Taking Control of Your Time
Many of us feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. We struggle to make time for all the competing demands …
Many of us feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. We struggle to make time for all the competing demands …
Well-intended leaders being ‘too responsible’ is something I frequently come across. This is when the positive leadership trait of responsibility is overplayed, and …
Most of my clients are fortunate enough to earn enviable salaries, yet simultaneously, they often feel burned out, stuck, or practise multi-year …
In my view, the most interesting insights are found at the intersection of disciplines. Take behavioural science and high performance and, specifically, the concept …
In my work, I meet superbly talented individuals who do a great job limiting their own progress, and I meet people who would …
Leadership is a verb (not a position) – it is a doing word. Every action a leader takes has the potential to inspire and …
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‘Drama’ within teams and between colleagues is inevitable. I see my fair share in my role as a coach and studies suggest that …
Leadership is often glamorised, but the hard truth is that the rewards and joy of leadership go hand-in-hand with uncomfortable demands and …
You have heard of IQ and EQ, but what about RQ? RQ – or Relational Intelligence – helps you to adjust your …
The task of culture-building is never done. It is always work in progress. In my work with founders and leaders on culture and …
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, would be a strong contender for the ‘#1 CEO’ award. In 2014 he took a company that had …
There is one attribute, in my experience, that separates the best leaders from the rest; they embrace reality. Seeking the unvarnished truth …
We are at a watershed moment when it comes to how people wish to experience work. I speak to C-Suite execs, mid-level …
What do effective leadership and parenting have in common? A lot – they’re both about people management! Praising effort and not results, allowing people …
Working with leaders, I am reminded about the number of important decisions and judgement calls that they have to make every day. The …
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Relationship issues and conflict are frequently tabled by leaders in our coaching sessions. If one looks at best practices from hostage negotiation, …
Welcome to Acumen, your monthly fix of practical, evidence-based insights for leaders. The theory of ‘rational man’ was blown out of the …
Welcome to Acumen, your monthly fix of practical, evidence-based insights for leaders. My 2021 reading list has drawn me deeper into the …
Welcome to the first publication of Acumen – a monthly fix of practical, evidence-based insights for leaders who view themselves more as ‘learn-it-alls’ rather than ‘know-it-alls’! What should you expect? Highly Curated Content: Top …
High self-awareness is a key differentiator in business. It is associated with better performance and stronger relationships. The challenge is that most …