What Are You Protecting When You Avoid the Conversation?
Most of us can think of a conversation we knew we needed to have and didn’t. Maybe you avoided it altogether, waited for a better
What Does Saying Yes Actually Cost Your Team?
Does your team say yes to almost everything? I see this regularly with managers who care deeply about their clients, stakeholders and the quality of
You’re Just Carrying More Than Usual
I was talking with a manager recently who told me she was fine. Nothing was falling apart, her team was hitting deadlines, nobody was complaining.
Leading Through Organisational Politics Without Losing Your Energy
Organisational politics can consume an enormous amount of a leader’s time, attention and energy, particularly when important work becomes caught between competing agendas, personalities and priorities. When progress slows,
The Leadership Skill That Doesn’t Come With a Job Title
Not every leader has people reporting to them. That doesn’t mean they aren’t leading. Project managers, technical specialists, subject matter experts, business partners and emerging leaders often find themselves responsible for
Act Before It’s Perfect: Pilot, Learn & Scale
Is there something you’ve been meaning to try as a leader but keep putting off until you feel more ready? Leading in 2026 means
You Can’t Build Capability in 45 Minutes
You just sat your team through a 45-minute session on resilience or change. It was good. People nodded along, took a few notes, maybe
Decide with 70% Data: Move, Learn, Adjust
Most leaders think hesitation is caution. Often, it’s the thing working against them. Leadership in 2026 asks a lot. You’re navigating change fatigue, team
Pause Before You Plan: The New Financial Year Reset Leaders Actually Need
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Most leaders I know will spend some time in July setting new goals, reviewing what