Attention Isn’t Broken
The myth of shrinking attention spans Apparently, we now have an attention span of eight seconds. Less than a goldfish, so the story goes. There’s just one problem. It isn’t …
Simplify – Do Less, Good Enough
Each year, I choose a simple theme to guide how I manage my days. No goals or New Year’s resolutions. Just one idea to practice. Last year, my theme was …
Capability Needs Capacity
Capability frameworks are a defining tool in modern organisations. They clarify expectations, guide development and align people with strategy. We map out capability levels. We define behaviours. We build skill …
When Your Brand Outruns Your Leadership
At what point did looking like a leader become more important than being one? Scroll through LinkedIn for five minutes and you’ll find no shortage of advice. Build your personal …
When Did Being an “Influencer” Start Passing as Leadership?
We live in a time when almost everyone is invited to “build an audience.” Post more. Engage more. Grow your following. On most platforms, this kind of visibility is treated …
When a Leader Becomes the Hero (And Why That’s a Problem)
Leadership development loves a good story. Few stories are more seductive than Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: an ordinary person is called to adventure, faces trials, finds mentors, overcomes enemies, and …
Beyond the Generation Delusion
(This is part two; for part one go HERE) Leading people, not categories Leaders are surrounded by advice on how to manage different “types” of people. Personality profiles, talent segments, …
The Pressure to be Grateful
Somewhere along the way, it seems like gratitude stopped being a feeling and became an obligation. We’re encouraged – at work, in relationships, and across wellness culture – to “focus …
4 ways Same as Ever can change how you lead through uncertainty
Most leadership books promise to help you navigate change. Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever takes a different approach. In fact, it isn’t really a leadership book at all. It’s a …
The Generation Delusion
Why smart leaders keep believing generational stereotypes (Part One) Let’s be blunt. Most “multigenerational workforce” commentary is pseudo-science wrapped in buzzwords and sold with remarkable confidence by people who haven’t …