Manage Self, Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Managers

Ger Driesen is a Thought Leader in Learning & Development and a Learning Innovation Leader from the Netherlands.

With a focus on trends in Learning & Development, Ger Driesen is an L&D Trendcatcher.

Soundbites

[0:07] What will come after the AI wave; possibility of a pendulum-swing back to a human-centred movement.

[2:25] Humans using AI will replace workers not using AI.

[3:30] Prompt engineering is a key skill for mastering AI.

[4:02] Biggest trends in AI for L&D.

[4:47] Using AI for training content, plus performance support in real time.

[6:26] AI assisting with both software and people skills challenges.

[7:24] AI can validate or extend your own ideas; why human judgment still
matters.

[8:23] Chatbots evolving into conversational learning tools.

[9:37] Tools in the AI landscape.

[10:06] NotebookLM creating podcast-style AI host conversations.

[10:34] Using AI voices for podcast narration.

[11:26] Khan Academy’s evolution into an AI-powered intelligent tutor.

[13:24] AI highlights what it means to be human; frees leaders to focus on
people.

[14:57] Why belonging and community at work still matter in the AI era.

[16:09] Anticipating the pendulum swing back toward human-centred approaches.

CONTACT GER DRIESEN

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/gerdriesen

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Forward-thinking and dynamic commercial design firm, Ware Malcomb, headquartered in Irvine California with offices nationwide in the USA, is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for their clients.

Their diverse, multidisciplinary approach offers innovative design solutions, seamless project management and active community and industry engagement.

Soundbites

[00:00] How architectural thinking in layers applies to leadership strategies.

[02:45] Exploring culture as a multi-layered concept.

[04:40] Encouraging thinking and continuous learning across the organisation.

[06:50] Mentoring, coaching and empowerment as core to company growth and employee potential.

[10:15] Diversifying service offerings and expanding across multiple countries.

[12:00] Consistent company culture through integration and alignment.

[14:30] Innovation: Incremental improvement to transformational change.

[16:40] Company-wide idea generation program; from WM 3.0 to WM Evolve.

[19:05] Innovation through recognition, career growth and strategic planning.

[22:20] Capturing ideas in the moment and creating space to explore them.

[23:15] Theory Y leadership style as a foundation for empowerment and growth.

[26:00] Recruiting and retaining people with discretionary effort and Kaizen thinking.

[27:30] Six influential books on whole brain thinking and curiosity.

[31:45] Regenerative innovation as a cultural practice to stay ahead of
competition.

[35:20] AI and machine learning as tools for process optimisation in
architecture.

[39:00] Innovations in building and ongoing opportunities for creativity in
design.

[42:10] Using diverse metaphors to inspire strategies for innovation.

[44:30] Visible light spectrum as a metaphor for perception and inspiration.

CONTACT LAWRENCE ARMSTRONG

Websites:

• layeredleadershipbook.com 
• lawrencerarmstrong.com 
• waremalcomb.com 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lawrencearmstrong

Email: larmstrong@waremalcomb.com

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Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
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Dan Silberberg is a leadership visionary with a Fortune 500 track record, now focused on helping executives uncover the unconscious patterns that shape their leadership. In this powerful episode, Dan exposes the invisible operating system that drives our choices, beliefs, and leadership style, and why it’s time to rewrite the code. If you’re curious about how childhood beliefs, culture, and fear of standing out could be holding you back, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Soundbites

[1:01] What does it mean to unmask leadership and uncover your true self?

[3:45] How early childhood experiences shape unconscious beliefs about safety.

[6:18] The link between Maslow’s hierarchy and the hidden mindset of survival.

[8:32] The default system formed through family, culture, religion, and school.

[10:11] How children internalize blame and form lifelong narratives.

[12:09] Why nurture is more powerful than nature in forming your worldview.

[14:16] Experience vs. fact: most people confuse one for the other.

[15:52] Why we play to fit in: survival instincts and tribal fear.

[17:03] Why self-reflection alone isn’t enough – you need mirrors like coaches.

[18:20] How repetition hardwires your beliefs and keeps you small.

[19:47] Paradigms reinforced by confirmation bias and group identity.

[21:00] How we sabotage ourselves by staying in the comfort zone.

[22:15] The impact of family patterns, religious institutions, and peer conformity.

[24:01] Why leaders must confront unconscious behaviors to evolve.

[25:48] Why younger leaders under 50 are more open to deep change.

[27:04] Navigating five generations in the workforce and their value shifts.

