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The Leadership Project Podcast

Mick Spiers
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Communication
Personal Development
Resilience
Team Dynamics
Psychological Safety
Self-Awareness
Self-Reflection
Workplace Culture
Public Speaking
Collaboration
Authenticity
Productivity
Creativity
Innovation
Feedback
Trust

The Leadership Project with Mick Spiers is a podcast dedicated to advancing thought on inspirational leadership in the modern world. We cover key issues and controversial topics that are needed to redefine inspirational leadership. How do young and aspiring leaders transition from individual contributors to inspirational leaders or from manager to leader to make a positive impact on the world? How... more

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Mike Krupit
Executive coach, advisor, entrepreneur, leadership thinker
Trajectify (advisor/coach)
Episode: 326: Leadership Shifts: Embracing Change in Business with Mike Krupit
Chris Deaver
Culture shaper, leadership coach, HR leader; co-founder of Brave Core; co-author of Brave Together
Brave Core / Brave Together
Episode: 324. Brave Together: Leading Through Curiosity and Co-Creation with Chris Deaver
Wainwright Yu
Executive in hi-tech and leadership coach specializing in neurodiversity
Independent coach / technology leadership
Episode: 323. Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Hidden Strengths with Wainwright Yu
Alejandra Ramirez
Internal communication strategist, founder of Ready Cultures
Ready Cultures
Episode: 322. Communication as a Verb: Building Trust and Culture with Alejandra Ramirez
Marc A. Pitman
World-renowned leadership expert, public speaker, and author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt
Concord Leadership Group
Episode: 320. The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Leadership Lessons with Marc A. Pitman
Anthony Silard
Professor and leadership/relationships expert; director at the Center for Sustainable Leadership, Lewis Business School, Rome
Lewis University (Center for Sustainable Leadership)
Episode: 319. Stop Chasing Happiness: Leadership, Love, and the Myth of Success with Anthony Silard
Bill Benjamin
Co-author of The Last 8%
Bill Benjamin / The Last 8% research
Episode: 318. The Last 8% Culture Map: High Care, High Accountability with Bill Benjamin
Hank Minor
Strategic leadership mentor who works with leaders at stress thresholds
Episode: 317. The Weight of Leadership: Presence, Perspective, and the Power of Reframing with Hank Minor
Mark Andrew
Fire captain and author of Leading Through the Heat
Fire Department
Episode: 315. Leading Through the Heat: Leadership Lessons with Fire Captain Mark Andrew

Host

Mick Spiers
Host focusing on leadership, presence, and human-centered management; central figure across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Honored Guest and Raving Fan

    Mick and team have created something very unique and special. I learn from every episode and was honored to be a guest recently. Mick does so much research and is genuinely interested in every guest on this show. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hijimfielding
    United States8 months ago
  • A guest and a fan!

    Mick brings authenticity and depth to every conversation on The Leadership Project. As someone who explores leadership through my own podcast, I'm impressed by Mick's ability to extract practical insights while never losing sight of the human element that makes great leadership possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mindful matty
    United States8 months ago
  • Great show

    Loved to be on the show. Mick was a wonderful host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeDavis TGL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always makes you stop and think

    This podcast always includes at least one actionable insight that you can put in place straight away. Great range of guests covering all aspects of what it takes to be a great leader

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoSDPadres
    Australiaa year ago
  • Deep Listening in a Noisy World

    Mick's podcast is loaded with inspiring and actionable insights. What truly blew me away was Mick's ability to listen so deeply to his guests. In a noisy world where leadership is often measured by who talks more, this quality is so precious. I was so lucky to be on Mick's podcast. I highly recommend this podcast as a crucial source of leadership growth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guillaume Wiatr
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep, genuine dialogues and high-quality interview skills.
A diverse range of leadership topics with actionable frameworks is consistently delivered.
The host excels at listening and recapping, delivering practical takeaways.
The show balances theory with real-world application and stories.
Guests feel deeply heard, with thoughtful, human-centered conversations.

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326: Leadership Shifts: Embracing Change in Business with Mike Krupit
Q: Is there a single CEO mindset that fits all phases of a company's life cycle?
No. It depends on many variables, though founders can become strong CEOs; some may need succession or “founder mode” interruptions to address specific issues. The key is adaptability and recognizing when to delegate versus intervene.
322. Communication as a Verb: Building Trust and Culture with Alejandra Ramirez
Q: How can leaders handle resistance to change while preserving trust?
Build trust daily, acknowledge emotions, explain the rationale behind decisions, and involve affected employees early to make them feel heard and part of the process.
322. Communication as a Verb: Building Trust and Culture with Alejandra Ramirez
Q: What is the 3-H framework and how should leaders apply it during a change initiative?
Head: share the factual specifics; Heart: explain why it matters and what's in it for people; Hands: outline concrete actions and next steps with concrete demos or tasks.
318. The Last 8% Culture Map: High Care, High Accountability with Bill Benjamin
Q: How do you practically start building connection before courage in a team that's struggling?
Have a direct, structured conversation to get to know each other better, frame it around work goals, and create a safe space where micro-moments of connection can evolve into greater psychological safety for candid feedback.
307. Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Communication Fears with Salvatore Manzi
Q: How do we condense 20 years of data into the most impactful message?
The curse of knowledge affects our ability to simplify. Practice with someone unfamiliar with the topic to distill the key points.

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This show centers on inspirational leadership and practical humanity in the corporate world. Across episodes, topics include co-creation, neurodiversity, culture and internal communications, leadership presence, psychological safety, and strategies to redesign meetings and work as a product. Guests range from researchers and coaches to executives with real-world leadership experience, all exploring how to lead with meaning, curiosity, and empathy in a fast-changing, digital era. Notably, the format emphasizes actionable takeaways, deep listening, and a human-centered approach to building resilient teams and organizations.

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Recent guests on The Leadership Project Podcast include:

1. Mike Krupit
2. Chris Deaver
3. Wainwright Yu
4. Alejandra Ramirez
5. Marc A. Pitman
6. Anthony Silard
7. Bill Benjamin
8. Hank Minor

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