Don’t Fight It (Starve It)
There was a time that I found the practice of back burning or controlled burning during a fire to be unusual.It seemed strange to me, at the time, that you would choose to fight a…
Lead With Purpose (Not Just Position)
Team members might comply because of a position, but they will mobilise behind a compelling purpose.This week Seth Godin released a brilliant article on redefining the work you’ve…
A Better Question To Ask (After You Speak)
A lot of people talk about the vulnerability you feel in the few moments before you have to stand up and speak. We don’t talk enough about the few moments after.You’ve just spent…
What Do You Mean? (Four Tips To Reduce Miscommunication)
A single word can have a multitude of meanings. “Ah” How does that word sound to you? Try saying it out loud. Now, say it like: You’ve just sat down after a long day on your…
Seven Deadly Words (That Will Kill Your Credibility)
Have you ever heard somebody say these words? Have you uttered them yourself? At first glance they seem innocent, but they can kill your credibility as a leader. “Don’t tell…
What’s the Opposite of Being Busy? (The answer might not be what you think)
What's the Opposite of Being Busy? When we ask someone the question ‘how are you?’. The typical response used to sound something like “good thanks”. Today, it’s more likely to…
Movement ≠ Progress (What I learned from the Starbucks comeback story)
“Sometimes going backwards is the best type of progress you can make”. Going backwards may not be something you would normally associate with making progress but after reflecting…