In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nigel Cumberland — leadership coach, co-founder of The Silk Road Partnership, and author of several bestselling books including 100 Things Successful Leaders Do.Nigel and I get into:The pivotal conversation that helped him redefine who he wasHis early career as a very young finance directorWhy mistakes became his greatest teachersImposter syndrome & how he learned to handle itCulture clashes and the importance of understanding differencesThe evolution of leadership across decadesWhy leadership starts with self-awarenessLeadership beyond titles — influencing in everyday lifeWhy leaders today are more overwhelmed than everHis framework: Grounded • Connected • PurposefulThe biggest thing leaders need to unlearnThe one leadership principle he believes changes everythingThe hidden cost of poor leadershipHow leaders can stay human in a very digital worldThis is an honest, insightful, deeply human conversation about leadership — the kind that helps you rethink the way you show up in your work and life.Links from the EpisodeNigel’s Website👉 https://nigelcumberland.com/Nigel’s Books👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nigel-Cumberland/author/B0034P71X2LinkedIn Learning Courses👉 https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/nigel-cumberlandSpeaking Enquiries👉 https://www.wsb.com/speakers/nigel-cumberland/00:00 Intro01:04 The conversation that changed Nigel’s life04:30 Resetting your identity after a big career shift05:53 Mistakes that shaped him as a young leader09:10 Imposter syndrome in early leadership roles10:50 Culture clashes and understanding differences14:05 Why self-awareness matters more than ever16:40 Leadership beyond titles and formal roles18:50 Role modelling at home and at work19:22 The rise of empowerment in leadership20:00 Helping people see themselves as leaders23:00 Leadership in a disrupted, digital world24:30 Grounded, Connected, Purposeful framework29:44 What leaders struggle with most today30:50 What people crave in leaders34:21 Leading with a full tank: self-care and burnout38:09 The most important principle healthy leaders live by41:20 When bad leaders survive — and why they shouldn't42:26 Closing thoughtsThe best growth often starts with a meaningful conversation — thank you for being part of this one.

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