Breaking the Tyranny of Micromanaging What does it feel like to be micromanaged? This was a question I asked a group of senior leaders from a Saudi-based energy company in our masterclass last week. ‘Demotivating’ ‘Undermines your confidence’ ‘Frustrating’ ‘Shows a...
The Accountability Reset I wrote about accountability in a blog last year and have done a deep dive into it over the summer break. Why am I interested? Because it’s often what makes us fragile that blocks our progress to becoming AntiFragile. And often what makes us...
Are You Ready To Play a Bigger Game? Have you noticed what’s it’s like to work with people you like? Communication is clearer and smoother; the work seems to take less effort and gets done more quickly and when things don’t go to plan – which will inevitably happen at...
5 ways to dial up accountability with your team Struggling with accountability in your team? You’re not alone. But there are a few simple ways you can drive authentic engagement. My two adolescent daughters went back to school last week after more than 6-months...
Brain-based Leadership – the smart way to lead Leadership can feel pretty hit and miss. Sometimes it ‘works’ and sometimes it doesn’t, and whilst it has been the topic of thousands of studies, it is still widely acknowledged as one of the least...
Does your team have a ‘big personality’? The dynamics between team members naturally has an influence on progress and outcomes. Unfortunately, these dynamics can become ineffective when we feel that our needs to be seen, heard and connected are not being...
