Five ways to say no at work without burning bridges. Practical, human strategies for staying honest and strengthening relationships.

Working with a client a few weeks ago, we came up with this model for the "perfect" senior leader. They combine strategy, execution, team building and influence. Where do you see yourself on the model?

Whether through manipulation or influence, a leader drives decisions and changes how others act or respond. If you’re someone who “doesn’t do politics”, consider whether these insights might help you to dial up your impact without sacrificing your moral compass.

Here’s 10 pieces of advice I dish out but don’t always follow … how about you?

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you have a reputation. Here’s why your reputation affects your ability and impact as a leader, and 3 tips for shifting a reputation that’s not where you want it

If you've ever wondered how to cast a dark cloud over the start of the workweek, I’m here to help.

Here are some top-notch (though not recommended) ways to make Mondays the most dreaded day for your team…

I had an interesting discussion with a client today around the value of being consistent as a leader. It’s great until it’s not… here’s why.

Isn’t it great when someone poses a ridiculous idea in a meeting?! How do you challenge them without starting a fight?

Here are six simple tips for effectively challenging others in a meeting, fostering healthy debate and driving better outcomes.

I don’t love the term “personal brand” (I prefer reputation), but whatever you call it,

I want to share a process that can help you think it through in a structured way.

Spinning your wheels on low-impact tasks can leave you exhausted.

Here’s some thoughts on how to identify the work that will get you moving…

How much of your week is spent on strategic thinking?

It can be hard to carve out the time and mental space, but it’s essential. Here’s 5 tips to help.

As a leader, you know that building a strong team is crucial for success.

Systems and constellations theories provide some good insights to help take your team through the tricky “storming” phase and into high performance.

We all have blind spots. But as a leader, lack of self-awareness can have significant negative impacts on your organisation.

Sometimes pushing back can be particularly challenging when a stakeholder is angry and/or powerful. It requires a delicate balance between maintaining the relationship and respecting your own limits. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to push back effectively in these difficult situations.

I went to Perth and it got me thinking about work travel.

Here are some strategies that can help you balance your work and personal life while on the road