On Theresa May and mindset
She ought to have been a wreck today, but she astonished everyone with a bit of self-deprecating fun. It says something about self-imposed limits.
Read More‘Mummy, can I sail around the world? By myself?’
When I’m in danger of pigeon-holing people and defining their limits, I remember this remarkable story.
Read MoreHow to trust those around you
This scorecard lets you rank a person’s trustworthiness based on their competence, honesty, reliability and propensity to care.
Read MoreThe default mindset of mistrust
A perception of widespread incompetence is reflexive, and is often to do with protecting our comfort zones of control.
Read MoreThree things make us happy at work
Forget treats and gimmicks, people love their work when they get three things from it: Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose.
Read MoreAre you working a pay grade or two below you?
If you’re still dabbling in your juniors’ jobs, you’re clinging to your comfort zone, not leading.
Read MoreDo you really know how you’re spending your week?
Leaders who feel swamped often have no real idea. Use this simple tool to identify what needs delegating.
Read MoreWhat should I stop doing, and delegate?
What you least like doing. No, that’s not irresponsible.
Read More5 things good delegators do
I can describe it, but remember: it’s an art, and an art must be practised and honed.
Read MoreOn seeding new capability
When capability, accountability and confidence are sucked out of a team or organisation, it freezes up.
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