Why does strategic thinking always lose to the inbox? It's not a discipline problem; it's an evolutionary one. Our brains are wired for immediate threats like bushfires, not slow-moving opportunities. Explore the miscalibration between urgency and importance, and why willpower alone can't fix a system designed for the wrong environment

Discover how invisible mental metaphors shape your leadership decisions. From "battle" to "orchestra," learn to spot the unconscious frames that limit your options and how to swap them for better outcomes. A guide to challenging the mental models running your work and life

The hub model of leadership breaks down at scale. Four practical shifts for moving from single hub to architect of a network with multiple, autonomous nodes, and why the decisions only you can make are the ones that carry the most weight.

When leaders move from a hundred people to several thousand, personal influence stops scaling and the old instincts start creating bottlenecks. A practical look at the shift from hub to architect, and why your success at scale should be measured by your absence

A very strong theme that comes through from almost every senior leader I work with is the desire to spend more time on thinking creatively and strategically. Here’s a simple set of triage questions that can be surprisingly powerful in helping you prioritise in the moment.

Leadership decisions are rarely just about what to do next. Beneath every action sits a particular internal stance: the state of mind and body you bring into the moment. Two leaders might make the same decision, yet the outcomes differ because the quality of presence behind each decision is different

Leadership means knowing when to follow the plan and when to look up, reassess, and trust your own view of the road ahead.

It’s not easy in an era of constant noise: meetings, messages and notifications, but if you can do it, you'll be better off. Here’s 4 tips for making time for strategic thinking.

It makes sense to focus your attention on the most critical tasks at work and at home. Identifying what inputs have the most impact and prioritising those can save you spending fruitless time and energy on the rest. Here’s how…

You’ve no doubt seen the important/urgent matrix. But, how does your to-do list look?

Feeling angry and hard done by, while it may be perfectly justified, is a short-term tonic. You don’t have to like reality, but nothing changes in Should Town

Lots of people grappling with overload and/or a job they find increasingly unlikeable are looking for a magical cure that will solve all their problems. I know how that feels – I did it too.

It’s obvious that you will get the most from people when they are able to perform at a high level ... but are you actively undermining their capacity by creating and perpetuating an always-on, distraction-rich culture? Here’s 7 practical ways to make it better.

As we find ourselves in unprecedented times, it’s tricky to make plans for ourselves and our businesses. This week I’m sharing three tips for managing this change process, and staying alert to the indicators that will allow you to broaden your planning radar.

Feeling stuck? I’m sharing three ideas that might help you find some calm in the storm. Making important decisions can be even harder during challenging times (think: brain fog). These just might help…

This COVID-19 pandemic places us in very challenging times, doesn’t it? Rather than sharing my upbeat little missive today, I’d like instead to hear from you. Let’s collaborate - and I’ll share our collective thoughts in another post.