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
Are you caught in a loop?
Do you ever find yourself caught up in a never-ending pattern of negativity and reactivity with someone? The perception-reaction cycle If so, you’re probably caught in what I call the
Great results: Strategy 7 – use your strengths
If there is one strategy that comes close to being a silver bullet for almost anything you want to achieve, it’s to use your strengths. It’s so important that I
75 Ways To Use Your Strengths During The Festive Season
As we move into the festive season, it’s a perfect time to look for new ways to use your strengths to support your wellbeing, create enjoyable celebrations, and help your
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
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
How-to: Life area measurement exercise
In my post on self-care, I recommend that you conduct a life area measurement exercise. This simple exercise will help you identify what aspects of life are important to you,
