The Wholegrain Leadership Podcast looks at leadership from a holistic — wholegrain — perspective. Hence the title. Are you a current or aspiring leader? Do you want more than just a quick fix? Do you want to improve your skills continuously and broaden your horizon? Then this podcast is for you!

Dr. Matthias Catón interviews guests with exciting, new perspectives on leadership issues. Solo episodes cover particular topics. No matter the guest or the subject, the aim is always to inspire you and give you practical insights that you can apply immediately.

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Episodes

How to get perspective

Matthias explains what leaders should read and listen to for insights and perspective. Contrary to popular belief, leadership is less about talking and more about listening. Matthias tells you what he reads and consumes and how you can get out of your bubble to get the crucial perspective that will make you an effective leader.…

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What is strategy?

Defining and executing strategy is one of the most important tasks of a leader. In this episode, Matthias Catón explains what strategy is, what it isn’t, and how it differs from other concepts such as operational excellence. Read more

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Make your message stick

As a leader, you will have a message you want to communicate to your customers, staff, and the general public. Your message is important to you, so people should remember it. For that, it needs to be “sticky”. To persuade people, you should follow the six basic principles Matthias explains in this episode. Read more

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