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Transformation can mean a lot of different things. Some leaders use it to describe any change they make in their organization that isn’t just BAU. This can be anything from a new IT system, to a cost cutting exercise, right through to a complete change in strategic direction. The word transformation implies a significant change… […]

As the world began to emerge from the Covid pandemic in early 2022, I released an episode about leading in the new remote work paradigm. During the pandemic, work became performance art for many, as they pursued the goal of looking busy, rather than actually delivering real, value-adding work. This wasn’t particularly new: there’s always […]

Hiring really good people has always been hard. Not only is there serious competition for talent in many industries, but there’s also a number of limitations that you may experience, through no fault of your own: your geographical footprint,your industry, and the public perception of your brand can all play a part in who you’re […]

Over the course of your leadership career, you will deal with people from all walks of life, many different cultures, and a range of socio-economic backgrounds. You’ll also see just about every dimension of human frailty, and the issues that many of us face daily. In any team, you’ll have a cross section of the […]

Many business owners experience a common problem as their business grows. The attributes that made them successful initially – e.g. innovation, hard work, tenacity, sales skill – become obstacles to future growth…  Once the business reaches a certain scale, founders need completely new skills – leadership skills. This is no different to any transition in […]

We produced a podcast episode several years ago to help you identify some of the unconscious biases that may affect your judgment, perception, and actions. As much as we like to think we’re free from bias, it’s an unavoidable part of the human condition. In that episode, I covered 18 unconscious biases that are likely […]

If you want to build a team that outlasts others, you need each and every individual to be able to handle pressure. And this starts with you. You set the tone for what happens in times of stress, pressure, and crisis. Just ask yourself, “how do I handle pressure?”. Some leaders hide, avoiding the issue […]

Many people rate public speaking as one of their top fears. A lot of our worst memories of public speaking go back to our first experiences, as impressionable young children in the classroom.  We might associate it with self-consciousness and embarrassment… perhaps we worry about forgetting our lines, or not knowing what to say… or […]

Communication is an incredibly important element of leadership. How you talk to your team, how you deliver a presentation when you’re in a room full of important people, and how well you connect one-on-one with your direct reports can all have a huge bearing on your performance, and your personal credibility. Knowing how to convey […]

I talk a lot about high performance. But what about the people who find themselves doing relatively mundane, repetitive, or low-skilled jobs? We tend to imagine occupations like cleaners, fruit pickers, and production line workers when we think about mundane jobs. But many people in your team could also be doing some mind-numbing work, to […]