The Workplace Podcast in association with Dynamic Partners

In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, William welcomes back Amy Gallo, bestselling author of 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 and one of the leading voices on conflict and communication at work.

This conversation explores a topic many teams still struggle with:
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥?

Amy shares practical insights on why healthy conflict is often a sign of trust, not dysfunction, and how avoiding difficult conversations can quietly damage team performance, relationships, and psychological safety.

🔥 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞:
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 – Strong teams don’t avoid disagreement; they learn how to navigate it
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 – Avoiding issues today creates bigger problems later
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – How gossip and backchannel conversations undermine trust
𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 – Why honest feedback and reflection actually strengthen relationships
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 – The simple habits high-performing teams use to create healthier conversations

A hugely practical conversation for leaders, managers, and teams navigating pressure, disagreement, and collaboration in modern workplaces.

Find out more about Amy: AMY GALLO

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Nelson P. Repenning  — Distinguished Professor at MIT Sloan, Director of MIT’s Leadership Center, and coauthor of There’s Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work.

Together, they explore why so many organizations become trapped in constant firefighting, overload, and reactive working — and what leaders can do instead to create workplaces that are dynamic, adaptive, and capable of continuous learning.

Nelson shares practical insights from decades of research and consulting work with organizations including Harley-Davidson, Toyota, and leading innovation teams.

🔥 Key topics in this episode include:

Why most organizations are designed for a predictable world that no longer exists

The hidden dangers of “firefighting culture”

Why keeping everyone busy actually reduces performance

The concept of “firefighting arsonists”

How overload creates chaos and burnout

Why psychological safety is essential for organizational learning

The power of visual management and better workflow design

How leaders can create more focus, alignment, and adaptability

This episode is packed with practical leadership insights for anyone managing teams, leading change, or trying to create healthier and more effective ways of working.

Find out more about Nelson:

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless is joined by Phil Le-Brun, co-author of The Octopus Organization and former International CIO at McDonald’s.

Together, they explore the realities of organisational transformation - why so many initiatives fail, and how leaders can build more adaptive, empowered, and high-performing teams.

Phil shares practical insights on ownership, decision-making, and culture, including why “artificial ownership” is so common in organisations, how gatekeepers slow progress, and what it really takes to create clarity of purpose at scale.

From the concept of “pigs and chickens” to the dangers of “watermelon reporting,” this episode is packed with memorable frameworks and real-world examples that challenge traditional ways of working.

A must-listen for leaders looking to empower their teams, improve accountability, and navigate complexity more effectively.

Find out more about the book here: The Octopus Organization | a guide to thriving in a world of continuous transformation

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, William Corless sits down with Scott D. Anthony-Leading Expert on Disruptive Innovation-to explore why even the most successful organisations struggle to adapt in times of change.

Drawing on stories from Epic Disruptions, Scott brings innovation to life-from Julia Child’s journey to mastery, to Florence Nightingale’s data-driven impact, and the decades-long story behind Gorilla Glass.

Together, they unpack why great companies miss disruption, the myths that hold organisations back, and the behaviours that drive real innovation.

🔥 You’ll learn:

Why innovation is about value-not just ideas

Why successful companies miss major shifts

How your best customers can hold you back

The behaviours that drive innovation in any role

💡 A powerful episode for anyone looking to lead, adapt, and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

Find out more about the Scott here: Epic Disruptions

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