Leadership Decanted

Paul Garcia & KG Butler

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Curious about leaders, leading teams, or leadership? So are Paul Garcia and Kerry "KG" Butler. In fact, they turned their periodic happy hour chats about life and leadership into the Leadership Decanted Podcast. Join Paul and KG as they discuss all things leadership. Each episode of Leadership Decanted asks fascinating questions about leadership and keeps the conversation flowing over a nice bottle of wine.

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  1. 1

    (3.08) Leadership begins with Charity.

    In this episode of Leadership Decanted, hosts Paul Garcia and Kerry Butler discuss leadership through the lens of philanthropy, comparing it to a philanthropic e-harmony, while enjoying a gifted wine from Annandale Cellars and sharing anecdotes about their wine selection process.

    ·46m·4 clips
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    (3.09) Leadership and the anthropology of culture.

    The hosts introduce an episode of Leadership Decanted featuring a guest to discuss leadership and the anthropology of culture over wine.

    ·53m
  3. 3

    (5.05) Leadership and Serious Social Play

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features a discussion about leadership with multiple guests, including a returning guest, while tasting a wine from the same vintage as a previous episode.

    ·1h 21m
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    (4.09) Leadership and The Wisdom of the Horse.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted introduces a unique guest to discuss leadership insights through the wisdom of horses, paired with wine tasting.

    ·56m
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    (4.10) Our journey in 2024.

    The hosts of Leadership Decanted reflect on their podcast journey in 2024, starting and ending the year with Australian Chardonnay while discussing leadership topics over wine.

    ·34m
  6. 6

    (4.02) Three Leaders walk into a bar...

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual conversation about leadership, humor, and wine with a special guest, sponsored by Annandale Cellars.

    ·57m
  7. 7

    (6.01) Leadership. For Humans. By Humans.

    The hosts celebrate kicking off their sixth year of the podcast and reaching episode 50, expressing continued excitement for discussing leadership topics over wine.

    ·59m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (33): There's never a 'Silver Bullet'. Or is there...?

    This cheeky half episode discusses leadership challenges, the importance of evaluation for improvement over proof, and recaps their recent live studio recording milestone.

    ·27m
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    (4.07) How might our Leadership contribute to a more cohesive society?

    The hosts introduce a special milestone episode of their leadership podcast, recorded in Melbourne with a guest and featuring non-alcoholic wine.

    ·53m
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    (5.09) Leadership and Global Peacemaking

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features an interview with a special international guest from Texas, exploring deep and challenging conversations about leadership and global peacemaking over wine.

    ·1h 7m
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    (4.04) What makes a great leader?!?

    The hosts of Leadership Decanted introduce an episode where they plan to discuss leadership over wine, with sponsorship from Annandale Cellars.

    ·35m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (31): Leadership - You Can Leave Your Hats On.

    This cheeky half episode marks the hosts' return from an unplanned hiatus, apologizing to listeners and discussing life's interruptions while teasing future leadership content.

    ·18m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (19): Gender Pay Gaps and Leadership Responsibility

    This cheeky half episode of Leadership Decanted explores the persistent issue of gender pay gaps and questions what leaders in positions of authority are actually doing to address it.

    ·18m
  14. 14

    (4.01) Leadership and First Nations - staying in the conversation.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted kicks off season four with a discussion on leadership and First Nations, featuring guests from the same organization who bring wine to the show.

    ·1h 2m
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    (6.02) Is AI coming for our brains?!?!

    The hosts of Leadership Decanted introduce their podcast about leadership discussions over wine, mentioning a guest and their location in Sydney in 2026.

    ·1h 9m
  16. 16

    Cheeky Half Episode (37): From a Mexican Holiday to the 'Sunk Cost' Fallacy.

    The hosts of Leadership Decanted introduce their 'cheeky half' episode format where they casually discuss leadership topics, starting with a holiday segue into the sunk cost fallacy.

    ·18m
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    Bonus Cheeky Half Episode (18): To the wine cave, Robin!!

    The hosts introduce a special episode of their leadership podcast recorded in a wine cave, setting up a casual and engaging conversation about leadership over wine.

    ·35m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (24): Leadership and the Resilience 'Myth'

    This episode explores new perspectives on leadership and resilience, sparked by a book called 'The Resilience Myth' that questions traditional ideas about grit and growth after trauma.

    ·11m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (30): Is Leadership in Crisis?

    This cheeky half episode features a casual conversation between hosts discussing the DDI's Global Leadership Forecast 2025 report and exploring whether leadership is in crisis.

    ·24m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (35): This should go without a hitch...

    This cheeky half episode continues a previous conversation about leadership challenges, exploring new developments and insights in an informal, beverage-accompanied discussion.

    ·14m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (29): Leadership and the Need for Endurance

    This cheeky half episode kicks off the new year with reflections on leadership, endurance, and the podcast's fifth season, featuring casual banter between hosts.

    ·10m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (34): When things start to get a little 'smelly'...

    This cheeky half episode is an informal discussion between hosts sharing unfinished thoughts and ideas on leadership topics in between their main monthly episodes.

