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Reflections on Leadership
by Karl Bimshas
Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner, Karl Bimshas, shares quick reflections on leadership, and interviews other busy professionals, to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.
Episodes
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408. Strengthening Leadership Without Becoming a Jerk
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl Bimshas discusses how you can become a stronger leader without becoming a more difficult person to work for. Effective leadership includes being able to say, "I got that wrong." Then do something about it. Acknowledge it. Understand…
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407. When Your Values Cost You Something
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss your courage and moral leadership. Most leaders can tell you what they believe. They can point to their values on a wall, in an employee handbook, or in a speech to the organization. But if you don’t...
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406. The Question Is Good. The Rule Is Not.
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas urge leaders to resist grading employees. Instead, explore three questions. Are they performing at the level this role requires? If they aren't, do I believe they can get there? Am I willing to do what leadership...
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405. Don’t Bring Me Problems Without Solutions
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss “Don’t Bring Me Problems Without Solutions,” the phrase leaders should stop saying. Identifying a problem and resolving it are two different skill sets. *** For a free Leadership Drift Check™:...
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404. Who Says You’re Ready to Lead?
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on the five basic commitments to effective leadership. 1. Take responsibility for your impact. 2. Tell yourself the truth. 3. Make decisions. 4. Tell people what they need to hear. 5. Take initiative. *** For a free...
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403. When Feelings Start Making Leadership Decisions
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on the seven places leaders often get stuck. 1. Indifference → Make Contact 2. Indecision → Decide 3. Doubt → Use Evidence 4. Worry → Convert 5. Over-caution → Ship 6. Pessimism → Get Data 7. Complaining → Convert or...
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402. Accountability Isn’t a Threat
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas on effective accountability and how it works best as a positive practice that lets people confidently own their commitments, actions, and results. *** For a free Leadership Drift Check™:...
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401. Leadership Shouldn't Require People to Guess
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss the value of a Leadership User Guide. What do you consistently value? How do you actually make decisions? What behaviors earn your trust? What behaviors create unnecessary friction? What strengths can others...
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400. Leadership Is Discovered, Not Declared
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss why leaders must not write off others prematurely, nor push them into management simply because they excel at something else. *** For a free Leadership Drift Check™:...
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399. Why Leadership Drift Is the Real Risk
399. Why Leadership Drift Is the Real Risk In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss “Why Leadership Drift Is the Real Risk,” from the digest, “ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and Leadership Integrity.” Order the Digest ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and...
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398. Authority Doesn’t Move Anything
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss “Authority Doesn’t Move Anything,” from the digest, “ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and Leadership Integrity.” Order the Digest ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and Leadership Integrity is a collected series of...
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397. Silence Is Not Leadership
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas discuss “Silence Is Not Leadership,” the Introduction to the digest, “ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and Leadership Integrity.” Order the Digest ESSAYS ON: Power, Authority, and Leadership Integrity is a collected…
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396. Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership
396. Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas deliver “Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership,” as he challenges complacency and calls for leaders to practice principled defiance grounded in...
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395. Beyond Vengeance and Denial
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, when accountability is lacking and justice feels unfair, the desire for vengeance grows. Therefore, we must work to rebuild our systems and ourselves with greater patience, fairness, and humanity to avoid a total breakdown. For a free...
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394. The Cost of Leadership Drift
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains how Leadership Drift is the slow, often unnoticed erosion of direction, communication, and accountability that undermines trust, engagement, and results; unless leaders act to correct it. For a free Leadership Drift Check™:...
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393. Stopping Leadership Drift Before It Stops You
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that meaningful recognition requires leaders to ask, listen, and tailor their appreciation to individual preferences, building a culture where people feel genuinely valued and motivated. For a free Leadership Drift Check™:...
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392. Do You Recognize Them?
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that meaningful recognition requires leaders to ask, listen, and tailor their appreciation to individual preferences, building a culture where people feel genuinely valued and motivated. *** In a time when the allure of...
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391. The Kind Modern Leader
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that modern leadership requires a balance of kindness and strength, where effective leaders create supportive yet challenging environments by blending decisive action with empathy and compassion. *** In a time when the allure...
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390. Sometimes, Leaders Forget to Prepare for Their Success
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares how leaders often forget to prepare for success. Here are six ways for new leaders to begin practicing. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful...
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389. Building Accountability into Leadership
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares how effective leadership requires embracing accountability by taking responsibility for successes and failures, setting clear expectations, encouraging open communication, providing regular feedback, and leading by example to...
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388. Practice Leadership on the S.I.D.E.
