In a fast-evolving world, chances are that there will be times when communication goes awry.…

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In a fast-evolving world, chances are that there will be times when communication goes awry.…
Are you a quiet leader?
A leader who is high performing and successful in your career.
You may be an introvert or a quiet leader who gets stuff done by working quietly and patiently.
If any of the following resonates with you, I would love for you to help me out with my research.
Have you ever thought to yourself ‘why is no-one listening’? Listening can be really difficult…
People talk about change a great deal and there’s a thirst for knowledge in how to deliver better, more lasting change. There are models (many of which have valuable content) but – as I concluded in a recent talk I gave – getting better at change might just be asking the wrong question.
We are all fearful of rejection at some point during our working lives. Whether that’s…
If as leaders of organisations and teams, we want people to be ambitious – to be creative and drive our performance, practices or culture forward, it’s critical that we help people to set goals that will get us there. It could literally mean the difference between astonishing success and outright failure if we don’t.
Leading remote and distributed teams can prove challenging, particularly teams that are in isolation. If…
A reason why many changes, transformations and projects stall: we didn’t know, or consider, where we were starting and how that impacts our approach.
Last Sunday morning I was watching my son trampolining. Undaunted about trampolining on his own,…
There’s a fight coming for your team, for your organisation. It might be a new competitor, a lost client, needing a new tech or a delivery disaster. Are you are positioned to give your teams and organisation their best chance?
The complexity and pace of our working world continue. Engaging, motivating and coaching your team is…
Policies and processes that get created in good faith don’t always help us to get to where we want to be. Can we take something from medicine that might help our organisations?
Blame often comes down to the organisational culture and environment where a culprit is sought…
Typically, at the end of every year or at the end of January, people are…
We feel fear when we believe we don’t have the ability to cope with something.…
Relationship management is important for us all but becomes essential as a leader. It’s important…
Imposter Syndrome is a term first used by psychologists Suzanna Imes and Pauline Rose Clance…
A recent journey reminded me how sensitive we are to the cues around us, whether intentional or incidental. Paying attention could be valuable for us all.
Quick thinking is essential for us to succeed in a busy, active world, however sometimes that same quick thinking can cause problems for us and that’s what we briefly examine in this article
A while ago, I was part of a leadership team and we had some performance…
Hire the right person and they can shift the outlook and capability of a team. …
Companies spend millions on leadership training and development, and for what result? If you’re considering training, here are some tips to help.
In this article, I’m going to explore some things that can happen when typical (20th…
We are entering into a world where people are starting to speak up about their…
I’ve been really struck in the last few weeks about how many times I’ve heard…
Burnout is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the International Classification of Diseases, the World…
This is a parallel I’ve drawn in conversation for quite a while, but I’ve never…
I’m going to start this article with my telling of a Taoist tale. A tale…
Running a business, I’ve quickly understood the importance of a succinct, clear and interesting pitch…
Over the past week we’ve been sharing our experience of change and some tips on…
In the last week, change seems to have been a theme in my conversations (notably…
Leaders are typically described as strong, confident and assured people, knowing what to do when…
Children are born with full self-esteem. They want you to watch them perform their next act…
Last week I wrote about seven behaviours that IT leaders need to change to get…
I’ve been working in IT for many years, the last 12 in senior leadership and…
The world of work is beginning a truly massive shift. Technologies that only a few…
I love podcasts. They often inspire me and get me thinking about new ideas to…
This article isn’t about new information* but I see many companies continuing to link (or…
Why would you learn another language? I’d think that for most of us, it’s because…
You may have seen the Simon Sinek video from last year, likening leadership to love…
Across my management and leadership experience, it’s often the simplest concepts that have had the…
You can learn so much from children. My son said something that made me stop…
Open Square is delighted to join the Tech Talent Charter’s (TTC) commitment to diversity and…
I love coaching and being a confidential sounding board to people that sometimes don’t know…
I’ve spent much of my career with highly skilled organisations attracting talent and kickstarting their…
Today’s workplace is constantly changing with new technologies, ways of working and heavy competition for…
Someone I was talking to recently used a quote from Stephen R Covey, and it…
We are all familiar with the idiom: “Too many cooks spoil the broth”, but I…
Over the last month I’ve been reminded regularly about one of Stephen Covey’s 7-Habits of…
Troubleshooting, synonymous with (complex) problem solving, is something that all of us do, and for…
Quadrant warning: this article contains a few! But, as I experience more agile implementation and…