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The Leader's Kitbag

Ben Morton
Leadership
Management
Team Dynamics
Goal Setting
Decision-Making
Motivation
Scarf Model
Communication
Personal Development
Core Values
Feedback
Time Management
Delegation
Psychological Safety
Team Development
Energy Management
Nutrition
Work-Life Balance
Decision Making
Venture Capital

The Leader’s Kitbag is a practical podcast for busy and aspiring leaders, hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton. Each episode is packed with tools, tips and tactics you can use immediately. In 5–10 minutes, you’ll get a clear insight, a simple framework or prompt, and a nudge to put it into practice. If you want actionable tools and a clearer path to leadership success, this is your kitbag for th... more

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In this episode of The Leader’s Kitbag, I explore a simple but powerful idea that can transform the way you lead: you can’t lead effectively if you’re constantly in the thick of the action.

Filmed at Berkhamsted Castle - a place steeped in history ... more

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Time management is something we talk about constantly as leaders.

But the reality is… time isn’t something we can actually manage.

It keeps moving, regardless of what we do.

In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I explore a more effective and sus... more

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Work–life balance is something we talk about a lot.

Many of us say we want better work–life balance. Many organisations encourage it. And yet for many leaders, it still feels frustratingly difficult to achieve.

Part of the problem is that we often ... more

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Where do your best ideas happen?

For many of us, they don’t appear when we’re sat at our desk trying to force a solution. Instead, they arrive when we’re walking, driving, swimming, or doing something routine.

In this episode of The Leader’s Kitbag... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Cohan
Author, educator, investor, and advisor to hundreds of start-ups and scale-ups.
Babson College
Episode: From Startup to Scale-Up: The 4 Stages Every Leader Must Navigate
Lord Mark Price
Former Managing Director of Waitrose and founder of WorkL
WorkL
Episode: From Waitrose to WorkL: Lord Mark Price on Leadership, Values and Happiness
Georgia Aubrey
Co-founder and partnerships director at Love To Visit
Love To Visit
Episode: Keeping It Scrappy: Straight Talk and Scale-Up Lessons from Georgia Aubrey
James Collier
Co-founder of Huel and a registered nutritionist.
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Episode: Food for Focus: What Leaders Get Wrong About Nutrition with James Collier, Co-Founder of Huel
Tessa Clarke
Co-founder of Olio, a sharing app tackling global food waste
Olio
Episode: The Founder’s Dilemma: What to Let Go Of—and What to Hold Tight
Frank Mattes
Expert in corporate innovation and interim leadership
Episode: Hiring for True Innovation with Frank Mattes
Anna Eliatamby
Expert on emotional intelligence and regulation
Episode: SHORTS | Emotional Regulation, Control & Suppression with Anna Eliatamby
Jeff Webster
Leadership expert focused on imposter syndrome.
Episode: SHORTS | Why Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Need to Be Hard with Jeff Webster
Alex Brueckmann
Expert in organizational culture and strategy
Episode: SHORTS | Define Your Strategy and Choose Your Words with Alex Brueckmann

Host

Ben Morton
Host of The Leader's Kitbag; leadership expert focused on practical tools, frameworks, and prompts for immediate application.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • A leadership must-listen

    I’ve been benefitting from Ben’s insight, expertise and interviews for several years now and his podcast is an essential companion in my leadership journey. He attracts a superb range of interviewees, each with a unique and fascinating view on leadership which compliments Ben’s own extensive knowledge on the subject. This helps me greatly as I continually strive to become a better leader. I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough. Thanks for all you do Ben, it’s greatly appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fraser Bedwell
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspirational

    This podcast offers such a rich source of content for those who lead or are aspiring to lead. Ben is an excellent host offering intelligent commentary and drawing out the very best insights and thoughts from an extremely high calibre of guest speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T*Bee
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Hidden Gem

    Some fascinating well-rounded guests - Ben does a great job of asking the right questions and helping the guest elaborate and provide value to listeners. Recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theox1234
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Episode 87

    Too kind Ben! High performing teams are easy to lead if you surround yourself with people far better than you are, as I was lucky enough to have with you and the 187 San team. Been too long as you say and I would love to sip a beer with you buddy. Stay safe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Telemark Tim
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Authentic & Inspiring, every single episode!

    From the first moment I listened to it, I became a fan. I liesten while I drive, walk and run. Just like Ben himself, podcast is authentic, human and insightful while it reminds us about our previliges and responsibilities as a leader. Thank you for these priceless conversations, in return I will spread words!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KiKi_Bae
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Shows consistently deliver practical leadership takeaways.
Listeners value the focus on leadership development over theory.
Praise for authentic, down-to-earth interviewing style.
Rock-solid, actionable tips for busy leaders.
Guests bring high-caliber insights without fluff.

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From Startup to Scale-Up: The 4 Stages Every Leader Must Navigate
Q: What strategies can organizations adopt to maintain culture during scaling?
Cohan suggests hiring for values and defining culture through the stories of culture carriers within the organization.
From Startup to Scale-Up: The 4 Stages Every Leader Must Navigate
Q: How do you differentiate between a startup and a scale-up?
Cohan explains that the transition is marked by achieving product-market fit and scaling revenue effectively, distinguishing between four stages primarily based on growth metrics.
From Waitrose to WorkL: Lord Mark Price on Leadership, Values and Happiness
Q: What would you say is the single best piece of advice you would give someone looking to scale an already established business?
Understand why you want to grow.
From Waitrose to WorkL: Lord Mark Price on Leadership, Values and Happiness
Q: What's one thing you would suggest we do, that is going to sort of double our employee retention rate?
Think about how your people feel and if they're happy, and if not, improve that.
The Founder’s Dilemma: What to Let Go Of—and What to Hold Tight
Q: What advice would you have for female founders trying to raise investment?
Tessa suggests watching the Dana Kanze TED Talk about prevention versus promotion questions, carefully considering every bit of signaling, and actively countering implicit biases about being commercial and ambitious.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leader's Kitbag

What is The Leader's Kitbag about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical leadership show designed for busy professionals, delivering concise 5–10 minute episodes filled with clear frameworks, prompts, and actionable tips you can apply immediately. Topics span core leadership skills, team development, time management, and how to balance depth with pace, often through real-world examples and simple exercises that help listeners align daily habits with their values and goals. The format emphasizes quick takeaways, practical tools, and repeatable approaches rather than theory alone, making it useful for managers, aspiring leaders, and those responsible for developing others.

A standout aspect is the emphasis on intentional leadership over busywork, with episodes encouraging deliberate time allocation, e... more

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Recent guests on The Leader's Kitbag include:

1. Peter Cohan
2. Lord Mark Price
3. Georgia Aubrey
4. James Collier
5. Tessa Clarke
6. Frank Mattes
7. Anna Eliatamby
8. Jeff Webster

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