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Creating Team Autonomy

So you’ve created your leadership team. How much autonomy are you going to give them? And are you looking after their ‘monkeys’ for them?

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Building a Leadership Team

You can’t work alone as a leader - in this article I explore how you can build an effective team around you, and what their attributes should be.

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Your Words Have Power

Don’t give away your power and authority by using weak language. Have a look at some examples in this article.

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Creating Psychological Safety

In this article I explore a great example of a non-psychologically safe environment, and how you might create something better for your team.

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About Imposter Syndrome

A common issue for many people, not only leaders - in this article I explore a couple of different philosophies and how you can tackle it.

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How to Plan and Reflect

You’re no use to anyone if you don’t take time to think. Planning and reflection are crucial skills to develop. Find out more in this article.

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How to Protect Free Time

Free time is just as important as working time - this article talks about that, and how to make effective use of it.

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1+1 is more than 2

One on one meetings are fundamental and important - not for you, but for your team.

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Meetings of the Mind

Meetings are boring…unless they have a purpose. Find out how to make meetings more valuable in this article.

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Time, Interrupted

Interruptions are a common challenge we all face - here are some techniques you can use to reduce and manage them.

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