• WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH TOXIC LEADERS?

    WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH TOXIC LEADERS?

    “Engaging or promoting a toxic leader is one of the most expensive mistakes a company can make.” So how does this happen in the first place? How does a toxic leader get engaged or promoted into a role where they are now responsible for the psychological safety and wellbeing of a team of people? Read more

  • FLIRTING OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

    FLIRTING OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

    We spend a lot of time with the people at work. As someone who met his wife at work I’m not about to condemn workplace romances but we do have to be careful. Read more

  • DO YOU HAVE BURNOUT IN YOUR TEAM?

    DO YOU HAVE BURNOUT IN YOUR TEAM?

    “Burnout has been steadily rising since May 2020 and we have now hit a critical threshold. As it currently stands, people and organisations are being set up for failure, since high burnout leads to lower morale, more mistakes, and a lack of engagement with work.” Read more

  • DON’T NEGLECT YOUR STAR PLAYERS

    DON’T NEGLECT YOUR STAR PLAYERS

    If you’ve been in a leadership role managing teams for any length of time, chances are you will have experienced the surprise of an unexpected resignation. Read more

  • HIGH TURNOVER? IT’S THE MANAGER

    HIGH TURNOVER? IT’S THE MANAGER

    Let me tell you a quick story about a new starter in an organisation that I was recently doing some work with.  It’s a bit of a tragic tale but it makes a really important point.  Let’s call our new starter Brooke. Read more

  • FROM ACCIDENTAL MANAGER TO INTENTIONAL LEADER

    FROM ACCIDENTAL MANAGER TO INTENTIONAL LEADER

    Congratulations!! You’ve just been promoted to a manager role and suddenly you find yourself having to deal with performance and conduct, team behaviours, absenteeism, engagement levels, psychological safety and a host of other people management challenges. They didn’t put this in the job advertisement so now what?? Read more