My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.

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The right and wrong reasons to get people back to the office

On Saturday night I went to my first proper party since the Before Times. It was fabulous. There were so many people there I hadn’t seen in ages – some for nearly 30 years (how did I get to be so old?) - and some delightful new people to meet as well. It got me thinking about the right and wrong reasons to get people back in the office. Is it for community? Or is it for surveillance and control?

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The Influence Continuum

For many ethical and compassionate leaders I’ve worked with, seeking to increase their influence can feel difficult, because on some level they think of it as a choice between good and bad

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I need your help fixing my team

From time to time I will have a meeting with a potential client about working with them or their team.

Want to know a big red flag?

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Who else wants to try a social media detox?

Maybe you’re one of many people trying to change your relationship with Facebook and other online platforms. Start with these suggestions that will help you to clarify your priorities and reclaim your time.

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Embracing Imposter Syndrome in Your New Leadership Role

You might know of the children's game "follow the leader". The front child marches confidently where they will, and the followers tread purposefully behind them. That’s easy, because the stakes are low. As a grown up leader who isn't sure of your footing in a world where your decisions have real consequences, how can you possibly presume to take on the mantle of leader, set a direction and expect others to follow?

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