It’s the dawning of a new year, and with that, exciting discoveries are lined up for you in your leadership journey—if you dig for it. Learning, professional development, and training come in a huge variety of flexible formats to suit every budget, hectic schedule, and role. From AI-powered learning tools and leadership books to podcasts and on-demand courses, there’s something to suit every aspiring leader.
Podcasts are fantastic learning options because they pull you into the room of the guest speaker or host, much as if you were in the same room having a coffee chat or one-to-one conversation with them. You can listen on the go, when out for a walk or run, making breakfast, on the commute to work, or catch a few minutes in between meetings.
Want a round-up of some of the best leadership podcasts of all time to inspire your listening list? Here are a few to get you started:
1. The Diary Of A CEO
Hosted by serial entrepreneur and Britain’s Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett, The Diary Of A CEO is an unfiltered, raw and emotional podcast exploring timeless leadership lessons and stories on a range of topics affecting aspiring leaders today, from psychology, to health, to business, and technology. Previous guests have ranged from well-esteemed industry stars such as Simon Sinek and Daniel Ek, to Richard Branson and Bozoma Saint-John.
2. HBR’s IdeaCast
The Harvard Business Review’s IdeaCast is a podcast that explores a range of high-level topics and answers critical questions that senior-level leaders and executives face today, such as hybrid working, AI projects, and behaviors of successful leaders. The podcast has hosted business school professors, authors, and leading business professionals from a range of industries.
3. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
This bite-sized podcast drops 20-minute episodes three Mondays in the month, and covers core everyday leadership topics from mastering difficult conversations, to building team vision, and harnessing your inner strengths as a leader.
4. The Ed Mylett Show
Hosted by business thought leader and coach Ed Mylett, this podcast allows you to take a peak into some of the greatest insights ever unveiled by other industry thought leaders, who share their expertise and journeys. Some easily recognizable guest names include Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, and John Maxwell.
5. Dare To Lead
Hosted by world-renowned leadership expert Brené Brown, this podcast is based on her book of the same name, and aims to shift listeners to challenge the status quo and be brave unapologetically. It offers practical tips to help you step up in every aspect of your life and be a catalyst for change.
6. The Learning Leader Show
Based on the foundational concept that “the best leaders never stop working to make themselves better,” this podcast hosted by Ryan Hawk is filled with meaningful open dialogues with guests including CEOs, pro athletes, best-selling authors, and entrepreneurs.
Remember, the only way to reach your desired goals as a leader is to listen to and learn from the best—those who are where you desire to be in your journey. So go ahead, pair your Bluetooth earbuds, listen to some episodes, and immerse yourself in meaningful conversations. Elevate yourself every day.