The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Thinkers50 Award-Winning Leadership Expert and co-author of The Science of Leadership, Jeffrey Hull.

Jeffrey brings over 30 years of experience translating cutting-edge research into practical leadership impact. Together, they explore what leadership really means today—and why it’s no longer about the individual, but about how we bring others with us.

From quieting the ego to navigating conflict and building high-performing teams, this episode is packed with powerful insights for leaders at every level.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why leadership is no longer about “I” but about “we”

How to balance performance with people—and why winning alone isn’t sustainable

The concept of the “noisy ego” and how it impacts your leadership

Why conflict is essential for innovation and growth

How to build alignment through shared leadership

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their leadership impact in a complex, fast-changing world.

 

Find out more about the work Jeffrey does here: JEFFREY HULL

Thanks to Resolution Intelligence for sponsoring this episode. For more information visit: resolution-intelligence.com

"When a woman was seen having a hot flash, she was rated as less competent and less likely to be chosen as the leader.”

That’s one of the research findings shared by Dr. Alicia Grandey - Organisational Psychologist and Professor at Penn State University - in the latest Episode of The Workplace Podcast.

In this conversation, William and Alicia explore a topic that is still rarely discussed openly at work: menopause and leadership.

Menopause affects half the population, yet many workplaces still struggle to talk about it or support employees navigating it. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with senior leaders, Alicia explains how stigma influences perceptions of competence, leadership opportunities, and workplace culture.

Key insights from this episode:

• Why naming menopause can reduce bias in leadership decisions
• How stigma and silence can push experienced women out of leadership pipelines
• The surprising ways many women become more confident and resilient leaders during this stage of life
• What compassionate leadership actually looks like in practice
• How organisations can create cultures that support people through major life transitions

This conversation also builds on a previous discussion on menopause in the workplace with Loretta Dignum (Episode 46).

If you care about leadership, workplace culture, psychological safety, and supporting women in mid-career, this is an important conversation.

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless speaks with Dr. Nicki Macklin about the strategic power of organisational kindness.

Often dismissed as “soft,” kindness is frequently misunderstood in leadership. But research featured in Harvard Business Review - co-authored with Amy Edmondson and Thomas Lee - shows the opposite: kindness drives performance.

In this conversation, they explore:

Why kindness is not the same as niceness

The real cost of workplace incivility

How managers lose up to seven weeks a year dealing with poor culture

How to measure kindness using metrics you already track

This is a practical, research-backed discussion for leaders who want to balance performance with humanity — and understand the real business case for culture.

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Mark C. Crowley - bestselling author and leadership expert - to explore why employee wellbeing has become one of the most critical leadership issues today.

Drawing on insights from his latest book, The Power of Employee Wellbeing, Mark explains why traditional engagement approaches fall short, how wellbeing directly impacts performance and retention, and why belonging plays such a powerful role in how people show up at work.

Together, William and Mark discuss burnout, leadership boundaries, emotional intelligence, and the small but meaningful actions leaders can take to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces.

This episode is a practical, research-informed conversation for leaders who want to build teams that don’t just perform, but thrive.

Find out more about the work Mark does here: Mark C Crowley - Heart 2.0 - New Book Is Coming - Mark C. Crowley

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless speaks with Muriel M. Wilkins, executive coach, author of Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential, and host of the Harvard Business Review podcast Coaching Real Leaders.

Muriel helps leaders understand why performance challenges so often stem from unexamined beliefs rather than skill gaps. She explains how “hidden blockers” shape leadership behaviour, why high performers resist looking inward, and how resolving conflict with yourself is a prerequisite for leading others effectively.

This episode explores:

The beliefs that quietly limit leadership potential

Why behaviour change starts with assumptions, not actions

How leaders can begin coaching themselves more effectively

What it really takes to grow beyond control, perfectionism, and over-functioning

A practical and reflective conversation for leaders, managers, coaches, and anyone serious about leadership development.

Find out more about the work Muriel does here: MURIEL WILKINS | Helping people lead with more ease