Thinking about thinking

Noticing what you’re thinking, before you act on it, is becoming one of the most valuable skills a leader can […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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