The biggest risk in your team and organisation

The biggest risk in your team and organisation The silence was deafening. A senior leadership team I was working with had just been asked their views on an important strategic initiative by the CEO. Nothing. Nada. Niente. Now this CEO was good at holding the tension...

How to Use Disappointment to Your Advantage

How to Use Disappointment to Your Advantage ​There is a word in the world that strikes me to the core… a real punch to the gut … a wobble to my confidence and sense of identity. It’s the D-word. Disappointment. Whether I’ve disappointed myself or others, or I hear it...

Are you a Well-Intentioned or Intentional Leader?

Are you a Well-Intentioned or Intentional Leader? Do you lead on purpose? I’m not talking about the values aligned, purpose driven type leadership (although that is important) I mean, do you lead purposefully? With intention? There’s a big difference between having...

Are you a bad collaborator?

Are you a bad collaborator? I’m not one for collaboration. It’s uncomfortable to admit, but I haven’t loved my experiences of working with others in the past and they’ve left a stain. Mismatched workloads, poor communication, a lack of ownership and personal...

Develop Positive Accountability in your Team

Develop Positive Accountability in your Team Peak Performance Leadership Podcast Accountability was once a concept associated primarily with punishment and failure. However, today it has become much more than that—it’s seen as an essential part of any successful...