We’d all like to believe we make decisions rationally, weighing evidence, analysing pros and cons, seeing clearly, acting wisely. But the research tells us something different. Our decisions are swayed… Continue reading Rethinking Rationality: What Really Drives Our Decisions?
Category: Leadership in Practice
“Why Don’t They Just Do What I Asked?” (And What Did I Miss?)
You’ve built a great team. You value their commitment, trust their capability, and enjoy working together. But there’s a frustrating puzzle you keep coming back to:Why don’t things get done… Continue reading “Why Don’t They Just Do What I Asked?” (And What Did I Miss?)
What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
Ever found yourself stuck, brimming with potential yet hesitant, or wondering why a team member just won’t engage? The answer may lie in the mood we’re bringing to our world.… Continue reading What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
From Jane Austen to the Boardroom: How Language Shapes Leadership
Ever had one of those moments where you thought you were perfectly clear, only to discover people came away with different ideas of what you meant? If this sounds familiar,… Continue reading From Jane Austen to the Boardroom: How Language Shapes Leadership
Leadership Blind Spots: When Our Assumptions Masquerade as Truth
One of the easiest mistakes any of us can make, especially as leaders, is believing we are right. Thinking we see the world objectively, free from bias, pride, and prejudice. The… Continue reading Leadership Blind Spots: When Our Assumptions Masquerade as Truth
The Power of One-on-One Meetings: Building Communication and Productivity
One to one meetings are the foundation, the engine room of our business. If they’re led well we get to know our teams and what motivates them, show we care… Continue reading The Power of One-on-One Meetings: Building Communication and Productivity
Five things I wish I’d known before I started leading a team (and five things that helped me!)
It was January and my new baby was four weeks old. I was besotted and so happy to be a mother of a beautiful baby boy. I’d started my MA… Continue reading Five things I wish I’d known before I started leading a team (and five things that helped me!)
Five Books I Wish I’d Read Before Leading a Team
Successful leadership is about the impact we have on those around us, and the extent to which we enable those we lead to be the best possible version of themselves.… Continue reading Five Books I Wish I’d Read Before Leading a Team