Exceptional Leadership: Practical Advice for First Time and Emerging Managers
Mathew Hamilton
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#60 You’re the Boss — Now What? Managing People Older Than You
Stepping into your first leadership role is challenging enough — but what happens when you’re suddenly managing people with 20+ more years of experience than you?In this episode, we break down…
#59 How Michael Jordan and Andy Murray Handle Failure - The Ritual of Elite Performers
How do elite performers respond to failure and what can leaders learn from it?In this episode, we examine how some of the world’s greatest competitors—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams,…
#58 David Goggins’ Cookie Jar Theory: Building Mental Strength & Calm Leadership in Times of Change
In this episode, we break down David Goggins’ Cookie Jar Theory and why it’s such a powerful mental framework for leaders navigating stress, uncertainty, and organisational change.The Cookie Jar…
#57 2025 in Review: Hiring Smarter, Developing Leaders, Managing Stress & Protecting Culture
We wrap up 2025 with a recap of the year’s most important leadership lessons. This episode brings together four critical themes every modern leader needs to master if they want to build…
#56 The Fire Within - Turn Adversity into Fuel
In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore how strong leaders turn adversity, suffering, and challenge into growth, resilience, and purpose. Adversity is inevitable — but great…
#55 Sometimes You Have to Let Them Fail — A Hard Truth About Leadership
As leaders, our instinct is to step in, protect our people, and prevent failure. But sometimes, the most powerful growth happens when we don’t intervene. In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership…
#54 Direct vs Indirect Leadership: Applying Sun Tzu’s Energy Principle to Business
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore Sun Tzu’s “Energy” chapter from The Art of War — and how its ancient wisdom applies to modern corporate leadership.…
#53 Think Before You Leap: Leadership Lessons on Avoiding Impulsivity and Costly Assumptions
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore one of the most common traps leaders and professionals fall into: the dangers of impulsivity and jumping to…
#52 How Leaders Can Use the 5 Languages of Appreciation to Inspire and Motivate Teams
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore how Dr. Gary Chapman’s famous 5 Love Languages can be adapted into the workplace to help leaders communicate more…
#51 Imposter Syndrome No More: How to Own Your Success as a New Leader
Send us a textStepping into a new leadership role can feel exciting — and overwhelming. For many high achievers, promotion brings not just new responsibilities but also the shadow of imposter…
#50 Authority vs. Approachability: Finding the Sweet Spot in Leadership
Send us a textIn this milestone 50th episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, I tackle a powerful question: “How do you balance being approachable with maintaining authority?”It’s a challenge…
#49 From Pay Check to Portfolio: Leading by Example in Personal Finance
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we take a fresh look at leadership through the lens of personal and family finance. I break down the power of index funds—why…
#48 Why Salary Isn’t Enough: How Purpose and Meaning Drive Long-Term Employee Retention
Send us a textThe latest Hays Salary Guide reveals a deeper story: while competitive pay and great conditions are essential, they’re no longer enough to keep top talent engaged long-term. Employees…
#47 The Courage to Call It Out: Leadership Lessons from The Emperor’s New Clothes
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore the timeless story of The Emperor’s New Clothes and the critical leadership lesson it holds: the importance of having…
#46 Handling Colleague Jealousy After Your Promotion – Turning Tension into Trust
Send us a textGetting promoted is a career milestone worth celebrating—but it can also create friction with colleagues who feel overlooked. In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we…
#45 You Are the Company You Keep: How Great Leaders Guard Against Toxic People and Protect Organisational Health
Send us a textYour leadership potential is directly influenced by the people you surround yourself with. In this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we explore why great leaders must be…
#44 The Titan Tragedy: When Leadership Silences Truth
Send us a textIn this episode, we unpack the leadership dynamics behind the OceanGate Titan submersible disaster — a tragedy not just of engineering, but of ego, culture, and silenced dissent.We…
#43 Stuck in the Middle? Why Middle Managers Face the Toughest Job in Leadership
Send us a textMiddle management is often the most demanding layer of leadership—caught between frontline realities and executive expectations. In this episode, we explore why middle managers have one…
#42 Why Great Leaders Learn to Fail: Mastering the Art of Failing Forward
Send us a textFailure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of it. In this episode, we explore why exceptional leaders don’t just accept failure, they learn how to fail well. From reframing…
#41 When Employees Bypass the Chain of Command
Send us a textIn this episode of The Exceptional Leadership Podcast, we dive into a common but complex workplace challenge: when an employee skips their direct supervisor and takes a complaint or…
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