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In The Raw with Mark LeBusque

In The Raw with Mark LeBusque

Hosted by Mark LeBusque

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Episodes

280

Latest episode

Sep 2024

Language

EN-US

About the show

Got a curly question about leadership? Let's stop the watering down of the reality of leadership, management, organisations, and how humans interact. In The Raw Podcast does not undergo processes of preparing, dressing, finishing, refining, or manufacture - I take questions with very little notice and don't allow time for the 'corporate-washing' when giving answers plainly and honestly, with nothing hidden - why dilute stuff when humans' bullshit detectors get set off? WARNING: My perspective may be provocative.

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60 recent
September 9, 202416 min

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?

August 26, 202414 min

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.

August 12, 202415 min

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.

July 29, 202414 min

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?

July 15, 202414 min

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.

July 1, 202418 min

Confusing Leadership with Authority

In this episode, Mark LeBusque discusses the challenges of leadership development programs and the importance of focusing on basic human leadership skills. Mark also addresses the question of improving interactions and relationships with peers in leadership positions. He suggests having conversations about expectations, work style preferences, and what great leadership looks like.

June 17, 202419 min

Excessive Meetings and Crappy Leadership Programs

In this episode of the In the Raw podcast, Mark LeBusque answers two questions about workplace meetings and the impact of leadership programs.He discusses the problem of excessive and unproductive meetings in the workplace and suggests that people need to be brave and just don't go.In the second question, Mark acknowledges that many leadership programs have not resulted in lasting impact and that organisations need to have bold conversations about who attends these programs - and why.Got a workplace question for Mark? Drop him a line!Subscribe to hear Mark's unfiltered thoughts every second Tuesday, and catch up on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

June 3, 202417 min

The Reality of Being a Leader

In this episode, Mark LeBusque discusses the challenges of being a leader and the need for more honest conversations about the realities of leadership. Being promoted to a position of authority does not automatically make someone a leader! Mark also addresses the issue of new coworkers constantly referencing their previous company and offers advice on how to address this without demotivating them.

May 20, 202419 min

Building Trust and Creating Safe Spaces

In this first episode of the In The Raw podcast, Mark answers questions from listeners: How much sharing is enough, or too much? How much of myself should I bring to work? He discusses the topic of sharing personal stories and emotions in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of finding the right balance and creating a safe space for vulnerability. Mark also explores the idea of consistency in how we show up at work and the impact it has on relationships. He provides practical advice on regulating our emotions and adjusting our behavior to be helpful rather than harmful in different work situations.

April 29, 202426 min

Real Human Stuff At Work

Excessive Meetings, Engagement Surveys, Narcissism and the difficulty of practising true Human Leadership are all questions thrown at Mark in this weeks podcast. As usual Mark gives his unfiltered and unplanned perspective on each of the topics as a way of provoking you to think a little outside the square on popular workplace topics. Go on have a listen.

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