Leadership Made Easy
This podcast is for you, if you are a manager, executive or a supervisor who wants to know, how to get the most out of your team, so that your employees start meeting deadlines, doing things right and exceeding your expectations. With this podcast you learn how to lead a highly effective team, how to make sure, things get done and how to deal with tough issues like confronting an employee performance problem, getting along with a bad boss or balancing the demands of work with your personal life.
Episodes
In this episode, we talk about why growing companies need a real HR function. One that's not just about contracts and compliance, but about people, leadership, and growth.
You'll learn:
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Why HR must evolve from administr...
Many entrepreneurs reach a point where the very strengths that built their company start holding it back.
They're still the expert, the problem-solver, the driving force, but that also means the business can't run without them.
In this episode, we explore the hardest transformation for any founder: moving from Read more
My guest is Bill Nowicki. He is a former U.S. Navy submariner and nuclear power leader who has spent decades working in some of the most complex and high-stakes environments you can imagine.
Bill is also a storyteller and podcast host. His show Submarine Sea Stories takes you deep below the surface into life aboard a submarine, while The ...
Why Misunderstandings Happen – And How to Avoid Them as a Leader
Clear communication is the foundation of good leadership – but clarity is often assumed rather than achieved. In this episode, you'll learn:
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Why "sayi...
Today we break down why AI doesn't replace great leadership – but it brutally exposes average and slow leadership.
I share the 3 biggest fears leaders have about AI, and shows how the reality is far more empowering.
You'll discover:
In this episode, I talk with Layla Pomper, founder of ProcessDriven and expert in building simple, scalable systems for small teams.
Layla shares her refreshing perspective on how processes can fuel creativity instead of killing it and why small businesses need structure without the corp...
In this special, more personal episode of Leadership Made Easy, I share why I'm taking a conscious summer break – and what exciting projects are coming in the second half of the year.
I'll give you a sneak peek of what's ahead:
As a leader, your ability to stay calm in stressful situations sets the tone for your entire team. In this episode, I share why calmness is a crucial leadership skill and how you can develop it even under pressure.
You'll hear real-life examples and get 5 practical tools to help you manage stress, respond with clarity, and lead with confidence even when things go...
For years, entrepreneurs were told:
"Work harder, work longer, sacrifice more… and you'll make it."
But here's the hard truth I learned from one of the best in the business: That's a dangerous myth.
I recently spoke with Chris Ducker, a man who built a multi–million dollar business with almost 500 employees… and crashed hard. Not once, but twice.
Ch...
Before you think about vision, charisma, or big-picture strategy, ask yourself:
"What makes a good employee?"
Most people say things like:
✅ They take responsibility
✅ They follow through
✅ They communicate cle...
Most managers and entrepreneurs set goals they know they can achieve.
Because it's safe. Because it feels realistic.
But here's the truth: Small goals lead to small results, but big goals force you to grow.
In this episo...
I recently sat down with my long-time colleague and leadership expert Dr. Burkhard Bensmann for a very personal and honest conversation.
We didn't talk about buzzwords or the latest leadership trends.
We talked about what really matters when you're ...
In this special episode of Leadership Made Easy, we take a step back from our usual focus on day-to-day leadership and zoom out to discuss international business strategy — specifically, how small and mid-sized companies from Germany (or Europe in general) can successfully enter the U.S. market.
My guest is
So why do so many companies throw new managers into their roles with zero onboarding?
The result? Confused leaders, frustrated teams—and top performers heading for the exit.
Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/new-managers-into-the-deep-end
Leadership Cra...
Today, we're diving into a simple, yet incredibly powerful leadership tool that many overlook: One-on-Ones.
If you don't already have regular One-on-Ones in your leadership routine, I encourage you: Make them a habit.
Start this week. Block time with each of your team members and make One-on-Ones part of your leadership routine.
To make this even easier, I created a practical One-on-One blueprint for you.
You can donwload it here:
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The first 100 days as a leader set the stage for everything that follows. By focusing on clarity, relationships, and balanced progress, you can make a lasting impact.
Don't forget to sign up for the Leadership Crash Course at
berndgeropp.com/VIP .
Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/the-first-100-days-as-a-leader
In this exclusive interview, leadership expert and bestselling author David Burkus shares powerful and practical strategies for building high-performing teams — especially in small and mid-sized businesses.
Website David Burkus:
https://davidburkus.com/
Davids Book "Best Team Ever
https://davidburkus.com/books/best-team-ever/
Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/best-team-ever-david-burku...
In this episode I talk about my personal impressions, encounters, and entrepreneurial experiences from the last 3 weeks traveling in India, Masterminding and Networking.
Shownotes:
In this episode of Leadership Made Easy, we dive into a challenge many professionals face: dealing with a bad boss. But what actually makes a boss "bad"? And how much of the problem is fixable?
We explore:
✅ The 4 types of bad bosses ...
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