A Culture of Ownership: 5 competencies every business needs

Lessons from employee-owned companies – without needing to be one In last week’s article, we explored a simple truth: Employee […]
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The Real Key to an Ownership Culture – Lessons from Employee-Owned businesses

Most people assume that employee ownership begins the day the paperwork is signed. In reality, that’s just the starting line […]
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The 12 Harrison Behavioural Paradoxes: A Complete Guide to Paradoxical Leadership

The Power of Paradoxical Thinking In the complex world of modern business, the most effective leaders are those who can […]
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How Cognitive Bias in Leadership Distorts Great Ideas

The double-edged sword of leadership buzzwords Leadership is increasingly awash with buzzwords. Psychological Safety. Radical Candor. Growth Mindset. Each began […]
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The Myth of Radical Candor: How to Speak the Truth Without Burning Bridges

The myth of Radical Candor There’s a growing myth about radical candor in leadership: that it gives permission to “tell […]
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The Real Meaning of Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Beyond the Buzzword

Why “Feeling Safe” isn’t the same as “Being Safe” In today’s leadership conversations, psychological safety in the workplace is one […]
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Resilient leadership mental health crisis: safeguarding wellbeing and access to support in uncertain times

Every October, World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health isn’t a side issue – it’s central to how […]
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Embedding Goal Setting as a Leadership Habit

Download your Free eBook Here Setting a goal is the easy part. Even taking the first few steps can feel […]
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Resilience & Recovery: The Neuroscience of Sustained Performance

Download your Free eBook Here When we talk about performance, the conversation often centres on drive, ambition, and pushing harder, […]
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Motivation Without Willpower: The Neuroscience of Small Wins

Download your Free eBook Here Motivation without willpower starts with the brain We often think success depends on willpower – […]
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Neuroscience of Goal Setting: Clarity That Fuels Motivation

Download your Free eBook Here Clarity first: the core of the neuroscience of goal setting When it comes to workplace […]
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Brain-Friendly Goal Setting: Harness the Fresh Start Effect (with Free eBook)

Every January, millions of us sit down with a blank page, determined to make this the year we finally change. […]
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