Is it This or That?
Previously, we delved into the principles of STRONG, and discovered the strategies that achieve long-term sustainable success. So now, it’s time to consider the flip side… Just as understanding why STRONG is crucial to thrive, exploring the opposite of these elements can offer valuable insights into what might be hindering our growth and performance. By […]
How will you set yourself up to thrive in 2024?
In my last post, I asked you to think about what you need to move closer towards thriving in 2024? So, what are the things that you need to make this year great? One that is better than the last. Have you figured them out yet? Will they build on what you learnt last year? […]
What will we take forward from 2023?
As we make our way towards the end of another year, it’s about now that many of us start thinking of our plans for the 12 months ahead. But before we get into planning mode, it’s important to also take the time to reflect on 2023. Not just as a nostalgic exercise, but when we […]
What are we learning from sport?
Recently I submitted the manuscript for my first book to my editor. Although there’s still more work to be done, it took a huge amount of effort and time to get me to this point. In the book, I’ve included several analogies that relate to sport. I’m a big believer that there’s much we can […]
Presence doesn’t equal performance
Some wise words from organisational psychologist, Adam Grant, and one of my heroes. We’ve been experimenting with our teams working away from the office to some extent for over 3 years now… Yet many organisations still haven’t figured out the working model that they’re going to adopt going forward – is it hybrid, fully remote or […]
There’s a problem with high performance
High performance is everywhere. We see it advertised on sports clothes, in training programs, its all-over social media including LinkedIn, and it’s rife in our workplaces. “We’re a high performing organisation.” “I lead a high performing team.” “Our focus is on building on a high performance mindset.” I was first introduced to high performance many […]
How are you?
When was the last time you checked in with yourself to see how you’re going? Really going… Often we focus on those around us and their wellbeing, yet we forget to take the time to ask ourselves “how am I?” Perhaps you could do it now. So, “how are you?” The answer we’re trying to […]
Is quiet quitting a cure for burnout?
Have you heard of quiet quitting? I came across this trend a few weeks ago when it was hard to escape it – featuring on the morning shows and social media channels, and dominating headlines in publications such as HuffPost, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian etc. If you’re not familiar, the term relates to the […]
How big is your passion pie?
If you were to draw a circle with segments that represent different aspects of your life, how big would the slice for your work take up? It doesn’t really matter what the answer is, but the question is whether you’re happy with the size of the slice? Or do you want it to be bigger? […]
What do your workers want?
How to win the war on talent is the million dollar+ question that many leaders are trying to answer right now. We’ve been talking about the Great Resignation for months. Many are still convinced it’s a myth rather than reality. But myth or not, the fear of its fallout is certainly very real. Recently, 100 CEOs met […]