LME 049 - Best Team Ever: How to Build a High Performing Team Without A Big Budget
Leadership Made Easy
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: Davids Book "Best Team Ever Shownotes:
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LME 048 - Debunking 7 Leadership Myths That Hold You Back
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Shownotes: VIP Early Access to my Leadership Crashcourse: Secure your exclusive spot now:
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LME 047 - My Personal Learnings From The Past 3 Weeks
Leadership Made Easy
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:
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LME 046 - Help! My Boss Is Terrible - What Can I Do?
Leadership Made Easy
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 – from demanding and incompetent to emotionally clueless and outright toxic. ✅ The "Love It, Change It, or Leave It" approach – your three real options for handling a difficult boss. ✅ 5 practical strategies to improve your situation, including shifting your mindset, strategically supporting your boss, and delivering feedback the right way. If you're...
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LME 045 - Time For What Really Matters
Leadership Made Easy
Today we talk about how leaders can reclaim time for what truly matters, both professionally and personally. By implementing immediate actions like controlling interruptions, fixing meeting culture, and learning to say no, as well as long-term strategies like delegation and team development, leaders can free up to 50% of their time and regain control over their work and personal lives. Shownotes: Secure your Spot on my VIP List! In just a few weeks, we’re launching the brand-new Crash Course Leadership – a step-by-step system to help you become a confident and...
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LME 044 - The Vision Journey: A Powerful Method To Gain Clarity And Direction
Leadership Made Easy
Have you ever struggled to bridge the gap between logic and emotion in your decision-making? Or wondered how visionary thinking can unlock new opportunities for you and your business? In this episode, I sit down with Katja Schäfer. She is an expert in guiding entrepreneurs and leaders through the Vision Journey—a process that blends logical strategy with emotional clarity to create a compelling vision for the future. Shownotes: Katja on LinkedIn: Katjas Website:
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LME 043 - The Toughest Leadership Challenge – And How to Overcome It
Leadership Made Easy
Today we dive into the No #1 challenge of leaders: role conflicts. We talk about practical ways to handle these dilemmas with confidence. Secure your Spot on my VIP List! In just a few weeks, we’re launching the brand-new Crash Course Leadership – a step-by-step system to help you become a confident and effective leader. And here’s the deal: If you join the VIP list now, not only will you get the best price on the course, but you’ll also get access to an exclusive Live Online Masterclass - only for VIP members who join the program. This masterclass will give you direct access to me,...
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LME 042 - Flawless Onboarding: How To Set New Hires Up For Success
Leadership Made Easy
A well-structured onboarding process can make or break employee retention. What can you do to set new hires up for success? Onboarding Checklist: Shownotes:
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LME041 - How To Earn Respect As A Leader
Leadership Made Easy
Many people think respect comes from being nice. Wrong. Respect isn’t just a polite smile – it’s the result of clarity, trust, and decisiveness. Shownotes:
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LME040 - How Many People Can You Effectively Lead?
Leadership Made Easy
It’s a question that comes up in leadership discussions time and again: What’s the ideal number of direct reports a leader should have? The answer isn’t as simple as a fixed number, but research and experience suggest that 7 ± 2 is often the sweet spot. But what can you do, when you lead 15 people o more? That's what we are talking about in this podcast episode! Shownotes:
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Today, I want to share a personal story and my current thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI).
A Surprising AI Conversation
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a long drive, listening to an audiobook about OKRs—Objectives and Key Results—a popular framework for setting and tracking goals. While the book offered great insights, it felt overly optimistic, glossing over some potential challenges with OKRs.
As I was pondering these issues, I thought, “Who can I discuss this with right now?” Instead of calling someone, I decided to open ChatGPT. But this time, I didn’t just type; I talked. Yes, I had a full voice conversation with ChatGPT using its text-to-speech capabilities.
I spoke to ChatGPT as if it were a friend—casually, openly, and without overthinking. And it replied in a natural, conversational way. To my surprise, this wasn’t just a Q&A. It felt like a real discussion. I even caught myself gesturing as if I were talking to another person. At that moment, I was fascinated—and a bit unsettled.
AI in Leadership and Beyond
This experience got me thinking: How can AI like ChatGPT be used in a professional context? Could it become a “virtual team member” during strategy meetings? Could two AI models debate with each other to generate fresh perspectives? And what impact will this have on how we work and interact?
AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, reshaping how we live and work. For example, AI excels at dynamic, complex tasks like autonomous driving, predictive modeling, and chatbots. In contrast, automation focuses on repetitive, rule-based tasks to increase efficiency and reduce errors. The real power lies in combining the two—what experts call “intelligent automation.”
Challenges and Limitations
While AI is powerful, it’s not without flaws. Let me share an example. I recently experimented with creating a customized AI chatbot, “Ask Bernd.” I trained it using my own leadership materials, including podcasts and video scripts. The goal was to make “Ask Bernd” answer leadership questions as I would.
While the responses were often insightful, they occasionally contained fabricated details. For instance, it would refer to specific videos in my course that didn’t exist. This issue, known as AI “hallucination,” highlights a critical limitation: AI can produce convincing but factually incorrect answers.
For businesses, this is a serious concern. Imagine using AI to create an internal knowledge base, only to find it spreading misinformation. Trusting AI blindly can lead to costly mistakes.
Why You Should Engage with AI Now
Despite its limitations, AI is a game-changer. Ignoring it isn’t an option. Remember the early 2000s, when some dismissed the internet as a passing fad? We all know how that turned out.
As a leader, you need to experiment with AI tools—whether it’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or others. Encourage your team to do the same. Right now, no one has decades of experience with AI because the field is evolving so quickly. This is your chance to learn, adapt, and stay ahead.
Practical Tips for Leaders
Here are a few ways to start:
- Experiment Freely: Try tools like ChatGPT for drafting emails, creating job descriptions, or preparing interview questions.
- Empower Your Team: Show your employees how AI can make their work easier and more efficient.
- Continuous Learning: Attend webinars, take courses, and follow AI experts to stay updated.
Remember, AI is not a replacement but a tool. Those who learn to leverage it will thrive, while those who don’t risk being left behind.
Closing Thoughts
AI is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative technology shaping our future. As leaders, it’s up to us to guide our teams in embracing this change and using AI as a strategic advantage.