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Leading Our Own Way

Leading Our Own Way

Written by: Andrew White
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"Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for self-discovery. Celebrating human resilience, it invites listeners to witness triumph over challenges. Beyond storytelling, it's a testament to human strength, inspiring global audiences to embrace inner resilience. Join us to celebrate triumphs and the transformative power of resilience in shaping destinies.Andrew White Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • The Leader Who Made Happiness a KPI: What Happened Next with Richard Clarke | E115 - Part 2

    The Leader Who Made Happiness a KPI: What Happened Next with Richard Clarke | E115 - Part 2
    Jul 14 2026

    Build a team that performs, stays, and genuinely thrives. Richard Clarke shows you how.

    This is Part 2 of Andrew White's conversation with Richard Clarke on Leading Our Own Way. If you missed Part 1, head back in the feed before yesterday's Tuesday Truths episode and listen there first. It's worth it.

    In this episode, Richard shares his insights on happiness, leadership, and creating positive environments at work and in life. He walks through practical strategies for boosting well-being, fostering trust, and leading with purpose, all grounded in real experience from building and running Secret Source, a tech company he founded on happiness as a KPI.


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    Connect with Richard

    Website: ⁠https://www.richardclarke.eu/⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmclarke/⁠


    Key Topics

    - Happiness and its true meaning

    - The importance of psychological safety in teams

    - Practical strategies for employee engagement

    - The impact of leadership on trust and culture

    - Tools for managing anxiety and uncertainty

    - The role of positivity and gratitude in well-being


    Takeaways

    - Practicing savouring can enhance happiness.

    - Asking staff about their feelings improves trust.

    - Proactively managing mental health is crucial.

    - Creating a positive team environment boosts productivity.

    - Understanding that uncertainty causes anxiety helps in managing it.


    Chapters

    🔴 (00:00) The Pursuit of Happiness

    🔴 (00:57) Building Trust in Teams

    🔴 (01:29) Transforming Negativity into Positivity

    🔴 (03:34) Understanding Personal Challenges in Leadership

    🔴 (05:09) Weekly Check-Ins for Team Wellbeing

    🔴 (08:14) The Emotional Journey of Letting Go

    🔴 (11:44) Reflections on Transitioning Leadership

    🔴 (13:38) The Journey of Writing and Discovery

    🔴 (17:14) The Secret Sauce of Business

    🔴 (19:08) Reflections on Childhood and Happiness

    🔴 (23:02) Living in Fear and Anxiety

    🔴 (27:29) Lessons from Anxiety and Control

    🔴 (31:51) The Power of Positivity

    🔴 (33:25) Future Aspirations and Purpose


    Everything Leading Our Own Way

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    🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com


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    Listen to the Full Podcast Episode:

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    📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay


    📚Buy My Book 📚

    ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C


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    #LeadingOurOwnWay #Happiness #WorkPlaceCultures

    #RichardClarke #LOOW #AndrewWhite
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    39 mins
  • Small Changes, Big Impact: Richard Clarke on Happiness and Team Trust | E115 - Tuesday Truths

    Small Changes, Big Impact: Richard Clarke on Happiness and Team Trust | E115 - Tuesday Truths
    Jul 13 2026

    Got 15 minutes? This one is worth it.

    Welcome to Tuesday Truths on Leading Our Own Way. Today Andrew White brings you a bite-size piece of inspiration from his full conversation with Richard Clarke, workplace happiness expert, tech founder, and CEO.

    In this episode, Richard shares insights on happiness, workplace culture, and leadership. Discover how small changes in environment and mindset can lead to greater wellbeing and team trust. Simple, practical, and genuinely powerful.

    If you missed Part 1 with Richard, it is sitting right there in the feed waiting for you. Go back and start there when you have time. Part 2 drops tomorrow, so this Tuesday Truths is the perfect bridge to carry you through.


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    Refer a friend who leads a team or just needs a bit of Tuesday fuel. Share this one today.

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    Follow the show so Part 2 with Richard is waiting for you tomorrow.


    Connect with Richard

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.richardclarke.eu/⁠⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmclarke/⁠⁠⁠


    Key Topics

    - The five needs at work: safety, community, autonomy, learning, purpose

    - The impact of psychological safety on team performance

    - How small adjustments in management can transform team happiness

    - The role of purpose in employee engagement

    - The importance of listening and understanding individual needs


    Takeaways

    - Happiness is built through small daily choices and meaningful connections.

    - Psychological safety is crucial for team trust and performance.

