The problem with Rex
How much do you truly understand about your clients? Why they value and dare I say it, love you? And when was the last time you validated what you think is important [...]
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08, 2024
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02, 2024
Are you playing to win or to not lose?
I've been thinking a lot about motivation lately, particularly when it comes to playing to win or playing not to lose. Think about any sport with qualification rounds. There's a noticeable difference [...]
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02, 2024
The most profound lesson I learnt from Michael Gerber
I often speak with disillusioned business leaders who feel stuck in what seems a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Putting out fires, juggling resources, handling cash flow, and a million other things. They [...]
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02, 2024
The Paradigm Paradox: Why success could breed stagnation
I’m fascinated watching the uptake of AI language models. They’re a profound paradigm shift in how we approach work. Like any new frontier, there will be those who thrive and others who [...]
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01, 2024
Curious Leadership
While curiosity may have killed the cat, it’s essential in our roles as leaders. Why are things happening this way? Because they always had. But why? What was the original reason and [...]
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10, 2023
Be careful what you measure
Be careful what you measure – you may not get the results you’re expecting. A few years ago, part of the UK health system wanted to reduce the number of cardiac deaths. [...]
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09, 2023
10 minute productivity?
Do you find it difficult to estimate how long a job will take? Put a finger in the air? Then find it expands to the available time you’ve estimated? This happens to [...]
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09, 2023
Theory or implementation?
There’s a huge difference between theory and implementation. Especially when it comes to dealing with people. Moving into sales roles, I read tons of books. Went to courses. Studied persuasion techniques and [...]
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09, 2023
What you tolerating?
What the standard you walk past? As a leader what will and will you not tolerate? These questions have a profound impact on your business. Chief of Army Lieutenant General [...]
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08, 2023
The pressure conundrum
Do you have employees who aren’t stepping up? Performing to the best of their ability? Making mistakes which end up costing you both time and money? As a leader, what’s your take? [...]
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08, 2023
Matilda fever – lessons on leadership
Like the nation, Barbara and I have been gripped with Matildas fever. Never thought we’d be sitting both at a live site and glued to the TV watching soccer matches. Watching a [...]
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06, 2023
When leadership sucks
"I’m REALLY frustrated! Everything seems to sit on my shoulders. My staff don’t take responsibility, stuff doesn’t get done on time, mistakes happen. I’m working very long hours. I’m tearing my hair [...]
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06, 2023
When leadership sucks!
"I’m REALLY frustrated! Everything seems to sit on my shoulders. My staff don’t take responsibility, stuff doesn’t get done on time, mistakes happen. I’m working very long hours. I’m tearing my hair [...]
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06, 2023
Is this toxic triangle damaging your business?
The Persecutor, Victim and Rescuer. Elements of Stephen Karpman’s drama triangle which have real world consequences in leadership. I’ve witnessed the triangle play out in lots of family businesses and partnerships. And [...]
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05, 2023
Deadlines – how do you react?
We’re moving house. There’s a defined date – stuff has to be packed and ready to move. Which brings up an interesting topic – deadlines. I’ve been mulling over why we take [...]
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05, 2023
Could your leadership be toxic?
Over 40 years I’ve come across a wide variety of leaders. Some great, others positively toxic. I vividly remember one particularly toxic individual back in the 1980’s. Completely autocratic, he [...]
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05, 2023
Challenged?
What happens when you get challenged? As a leader not everyone will agree with you. How you respond is critical. Do you get defensive? Feel resistance? Push back? Or do you encourage [...]
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04, 2023
Turning a blind eye?
When working with business leaders, we emphasise that everything starts at the top with your leadership. Leadership ultimately is creating a space where people want to belong. And you as [...]
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04, 2023
Leadership & self awareness
Let’s talk about leadership. At its core, we’re all leaders on some level. No matter what you do people are watching and evaluating you. Some choose to follow you. This is especially [...]
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04, 2023
False expectations?
Let’s talk about leadership. Over the years I’ve seen a common theme with expanding businesses when it comes to employing staff. As business owners the buck stops with us. Ultimately, we’re responsible [...]
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03, 2023
Leadership: Handling difficult conversations
As a business leader your job is to set the vision and direction for your organisation. Create and support a team which produces results for your clients. Your job as a leader [...]