The Dumb Leaders Podcast
Tony Curl
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Hey there and welcome to the Dumb Leaders Podcast. The handbook is dedicated to helping make you a better leader by dissecting the mistakes of the dumb, its our version of your leadership MBA, its our acknowledgement that every leader has at one stage been a dumb leader, every leader has made dumb mistakes... good leaders learn from them and its your chance to learn from them. Our leaders and experts that will feature on the podcast readily admit their dumb mistakes and indeed many of the stories that will appear at dumbleaders.com will be personal stories, stories with a lesson and a lesson we are willing to share. Our podcast will feature our resident experts and leaders involved, we will share some of the stories, we will have a focus on latest news and dumb leaders in the media and general and generally provide you some insights into the concerns and strategies to help you be a better leader. It’s a journey ey we are on, and it’s a journey we would love you to share with us.
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116 Legacy Created - Legacy Lost - The Drunk Mayor
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
06/26/22 • 8 min
Welcome to Episode 166. Let's talk about Losing Legacy from Dumb leadership.
Leaders are always on show.
That's one of the greatest responsibilities of a leader. Leaders are always on show. Leaders have to understand that because everything they have built will come crashing done with a single error, mistake, or crisis
Take Karen Williams, the Mayor of Redland City, where I live here in Qld. Karen has had a distinguished career in local government, being first elected as a councilor on 2004, before being elected as Mayor in 2012, 2016 and again in 2020. Her legacy should be of one who oversaw a lot of growth in the city in terms of population, and business while maintaining liveability.
Her re-election twice would stand testament to her respect amongst the local community and her popularity as a leader.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
#stupidity #dumb #dumbleaders #dumbleadership #leadership #legacy #redlandcity #redlandscoast #leadership #leaderspodcast #leadershippodcast #leadershiplessons #lousyleaders
Leaders are always on show.
That's one of the greatest responsibilities of a leader. Leaders are always on show. Leaders have to understand that because everything they have built will come crashing done with a single error, mistake, or crisis
Take Karen Williams, the Mayor of Redland City, where I live here in Qld. Karen has had a distinguished career in local government, being first elected as a councilor on 2004, before being elected as Mayor in 2012, 2016 and again in 2020. Her legacy should be of one who oversaw a lot of growth in the city in terms of population, and business while maintaining liveability.
Her re-election twice would stand testament to her respect amongst the local community and her popularity as a leader.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
#stupidity #dumb #dumbleaders #dumbleadership #leadership #legacy #redlandcity #redlandscoast #leadership #leaderspodcast #leadershippodcast #leadershiplessons #lousyleaders
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#115 What Have You See Dumb Leaders Do
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
10/21/21 • 14 min
This episode is an edited conversation I had on the new WISDOM App around the learnings from lousy leaders and engaging in the dumb things we have seen from leaders.
Often we will learn from some of the worst leaders we have worked with, instead of the inspirational chest-beating leaders we often picture.
What have you learnt from poor leaders.
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Often we will learn from some of the worst leaders we have worked with, instead of the inspirational chest-beating leaders we often picture.
What have you learnt from poor leaders.
https://www.joinwisdomapp.com/
Learn the lessons from lousy leaders at dumbleaders.com
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116 Legacy Created - Legacy Lost - The Drunk Mayor
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
06/26/22 • 8 min
Welcome to Episode 166. Let's talk about Losing Legacy from Dumb leadership.
Leaders are always on show.
That's one of the greatest responsibilities of a leader. Leaders are always on show. Leaders have to understand that because everything they have built will come crashing done with a single error, mistake, or crisis
Take Karen Williams, the Mayor of Redland City, where I live here in Qld. Karen has had a distinguished career in local government, being first elected as a councilor on 2004, before being elected as Mayor in 2012, 2016 and again in 2020. Her legacy should be of one who oversaw a lot of growth in the city in terms of population, and business while maintaining liveability.
