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The Leader's KitbagWhat it really takes to lead and scalepractical tips, expert interviews, and powerful insights from the front lines of leadership. Author: Ben Morton
The Leaders Kitbag is the podcast that reveals what it really takes to lead and scale successfullywhether youre growing a company, a business unit, or a team inside a larger organisation. Hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton, the show blends practical tips with deep insights through three distinct formats: #1. Leading the Scale-Up Candid, long-form interviews with CEOs, founders, senior leaders, and authors whove faced the real challenges of scaling. These episodes dive into the key decisions, hard-earned lessons, and people-first strategies that made the biggest difference. #2. Leaders Kitbag Episodes Short, solo episodes (just 6 minutes) with Ben, sharing no-nonsense leadership and management advice you can apply immediately. #3. Shorts High-impact clips from interviews past and presentincluding Leading the Scale-Up and the archive of The Ben Morton Leadership Podcastdesigned to give you insight and inspiration in under 3 minutes. At the heart of every episode is the belief that great businesses are built by great peopleand that human connection is the true currency of leadership. If you're looking for honest conversations, actionable tools, and a clearer path to leadership success, this is your kitbag for the journey. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How To Be A Leader
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
In the last episode, we introduced the Leadership Equaliser - an idea that helps us visualise how much time we spend doing, managing, and leading, and why so many leaders unintentionally let the “leading” dial drop to zero.If you missed it, you can find it here.In today’s episode, we’re staying with the basics of how to be a leader in the truest sense of the word - not just someone who gets things done, but someone who leads with purpose, presence, and intention.Because here’s the truth: doing and managing will always fill your day. If you’re not deliberate, leadership becomes something you do only when time allows.And there’s never time left over.This episode of The Leader’s Kitbag is your practical guide to how to be a leader who makes a real impact - on your team, your culture, and your results.In this episode, you’ll learn: The shift from being an individual contributor to a people-focused leaderHow to recognise the ripple effect you have on your team—and their familiesA powerful mindset and daily question that refocuses your leadership effortsWhy understanding the responsibility and privilege of leadership changes everythingIf you’ve ever wondered how to be a leader when your diary is packed, your inbox is full, and you’re constantly firefighting - this episode is for you.Ben’s Key TakeawaysKnowing how to be a leader starts with a simple truth: it’s no longer about what you deliver.It’s about how you support, develop, and care for your people, so they can deliver what matters most.Want to learn more about how to be a leader? The waitlist is now open for the cohort of my ‘Leader in Me’ programme.If you're ready to:Build confidence and capability as a leaderBreak free from firefighting and become more proactiveLearn how to inspire your team and deliver results…Join the waitlist here for early access and updates on the next open programme.Prefer bite-sized learning? Check out the 10-4-10 Leadership Programme, my free online course that delivers powerful, practical leadership tools in just 10 minutes a week.You’ll get:Weekly lessons on topics like delegation, motivation and prioritisationA short video, podcast, and book recommendation each weekSimple tactics you can use straight awayIt’s practical, no-nonsense leadership training that fits into your busy schedule.Learn more about the 10-4-10 programme here.As always, look after yourself and those you’ve got the privilege and responsibility to lead.Until next time…#LeadOn
