How to cook up a gourmet feast when there’s a lack of clarity at work
I’m not going to lie to you because if you ask anyone who has worked with me in pressured, ambiguous situations, they’ll tell you I can have controlling and perfectionist…
How to cook up a gourmet feast when there’s a lack of clarity at work
Why are younger people not as good at tolerating ambiguity as they might think
Organising to meet friends for a night out when at university in the late eighties was a different experience from the constant stream of texts that my children and their…
The secret to being a more creative, effective and happy high performer at work
There’s nothing quite like working on a massive project for over a year, assuming you’re going live on 1 July and discovering immediately before the go button is about to…
How “The Lasso Way” can help us move towards thriving in complexity
Like many people, I love Ted Lasso. And the best part is if you’re absorbing “The Lasso Way” while you’re chuckling along, you’re on the right track to begin thriving in complexity.
Why asking for help makes you stronger than hiding from the mess
My son recently helped me remember that when you’re overwhelmed by complexity, seeking support from others is a strength rather than a weakness. The state of his room has long…
How to move from Groundhog Day to decisions that your team embraces
Does your team have conversations that are repetitive, don’t result in an outcome and you suspect important perspectives are missing in action? I’ve worked with clients who feel the same…
How holding boundaries and curiosity found me a bed for the night
Recently, I tried to check in to conference-organised accommodation and discovered the hotel had no idea who I was, and the hotel was full. Luckily, I had the Conference Organiser’s…
Why trying to control the uncontrollable stops your team from learning to fly
As someone with controlling tendencies, John C. Maxwell’s quote, “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge” is a flashing amber sign.…
Why small, targeted changes can have a big impact
As leaders, we are often faced with complex challenges that require significant change to achieve success. It’s tempting to want to change everything at once but it’s often more effective…
Why you need to stop cracking every nut with a sledgehammer
The fable “The North Wind and the Sun” highlights the importance of recognising not every situation can be approached in the same way. In the story, the North Wind and…