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Recent articles
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
Why every piece of feedback is an interpretation, not the truth
Every piece of feedback you’ve ever given or received has been wrong 😱 People hate it when I tell them this, but then they pretty quickly come to realise that it’s true. We never see
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
The Best and Wisest Piece of Advice I Ever Received
Back in my early 20s, I was given a piece of advice, and told that it works in every situation that humans face. I initially couldn’t (or rather, wouldn’t!) accept
Leadership Toolbox: how to create psychological safety at work
Have you ever wondered why some teams thrive in difficult times? Their leaders have learned how to create psychological safety. Team members and the manager trust one another, freely share
Great ideas: Strategy 4 – involve others
So far in this series, we’ve focused on individual activities for generating great ideas – now we turn our attention to how to involve others in our thinking, as a
Navigating change: The Four Doors of Change
Navigating change can be tricky – it brings up a lot of emotions, worries, and decisions, and we’re not always sure where we stand. One of our primary needs when
Great results: Strategy 4 – set goals and track progress
This article addresses one of the most important aspects of any change process – to set goals and track progress. Change programmes always face challenges. Two of the most common
Five signs that you need leadership development
How can you tell if you need leadership development? And if you do, how do you choose what approach to take, and what benefits you can expect to see from
