Hiring, Culture & Leadership Lessons with Leanne Pilkington

In this Leadership Edition of Courageous Conversations, Leanne Pilkington and Jacqui Barnes unpack the realities of hiring and leading strong teams.Leanne reflects on hiring mistakes, how to spot red flags early, and why trusting your gut and listening to your team is critical. She explores the challenges of managing difficult personalities, the role of behavioural profiling, and why accountability doesn’t have to feel like a “dirty word.”The conversation highlights how leaders can balance culture with strategy, embrace flexibility, and focus on outcomes rather than micromanagement, all while creating space for teams to grow, contribute ideas, and thrive.