My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.
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Leaving loudly shows your team they can do the same
So you say you trust your team? OK, here’s a few ways to demonstrate it.
Don’t wait for a crisis to focus on what matters
In a crisis, our priorities become crystal clear. Here’s 4 tips for keeping them clear amid the pressures of daily life.
You’ve earned your seat in the C-suite: use it!
I see many of my clients – particularly those from law and finance backgrounds – holding themselves back from contributing outside their areas of expertise. While this is understandable, it is a problem. Here’s why.
Are you leading a team or a group?
Efficient managers are great for groups, but teams need more. Groups gather for tasks; teams unite to achieve a vision.
Let’s unplug the machine metaphor once and for all
This humans as machines thing has got to go.
Why “sorry, not sorry” isn’t as annoying as it sounds
In both your work and personal life, “sorry, not sorry” is about recognising that your decisions may not always align with societal norms or expectations, but they are true to who you are and what you value.
The power of selective affirmation: when you say “yes”, what are you saying “no” to?
Saying "yes" to something is not merely an affirmation but a subtle, often overlooked declaration of priorities. Here’s why and how to take control of your own time and life…