    ·17m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (28): Looking forward.

    The hosts reflect on their past year of leadership conversations and discuss their hopes and aspirations for future episodes in the coming year.

    ·12m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (22): Isn't branding just for livestock?!?

    The hosts introduce their casual 'cheeky half' podcast format where they share unscripted thoughts on leadership topics while enjoying drinks together.

    ·16m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (15): Diplomacy, lies and leadership.

    This episode explores the delicate balance politicians face between diplomatic communication and confidentiality, framed as a dangerous leadership challenge.

    ·9m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (32): You're Not the Boss of Me!

    This cheeky half episode features the hosts informally riffing on leadership ideas sparked by a previous conversation, focusing on asking questions rather than providing answers.

    ·15m
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    (5.11) Endings and Beginnings: We look back on our year

    This episode of Leadership Decanted reflects on the end of the year and the podcast's five-year anniversary while acknowledging a recent tragedy in Sydney.

    ·43m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (36): 2026 is looking good!

    This cheeky half episode features casual banter about leadership questions, New Year greetings, and reconnecting with listeners in their sixth year.

    ·12m
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    (4.08) Leadership and Organisational Culture.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted introduces a conversation about leadership and organizational culture with a special guest, recorded in Melbourne over wine.

    ·57m
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    (5.01) From Diapers to Dirt: A Leadership Journey through the Circular Economy.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted kicks off the new year with an interview about leadership and the circular economy, accompanied by wine from sponsor Annandale Cellars.

    ·57m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (25): Leading without a 'playbook'.

    This cheeky half episode of Leadership Decanted features hosts discussing unfinished thoughts and ideas around leadership questions in an informal, riffing style that may lead to future full episodes.

    ·16m
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    (4.06) Leadership and the 'Common Good'.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual, wine-accompanied interview on leadership and the concept of the 'common good' while on a road trip in Melbourne.

    ·51m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (26): Disengaging from it all.

    This cheeky half episode of Leadership Decanted explores the concept of disengagement in leadership through an informal, conversational format between hosts who are physically separated.

    ·18m
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    (3.10) Our favourite leadership conversations of 2023!

    The hosts of Leadership Decanted introduce their year-end episode, reflecting on favorite leadership conversations from 2023 while enjoying a sponsored wine.

    ·36m
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    (5.06) When too much conflict is never enough - Leadership & Negotiation.

    This episode of Leadership Decanted introduces a discussion on leadership and negotiation, featuring a guest and a wine tasting from Annandale Cellars.

    ·56m
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    (5.04) Leadership and the Art of Deep Transformation

    This episode of Leadership Decanted introduces a conversation about leadership and deep transformation, featuring a guest and casual banter over wine.

    ·1h 15m
  37. 37

    (5.02) Leadership: It's all Bollocks!

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual conversation with a guest about leadership topics, accompanied by wine tasting.

    ·47m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (17): Leadership's role in our 'Social Cohesion'

    This cheeky half episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual, conversational riff between hosts KG and Paul on leadership's role in social cohesion, encouraging listener engagement.

    ·18m
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    (5.10) Leadership: A Profound Expression of Empathy & Compassion

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual, wine-accompanied conversation about leadership as an expression of empathy and compassion, with hosts reflecting on the year-end and their podcast rituals.

    ·1h 4m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (23): Listener feedback: What makes a great leader?

    This episode of Leadership Decanted's cheeky half edition features the hosts discussing listener feedback on what makes a great leader while one host shares his vacation experience on the French Riviera.

    ·18m
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    (4.05) Leadership and Human Rights: Making good on a promise.

    The hosts introduce their leadership podcast with excitement about upcoming episodes featuring global guests and a special focus on human rights and royalty.

    ·51m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (21): Calling it as I see it: Leadership and 'Naïve Realism'.

    This cheeky half episode features a casual, unscripted conversation between hosts riffing on leadership topics, specifically exploring the concept of 'naïve realism' and the phrase 'calling it as I see it'.

    ·10m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (27): When you feel the world is burning, what then?

    This episode is a casual, reflective conversation between hosts discussing leadership challenges, disagreement, and moving forward while winding down their podcast year with wine.

    ·18m
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    (5.07) Leadership & the Myth of the Silver Bullet (LIVE!)

    The hosts introduce a live episode of their leadership podcast, expressing excitement about their first in-person event and thanking collaborators while hinting at a special guest.

    ·58m
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    (4.03) Owning your power: When local Leadership provokes global implications.

    The hosts introduce their podcast about leadership while sampling and discussing a sponsored Chardonnay from Annandale Cellars.

    ·40m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (20): What makes for better leadership, self-confidence or self-awareness?

    This Cheeky Half episode of Leadership Decanted features a casual conversation between hosts exploring the question of whether self-confidence or self-awareness makes for better leadership, sharing unfinished thoughts over drinks.

