The blog.

"A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for."

Neither is your company.

If your business is more than three years old, congratulations. You’ve already made it through one of th...

When it comes to leadership, you’d be wrong to think it’s all about the big decisions or that one moment of brilliance, innovation, insight. It’s not. While those moments are quite frankly fantastic f...

Have you ever tried to implement change but struggled to see it through? You aren’t alone; the change management process is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a leader. We’ve found that the ...

Are you leading on empty?

Leadership can be thrilling, fulfilling, [insert a positive word of your choice here]. But let’s be honest: it’s also bloody exhausting. The weight of decision-making, guidi...

 Have you ever stopped to reflect on how well you’re leading? Every day, you attend meetings, make decisions, send emails, and coach your team. But how often do you stop to think about whether your ac...

Your leadership effectiveness isn't just about your knowledge, experience, skills, strategic goals, or even professional accomplishments; it's profoundly connected to your personal values. These value...

Playing it safe and avoiding risks is a recipe for stall, slowdown, and eventual stagnation. Instead, leadership should strive to cultivate a culture of considered risk and creativity; a place where t...

Leadership success is a journey full of surprises, and embracing the unexpected is a crucial skill for any leader or manager. By staying open-minded, cultivating resilience, encouraging experimentatio...

Leadership isn’t just about grand speeches, running executive meetings, shaping the culture, and making big decisions. It’s about the consistent day-to-day, moment-to-moment signals you send. So, take...

When considering hiring a new leader (or considering whether or not to keep the one(s) you already have), consider the 9'Cs of Exceptional Leadership to help you make the right decision.

 Here’s w...

It’s obvious, leaders lead, right? Everyone knows that, of course.

How? Well, that’s a slightly trickier question somewhat.

Mainly, leaders lead by the example that they set. All leaders, whether in...

Are you a “Straight-A” leader in the eyes of those you lead?

If your people were able to write your Leadership Report Card right now for the past year, would it say that you have been a Straight-A Le...