389: The Leadership Book with Neil Francis

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Francis, author of The Leadership Book: Achieving the Empathetic Edge.About Neil FrancisNeil Francis is an entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in the digital and software technology sector. He is the author of several self development titles, including The Creative Thinking Book and The Entrepreneur’s Book, part of LID’s Concise Advice Paperback series.About The Leadership BookThe Leadership Book explores the key attributes modern leaders must develop in today’s changing workplace, highlighting the importance of empathy, trust, flexibility and values in building stronger teams and achieving lasting performance.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Simone Fenton-Jarvis and Louisa Clarke, authors of The Human-Centric Leader: A Playbook for Creating Human-Centric Workplace Cultures.About Simone Fenton-Jarvis and Louisa ClarkeSimone Fenton-Jarvis is an award-winning workplace consultant and Group Director at VPOD, and author of The Human-Centric Workplace. Louisa Clarke is an executive coach and founder of One Feather Coaching, working with leaders to build stronger, values-led cultures.About The Human-Centric LeaderThe Human-Centric Leader is a practical playbook for leaders who want to build people-first workplace cultures that also drive performance, offering clear frameworks and actionable strategies for creating thriving, aligned organisations.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Nicholas Janni and Amy Elizabeth Fox, authors of Leading in Chaos: A Clarion Call to a New Future from Two Pioneers in Leadership Development and Transformational Change.About Nicholas Janni and Amy Elizabeth FoxNicholas Janni is a transformational coach and leadership development expert, and co-founder of Matrix Development. Amy Elizabeth Fox is CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, working globally with senior leaders to develop transformative leadership capacity.About Leading in ChaosLeading in Chaos explores how today’s leaders can respond to uncertainty and disruption with greater consciousness, courage, and compassion, calling for a more embodied and human-centred approach to leadership in a time of global turbulence.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Catherine Xiang, author of Harmony in Differences: An Introduction to Politeness in Intercultural Communication with China.About Catherine XiangDr Catherine Xiang is an applied linguist and established author, and Head of East Asian Languages at LSE. She is also Programme Director for LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese, and UK Director of the LSE Confucius Institute for Business London.About Harmony in DifferencesHarmony in Differences explores the role of politeness in intercultural communication with China, offering practical insight into navigating relationships, communication styles, and cultural expectations in international business contexts.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Myles Downey, author of The Sessions: A Tale of Leadership and Dublin Pubs.About Myles DowneyMyles Downey is one of the world’s leading business coaches and the author of the bestselling Effective Modern Coaching, with over 30,000 copies sold. He was part of the team that established The Alexander Corporation, recognised by The Economist as a leading provider of executive coaching in Europe.About The SessionsThe Sessions is a narrative business book set in the pubs of Dublin, using storytelling to explore leadership, coaching, and the power of external perspective in navigating organisational change.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Paul Coby, author of The Digital Leaders Playbook: 62 Fundamental Maxims for Success for Today’s IT Executive.About Kevin Paul CobyPaul Coby has over 25 years’ experience in technology leadership. He is currently the CIO of Persimmon Homes, and was previously CIO of British Airways, John Lewis Partnership, and Johnson Matthey. He is a regular industry speaker and is based in the UK. About The Digital Leaders Playbook The Digital Leader’s Playbook is a practical guide for today’s IT executives, offering 62 clear, experience-led maxims to help leaders navigate digital transformation, manage teams effectively, and drive lasting impact.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Kevin Mark-Watts, author of The 10 Ten-Minute Rules: A Mindset for Creating Winning Teams in Business. About Kevin Mark-Watts Kevin Mark-Watts has over 30 years of experience in roles spanning Retail Operations, HR Director, and Commercial Director at Crystal Palace Football Club. Today, he mentors business leaders and designs team-building strategies for organisations within the small- and medium-sized enterprise sector. About The 10 Ten-Minute RulesThe 10 Ten-Minute Rules proposes a practical and accessible framework for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to cultivate a highly-charged business with a powerhouse of people. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Roger Peverelli, author of Eleven Beautiful Goals: How Football is Changing Lives. About Roger PeverelliRoger Peverelli is recognized as a strategy consultant and change maker in the financial sector. He has previously authored two bestselling management books that have appeared in eight languages. For over 50 years, he’s been out on the field every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. This book unites his passion for football with his commitment to meaningful change—both on and off the pitch. About Eleven Beautiful GoalsEleven Beautiful Goals includes 11 unique portraits—from players and a club owner to fans, a football photographer and even the owner of a food stall. It’s full of humorous and touching anecdotes about their personal journeys and the adventures they’ve had. What unites them is their understanding that football means far more than just a game.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Diederick van Thiel, author of Brilliant Data: How human-centred AI can transform financial services into becoming a driver of value and inclusion. About Dr. Diederick van ThielDr. Diederick van Thiel is the founder and CEO of AdviceRobo. He develops advanced behavioural AI systems used by banks, neobanks, retailers, and telecom operators to better understand and support their customers. About Brilliant DataBrilliant Data explores the impact of AI and behavioural economics on banking and financial services. It showcases the potential for financial service companies to gain better insights into risks and opportunities before they emerge and become more inclusive. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Lukas Michel, Dr. Herb Not & Guido Bosbach to talk about their book Unmanaged: Overcoming Muddled and Disordered Leadership Through Mastery in Management. About the authorsLukas Michel is the owner of Management Insights AG. Over the course of his 40-year career, he has worked with executive teams around the world, focusing on management and agility Dr. Herb Nold is a Professor of Business Administration at Polk State College. He earned a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, College of Doctoral Studies.Guido Bosbach is an organizational consultant, thought leader and pioneer for future-oriented companies. He has received multiple awards for his consulting work, including LinkedIn Top Voice & Influencer. About UnmanagedUnmanaged presents nine attributes of better management—including human, holistic, systemic, and interactive—to create management as a competitive advantage