This week on The Leadership Toolkit Podcast, host Mike Phillips sits down with friend of the show, Ben Cosh— the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Modernization at the University of Kent. He is a mathematician, university professor, and seasoned leader who’s gone from managing a team of one to leading departments of 300+ and sitting on executive boards!
📖 Ben is the author of Leadership from A to Z: Words for Leaders to Lean On and has a NEW book on the way: Lead Well: Live Well. His insights are forged from 20+ years of hands-on leadership experience, helping people and teams get things done.
Leadership isn’t just about directing; it’s about understanding, envisioning, and humane interactions. Ben encapsulates leadership as the art of "understanding what’s going on, figuring out what needs to happen, and working with people to make it happen." This simple yet profound definition shifts the focus from commanding to collaborating, from asserting to understanding. One of the central tenets of Ben’s leadership philosophy is prioritizing interaction and engagement over dictation—a reminder that the core of leadership lies in its relational nature, not just its goal-directed aspects.
Ben’s narrative is a testament to the scalable influence of leadership. Starting with a team of one and expanding to manage hundreds demonstrates that good leadership is not static; it adapts, grows, and intensifies its impact. This transformation illuminates an essential truth: leadership is an evolving journey. As leaders navigate their paths, they must remain open to Growth and learning, reflecting Ben’s leadership evolution and its multiplying influence.
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ Leadership is Relational: Understand, envision, and foster humane interactions. Leadership flourishes in connectivity rather than in command-and-conquer strategies.
2️⃣ Grow with Your Leadership: Allow your definition of leadership to evolve as you amass more experience. What starts with leading one person should magnificently scale to leading many.
3️⃣ Democratize Your Leadership: Leaders should strive to make their insights accessible, sharing knowledge to mentor and guide others on their leadership journeys.
4️⃣ Simplicity is Profound: Embrace knowledge, keenness, and kindness. These core values reframe leadership in a humanistic perspective.
5️⃣ Balance is Key: Engage in activities that nurture the personal self alongside the professional role. This holistic approach aids in sustainable development and leadership efficacy.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to the Leadership Toolkit
01:11 – Meet Ben Cosh
05:25 – Understanding Leadership
12:02 – Importance of Slowing Down
16:45 – Making Time for What Matters
19:03 – Time Management Strategies
21:56 – Being Human First in Leadership
23:16 – The Karen Story
31:30 – Measuring Leadership Success
38:30 – Defining Professionalism
41:51 – Owning Your Mistakes
43:38 – Connect with Ben Kaush
45:38 – Balancing Leadership and Life
49:54 – Nourishing the Soul
52:20 – Connect with Ben
55:36 – Thank you for watching The Leadership Toolkit
🎥 Tune in LIVE each Wednesday at 12:05 PM MDT / 2:05 PM EST and take your leadership to the next level! 🚀
📌 Set your reminder & join us: LIVE.TheLeadershipToolkit.com
#Leadership #LeadWellLiveWell #BenCosh #TheLeadershipToolkit #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast #MikePhillips #ExecutiveLeadership #SuccessMindset #LeadersThatInspire
—–
Want to create your own pro-level livestream podcast with the best and easiest to use software? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5478553224216576
—
▶️ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Here – https://www.youtube.com/c/MikePhillips?sub_confirmation=1
—
🛒 SHOP THE LEAD THE TEAM SHOP!!
👉👉👉 http://www.LeadTheTeam.net/shop
#Leadership #Motivation #Education
🔥 Thank you for watching 🔥
—
➡️ NOW an AMAZON Affiliate! – 👍 http://amzn.to/2DI1Lhx
—-
* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are solely those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, producers, or any affiliated parties. The host and production team make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed by guests on the show. Listener discretion is advised.
*** Affiliate disclaimer: Some of the links listed go to my websites and some are affiliate links which may generate me a sales commission if you make a purchase.
Notifications