[28:19] Why self-awareness and purpose are the new leadership differentiators.

[30:08] Reprogramming your unconscious mind in the present moment.

[31:42] Beliefs about money: how early scripts sabotage adult success.

[34:03] Why people rise, fall, and repeat success based on hidden paradigms.

[35:45] Imposter syndrome – why it only afflicts successful people.

[37:12] How past trauma shapes invisibility and fear of speaking up.

[39:08] When your work is great but your voice is missing – what that reveals.

[41:00] The real reason some C-suite leaders stay silent in the room.

CONTACT DAN

https://entelechy.ai/product/leader-council/⁠

⁠https://entelechy.ai/contact/⁠

⁠https://pages.c-suitenetwork.com/the-leader-council

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY

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Is this the end of reading as we know it? Nina Sunday is a speed reading trailblazer and founder of Brainpower Training. In this episode, she raises the alarm on our vanishing “deep reading brain” and why reclaiming our capacity for focus and complex thinking is now a leadership imperative.

From book bans to slogan-thinking, Nina unpacks how short-form content is rewiring our minds and what leaders can do about it.

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Soundbites

[00:13] Are we losing our deep reading brain? What does that mean for critical thinking in a digital age?

[01:50] Pre-literate vs literate thinking. How reading shapes the brain and enables objective analysis.

[03:06] Benefits of reading books. Developing empathy, tolerating ambiguity, and expanding mental flexibility.

[04:22] Proposals for workplaces: “Drop Everything and Read” day and the mindfulness of slow reading.

[05:26] Macro reading explained. Why speed of thought and speed of reading go hand in hand.

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY

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Tommy Dee went from blue-collar trades to nursing to authoring Blue Collar Revolution, a bold new guide for contractors navigating the AI age. In this high-energy episode, Tommy shares how AI helped him turn $10K into $2.7M, which tools he swears by, and why giving your AI a name like “Charlie” might just change how you work. If you’re in the trades, or manage anyone who is, this is the episode to send around.

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Soundbites

[1:07] Meet Tommy Dee: author, entrepreneur, tradesman, and AI trailblazer.

[2:32] Why AI chose the trades this book should serve – and how.

[3:27] Self-assessment categories from enthusiast to Luddite.

[4:51] Five reasons tradespeople should embrace AI now.

[5:12] What happens when you don’t adapt: a personal story.

[6:06] Meet “Charlie,” the AI assistant that types like a speed pianist.

[6:31] From one-man plumber to smart project manager – how AI helped.

[7:57] The prompt library: how Tommy engineers AI to engineer itself.

[9:22] Nina learns a new level of prompting – asking AI to write the prompts.

[11:33] Why his book lists AI tools without sponsorship, just value.

[12:16] A deep dive into Contractor Marketing Pro and Facebook group ads.

[13:51] AI never gets offended – why that matters in blue collar settings.

[15:10] Streamlining estimates with photos, voice, and AI-generated docs.

[16:26] HVAC tools like ServiceTitan: tracking, fairness, and transparency.

[18:36] Roofing tools like AccuLynx cut waste from 15% to 3%.

[20:17] Financial tools for P&L, loans, and attracting investors.

[20:50] How to access Tommy’s free worksheet and resources.

[21:14] The $10K to $2.7M story – and why he’s giving back.

CONTACT TOMMY DEE (DOBCZYK)
Amazon: Blue Collar Revolution in the Kindle store: https://a.co/d/9Z29WYGLinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommydee1863/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY

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This episode, how Kim McCosker turned a simple idea – 4 ingredients – into a 9-million-copy cookbook phenomenon.

Kim McCosker is Australia’s queen of simplicity in the kitchen. In this high-energy episode, Kim shares business tips, personal stories, and the power of doing more with less – whether ingredients, marketing, or time.

Get ready to be inspired by a true self-starter who made cookbook history.

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Soundbites

[4:00] The surprising 2-ingredient secret behind satay chicken.

[5:04] Why flavor is the #1 priority when cooking with minimal ingredients.

[6:11] How the idea for 4 Ingredients was born from one busy mum’s frustration.

[9:10] Publishers said no – because she wasn’t famous.

[11:11] Why social media has made self-employment a 24/7 hustle.

[12:43] How Kim partnered with health associations to amplify reach.

[14:09] Writing a pet cookbook based on market research and smart endorsements.

[16:47] The $2.99 dog dental chew you didn’t know about.

[17:59] What fuels her mission? Daily fan feedback from around the world.