    ·14m
  47. 47

    (5.03) Artist, Academic, Activist: Leadership's Many Hats

    This episode of Leadership Decanted features an engaging conversation with a guest who embodies multiple roles as an artist, academic, and activist, exploring leadership themes over wine.

    ·1h 5m
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    (3.07) Leadership and First Nations

    Paul Garcia and KG introduce an episode on leadership and First Nations, starting with reflective questions about inclusion and building excitement for their guest.

    ·50m·4 clips
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    (5.08) Leadership Through Systemic Intelligence

    This episode of Leadership Decanted discusses leadership through systemic intelligence while incorporating casual conversation and wine tasting to reduce stress and engage guests.

    ·1h 17m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (16): 'Courageous' conversations are just conversations, right?

    In this cheeky half episode of Leadership Decanted, hosts Paul Garcia and Kerry Butler share unfinished thoughts on leadership, focusing on the concept of courageous conversations.

    ·16m·1 clip
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    Cheeky Half Episode (38): "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."

    Hosts Paul and KG discuss leadership topics over wine, with this episode continuing a conversation about travel and personal adventures.

    Apr 12, 2026·18m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (14): Leading through Grief.

    Aug 13, 2023·11m
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    (3.06) Leadership in the heat of battle.

    Jul 30, 2023·44m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (13): Leadership and the subtle art of influencing.

    Two hosts discuss whether influence and persuasion are necessary for effective leadership.

    Jul 9, 2023·11m
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    (3.05) This feels awkward... Leading through discomfort.

    The hosts discuss leadership topics over wine, starting with a casual conversation about their approach to the show.

    Jun 25, 2023·32m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (12): Leader, Heal Thyself!!

    Jun 11, 2023·13m
  57. 57

    (3.04) Learning from our leadership failures.

    May 28, 2023·46m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (11): Leadership & the Tyranny of Time

    May 14, 2023·12m
  59. 59

    (3.03) So what do you do? Working with leaders & their teams.

    Apr 30, 2023·28m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (10): Leadership as a Popularity Contest

    Apr 9, 2023·12m
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    (3.02) Leadership 'in the wild' (or, running with the 'Banshees'...)

    Mar 26, 2023·1h 1m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (9): Leadership & the Voices that speak it

    Mar 11, 2023·9m
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    (3.01) Reframing Leadership: Changing direction.

    Feb 25, 2023·30m
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    We're back! Guess who's back!

    Feb 19, 2023·1m
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    (2.11) You must remember this: Leadership in 2022, our reflections and reminiscences

    Dec 5, 2022·37m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (8): Leadership, why would you?!?

    Nov 19, 2022·15m
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    (2.10) Vanilla Leadership: Not as bland as you might think

    Nov 6, 2022·28m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (7): How much do we trust our leaders?

    Oct 16, 2022·13m
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    (2.9) What We Leave Behind: The Legacy of Leadership

    Sep 25, 2022·34m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (6): Leadership in support of Gender Affirmation

    Sep 11, 2022·10m
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    (2.8) Quantum Leadership: A leap in leadership development

    Aug 28, 2022·56m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (5): Is it over yet? The persistent leadership challenges in the face of a Covid resurgence.

    Aug 14, 2022·12m
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    (2.7) Leadership Recanted: When leaders go back on their word

    Jul 31, 2022·33m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (4): Getting a good handle on your leadership style

    Jul 17, 2022·11m
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    (2.6) Leadership: A journey worth writing about

    Jun 26, 2022·38m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (3): Leading when you just don't feel like it...

    Jun 13, 2022·11m
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    (2.5) Women Leading, beyond the gender 'divide'...

    May 29, 2022·43m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (2): Managers vs Leaders. Does this debate prove anything?

    May 15, 2022·8m
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    (2.4) Leadership: The Next Generation

    May 1, 2022·51m
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    Cheeky Half Episode (1): Heart vs Head Leadership

    Apr 24, 2022·9m
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    Introducing our 'Cheeky Half' episodes!

    Apr 10, 2022·4m
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    (2.3) A Leadership Quest, Part 2: The Five Levels of Listening

    Mar 26, 2022·25m
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    (2.2) A Leadership Quest, Part 1: The Fellowship of Deep Listening

    Feb 26, 2022·38m
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    (2.1) Educating Leaders

    Jan 29, 2022·49m
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    (1.7) What's in a word? Leadership in 2021.

    Dec 26, 2021·41m
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    (1.6) Don't underestimate the power of POT!

    Nov 27, 2021·43m
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    (1.5) Leading self. Is that a thing?

    Oct 31, 2021·36m
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    And we're back!

    Oct 18, 2021·2m
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    (1.4) Leadership is Action!

    May 16, 2021·37m
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    (1.3) Courageous Leadership

    Apr 2, 2021·33m
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    (1.2) Can Leadership Be Learned?

    Mar 5, 2021·35m
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    (1.1) What We Learned from 2020

    Hosts Paul and KG reflect on the lessons of 2020 for leadership while enjoying a bottle of wine.

    Feb 14, 2021·40m
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    Leadership Decanted: Who, what, why?

    Feb 7, 2021·2m