I once worked for a leader who talked - a lot. He seemed to be able to speak extensively on almost any topic. I remember one meeting where he went on for nearly an hour. A leader's job is to help others succeed. How do you expect to hear where you can help if you're...

What do you want more of for the team you lead? Trust? Responsibility? Collaboration? Leaders will often turn to some great resources to help with these things. Despite this, you might be struggling to get what you want. The people you lead will only rise to the level...

Leaders - Do you have enough hours in the day to get your job done? Is your world a constant stream of interruptions needing your attention? Are you working evenings, trying to get through your day job? If you answered "yes" to any or all of these questions, you might...

Years ago, while working as an employee, I would occasionally take mental health days. These were the days where I was mentally exhausted or stressed and needed a break. The problem is, I usually hid the truth about these days. I now know I was feeling shame about...

How does your team respond when asked to take on ‘one more little thing?’ Do they accept the request, believing they have no choice? Do they give up their personal time to get through it all? The unintended impact of ‘one more little thing’ can be significant. How...

When things are uncertain, you might find yourself feeling anxious. One way to deal with your anxiety is to use the illusion of certainty to your advantage. This common illusion comes in many forms - detailed plans, comprehensive processes, thorough PowerPoint decks,...

"It's the senior managers - they don't understand our world."* "It's the big consultancies - they only care about making money."* "It's the shareholders - they only care about the bottom line."* There are many ways you can lay blame for your challenges and failures....

Recently, I've spent time thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life. I love the work I do, but is there a point given how overwhelming the world's problems can feel. This conflict leaves me feeling stuck, unable to move because I'm too worried about...

Fear sucks. I know fear is there to keep you safe. However, fear can get in the way of achieving great things. Fear is the reason too many ideas and dreams die before they see the light of day. You can't eliminate fear, nor do you want to, as you will find yourself...

There are plenty of reasons people don't talk about their ideas. They might think it's too ridiculous, or perhaps they're worried others might judge them. They might be thinking they're not smart enough to come up with anything useful. A key to improvement is to make...