Leading Self

The confidence habit

Self-assurance is made, not born. There is much talk about imposter syndrome. It is the quasi-scientific idea that…

Face your fears

In a world of remote and hybrid working, it’s all too easy to duck difficult conversations. Leaders must…

A promotion? Thanks but no thanks

Gen Z is turning down promotions on the basis of a different strategic calculus about work. Baby Boomers’…

Human is where the heart is

AI is a powerful business tool. But it cannot replace personal storytelling. Is AI being simultaneously underplayed and…

Stability is underrated

Constancy is paramount in the storm of change. One of the most significant facts about humanity,” noted the…

The losers’ paradox

A surefire way to lose is to try to avoid doing so. A hand of poker comes down…

Create for what’s next

What makes for an innovative leader? Six essential traits are key. In an era of disruptive change, managers…

The failure facade

Failure is as unfashionable as ever. And that’s a problem. Failure has had a cheerful rebrand. Yet, despite…

Good leaders keep good company

We are judged by the company we keep. More importantly, we are shaped by it. What role do…

You are not alone

Leaders’ roles have swelled. But help is out there. The purpose of a business is to create a…

The secret to bending time

The amount of time available to us may be fixed – but how we experience it is not….

The danger of the growth precipice

When you’re at the top of your game, the risk of sharply declining performance is – counter-intuitively –…

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