    - Autonomy and purpose are key drivers of employee satisfaction.

    - Listening to team needs can lead to simple but effective improvements.

    - Creating a sense of belonging and support enhances wellbeing.


    Chapters

    🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths with Richard Clarke

    🔴 (01:12) Eshu SkinCare Sponsor

    🔴 (01:58) The Five Needs for Workplace Wellbeing

    🔴 (07:12) The Power of Positive Meetings

    🔴 (11:06) Finding Happiness Through Helping Others

    🔴 (16:16) Thank You - Part 2 Drops Tomorrow with Richard


    Everything Leading Our Own Way

    🪪 https://www.link.me/leadingourownway

    🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com


    Proud Sponsors

    🤝 ESHU Skincare: https://www.eshuskincare.com/


    Listen to the Full Podcast Episode:

    🎧 Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6 📺

    🎧 Apple: https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs

    🎧 Amazon Music: https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC

    📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay


    📚Buy My Book 📚

    ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C


    Newsletters

    📰 https://substack.com/@leadingourownway


    #LeadingOurOwnWay #RichardClarke #Happiness #LOOW #AndrewWhite
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    17 mins
  • What If Happiness Was a Business Strategy? Richard Clarke on the Science of Joy at Work | E115 - Part 1

    What If Happiness Was a Business Strategy? Richard Clarke on the Science of Joy at Work | E115 - Part 1
    Jul 12 2026
    Happier teams don't happen by accident. They're built.Richard Clarke is a tech founder, CEO, and one of the world's leading voices on workplace happiness. He founded Secret Source in 2014 with happiness as the company's number one KPI. The result? Employee retention double the industry average and almost 100% customer retention over eight years. Secret Source was acquired in 2025, and now Richard is sharing what he learned with leaders everywhere.In this episode, Richard shares his insights on what it takes to create genuinely happier workplaces, the critical role psychological safety plays in how teams show up every day, and how small daily actions can significantly impact both team well-being and leadership effectiveness. These are not big, expensive overhauls. They are intentional nudges that any leader can start using straight away.This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation on Leading Our Own Way. Part 2 drops Wednesday at 4am AEST.LOVE THE SHOW?Refer a friend who leads a team or is building something meaningful. This conversation could be exactly what they need.Leave a 5-star review. It helps more people find Leading Our Own Way and keeps the conversations going.Follow the show on your favourite platform so Part 2 lands right in your feed.Connect with RichardWebsite: https://www.richardclarke.eu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmclarke/Key Topics- The five needs at work: safety, community, autonomy, learning, purpose- The Peter Principle and its impact on leadership- Practical steps to improve team happiness and trust- The role of purpose in long-term happiness- Strategies for diagnosing and fixing team issuesTakeaways -Helping others increases personal happiness and well-being.- Creating environments where employees feel safe and valued boosts productivity.- Small daily acts of kindness can transform workplace culture.- Understanding and fulfilling basic human needs at work is crucial.- Leadership training should include emotional intelligence and psychological safety.Chapters🔴 (00:00) The Pursuit of Happiness - Welcome Richard Clarke🔴 (04:38) Finding Purpose in Life🔴 (07:34) Leaving the UK for Happiness🔴 (10:33) Leading with Happiness🔴 (13:35) Daily Routines for Happiness🔴 (16:39) Creating a Happy Work Environment🔴 (19:22) Understanding Happiness in the Workplace🔴 (31:00) The Importance of Listening in the Workplace🔴 (32:13) Self-Selection of Clients and Workplace Culture🔴 (33:09) Hiring for Trust Over Performance🔴 (34:11) The Peter Principle and Leadership Challenges🔴 (35:15) The Need for Leadership Training🔴 (37:16) Finding Contentment in Roles🔴 (38:34) The Journey to Understanding Workplace Happiness🔴 (42:00) Creating Opportunities for Growth🔴 (43:09) The Role of Psychological Safety🔴 (44:32) Building Trust in Teams🔴 (46:44) Future Aspirations and PurposeEverything Leading Our Own Way🪪 https://www.link.me/leadingourownway 🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com Proud Sponsors🤝 ESHU Skincare: https://www.eshuskincare.com/Listen to the Full Podcast Episode:🎧 Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6 📺 🎧 Apple: https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs 🎧 Amazon Music: https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay 📚Buy My Book 📚‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C Newsletters📰 https://substack.com/@leadingourownway#LeadingOurOwnWay #Happiness #RichardClarke #AndrweWhite #Podcast #LOOW
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    48 mins
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