Leadership Article
10 questions leaders should never ask
10 July 2026
Leadership is often portrayed as having the right answers. In reality, great leadership is more about asking the right questions. Questions can open minds, build trust and encourage innovation. Equally, they can shut down discussion, create... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stand out in an interview
17 June 2026
Most candidates spend their time preparing answers. The best candidates spend their time preparing stories. An interview is not an exam designed to catch you out. It is a conversation intended to determine whether there is a good fit between you and the... read more
Leadership Tip
How to cope with not being liked
10 June 2026
One of the less discussed aspects of leadership is accepting that not everyone will like you. In fact, if you lead long enough, some people may actively dislike you. Politicians know this better than most. Across Europe, leaders are often judged not... read more
Leadership Tip
How to lead without managing people
3 June 2026
For decades, leadership and management were treated as the same thing. Climb the ladder, gain authority, manage a team. Yet increasingly, professionals are questioning whether managing people is the only path to influence and success. The reality is that... read more
Leadership Tip
How to turn adversity into advantage
27 May 2026
Most CVs tell us what someone has done. The best tell us what they have overcome. Recently, I received a note from a reader who had stepped away from a successful career to raise children, support a husband overseas, nurse a loved one through terminal... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stay authentic under pressure
20 May 2026
Whether in leadership or personal relationships, pressure has a habit of revealing who we really are. Uncertainty, criticism and emotional strain can easily push people into defensiveness, silence or reactions they later regret. Authenticity, however, is... read more
Leadership Tip
How to avoid ambiguity in relationships
13 May 2026
Most relationships do not fail because people are cruel. They struggle because expectations, intentions and feelings are left unclear for too long. Ambiguity can feel easier in the short term because it avoids uncomfortable conversations and preserves... read more
Leadership Tip
How to stay calm under pressure
5 May 2026
Pressure reveals habits. In difficult meetings, tense conversations or moments of uncertainty, people rarely rise to the occasion by accident. They fall back on preparation, discipline and self-control. Calm leaders are not always the least emotional... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be honest without being hurtful
29 April 2026
Avoiding difficult feedback might feel kind, but over time, it creates distance, confusion and quiet frustration. In teams and in personal relationships, what isn’t said doesn’t disappear. It builds, often in ways you only notice when it’s too late.... read more
Leadership Tip
How to aim high without missing the target
22 April 2026
Ambition is seductive. Big goals energise teams, attract talent and signal intent. It’s why leaders like Elon Musk have made “stretch targets” famous. But there’s a tension. Push too far and you create chaos, fatigue and missed deadlines. Research... read more