisee PROS Systems - A large majority, if not all ...
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
October 17, 2019 23:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MB‘Don’t live somebody else’s life and stop comparing yourself to others’ It’s easy to compare yourself with someone else - it’s something we have all done. In this episode John shares why it’s important to take a holistic view and focus on yourself to get where you need to be and achieve the success you want. Listen in, expand your view and see the bigger picture. KEY TAKEAWAYS You shouldn’t compare yourself to others it’s toxic and it doesn’t get you where you need to be. Nobody ...
The Best Ways To Deal With Overwhelm
October 10, 2019 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBAnyone who’s been in business for some time will have felt the drowning effects of overwhelm. Incrementally, the small things pile up, until they’ve become a mountain that stands between us and our goals. It’s easy to slip down the cracks at these points, but as John discusses this week, there is a way out, and it’s simpler than you think. KEY TAKEAWAYS Overwhelm is when things get so much, that we lose inspiration, and can’t continue with our goals, meaning we end up doing far less tha...
Always be Recruiting
August 15, 2019 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBIn this episode John gives top tips on how to improve the recruitment sector of your business. This includes the importance of always recruiting and making sure you keep good relations with possible candidates for future positions. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the hardest things when running a business is recruiting new staff. When we look through CV’s we look for people whose values like up with ours and the majority of the time they don’t. Most of the time we only get quality CV’s whe...
Getting 'Called Out' Online
July 25, 2019 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHas your business ever been publicly called out on social media by an agitated customer? In this episode, John explains how to control our primal instinct of retaliating back and adding to fire, but instead using these professional tactics to resolve the situation. Handling negative feedback in the correct manner can potentially gain new clients and reinforce the trust back into your existing clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS Keep calm and take five minutes, taking a quick break to chill out a...
Are You in it For The Long Haul?
July 11, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB‘Are you in business for the long haul or are you in it for a quick fix?’ John explains the importance of having longevity within your business in order to see results and be successful. He also discusses tips for being successful in the long run and the advantages of doing so. KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of people are surprised by the amount of time it takes to become successful. This is usually because they over estimate how much they they can achieve in a year but underestimate how much ...
Are You an AskHole?
June 27, 2019 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode of Leadership Revealed John explains what Askholes are, how to know whether you are one and how to deal with them. John also touches on how you can give the best advice and avoid wasting your time on people who don’t deserve it. Listen in to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS An Askhole is someone who will repeatedly ask for your opinion/experience and yet won’t follow your advice. The majority of the time when you ask somebody, with a lot more experience, for advice ...