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The Connected Leadership Podcast

The Connected Leadership Podcast

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 Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.Andy Lopata, H & A Lopata ltd 2020 Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
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  • What's Your Bad Boss's Currency? with Andrew Bryant

    What's Your Bad Boss's Currency? with Andrew Bryant
    Jan 19 2026
    As a leader, your instinct is to be nice. You avoid tough conversations to keep the peace and offer vague praise to maintain morale. But what if this well-intentioned kindness is the single most damaging thing you can do for your team? In this thought provoking episode from the archive, Andy Lopata is joined by self-leadership expert and author of The New Leadership Playbook, Andrew Bryant. Andrew delivers a powerful masterclass on why being "nice" is a trap of inexact communication that prevents growth, and why being "accurate" is the ultimate sign of respect. This is an examination into the psychology of high-performance leadership. Discover the critical difference between values and principles, and why most leaders confuse responsibility with accountability, leading to micromanagement and disengagement. Get the playbook for being a humane leader who successfully delivers accelerated results by choosing clarity over comfort. Key Takeaways What is the crucial difference between values, principles, and behaviours (and why do most leaders get this disastrously wrong)? Are you responsible for your team or accountable to them? Getting this distinction wrong is the root cause of micromanagement. Why is "being nice" one of the most damaging things you can do for your team's growth and performance? What is your bad boss's "currency," and how can you learn to identify it effectively? Actionable Insights Stop Being Nice, Start Being Accurate: Reframe your approach to feedback. Being "nice" and avoiding difficult truths prevents your team from adjusting their behaviours to meet targets. Instead, be "accurate." Describe the specific, observable behavior and clearly explain how it impacts the goal. This shows you care enough to help them improve. Clarify Responsibility vs. Accountability: Immediately clean up your language. You are responsible for your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. You are accountable to an agreement or a person. By empowering your team to be responsible for themselves while holding them accountable to shared goals, you eliminate micromanagement and foster ownership. Discover and Use "Currency": Every person you work with has "currency"—what truly motivates them (e.g., recognition, security, influence). Instead of retreating from difficult colleagues or bosses, lean in. Observe what drives them and what they fear. Frame your communication in their currency to build influence and create a shared understanding. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website |Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Andrew Bryant: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 155 Featuring Andrew Bryant
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    20 min
  • Erasing the Line Between Personal & Professional Self with Bernard Savage

    Erasing the Line Between Personal & Professional Self with Bernard Savage
    Jan 12 2026
    Is the strict, invisible line between your ‘work self’ and your ‘real self’ the biggest thing holding your career back? In a world obsessed with maintaining a polished, professional veneer, being truly authentic can feel like a massive risk. But what if it’s your greatest asset? In this fascinating episode from the archive, Andy Lopata is joined by Bernard Savage, a business development expert who built a successful company with the unconventional name "Size 10 and a Half Boots." Andy and Bernard look into the power of blurring the lines between the personal and professional to build stronger, more meaningful connections. From the surprising business development power of a weekly music playlist on LinkedIn to a powerful story of how a senior partner's career skyrocketed after sharing a deeply personal secret, this conversation is a masterclass in authentic leadership. Discover why your hobbies are your best networking tool and how being unapologetically yourself is the ultimate client filter. Key Takeaways From This Episode What is the incredible football story behind a company called "Size 10 and a Half Boots" and how does the name itself act as a perfect client filter? How did a senior partner's career transform the moment she was encouraged to stop hiding a core part of her identity from her colleagues? Why is posting a weekly music playlist on LinkedIn a surprisingly powerful strategy for deepening client relationships and generating new business? What can a football stadium teach leaders about building a truly diverse network that transcends job titles and social status? How do you build a connection when you have nothing in common, and when is it right to simply stop trying? 3 Actionable Insights Use Your Personality as a Filter Stop trying to be all things to all people. Be authentically yourself—whether through your company's name, your sense of humour, or your opinions. Share Your Passions Professionally: Don't hide your hobbies. Bernard's weekly music playlist on LinkedIn became a major relationship-building tool. Start sharing something you're passionate about—a book you're reading, a concert you attended, a sport you love. It provides more "hooks" for people to connect with the real you. Seek Connection in Unexpected Places: Actively build a more diverse network by leveraging your personal interests. A shared passion, like sport or music, can be a powerful bridge to connect with people from completely different backgrounds, industries, and levels of seniority, enriching your perspective and expanding your influence. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Bernard Savage: Website |LinkedIn | The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Episode 152 Featuring Bernard Savage
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    23 min
  • The Art of Ethical Persuasion with Paul du Toit

    The Art of Ethical Persuasion with Paul du Toit
    Jan 5 2026
    How do you change someone's mind without being manipulative? In a world where influence is a key leadership currency, the line between ethical persuasion and unethical manipulation can seem blurry. To navigate this complex territory, Andy Lopata is joined by an expert in the art of communication, Paul du Toit. Paul is a 27-year speaking veteran, Africa’s first Certified speaking professional this century, and the author of three business books, including the timely "The Book of Persuasion." As an inductee into both the Southern African Speakers Hall of Fame and the Southern African Educators Hall of Fame, Paul brings decades of experience to the conversation. Together, Andy and Paul dissect the crucial difference between persuading someone for mutual benefit and coercing them for personal gain. Paul emphasises that true persuasion is an art that strengthens relationships by ensuring decisions are made with free will and are built on a foundation of trust. This conversation is a masterclass in the practical techniques of ethical influence. Discover why "engaged listening" is more powerful than active listening, how to ask questions that build rapport instead of feeling like an interrogation, and the four-step "Agree and Switch" method for overcoming resistance. Paul also shares powerful insights on the role of confidence, the impact of non-verbal cues in a virtual world, and what we can learn from charismatic figures. What we discussed: Persuasion vs. Manipulation: The critical distinction lies in intent and outcome. Persuasion aims to change minds while honouring free will and building long-term trust. Manipulation is coercive and often unethical, prioritising a short-term win over the relationship. The Power of "Engaged Listening": Go beyond simply hearing words. Engaged listening involves focusing on the person, understanding the context behind what they're saying, and making them feel truly heard, which is the foundation of any persuasive conversation. Asking Questions Strategically: The most effective persuasion comes from the information you gather. Learn how to ask for permission to ask questions, creating a dynamic where the other person willingly shares without feeling interrogated. Charisma: Charismatic figures like Steve Jobs, Oprah, and Muhammad Ali weren't just born with it. Their incredible ability to persuade was often forged by overcoming immense adversity, combined with excellent oratory skills and a laser-focused vision. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Paul du Toit: Website |LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring
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    40 min
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