What a team day exercise involving jigsaw puzzles teaches us about the power of a pause

We think that saying ‘my door is always open’ is enough. But it’s not. Especially the more senior we are. This piece takes a look at the latest research in this area, and why we need to be doing more.

As David Epstein updates the Foreword for his 5th year anniversary edition of Range, it's a good time to update ourselves on the benefits of a more squiggly path through life and career

Spoiler alert - none of these are about winning....

What a man whose second greatest asset is his moustache taught me…

Decision-making in an uncertain world. And the importance of standing back and asking ‘What’s actually going on here?’

What have we learnt about how to drive team performance in the new hybrid age - is it different, or is it just the same?

What a conversation around the kitchen table teaches us about intent, human frailty, and why it’s all about the recovery.

Amidst all the talk of ‘empowering our people’ and ‘devolving ownership’, how can we make sure we get this right?

As we gallop towards the end of the year, these three pieces of All Black wisdom can power your energy in the right direction.

I have had the privilege of appearing on a number of podcasts talking about the Book, sharing stories, insights and tools, and a bit of my history.

A stark reminder of how important hope and belief are, and how damaging it can be when they are not present.

Core lessons from sport on how to get your message across

How to develop your people in a long-term way - giving you the competitive advantage you need

The best use of time is an area of focus in pretty much every coaching conversation I have. How can we best navigate this?

How to turn striving into something that is sustainable over the long term

How many really critical conversations do you have each year? And how can you make sure they count?

Why we shouldn’t be aiming to make the ‘right’ decision

Expectations: understanding them, clarifying them and managing them.

Why the term imposter syndrome is so unhelpful, and how to reframe it

We talk a lot about individual courage and resilience. What does it mean on an organisational level though?

Fresh back from holiday full of good intentions? How can you give yourself the best chance of making sure they become a sustainable reality?

Sustaining your energy for the long-term. Why it matters in senior leadership; and practical tips in three key areas.

I have found myself sharing these four top tips on a repeated basis. Across sectors.

Psychological safety: you’ve heard of it, you know it’s important, but you’re not sure exactly what it is, or how best to create it. What is it, how do we get it wrong, and how can we go about getting it right?

Race, leadership and how to redefine success, by Michelle Moore. Understanding the power of difference to make meaningful gains

Recent events have been showing us the power of communication. Is the big speech something that needs to be in every leader’s toolbox?

Teams are everywhere in the workplace. From senior leadership teams right through to project teams. But what actually turns a group of individuals into a team?

With rapid, constant and disruptive change now the norm, continuous learning is a priority within organisations. Which means leaders need to get better at coaching, and utilizing the many opportunities for coaching moments. Unfortunately research shows that leaders vastly over-estimate their coaching ability. In this piece we will take a look at what can help.

Leadership can be relentless and you can’t be ‘on’ all the time. Here are some simple lessons for prioritising your effort and ensuring you can go the distance.