[19:35] From commerce degree to keynotes on stages – how her story evolved.

[21:44] Why Kim loves speaking, learning from others, and keeping it unscripted.

[23:41] The concept of a “b-lesson” – finding blessings in every lesson.

[25:22] The single word that has opened the most doors in her life.

[27:21] Why being different is the only way to make a lasting impact.

[28:02] Effort is the truest measure of passion and success.

[28:42] What’s next? FODMAPs, travel plans, and perhaps a 20-year anniversary book.

[31:00] How 4 Ingredients has saved people time, money … and stress.

[32:35] Team collaboration, contributor strategy, and building a loyal brand.

[34:39] Where to get Kim’s books worldwide and why it’s worth the wait.

CONTACT KIM McCosker

https://4ingredients.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-mccosker-52718135/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY

Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others:
Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ now on Amazon – paperback or kindle.

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Stacey Hanke’s influence strategies help leaders share clear, concise messages conveying

confidence and credibility, earn trust, and make an impact no matter the culture.

This episode supports the Australian-based Action for Dolphins https://www.afd.org.au/

who advocates dolphin protection.

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Sounbites

[0:00] Why leaders should ask for feedback and how to set it up effectively.

[3:17] The biggest mistake leaders make:assuming they have influence without seeking real feedback.

[4:45] Leaders expect their teams to understand their good intentions, but perception matters more.

[5:11] How consistency in communication and presence builds a strong personal brand.

[6:38] Your personal brand follows you everywhere—how you show up in every interaction counts.

[7:04] The key to executive presence: being fully present in every interaction.

[7:40] Why turning on your camera in virtual meetings is a sign of respect and credibility.

[8:39] How to address passive-aggressive behavior and the power of calling out tone.

[10:11] The right way to ask for and give feedback to create a culture of openness.

[11:25] Balancing praise and constructive feedback to strengthen team relationships.

[13:40] Defining your leadership brand and using it to guide your influence.

[15:03] How to reframe the word “feedback” to make it more constructive and less intimidating.

[16:07] Observing body language and nonverbal cues for real-time feedback.

[17:12] Why tailoring feedback to an individual’s style makes it more effective.

[17:34] The impact of body language on leadership presence and credibility.

[19:33] How leaders can use storytelling to communicate with impact.

CONTACT STACEY HANKE CSP, CPAE

To access a free chapter from Stacey’s book, Influence Redefined

Visit: https://staceyhankeinc.com/connect/

Stacey’s free resources:

https://staceyhankeinc.com/research-downloads/

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This episode is with Thought Leader and Visionary, Dan Silberberg, former Managing Director of Oracle and CEO of other well-known brands and with a Master’s degree in Leadership and Coaching. Visit https://entelechy.ai/ for details of Dan’s upcoming events.

[2:51] AI accelerating change and the shift in leadership roles.

[3:14] Importance of creativity and innovation in leadership despite common

misconceptions about creativity.

[4:40] Challenges of education systems shaping leaders to be compliant rather

than creative.

[5:28] Addressing conflict and the importance of understanding the real issue

behind problems.

[6:17] Moving from technical skills to emotional intelligence, adaptability,

and authenticity in leadership.

[7:23] Shifting leadership approach from giving answers to asking questions.

[8:03] Leadership’s role in managing the fear of change and leading through

AI-driven transformations.

[9:10] Decision-making processes and the difference between one-door and two-door

decisions.

[10:37] Managing people’s emotions in leadership, balancing workloads, and

maintaining empathy.

[11:25] Addressing burnout, workload management, and fostering honest

conversations in leadership.

[12:18] Impact of a toxic work culture on employees’ ability to speak up and

how leaders can support.

[13:42] Advice on prioritizing workload and empowering employees to manage

their time.

[15:05] Core beliefs that shape leadership behavior and how they can be

maladaptive in adulthood.

[15:42] Identifying personal gaps and emotional intelligence skills needed to

grow as a leader.

[16:45] The influence of early childhood experiences on leadership operating

systems.

[17:01] The difficulty in self-analyzing personal leadership identity and the

value of external feedback.

[19:05] Using vulnerability and self-awareness to rewire limiting beliefs and

enhance leadership capabilities.

[19:10] Coaching C-suite leaders and the importance of commitment to personal

growth and leadership evolution.

CONTACT DAN SILBERBERG

https://entelechy.ai/product/leader-council/

https://entelechy.ai/contact/

https://pages.c-suitenetwork.com/the-leader-council

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY

To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/

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Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/

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