Leadership Conversations With Kemi Ogunkoya

Competence is a core part of effective leadership, self reflecting and figuring out where your capabilities lie or where you may be lacking is key in finding out where and how you need to grow to become a better and more effective leader and person all round.
Join Pankaj Srivastava and I as we discuss how to bridge the leadership gap and understand key leadership competencies of communication, consistency and self-awareness.

Character is at the crux of effective leadership, without the right character a leader can never develop his team and environment for optimal performance. Great leaders always lead with character because they understand that it inspires others to be their very best selves which ultimately boosts productivity and results in theri teams or organisations. On this episode, join Roxanne Derhodge and me as we discuss the importance of leading with character and how the best leaders do this.

As the saying goes, if you do not know where you are going anywhere would look like it. There is nothing as frustrating as an undefinable goal. Creating and maintaining clarity from the conceptualization to execution is the key to achieving your business, career or personal success. As a great leader you have to transfer this clearness of purpose to your team and let them run with it. On this week’s episode join Harry Akinola and me as we take a deep dive into the meaning of clarity and its importance in effective leadership.

Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity which we know is integral to productivity across all levels. You have to clearly communicate your vision, values and expectations in both actions and words so as to achieve alignment and ultimately long-term business success. In this episode, join Borbie Carlton and me as we discuss how effective leaders leverage communication for sustainable success.

Unless commitment is made to a goal be it personal or business it can never become a reality. As an effective leader it is not enough to define your principle and vision, you must remain committed to it in order for it to be actualized. Join Venus Quates and I as we discuss the importance of running with your vision and principles as a leader on this week’s episode.

Critical thinking is integral to the success of any visionary leader. It is imperative for every effective leader to sit down and analyze challenges or situations so as to come up with strong long-term solutions. Critical thinking is also important in taking an organisation to its next level. In this episode, join Chad Kalland and me as we discuss the importance of leveraging critical thinking to its full extent in order to change the game for your business or team.

It may be trite to say that “every action has its consequences”, this however doesn't stop the remark from being true. This also undeniably applies to a failure to take action. The actions or inactions of a leader have the ability to make or break any organization. It is very important for an effective leader to understand that both small and large actions have a ripple effect be it negative or positive. Join Bayo Adedeji and me as we discuss actions, inaction and the consequences that follow as a business leader in today’s world.

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the efficient actions of its members and most notably its leader. The ability to build and sustain a community is one of the attributes of a great leader and further leveraging said community is essential for business growth and development. In this episode, Dasha Kroshkina and I discuss the importance of leveraging community when running a business to improve growth.

Competence provides leaders with the confidence mindset for extraordinary performance. There are certain skills that define a competent leader and identifying and honing those skills is a sure fire way to build up competence in leadership and make you stand out as an effective leader. In this episode, Simbarashe Garaba and I identify specific attributes of a competent leader and discuss the pathway to developing competence as a leader in today's business world.

Research shows that high levels of business growth and performance are directly correlated to the level of confidence in a company’s leadership. When leaders have a high degree of confidence in the organisation’s ability to meet strategic business objectives, employees tend to have a much higher level of confidence in their organisation, which in turn leads to higher levels of business performance.
In order to increase a leader’s level of confidence, they must first understand the main areas that inhibit confidence. Join me as I discuss these key areas with Vikram Ahuja

It’s easy to assume that being a caring and empathetic leader is something that only certain personality types can do. However, being an empathetic leader doesn’t mean you have to put on a show of being someone you’re not. It just means that you need to be conscious of how you lead others and how your actions affect them. Join Onie Bayode and I, as we discuss empathy and its essence for leaders

The new world presents leaders with an arsenal of possibilities, and in the midst of the numerous options, alot of leaders are struggling to keep the focus on their core - The Vision. On this episode, Shannon Brooks and I explore how leaders can remain consistent to their vision even amidst the complexity of the new normal to gain an edge and remain sustainable.

In today's Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous world the need for Leadership clarity is at its highest. Organisations that would achieve great success must ensure high level of clarity across every level of leadership.

Listen to my latest podcast episode on Leadership and Clarity with Jaime Taets, CEO Keystone Group International.

We explore the direct and indirect impact of leadership clarity on organisational growth.

Communication is an essential tool in the achievement of result across every sphere of life. In leadership, the place of communication cannot be overemphasized especially in today's Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous world. Learn how to deploy effective communication tools to achieve all-round leadership excellence.

Connection is fast becoming an essential component of effective leadership. Leaders who are able to make significant impact are those who have been able to create a strong connection with their constituents.Join Barry Moline, author of Connect! and Kemi Ogunkoya as they review the essence of connection and how leaders can quickly connect with their teams for better performance.

A great conversation on what leaders need to do to move the healthcare industry forward.

In today's fast-paced world the requirement for leadership seems to be evolving. While we have leaders who will do anything to get ahead the best of leaders are those who lead with character. Join Kemi Ogunkoya and Dudu Msomi on this amazing episode of Leadership Conversations with Kemi Ogunkoya and discover how to develop the right character for effective leadership.

In today's fast-paced and VUCA world there has never been a time where the need for agile digital leadership has been so critical for business leaders. Join Kemi Ogunkoya and Babs Faseesin on this insightful episode on leading through digital transformation.

There has been an age long contention about whether visionary leaders are made or born. In this no floss conversation with Dr Chris Mauki, a psychologist and global leader, we discuss the psychology of leadership and how leaders can move from a place of good to great.

Today more than ever business leaders need to understand the place of exemplary vision and leadership in the sustainability of businesses. Especially in today's VUCA world. In this episode we'll talk about the most important characteristics of business leaders, and how businesses can move from a place of rigidity to turbocharged result