I regularly publish posts and articles on science-backed tools, best practices, techniques, insights, strategies and knowledge. They’re all designed to make the “human” stuff a little easier.
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Recent articles
Play isn’t optional for leaders
I see a pattern with leaders of high-performing teams: they are laser-focused on resourcing and empowering their people to do their best work AND ensuring they are happy in their work. Which seems great, until
Your Genius Strengths were hidden
It’s not enough just to have a strength – you’ve gotta use it! Having a strength isn’t the same as using it Having a strength is like having a million dollars in your bank account.
Why do you ask questions?
Weird question, right? The WHY of our questions is even more important than the WHAT Not all questions are created equal. There are several common motives for asking questions: ❓ To learn something you don’t
How leadership training solved a problem at home for this leader
A few years ago, I helped a leader solve a housework problem in his flat, and it made him a better leader. This is what happened We were in a workshop with leaders from throughout
Cheap decisions can be surprisingly expensive
Sure, you did the thing for the lowest price, but what did that cost you? The hidden cost We Kiwis tend to do things on the smell of an oily rag. That’s probably due to
If you’re comfortable, you’re not growing
I don’t make the rules 🤷🏻♀️ The only way to get stronger, fitter, faster, or more skilled at anything is to put yourself in situations where you are outside your comfort zone. The comfort zone
Series pages
Series: How to turn great ideas into great results
Welcome to my series on “How to turn great ideas into great results”. On this page, you’ll find links to the articles I’ve written detailing
Series: How to have great ideas
Welcome to my series on “How to have great ideas”. On this page, you’ll find links to the articles I’ve written detailing strategies for having
General posts
Great ideas: Strategy 1 – have lots of ideas
Welcome back to my “How to have great ideas” series. If you’re looking to learn new ways to generate great ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s dive in
The cat is out of the bag!
That’s right – ‘Unleash Your Awesome’ is soon to be available as an audiobook! The ‘Unleash Your Awesome’ audiobook I recently spent time in the studio with the amazing Jordan
Leadership Toolbox: what we need to know for living with complexity
Note: This article was originally published on 23rd March 2020. There’s a lot going on in the world right now. We are seeing a massive global response to the COVID-19
Success – what matters more, talent or hard work?
We live in a culture that worships talent as the path to success. Have you heard people describe someone at the top of their game as a “freak”, a “genius”,
Why we need to make time to play
When was the last time you were at play? Hopefully, it was in the last few days. But if you’re like most adults, you’ll probably need a second or two
Navigating your life path
Are you focusing on the doors that closed for you in the past or all the possible doors in front of you? This image is from an excellent New York