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares tips about Service, Integrity, Dignity, and Empathy in leadership. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal....
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387. How Do I Start to Lead?
You are already leading through your actions and words. In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares tips for those who want to lead effectively. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and…
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386. Weak Leaders Fear Empathy; Strong Leaders Use It
Some believe empathy makes people weak. In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares how they have a fundamental misunderstanding of leadership. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely...
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385. 10 Ways to Hold Your Leader Accountable Without Crying
Karl shares 10 Ways to Hold Your Leader Accountable Without Crying in this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal....
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384. Exploring the Concept of a Disposable Journal
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, NotebookLM discusses our newest product, “Disposable Journal Weekend Edition.” Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms…
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383. Joy is Returning
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl briefly shares his thoughts on the feeling of joy returning. In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal....
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382. Three Actions That Will Make You A Stronger Leader
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares his thoughts on three often overlooked actions that will make you a stronger leader: Less Ego. More Bravery. Regret Mitigation. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”:...
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381. Authentic Reframing for Leaders
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares his thoughts around positivity without toxicity. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the...
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380. Can America’s Greatness Overcome Its Greed?
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares his thoughts about the Fourth of July and whether America’s greatness can overcome its greed. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426...
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379. Be Comfortable and Confident, Not Content and Cocky
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares the value of confidence over cockiness in leadership. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to...
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378. Practice Accountability, Not Scapegoating
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares how he’s used accountability instead of scapegoating. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to...
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377. Select Readings from Think Again
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode; We’ve been on hiatus for a while. We’re not back -- but soon. In the meantime, as a thank you for waiting, here is a collection of short essays from “Think Again; Ways to Dismantle Lousy Leadership,” which is part of the Leadership Essays Series…
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376. Moral Imperative and Fatigue
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, join Karl in exploring the moral imperative of leadership and the challenges of fatigue. In "Humanity First, Leadership's Moral Imperative," Karl emphasizes the importance of decisive leadership in the face of grave injustices such as genocide,...
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375. Purpose-Filled Leadership
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl discusses the value of Purpose-Filled Leadership. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the...
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374. Be a Reflective Leader
Busy professionals and leaders who pause to reflect on their passions, values, and sense of purpose become more effective. In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl poses questions to put you in a reflective mood. *** Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”:...
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373. This Job Really Sucks
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl discusses the first chapter of his book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit.” Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 *** Leadership Development...
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372. The 4 Musts
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl discusses The 4 Musts from the book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit.” Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay…
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371. What’s Worse, Executive or AI Hallucinations?
In this quick Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl runs a thought experiment and examines 14 leadership domains to see who would fare better, a poorly trained executive or AI. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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370. Do You WANT Leadership Development?
In this quick Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares 12 questions to learn how much you WANT leadership development. Without the desire, it’s not worth pursing. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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369. Why Leadership? Why You?
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares his thoughts on problems leadership has an impact on and how you can begin leading from where you are. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/…
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368. Building a Successful Team
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares a few tips on building a successful team from his book, “Welcome to Leadership.” Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Order Karl’s Latest Book,...
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367. Leadership Beyond Popularity
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares thoughts on leadership popularity, appearance, and accomplishment. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Order Karl’s Latest Book, “Welcome to...
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366. Leadership Principles
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares a few fundamental leadership principles from his book, “Welcome to Leadership.” Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Order Karl’s Latest Book,...
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365. Common Challenges in Team Leadership
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares the common challenges busy professionals have in team leadership and a few tips to overcome them. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Free...
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364. Manage Your Emotions or Forget Leading
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares tips around emotional intelligence. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Free 3-Part Mini-Course:...
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363. From Me to We: Goal Setting With Your Team
In this Reflections on Leadership podcast episode, Karl shares how effective leaders get better results with their teams. Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Free 3-Part Mini-Course:...
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362. The Impact of Leadership Styles on Decision-Making
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares how your leadership style can impact decision-making. Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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361. How to Become Confident and Decisive in Your Decision-Making
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares seven ways leaders can become more confident and decisive in their decision-making. Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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360. Your 90-Day Review
In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, How were the last 90 days for you? Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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359. 27 Leadership and Management Skills; Which Will You Develop?
Thanks for your interest in the Reflections on Leadership podcast! Download the 27 Leadership and Management PDF Here: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/downloads/leadership-and-management-clusters/ Subscribe to the Companion Newsletter Here:...
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Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner, Karl Bimshas, shares quick reflections on leadership, and interviews other busy professionals, to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.
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