When you are faced with difficult decisions, a simple and effective approach is to separate the decision from the implementation. This allows you to catch …
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Well-intended leaders being ‘too responsible’ is something I frequently come across. This is when the positive leadership trait of responsibility is overplayed, and …
In my view, the most interesting insights are found at the intersection of disciplines. Take behavioural science and high performance and, specifically, the concept …
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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High self-awareness is a key differentiator in business. It is associated with better performance and stronger relationships. The challenge is that most …
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 …
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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Welcome to Acumen, your monthly fix of practical, evidence-based insights for leaders. The theory of ‘rational man’ was blown out of the …