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
Watch now: Personal strengths masterclass
Are you ready for a masterclass in personal strengths? Listen in on this conversation between me, Christopher Miller and Paul Fawcett as we talk about what personal strengths are, and
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
Website and social media accessibility policy
I believe the internet should be an open, fair and transparent place where we can share information, views and opinions in a way that is accessible to all. This policy
My mantra when life gets hard
The old saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” gets trotted out all too often when someone is going through a hard time. I don’t think it’s particularly useful.
Great results: Strategy 2 – align your actions to your vision
Hand-in-hand with prioritising your ideas, it’s vital to align your actions to your vision. When we don’t align things properly, we waste an awful lot of time and energy on
Ask yourself: why do you ask questions?
Chances are, you’ve been taught there is such a thing as a “good” and a “bad” type of question. Typically, this refers to open-ended questions (“good”), and closed questions (“bad”).
