Leadership Tip
How to lead a team you inherit
30 July 2025
Taking over a team you didn’t build is like stepping onto a moving train - you’re expected to steer without derailing it. Move too fast and you’ll break trust; move too slow and opportunities pass you by. Smart leaders balance curiosity with action,... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make your strategy stick with just one slide
23 July 2025
If you can't explain your strategy simply, don't expect others to follow it. A single, well-crafted slide can bring clarity, alignment, and impact - whether you're presenting to your team or to stakeholders. One slide. Big impact. Keep it simple, clear,... read more
Leadership Tip
How to bring back the value of work
16 July 2025
In the 1970s, not pulling your weight was frowned upon. I joined the Royal Navy in 1978 and served for nearly 30 years. Back then, effort, discipline, and purpose were part of the fabric of working life. Today, that sense of shared dignity has thinned.... read more
Leadership Article
10 weekend habits of purposeful leaders
10 July 2025
The most impactful leaders know that success doesn’t come from working around the clock - it comes from working with intention. And that includes how we spend our weekends. While weekdays often revolve around performance, the weekend is a chance to reset... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stop procrastinating
2 July 2025
Procrastination might feel like an unavoidable part of modern life, especially when you’re juggling competing priorities, but it doesn’t have to run the show. The truth is, putting things off usually creates more stress in the long run, not less. If you’... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stop sabotaging yourself
2 July 2025
When faced with a big challenge, it's tempting to anticipate the obstacles that might get in the way, and use them as an excuse not to move forward. But this type of self-handicapping will prevent you from reaching your potential. Here's how to stop it... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make your habits stick
25 June 2025
When it comes to building lasting habits, strict routines aren't always the answer. Research suggests that while consistency is important, the ability to adapt is what truly makes habits stick. As a leader, balancing structure with flexibility can help... read more
Leadership Tip
How to create a vision that motivates
18 June 2025
Great leaders don’t just set goals - they paint a compelling picture of the future that energizes people to act. A motivating vision doesn’t have to be groundbreaking, but it does need to be clear, grounded, and empowering. Here’s how to create one that... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be more assertive
11 June 2025
The more words you use, the more it sounds like you don’t know what you’re talking about. Long explanations often come across as uncertainty or overcompensation. Two or three clear sentences will always sound more confident - and more respectful of... read more
Leadership Tip
How to improve interpersonal conflicts
4 June 2025
In today’s fast-paced and often high-pressure work environments, the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships is more critical than ever. Even the most capable teams experience conflict - it’s a natural byproduct of collaboration, diversity of... read more