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Authentic Achievements with Special Guest Ben Arendt
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Resilient Leadership in Times of Change with Ben Arendt
Ben Arendt is the author of the Amazon best-seller 'How To Suck Less as a Manager: A Practical Guide to Making Your Team Less Miserable Today!', a book that aims to help managers improve their leadership skills and create a more positive work environment. Ben's diverse background includes years at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), CEB, and Gartner. His leadership and organisational consulting approach is shaped by his experiences as a White House Briefer and improv comedy instructor.
In this episode, Kim-Adele Randall is joined by Ben Arendt to discuss a crucial topic: leaders can help their teams become more resilient in the face of constant change and disruption. Despite the billions spent annually on manager training, many leaders still need help effectively managing their teams. Ben shares insights from his extensive career and provides practical advice on improving leadership skills, making this episode a must-listen for all leaders and managers.
Key Discussion Points:
The Challenges of Leadership Training: Building Resilience in Teams: Qualities of Effective Managers:
Quotes from Ben Arendt:
"Organisations spend billions yearly on manager training, and yet we still see reports that the vast majority of leaders struggle to manage their teams."Resilience in teams comes from leaders who can adapt, support, and guide their teams through change."
Additional Resources:
Book: How to Suck Less as a Manager: A Practical Guide to Making Your Team Less Miserable Today!
Website: howtosucklessbooks.com
LinkedIn: Ben Arendt
Instagram: @goodbetterben
About Ben Arendt: Ben has a wealth of experience as a CIA White House briefer, Gartner analyst, business school lecturer, corporate trainer, and improv comedy instructor. As the principal consultant at Depth Charge Consulting, he helps executives improve performance and lead through change. Ben enjoys making people laugh with the help of his talented wife, and they live semi-nomadically on the East Coast of the United States with their dog and cat.
Tune in to the latest episode for insightful discussions on leadership, resilience, and practical tips to "suck less" as a manager!
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