How do you lead when everything shifts, sometimes in the most dramatic and life changing way? In this very personal episode, Chris and Gareth talk about transitions: Redundancy, promotion, and reinvention. #Leadership #Resilience

Been revisiting old Battling with Business episodes, starting with one of my favourites: "The Polish Resistance fighter known as Zo", featuring @claremulley.bsky.social on the remarkable Elżbieta Zawacka. Still one of our best. Come for the podcast, stay for Clare's book!

Richard Branson built empires through risk, adventure, and optimism. In this week’s #BattlingWithBusiness, we explore how fun, failure, and fearless curiosity shaped one of Britain’s most authentic leaders. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #Leadership #Management #RichardBranson

What if your business faced the unexpected? In this episode of Battling with Business, we explore Red Teaming, a way to challenge assumptions, avoid groupthink, and build resilience. Do you really want to bet your business that you don't need to red team? #Leadership #Management

How do great organizations align action with intent? This week we finish tackling the seven planning questions, focusing on resources, timing, and how businesses can coordinate seamlessly. Download and listen for strategy you can use today! #leadership #strategy #businessexecution #teambuilding

How do elite teams consistently outperform? We reveal how the 'Combat Estimate', a military process for planning and decision making, works for business. Discover the seven essential questions and why planning is more than paperwork. Part 2 next week! #leadership #management #strategy #podcast

What does it mean to “reconstruct” leadership in a postmodern world? Damian O’Doherty joins Gareth & Chris this week on Battling with Business to unpack lounges, bureaucracy & the myth of the heroic leader. A philosophical ramble worth taking. #Leadership #Management #Teams

In this recent episode of Battling with Business, released while Chris and Gareth were taking a break, they dived into the emotional side of leadership with psychologist Lisa Lloyd. From trust to feedback to vulnerability and why it all matters more than ever. #Leadership #WorkCulture #PsychSafety

Most leaders today echo the ideas of Mary Parker Follett — even if they’ve never heard of her. This week on Battling with Business, we spotlight the woman who introduced "power with", collaborative leadership, and win-win. This is essential listening for all leaders. #Leadership #Teamwork

Leadership in chaos? In Part 2 of our visit to the RAF Tedder Academy of Leadership, we discuss rule-breaking, risk, and trust—and how the RAF teaches leaders to empower others through mission command. It's packed with lessons for business leaders too... #Leadership #Risk #MissionCommand #RAF

What can a military academy teach us about leadership? In Part 1 of our visit to the RAF’s Tedder Academy, we discuss why everyone’s a leader, how culture reinforces behaviour, and what business can learn from the military’s approach. #Leadership #BattlingWithBusiness #RAF #TedderAcademy

How do you lead when your identity is outlawed? Commander Roly Woods RN joins us to discuss 46 years in the Royal Navy, the LGBT ban, and the power of inclusive leadership. An honest, emotional, and important episode. #Leadership #LGBTQ #Business #fightingwithpride

Ruth Bader Ginsberg wasn't just a supreme court justice - she was a master strategist. In our latest #BattlingWithBusiness episode, we explore how Ruth Bader Ginsburg led change with coalitions, curiosity, and case law. A masterclass in quiet leadership. #Leadership #Teamwork #RBG #Change

What can WWII teach us about business leadership?
 This week we unpack decentralised decision-making, and the surprising power of loyal dissent.
 Battle of the Bulge meets modern management when Chris and Gareth take a roadtrip!
 #Leadership #Teamwork #MissionCommand #BattlingWithBusiness

This week's episode of Battling with Business dives into the lesser known world of WW2 Jeep shows and what they can teach us about leadership, team morale, and mission-driven flexibility. Turns out, showing up really is half the job! Feat. author Robert O’Connor #Leadership #WW2 #Teamwork #Morale

Why does "power" seem to feel like a dirty word? In our latest Battling with Business episode, we explore the links between power, strategy & politics—from warzones to boardrooms. Understanding these dynamics could transform your leadership. #Leadership #Influence #PowerAndPolitics

From Georgian street fighter to Soviet dictator—how did Stalin craft a mythology so powerful it still echoes today? In Part 1 of our 2-part series, we explore the early life, ideology, and paradoxical leadership of one of history’s most toxic influencers. #Leadership #Stalin #BattlingwithBusiness

From commanding troops to leading organisations, Oliver Lee talks about vulnerability, purpose, and what truly defines great leadership across sectors. The second part of his journey is just as insightful as the first. #Leadership #CareerChange #MilitaryToBusiness

Oliver Lee, ex-Royal Marines Colonel, shares how moral courage and putting people first shaped his leadership—from Afghanistan to the boardroom. An inspiring look at values in action on *Battling with Business*. #Leadership #Culture #Management #Podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

Bureaucracy: villain or unsung hero? We explore how it powers safe air travel, nuclear waste control & foreign aid. But when it fails, the costs are real. Listen in as they break down the balance between innovation & structure. #Leadership #SystemsThinking podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

🎙️Our latest BwB episode is a must-listen! 🎙️ Historian @claremulley.bsky.social talks about Agent Zo, Polish resistance hero, spy & the only woman to parachute into Occupied Poland from the UK. A truly extraordinary story! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... #WWII #Podcast #History #Influencers