Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer Naseer

It seems there's not a lot everyone can agree on these days … except maybe how hard it can be to feel optimistic about things. After all, optimism is something reserved for when things are going well, not something we should expect during periods of uncertainty and disruptive change.

But what if our thinking about optimism is all wrong?

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share a story from the life o...

Workplace conflict has doubled since 2008, with over a third of employees dealing with it constantly. But what if the solution isn't eliminating conflict, but transforming it into opportunities for connection and understanding, if not also increasing our own self-awareness?

In this episode of "Leadership Biz Cafe," Karin Hurt and David Dye, founders of Let's Grow Leaders and authors of "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workpl...

Leaders everywhere are frustrated with employee accountability as reflected in various attention-grabbing catchphrases like quiet quitting, coffee badging, and micro-shifting. Unfortunately, what we don’t appreciate is that these are the symptoms of a deeper issue - of employees feeling a disconnect with the work they do.

That’s why in this Leadership Espresso Shot, I share a personal story that reveals how leaders encourage o...

Most leaders approach AI integration by focusing on the mechanics - which tools to buy, how to write better prompts, or which tasks to automate. But what if this tactical focus is exactly why so many AI initiatives fail to create meaningful transformation?

In this episode of "Leadership Biz Cafe," Faisal Hoque, thought leader and best-selling author of “Transcend: Unlock Humanity in the Age of AI,” challenges us to view AI not...

Most leaders think inclusive teams automatically create belonging. Dr. Beth Kaplan reveals why this assumption is exactly why so many workplace initiatives fail to create genuine connection and leads to the rising levels of anxiety and disconnect we see today.

In this episode of "Leadership Biz Cafe," Dr. Beth Kaplan, who’s been hailed as the world’s leading expert on belonging, shares the critical difference between inclusion...

Feeling powerless at work while questioning leadership decisions around you? You're not alone - but you might be thinking about power all wrong.

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I use a scientific principle to help us redefine workplace power and how to stop giving away the influence you already possess.

By the episode’s end, you’ll discover why power isn't about your title or position, but about som...

For most leaders, uncertainty is like a storm you weather by cutting costs, delaying decisions, and basically waiting for calmer waters to return. But is it possible that this protective mindset is the very reason why organizations struggle to grow and evolve during periods of uncertainty? In other words, are the difficulties we have with uncertainty less to do with uncertainty itself, and more to do with how we choose to view and ...

For most leaders, workplace conflict is something you should avoid at all costs. While this might sound good in principle, the reality is this mindset limits your team’s ability to reach its full potential.

In this Leadership Espresso Shot, I share a framework of four proven measures that will allow you to create a workplace environment where your employees can effectively transform conflict from emotionally driven disagreemen...

When it comes to AI, the present concern is over the potential job losses and fundamental disruptions to the way we work. But what about AI’s inevitable impact on leadership? Will AI lead to a more impersonal, authoritative form of leadership? Or will it actually be the catalyst for a more human-centric form of leadership?

In this episode of "Leadership Biz Cafe," Rasmus Hougaard reveals how AI can save leaders time, enable pe...

Have you ever noticed how your biggest leadership disasters stick with you longer than your successes? There's a fascinating psychological reason why our brains hold onto negative experiences, and smart leaders have learned how to harness it to change how they respond to a crisis, and drive their team’s efforts forward.

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share the story of my worst date night ever (spoile...

Most leaders approach organizational change by trying to manage individual behaviours and mindsets. But what if this fundamental approach is exactly why so many transformation efforts fail?

In this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”, Siobhan McHale, author of "The Hive Mind At Work," reveals why successful change happens when leaders tap into group intelligence rather than controlling individual responses.

Drawing insights ...

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthen professional relationships.

As workplace tensions continue to rise, your ability to master these four conflict resolution measures will be critical to your leadership effectiveness.

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Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the “real work” of leadership.

But in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain world, perhaps the real work leaders should be focusing on is rethinking how and why their organizations operate the way they do. That’s the argument my guest Terence Mauri makes in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Caf...

In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization.

Considering how easily this can happen, this is an episode you’ll want to check out if you want to ensure you’re able to brin...

In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking?

In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I’ve invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and critical question facing leaders today.

Alex is a Professor of Finance at London Business School. He has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright...

Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership.

That leaders can simply issue declarations of 'how things work around here' without so much as an explanation or giving space for employees to share their concerns.

But is this really the most effective and successful way ...

Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’?

According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal values are and how to live a more intentional life.

Peggy Sullivan is a corporate performance expert, researcher, speaker, and founder of SheCAN!, a national women’...

In times of uncertainty, the most important thing leaders need to do is make sure their team’s goals are directly tied to their organization’s noble purpose.

But how do we do that? How do we make sure we connect the ‘what’’ of our days to the ‘why’ that defines our future?

In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share three questions leaders should be asking themselves to ensure they’re staying on track...