Egos, Fear and Cultural Change

The Right To Disconnect

Mark answers two questions in this episode: What is the one behaviour or trait that you have seen derail more leadership careers? And what's Mark's take on the new 'Right To Disconnect' laws?

Egos, Fear and Cultural Change

In this Q&A episode, Mark LeBusque deals with problematic bosses and building cultural change in the workplace. Then he covers the role of ego and game playing in leadership.

Are people REALLY your company's greatest asset?

This week's first 'Ask Mark Anything' question is about the lack of investment in the growth and development of mid-level managers, despite the company values emphasizing the importance of people. The second question is about a boss who praises the results but criticizes the approach.

Self-serving Managers and Engagement Surveys

In this Q&A episode, Mark discusses the topics of ego-driven, self-serving managers and employee engagement. We discuss the negative impact of self-serving managers on trust, motivation, and employee attrition. Then: is employee engagement HR's problem, or the CEO's?

Shaking the "FUN POLICE" tag, and not taking feedback personally

In this episode, Mark LeBusque answers two questions from listeners. The first question is about how to brand yourself as a Strategic and Advising Business Partner instead of being seen as the 'Fun Police'. The second question is about how to not take direct feedback personally. This one came from Mark's own perspective, after his podcast was given some challenging feedback from a velvet sledgehammer.