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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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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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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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What’s the real problem? Identifying how leadership stress creates team friction

When a leader is stuck in a stress bubble, it can be difficult for them to pinpoint the root cause […]
7 mins
Leadership & Management
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How to Delegate Effectively: The missing link in succession planning

The SME leaders I work with will often say, quite sincerely, that they want to delegate more. They know effective […]
7 mins
Behaviour Change
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employee ownership leadership

Employee Ownership and Leadership: Why ownership is a reset, not a shortcut

Why Employee Ownership is a leadership reset – not a culture shortcut Employee ownership is often described as a transformational […]
5 minutes
EO Culture
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The Power of Ownership Culture: A leader’s guide to high performance

For forward-thinking leaders, the appeal of an Employee Ownership Culture is clear. Whether you are already an Employee Ownership Trust […]
5 minutes
Brain Science & Neuroscience
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The Benefits of Using Checklists in Business: Why Ego Gets in the Way

In a world of increasing complexity, the benefits of using checklists in business are more important than ever. High standards […]
5 minutes
Behaviour Change
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employee ownership culture

Avoiding the 4 traps that kill ownership culture

Why even good organisations slip – and how to stop the slide If the first two articles in this series […]
5 minutes
Brain Science & Neuroscience
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Culture of Ownership

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 […]
5 minutes
Brain Science & Neuroscience
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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 […]
5 minutes
Brain Science & Neuroscience
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The 12 Harrison Behavioural Paradoxes: A Complete Guide to Paradoxical Leadership

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 […]
5 minutes
Brain Science & Neuroscience
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