Even the most committed leaders can create toxic teams. Being relentlessly focused, overly professional or simply too nice can make it harder for people to speak honestly. But what happens when the behaviours we associate with good leadership stop helping our teams?

Award-winning psychologist Dr Amanda Potter, author of the upcoming book Brave Teams, explores why psychological safety means more than being comfortable—and how good intentions can get in the way. She sat down with Dr Stewart Desson to understand:

- How hardworking, well-meaning leaders can unintentionally create unsafe environments

- Why honest feedback and healthy disagreement are essential for stronger teams - What bringing your ‘whole self’ to work really means

- How small everyday habits can help people speak up, challenge ideas and perform together

And her new book 'Brave Teams: Turning Psychological Safety into Competitive Edge' is out on 27 April 2027

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What if being an effective leader isn’t about developing more strengths, but understanding the impact of the ones you already rely on?

You may be known for your empathy, your composure or your ability to step in and solve problems. But how do you know when those qualities are helping you lead — and when they’re quietly getting in the way?

Leadership Advisor Nis Arend explores the hidden risks within our greatest strengths. Listen to learn why some leaders may need to go on an ‘empathy diet’, how a strength can start working against you and how to recognise what a situation needs from you.

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In this episode of The Out of Office Podcast, Leadership Coach and Director of People and Engagement Tania Hummel, joins Dr Stewart Desson and Jonathan Cannon to explore why difficult conversations begin long before any words are spoken. Together, they discuss how behavioural awareness helps leaders recognise their own instinctive responses, adapt to different people and situations, and create the conditions for honest, constructive feedback.

Whether you're leading a team, developing leaders or shaping organisational culture, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why feedback culture starts with leadership and how self-awareness can turn difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.

https://luminalearning.com/podcasts-and-videos/why-feedback-culture-starts-at-the-top

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With AI reshaping roles faster than organisations can redesign them, careers becoming less predictable, and constant workplace transformation, McKenna Tatro and Jenn Mancino from Havas explore why organisations need to rethink leadership development to build stronger leadership pipelines.

Learn how they're developing high-potential talent with the confidence, adaptability and human-centred behaviours needed to prepare the next generation of leaders for whatever comes next.

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What separates top sales performers from everyone else? Bestselling Author and Sales Trainer, Gavin Presman reveals why behavioural adaptability is often the missing link. Learn how top sellers build trust faster, ask better questions, navigate pressure effectively, and create stronger commercial relationships.

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A look at how psychometrics evolved, where static reports fall short, and how AI could reshape how organisations understand behaviour.

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Inclusion is often talked about, but not so often understood. We speak with Dr Tascha Clapperton about what it really takes to make it work in practice.

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