Her re-election twice would stand testament to her respect amongst the local community and her popularity as a leader.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
#stupidity #dumb #dumbleaders #dumbleadership #leadership #legacy #redlandcity #redlandscoast #leadership #leaderspodcast #leadershippodcast #leadershiplessons #lousyleaders
Leaders are always on show.
That's one of the greatest responsibilities of a leader. Leaders are always on show. Leaders have to understand that because everything they have built will come crashing done with a single error, mistake, or crisis
Take Karen Williams, the Mayor of Redland City, where I live here in Qld. Karen has had a distinguished career in local government, being first elected as a councilor on 2004, before being elected as Mayor in 2012, 2016 and again in 2020. Her legacy should be of one who oversaw a lot of growth in the city in terms of population, and business while maintaining liveability.
Her re-election twice would stand testament to her respect amongst the local community and her popularity as a leader.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
#stupidity #dumb #dumbleaders #dumbleadership #leadership #legacy #redlandcity #redlandscoast #leadership #leaderspodcast #leadershippodcast #leadershiplessons #lousyleaders
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#113 What do we Really Want and Need from Leaders Now
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
08/19/21 • 11 min
One of the pervasuive thing that has occuured in the world is the de-evolution of leadership during this prolonger COVID crisis, especially in Australia. That may seem a harsh judgement for the political leaders who proudly proclaim they have kept use safe during this extended crisis. But the reality is that regardless of the strategy that has been used, the end is no closer. NO Closer. The states get locked down on a whisper of covid cases, WA has fundamentally become the new Hutt River Province and seceded from Australia.
110 - Arresting The Continued Assault on Trust
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
07/16/21 • 12 min
Welcome to 110 of The Dumb Leaders Podcast. Recently on the ABC here in Australia, i listened to an academic speak to recent research on how trust is low when it comes to government authorities. The decline of trust has largely been accelerated through the pandemic and the confused and ambiguous messaging around it. The narratives being portrayed in the media, the hard-to-find statistics, the agendas of the political parties and the human collateral that is hurting in so many areas.
And here is the mindblown news flash. We have always been distrusting of the government. Its now more visible than ever.
Join us at dumbleaders.com for more lessons from lousy leaders.
And here is the mindblown news flash. We have always been distrusting of the government. Its now more visible than ever.
Join us at dumbleaders.com for more lessons from lousy leaders.
#109 Why Are we Celebrating the Removal of Hope
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
06/30/21 • 22 min
The world is deeply hurt. Covid has created a much greater impact socially than anyone could ever have imagined. The larger companies have been remarkedly unaffected, in fact increasing profits and market share have been the norm rather than the exception, governments and beurocrats have been untouched, while small and medium enterprises have been hardest hit, industries have battled through unscathed. while Tourism and hospitality have been decimated
And during these times, the social justice messages have amplified and the celebration of the oppressed has magnified. The narrative is open in som many ways telling human beings they are inferior due to privilege and the system.
Be critical in your thinking, ask questions and find your truth
And during these times, the social justice messages have amplified and the celebration of the oppressed has magnified. The narrative is open in som many ways telling human beings they are inferior due to privilege and the system.
Be critical in your thinking, ask questions and find your truth
111 : Prioritising Through Pecking Order and Political Power Plays
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
07/23/21 • 11 min
Have you ever been caught between two leaders assigning different tasks in a political power play? Being caught as the meat in the sandwich. Pecking order and political power play.
It's a challenging situation for any leader to find themselves in. And also its grossly unfair.
How do you prioritise and focus on the main thing in this situation?
This episode explores a real situation and the outcomes that was reached.
Tune in to hear a simple strategy to empower you in this situation.
Check out dumbleaders.com for all the episodes and posts from the Dumb Leaders Handbook.
It's a challenging situation for any leader to find themselves in. And also its grossly unfair.
How do you prioritise and focus on the main thing in this situation?
This episode explores a real situation and the outcomes that was reached.
Tune in to hear a simple strategy to empower you in this situation.
Check out dumbleaders.com for all the episodes and posts from the Dumb Leaders Handbook.
