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Recent articles
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 it? In this article, I’ll
Stuck in the Drama Triangle? Here’s What To Do
Most people have never heard of the Drama Triangle, but the second I explain it, they know exactly what I’m talking about! Someone plays the blame game when something doesn’t go to plan. Someone plays
Join the leadership reflection group
If you’ve landed on this page, please consider this to be your personal invitation to join the leadership reflection group. We’ve got issues with leadership, and we need to find some fixes! Why is leadership
The personal strengths advantage: how playing to your strengths transforms your life and work
Your personal strengths are the unique qualities and abilities that energise you and help you excel in your personal and professional life. Discovering and learning how to work with your personal strengths is one of

Why you need to develop a ‘rest ethic’
You’ve heard all about the importance of your work ethic, but did you know that you also need a rest ethic? A strong work ethic is something that most businesses look for when they are

Why leaders need to read fiction
I’ve been an avid reader of fiction ever since my parents taught me how to sound out my very first words in my favourite childhood books. Forty-plus years later, I consider that habit to be
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

Culture element: communication
The element of communication is one of the most significant building-blocks to your organisational culture. We spend most of our days communicating with others. But how often do we stop

Great Ideas: Strategy 5 – know nothing, be curious
This strategy sounds counter-intuitive, but the “know nothing, be curious” approach puts us on the pathway to developing fresh perspectives and gaining insights. And from that, we can generate great

My 5-star reads of 2022 – list version
Here are my 5-star reads of 2022, in list format. If you’d like the pretty, picture-rich version with all the linky goodness, plus my reviews, check it out here. I

My 5-star reads of 2023 – list version
Here are my 5-star reads of 2023, in list format. If you’d like the pretty, picture-rich version with all the linky goodness, plus my reviews, check it out here. I

How To Choose Your Approach This Silly Season
As Christmas and the New Year draw near, it’s a great time to choose your approach for the silly season. You don’t have to sit back and wait for things