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Resistance is Futile – Four Lessons from the Borg for Leaders on Great Organisational Change

Leadership has got way too soft and it’s time to challenge that. And make resistance to change futile! #TheBorg

Work-Life Balance is for the HR wimps

Work-Life Balance is for HR wimps. 2am's prime time if you love your work. Burnout's about control, not hours. Have diverse passions and thrive!
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The Golden Rule for Great Working Relationships

Ever thought workplace harmony could boil down to one simple rule? Sometimes, it's just that straightforward. Discover my golden mantra!

Unlocking the Boardroom: How Coaching transforms you for the C-Suite

Unlocking the boardroom isn't just talent — it's WHOLE shifts in mindset. Discover the changes you need to get into the C-Suite.

Better Team Communications

Boost team chats with a classic model: active listening, feedback, shared meaning. It's how they understand, not just what you say!

What a Positive Workplace Culture Should Actually Be About

Positive culture isn't about table football or pizza. It's fixing what's broken, owning mistakes, celebrating success, and offering help.

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The Motivation Equation and Self-Belief (part 1 of a series)

How to define the outcome and establish your evidence to get more Self-Belief and better Motivation at work

Connection Overload

Is conflict at work happening because people are overwhelmed by all the relationships they need to manage?

Mission, Vision and Strategy Explained on One Page

Everybody is getting Mission, Vision and Strategy mixed-up and wrong - so here's a handy one-page guide.

Keeping your mind fresh and flexible

Why it's important to seek out novelty and unpredictability daily - like travelling home from work on a different route

“Thanks, your work was almost adequate”

What *should* leaders say and do when someone's work is disappointing?

Health and Work

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Well-being has a huge impact on success at work. Can you be physically and emotionally healthy and hold down a demanding job?

The Road You’re On

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Which matters most: the road you've chosen for yourself and your business; or your commitment to that choice?

Puppy Mind

What to do if you or your team member are the kind of person who loves to get distracted or unfocused at work

Leadership, Role-modelling and Behaviour

Leaders cannot NOT be role-models - so be the right kind

One Page Leadership

What should leaders actually *do*? ✪The whole of Leadership on one page! Free download, no sign-ups.✪

Thinking at work isn’t dead – is it?

The smartest bloke I ever knew used to start work with his feet on the desk. Is that still important?

Can’t Keep Up?

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Feel like you can't keep up? 12 ways to simplify your leadership