
After Dinner Leadership
Simon Fagg
Some of the best conversations about leadership happen around the dinner table not the conference table. Leadership crosses over all things, not just work.
Joining Simon Fagg at the virtual dinner table is a leader he has admired over the past 25+ years as a consultant and coach. We invite you to pull up a chair and join us as we look into what lessons these leaders wish they'd learned earlier and what they're still learning.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best After Dinner Leadership episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to After Dinner Leadership for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite After Dinner Leadership episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

028: Space To Think...with...Ruth Barnes
After Dinner Leadership
04/19/22 • 33 min
Don’t over collaborate- especially if you’re a natural collaborator, is one of the leadership lessons that Ruth Barnes, Divisional HR Director of Savills wishes she had learned earlier.
The leaders discuss the value of giving yourself time to lead and scheduling time in your diary to think.
Episode links:
Catch Me If You Can – Steven Spielberg
The Diary of a CEO with Stephen Bartlett
- E106: Jimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier Life
- E131: Jonny Wilkinson: Winning The World Cup Led To My Darkest Days
White Christmas – Michael Curtiz
The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina
Time to Think by Nancy Kline
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015: Mindset is Everything...with...Andy Collett
After Dinner Leadership
05/25/21 • 32 min
Success fueled by failure. Andy Collett shares his thoughts on mindset in achieving success, and how it occurs not in the absence of fear, but regardless of it. They explore integrity and the importance of understanding how others are experiencing you rather than how you think they are experiencing you.
Episode links:
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister
It's a Wonderful Life
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
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008: Long-term Greedy...with...Adrian Bettridge
After Dinner Leadership
01/22/21 • 30 min
What does it really mean to be a values based leader? Adrian Bettridge of Baringa Partners shares the importance of emotional intelligence, and the benefit of being long-term greedy.
Episode links:
The Big Short
The Economist Podcasts
Hook
The High Performance Podcast
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen
Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E Frankl
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
Principles by Ray Dalio
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042: How to Listen (part 1)...with...Oscar Trimboli
After Dinner Leadership
12/07/22 • 42 min
Do you listen like a sponge, trampoline or a battery? Author, keynote speaker and host of the apple award winning podcast: deep listening, Oscar Trimboli delves deep into the topic of listening. Also the importance of not getting sucked into false binaries.
Listen as our guests also explore mentors, diversities of perspective and a breakfast between strategy and culture.
Episode Mentions:
The Psychology of your 20's Podcast
Nancy Kline - Time to Think
The Sinica Podcast
Oscar's book - How to Listen
Oscar's Podcast - Deep Listening
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076: Bite-size: It Mostly Works...with...Simon Fagg
After Dinner Leadership
03/06/24 • 13 min
In our latest Bite-size episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, Simon shares some tips on how we can progress in our pursuit of excellence rather than perfection; an idea mentioned previously by our podcast guest, Chris Wayne-Wills.
Join us in listening out for 3 insightful coaching questions and a powerful method in avoiding perfection in decision-making.
030: Authenticity is Everything...with...Christ Wayne-Wills
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029: The Fable of the Dark Forest...with...Jamie Dixon
After Dinner Leadership
04/30/22 • 33 min
What stories have you created for yourself, and how do they influence the way you live? Jamie Dixon of Shaping Paths Consulting challenges that perhaps your reality is different to what you think it is.
They explore navigating self-doubt whilst experimenting new things, and respecting cultural practices and behaviour through seeking to understand how other people communicate.
Episode links:
While You Were Sleeping – Jon Turteltaub
The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Prof Steve Peters
Ali - Michael Mann
The Web of Meaning by Jeremy Lent
Egonomics by David Marcum and Steven Smith
The Story Habit by Jamie Dixon...coming soon!
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084: Brand Yourself...with...Emma Donovan
After Dinner Leadership
07/01/24 • 36 min
In this After Dinner Leadership Podcast episode, seasoned Entrepreneur Emma Donovan joins Simon, in sharing insights about Branding yourself. They explore key topics such as: quiet confidence, authentic alignment and having honest conversations.
Join us in learning from Emma, and pull up a seat to join our After Dinner leadership conversation!
Episode Links:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Book of Joy - Delai Lama, Desmond Tutu
Become Dapper - Discount Code
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090: Winning Begins at Home...with...Randy Gravitt
After Dinner Leadership
10/28/24 • 37 min
You can’t delegate your presence. In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon sits down with author Randy Gravitt to delve into the balancing act between work and home life and how we can be truly present in each. Randy also reveals three leadership lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier, offering practical insights to help us bring our best selves to both work and home.
Show Links
Winning begins at home
Lead Every Day
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020: Taking The Next Step...with...Simon Fagg
After Dinner Leadership
12/08/21 • 37 min
In this 20th episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon connects with the With Leadership team to share his leadership experience and insights. They explore topics such as renewing your individual and your team’s energy, navigating your early 20s, developing leadership behaviours, and demonstrating courage.
Books mentioned:
The Polar Express
How Will You Measure Your Life? By Clayton Christensen
It's a Wonderful Life
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
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034: Staying Connected...with...John Spencer
After Dinner Leadership
07/25/22 • 36 min
We connect inspiring leader John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, and aspiring leader Ryan Spoors to explore creating a cohesive team of shared identity, by connecting through shared hardship and identifying what matters most. They also discuss the influence that technology has in staying connected in war, with both its consequential threats and benefits.
Episode links:
Defeat Into Victory by William Slim
Invictus – Clint Eastwood
Huberman Lab
Connected Soldiers by John Spencer
Urban Warfare Project
Black Hearts by Jim Frederick
Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E Frankl
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Saving Private Ryan – Steven Spielberg
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FAQ
How many episodes does After Dinner Leadership have?
After Dinner Leadership currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does After Dinner Leadership cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Management, Leadership, Development, Podcasts, Leadership Development, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on After Dinner Leadership?
The episode title '040: Hiring Great People...with...Lou Adler' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on After Dinner Leadership?
The average episode length on After Dinner Leadership is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of After Dinner Leadership released?
Episodes of After Dinner Leadership are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of After Dinner Leadership?
The first episode of After Dinner Leadership was released on Oct 21, 2020.
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