When a team consistently delivers below its potential – and no one says anything – it's rarely a competence problem. It's usually a leadership problem.
When the team performs below its potential — and no one says anything. Read More »
Summer is a culture test. Who steps up when the boss is away? What happens to the culture? Which questions get pushed to fall?
Three things leadership teams miss during the summer. Read More »
They ask their employees: 'What do you need from me right now?' Not in a survey. Directly. Every week. It changes team dynamics in a way nothing else does...
One thing the best managers do every week. Read More »
The most effective leaders don't work more. They make different choices about how they use their time. Five habits I've seen make a real difference – based on 25 years of working with leaders.
Work smarter, not harder. Five habits that actually make a difference. Read More »
We talk about leadership as something you either have or don't have. That's not true – and it's a dangerous idea. Leadership is a craft that can be learned, trained, and improved with the right support.
Good leadership is not a personality trait. Read More »
I've met many leaders over the years. Skilled, driven, committed people who carry a great deal of responsibility and do so with an impressive facade of control. But behind that facade – I know this now after 25 years – it's often lonely. The myth of the self-sufficient leader. There's a notion that a good…
A manager who never asks for help is not strong – they are alone. Read More »
The CEO is often surrounded by people who'd rather not deliver bad news. It's structural, not personal — and it can be hard to see from the inside.
The loneliness at the top. Read More »
The most brilliant person in the room will quit the moment it stops feeling meaningful. The most resilient will push through when everything falls apart. That is the person you want on your team.
GRIT – why it matters more than being the smartest person in the room. Read More »
Most managers know which conversations they should be having – but keep finding reasons to put them off. Three recurring patterns from 25 years in HR.
Three conversations most managers keep avoiding – and what it has cost them. Read More »
A good manager delivers results. A true leader builds the capability to deliver results again — without being in the room. That is a crucial difference.
What separates a good manager from a great leader? Read More »