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Why People Become Difficult at Work

Four workplace pressures can combine into a “perfect storm” that makes good people seem difficult to work with. It’s rarely about bad intent — it’s about stress, self-doubt and inflexibility.

Gen Z Are Lazy? The Leadership Mistake Behind a Persistent Myth

We keep hearing that Gen Z "... are Lazy". BUT, the data says otherwise. This isn’t a people problem – it’s a leadership one. Stop complaining about Gen Z - and start leading them better!

‘Excess’ Stress Strategy: When Dealing with Pressure Goes Wrong – Difficult People Types 4, 5, and 6

When pressure hits, some people double down and try harder at all costs. What once worked now creates conflict and blocks progress. Here’s how an EXCESS stress strategy turns the Driving Force, Revolutionary and Empire Builder into difficult colleagues.

The Worrier – Difficult Person Type 7

Some people are so worried about mistakes that they end up causing them! Meet The Worrier - a classic workplace micromanager who double-checks everything and still drops the ball.

The Empire Builder – Difficult Person Type 6

Empire Builders look like natural leaders, inspiring and full of confidence. But when it’s all bravado, they’ll crush dissent and shoot the messenger rather than face a complex issue. Here’s what to do about it.

The Revolutionary – Difficult Person Type 5

Working with a Revolutionary can feel like holding a tiger by the tail: but with the right leadership they can be transformational.

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Thinking is more painful than electric shocks!

Why people often don't get clear about their desired outcome or choose the best approach to take, before they act

Six Things that Great Time-Management is about NOT doing

Six Things that Great Time-Management is about NOT doing "#1 Will Surprise You!" (It won’t; #1 is about NOT getting distracted.)

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.✪