On the Up

Episode 14 - Book Club Recap

Dan takes you through the latest book recommendations from our inspiring guests in this special On The Up Book Club episode. From productivity hacks to workplace culture shifts, he dives into the must-reads that are shaping leadership today. With picks from Charlotte Wiseman, Peter Knight, Callum Macrae, Simon Hilton, and Paul Mundy, this episode is packed with fresh insights to add to your reading list. Recommended Books (non-affiliate links provided): - Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office by Jeremy Myerson and Phillip Ross [https://amzn.eu/d/5cyT4FY] - The Human-Centric Workplace by Simone Fenton-Jarvis [https://amzn.eu/d/0PWkgfD] - Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson [https://amzn.eu/d/hVh8CaC] - Fish! by Harry Paul, Stephen C. Lundin and John Christensen [https://amzn.eu/d/cyJs2MV] - Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller [https://amzn.eu/d/bN0D76J] - 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Stevenson with Dr. Benjamin Hardy [https://amzn.eu/d/2n1ApTV] - Principle–Centered Leadership by Stephen R. Covey [https://amzn.eu/d/eUQndfT] - Beyond Entrepreneurship by Jim Collins (link to BE 2.0 as the original seems to be out of print [https://amzn.eu/d/8jrDM0H]) - The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor [https://amzn.eu/d/0MTx5Xr] - Slow Productivity by Cal Newport [https://amzn.eu/d/0aEFUVB] - On Leadership by Tony Blair [https://amzn.eu/d/8qRFEnk]

Episode 13 - Building the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

On today's episode of On The Up, Dan is joined by Charlotte Wiseman from Step Inside Group. Together they explore modern leadership challenges, from developing emotional agility to creating psychological safety. They discuss critical training gaps, why traditional skills training fails, and how leaders can inspire through authentic culture-building in today's multi-generational workplace.

Episode 12 - The Role of Great Leaders in Growing Businesses

Great leadership isn't about having the loudest voice or the biggest title - it's about attracting people who want to follow your vision. Peter Knight, business leader, speaker and author, joins us for today's episode to discuss what separates effective leaders from the rest, how to maintain hunger and humility as your business grows, and why the best leaders focus on the big picture while getting out of the way in the middle.

Episode 11 - Gen Z: The Future of Your Firm

Whether it’s your customers or your employees, Gen Z are fast-becoming the biggest generation in the world of business. Callum Macrae from JE Consulting joins us for today’s episode to discuss how you can position your firm, marketing strategy and employee attraction & retention strategies to appeal to Gen Z’ers.

Episode 10 - Creating Engaging Workplaces: Spaces that Fuel Growth

Forget boring cubicles and dull offices! It's time to reimagine workplaces as dynamic spaces that inspire creativity, collaboration, and growth. Join Emma and Donna from Empro as they share insights, laughs, and actionable tips on crafting workplaces that people love—boosting productivity, enhancing your employee value proposition, and transforming your brand into a talent magnet.