Picture this… You’ve built a thriving business. Revenue is up, your team is growing, and industry peers recognise your company as a rising star. By all traditional metrics, you’re successful. But there’s a catch. Your “quick morning check” of emails has ballooned into two hours before the official workday even begins. Family dinners? They’re punctuated […]
The Thousand-Ball Lesson – Dedication Drives Improvement
I love golf. The technique, the solitude, the mental test. There’s something beautifully complex about trying to perfect a swing that has a thousand moving parts. Lately, I’ve been focused on one of my goals for the year: reducing my handicap. That meant it was time to get help so I booked […]
Progress is the Victory – Not Just the Finish Line
Ever noticed how hard we are on ourselves when things aren’t “done”? I was having a conversation recently about tracking progress – or rather, the lack of it! It turns out there’s a pretty common trap people fall into… “Well, I haven’t finished it… so it doesn’t feel like something I can […]
What My Dog Taught Me About Leadership: A Lesson in Persistence from Lily the Hunter
Every morning without fail, my dog Lily gives me a lesson in persistence as she races into the garden with one mission: to catch a rabbit or mouse. She knows exactly where to go – the hedge line, the base of the office wall, all the secret spots where something might emerge. She sits, she […]
Trust the Boring Process: What Joe Root Can Teach Us About Sustainable Success
Earlier this week, I went to the cricket. England vs. West Indies, the third One Day International. I love cricket. Not just the sunshine, the crowd, the atmosphere. I love the stats, the scorecards. Cricket Is a Game of Stats Cricket isn’t just about runs and wickets, it’s about numbers. Run rates. Overs remaining. Bowling […]
The Power of Doing What Works Best — Not Changing for the Sake of It
Last week, Kay and I took a trip to Cappadocia, Turkey, a stunning landscape like no other. Homes carved into the valley sides, underground cities that stretch for miles, and 150 hot air balloons rising together at dawn like something from a dream…it was stunning! The whole place was steeped in history, culture, and wonder. […]
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart
Let’s talk about something I’ve seen time and time again shape the success (or failure) of leaders – emotional intelligence. Not just a fluffy buzzword, but a real, measurable skill set that can completely transform how we lead and connect with others. The term Emotional Intelligence (EI) was coined back in 1990 by psychologists Salovey […]
Authentic Leadership in the Workplace: Why Being Yourself Is Your Superpower
Let’s talk about something I believe sits right at the heart of effective leadership…authenticity. In a world packed with polished personas and leadership fads it’s easy to get caught up in trying to look the part, but real leadership isn’t about style, it’s about substance. The best leaders I know don’t wear a mask or […]
Why Strengths-Based Leadership Works (and How to Use It)
“Your life is the sum total of what you pay attention to.” I heard this at a convention a few weeks back, and while it initially felt like just another catchy quote, it’s been quietly hanging around in my head ever since…it’s even crept into my golf game. Let me explain. My short […]
How I Made Leadership Development Part of Everyday Culture
For a long time, I thought leadership development was something that happened in a training room, once a year, over a few sandwiches and a printed workbook. Don’t get me wrong—those sessions can be great. You come away feeling inspired, full of ideas, ready to lead like never before. But then the day-to-day kicks in. […]
