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thinking about thinking

Thinking about thinking

Noticing what you’re thinking, before you act on it, is becoming one of the most valuable skills a leader can […]
6 mins
Leadership & Management
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ownership culture

How clearly can you really see your ownership culture?

The organisations most committed to building ownership culture in employee owned businesses are often the ones asking the most searching […]
6 mins
EO Culture
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stimulus and response

The Gap Between Stimulus and Response

Most of the time you’re not in control of what you say and do. It’s because your emotions are controlling […]
8 mins
Leadership & Management
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decision making in employee ownership

When employee ownership changes the decision

Does employee ownership automatically lead to better decision-making? In some organisations, the opposite can happen. More voices can lead to […]
6 mins
EO Culture
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illusion of training

The Illusion of Training in the Age of AI

The illusion of training is the belief that giving people information will change how they behave. It’s an old problem, […]
7 mins
Leadership & Management
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decision making in employee ownership

Why decision-making doesn’t move as much as leaders think it does

In employee-owned businesses, decision-making is where ownership becomes real. That’s the point at which people experience how far their contribution […]
6 mins
EO Culture
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values driven behaviour

How clear values drive behaviour

Are you aware of what’s really driving your behaviour, or the behaviour of your people? I’ve recently had a number […]
8 mins
Behaviour Change
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employee engagement in Europe

Why is engagement so low in European workplaces — and what does that mean for employee ownership?

The latest State of the Global Workplace report from Gallup highlights a striking regional gap that should give UK leaders […]
6 mins
Uncategorized
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leadership captainitis

The hidden dangers of knowing best: Is ‘Captainitis’ getting the better of you?

No one really likes to be challenged. Sometimes though, it can be much worse to be surrounded by people who […]
6 mins
Leadership & Management
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values to behaviour employee ownership

From values to behaviour: Making ownership culture visible

The gap most organisations recognise Most employee-owned businesses can describe their values clearly: they talk about collaboration, accountability, openness, and […]
6 mins
EO Culture
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Mindfulness in Leadership: How Well Are You Using Your Inner Director?

Science is increasingly confirming something ancient wisdom has long understood: if we want to lead well, we need to become […]
7 mins
Leadership & Management
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engagement-vs-employee-ownership

From Engagement to Ownership: what’s the difference?

Could you tell the difference between an engaged employee and an owner? In many organisations, it’s the difference between good […]
5 mins
EO Culture
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