Podcast: The Lonely Leader with Jonathan Bennett
The Lonely Leader with Jonathan Bennett on “Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture”
Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture
Welcome to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast dedicated to simplifying the science of work. Hosted by business psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode dives into the challenges of leading a growing organisation.
Today, we are joined by Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach, trusted advisor, and author of seven books. Jonathan has extensive experience working with founders and CEOs across North America, with expertise in social purpose business strategy, governance, branding, change, and communications.
Key Talking Points:
The Lonely Leader: Jonathan Bennett discusses the onset of loneliness for leaders and the challenges in sharing information with employees, investors, and personal contacts. He emphasizes the importance of having a coach or trusted advisor to navigate these challenges.
The Valley of Death: Jonathan explains the significant hurdles in organisational growth, particularly around the stage of 10-12 employees. He highlights the necessity of professionalising management structures and implementing systems for sustainable growth.
The Selfless Path: Jonathan talks about creating a psychologically safe workplace and the importance of proper onboarding and long-term integration of new employees. He also discusses the balance between being a supportive manager and avoiding becoming an "umbrella manager."