#107 Surviving a Poor Performance Review
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
06/08/21 • 12 min
Much of the feedback we get on the Dumb Leaders Podcast is in relation to dealing with poor leadership behaviours, including dealing with poorly executed performance reviews. This episode aims to provide tips on how to survive a poor performance review, take charge and own the situation and process.
You can survive a poor performance review and we share the secret.
Check out The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com for the library of lessons from dumb leaders.
You can survive a poor performance review and we share the secret.
Check out The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com for the library of lessons from dumb leaders.
#106 The Collision Between Victimhood, Ego and Self-Delusion
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
05/26/21 • 17 min
Welcome to the TDL 106. Today I want to share a recent experience that occurred in my network, and I have labeled it the collision between Victimhood, Ego, and Delusion. I can't tell you, it doesn't end well.
Let's start by providing some personal definitions.
Victimhood, when you are telling yourself the story, life is unfair, it's always some else fault that you aren't getting ahead, that the world is fundamentally unfair and you blame the world for your predicament. You are the victim of your own story
Ego - can be healthy or it can be destructive, in this case, the ego and self-centredness is strong, but it's not founded on reality, it's founded on a delusional sense of importance, a delusional look at the value being brought to the world.
Mixed with the ego, is the sense of status. Creation of a job title that sounds important, but in reality isn't as. Calling yourself a senior manager doesn't make you one. Importantly the perception that perks come with title and self-importance, creates entitlement and an expectation.
Thanks for tuning in Check out dumbleaders.com for your library of lessons from lousy leaders.
Let's start by providing some personal definitions.
Victimhood, when you are telling yourself the story, life is unfair, it's always some else fault that you aren't getting ahead, that the world is fundamentally unfair and you blame the world for your predicament. You are the victim of your own story
Ego - can be healthy or it can be destructive, in this case, the ego and self-centredness is strong, but it's not founded on reality, it's founded on a delusional sense of importance, a delusional look at the value being brought to the world.
Mixed with the ego, is the sense of status. Creation of a job title that sounds important, but in reality isn't as. Calling yourself a senior manager doesn't make you one. Importantly the perception that perks come with title and self-importance, creates entitlement and an expectation.
Thanks for tuning in Check out dumbleaders.com for your library of lessons from lousy leaders.
108 The Touchy and Complicated Subject of Mental Health
The Dumb Leaders Podcast
06/16/21 • 15 min
Welcome to 109 of the Dumb Leaders Podcast, Your library of lessons to better your leadership, and today I am heading into a touchy area. Mental Health.
This week in Australia, the story of Brent Draper, a contestant on MasterChef Australia, pulled out of the show citing mental health reasons.
I don't necessarily want to go into the specifics, except to say that his decision has been lauded as being courageous. In fact one respected commentator said the following:
"My first reaction to his decision was - Bravo Brother. He was courageous enough to admit to the judge that the peer pressure was affecting his sleep, cooking, and pretty much everything.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
This week in Australia, the story of Brent Draper, a contestant on MasterChef Australia, pulled out of the show citing mental health reasons.
I don't necessarily want to go into the specifics, except to say that his decision has been lauded as being courageous. In fact one respected commentator said the following:
"My first reaction to his decision was - Bravo Brother. He was courageous enough to admit to the judge that the peer pressure was affecting his sleep, cooking, and pretty much everything.
For more lessons from Lousy Leaders get on over The Dumb Leaders Handbook at dumbleaders.com. Provide feedback, ask questions, and contact us via our contact page. Thanks for listening.
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How many episodes does The Dumb Leaders Podcast have?
The Dumb Leaders Podcast currently has 236 episodes available.
What topics does The Dumb Leaders Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Leadership Development and Business.
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The episode title '116 Legacy Created - Legacy Lost - The Drunk Mayor' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on The Dumb Leaders Podcast is 15 minutes.
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The first episode of The Dumb Leaders Podcast was released on Oct 13, 2017.
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