This podcast series explores the habits, behaviours and cultures that make organisations successful. As part of this, we focus on the unique role that leadership can play in helping average organisations to become exceptional.
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August 17, 2026Episode 43
The power of humility with Jacqui Kimmel
In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the leadership philosophy series continues with an insightful conversation on 'The Power of Humility' featuring special guest, global marketing expert, leadership consultant, entrepreneur and publisher, Jacqui Kimmel.
August 10, 2026Episode 42
Tackling organisational toxicity with special guest Dr Bryan Hughes
In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the leadership philosophy series continues with a thought-provoking conversation on 'Tackling Organisational Toxicity' featuring special guest, executive advisor, best-selling author and Founder of Clear Day Strategies, Dr Bryan Hughes.
August 3, 2026Episode 41
Leadership that makes a difference with special guest Laurent Pierre Jr
In this latest episode of The 11th Thing podcast, the leadership philosophy series continues with a thought-provoking conversation on 'Leadership That Makes a Difference' featuring special guest, global technology executive, author and leadership strategist, Laurent Pierre Jr.
June 8, 2026Episode 40
How to build an elite leadership culture [part 2] with special guests Troy E. Black and John Neyer
In Part 2 of Episode 40 of The 11th Thing Podcast, host Paul Aladenika continues the conversation with retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black and executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker and Senior Vice President at Decision Reflex John Neyer to explore the hidden cultural dynamics that shape elite organisations.
June 8, 2026Episode 40
How to build an elite leadership culture [part 1] with special guests Troy E. Black and John Neyer
Episode 40 of The 11th Thing Podcast explores what it truly means to build an elite leadership culture. In part 1 of this two part episode, Host Paul Aladenika is joined by retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black and executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker and Senior Vice President at Decision Reflex John Neyer, for a powerful conversation on trust, accountability, mission clarity, distributed leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
June 1, 2026Episode 390 min
Leading with peace with special guest Gabriel Andreson
In this first of a new series, focusing on leadership philosophy, the 11th Thing podcast explores ‘leading with peace’ in conversation with special guest, co-founder and president of Inovis Energy, key note speaker, author and leadership coach, Gabriel Andreson.
May 4, 2026Episode 38
Book review: The Leadership TAP with special guest Dr Joy Karavedas
In this special episode, The 11th Thing podcast explores “The Leadership TAP”, authored by leadership coach and consultant Dr Joy Karavedas. The discussion examines key leadership themes including learning through mistakes, overcoming imposter syndrome, building trust, and recognising the importance of celebrating success. This episode offers a focused and practical perspective on a meaningful addition to contemporary leadership thinking.
March 9, 2026
Belonging as a growth strategy with special guest Rene Grywnow DBA
In this seventh episode in the series, focusing on the culture of aspiration, the 11th Thing podcast explores ‘belonging as a growth strategy’ with special guest, Rene Grywnow DBA, Europe President at DESMI, a leading multinational engineering company specialising in advanced pumping solutions and environmental flow technology. Drawing on his extensive executive level experience, Rene Grywnow explains how leaders can effectively communicate objectives that resonate with their employees, balance the urgency to meet deadlines with the need to promote empowerment and maintain momentum in high pressure environments, whilst avoiding burnout. In addition, Rene addresses the shifts necessary to move from a target driven to a shared success mindset and how to measure whether employees are truly invested in organisational success.
February 2, 2026Episode 360 min
The blueprint for improvement with special guest Dr Laura Stout
In this sixth episode in the series, focusing on the culture of aspiration, the 11th Thing podcast explores ‘the blueprint for improvement’ with special guest, leadership and improvement expert and author Dr Laura Stout.
January 26, 2026Episode 350 min
Aligning aspiration with results with special guest David DeLong
In this fifth episode in the series, focusing on the culture of aspiration, the 11th Thing podcast explores ‘aligning aspiration with results’ in conversation with special guest, business executive, executive coach and leadership specialist David DeLong.
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