MyLunchTable
The source of resource podcast - exploring stuff that is simply topical and educationally business.
4 - Pause before you decide - Why its good to pause.
Ever felt pressured to make a snap decision-only to regret it later?
Simon will explore the art and science of conscious leadership through the power of the pause. This episode dives into why taking a moment before making choices isn't a weakness, but a vital leadership skill that fosters clarity, ethical action, and better outcomes.
Simon shares real-world wisdom, practical frameworks, and simple rituals to help you slow down and make more intentional decisions-whether you're leading a team, running a business, or navigating everyday life. Expect actionable tools like the Consequences Matrix and discover how m...
3. Building Trust Through Responsible Leadership: Lessons from Nature
In this enlightening episode of The Conscious Leader's Guide, host Simon Hague explores how natural ecosystems provide profound lessons for effective leadership. Drawing parallels between vibrant rainforests and thriving organizations, Simon reveals how the interconnected balance of nature offers a blueprint for responsible leadership in today's complex business environment.
The episode delves into three core principles that natural ecosystems and successful leadership share:
Interconnectedness and Collaboration: Just as coral reefs create symbiotic relationships where diverse species support each other, effective leaders build cultures where individual strengths are recognized and celebrated. Simon shares how his...2. The Multiple Bottom Line_ Measuring Success Beyond Financial Returns
In this episode of MyLunchTable, we continue to focus on The Conscious Leader's Guide. Host Simon Hague challenges the traditional business assumption that success is measured solely by financial returns as he explores how forward-thinking organizations are redefining achievement through multiple dimensions of impact rather than just profit.
The episode introduces listeners to the evolution of success metrics in business:
Traditional Bottom Line: The conventional financial profit measurement (revenue minus costs)Triple Bottom Line: John Elkington's framework encompassing people (social equity, employee wellbeing), planet (environmental responsibility, carbon footprint), and profit (financial sustainability)Quadruple Bottom Line: An...1 - The Conscious Leader's Guide: Ethical Decision Making
In this first insightful episode of MyLunchTable - host Simon Hague explores the critical yet often overlooked realm of ethical decision-making in leadership. With the average person making approximately 35,000 decisions daily, Simon challenges listeners to consider how many of these choices are consciously ethical.
The episode introduces a practical four-step framework—the "Four A's"—for making ethical decisions:
Awareness: Recognizing when a decision carries ethical weight and moving beyond autopilot reactionsAssessment: Gathering complete information, considering multiple perspectives, and evaluating long-term consequencesAlignment: Ensuring decisions reflect your core values and organizational missionAction: Implementing decisions with t...
