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This week the difference between progress and activity is on my mind. Everyone is very busy; everyone is doing ‘stuff’, but is progress being made? There is an anonymous quote that says, “activity does not necessarily equal progress”. How true. Brian Tracy then smashes it out of the park by saying “If what you are … Read more

There seems to be a bit of a trend of self-flagellation at the moment.  In conversations with clients recently, many are beating themselves up over their performance. Don’t get me wrong, it is absolutely right to reflect and seize opportunities to learn and grow; however, part of that reflection should also include consideration of the … Read more

Winston Churchill powerfully said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”. With that in mind, take time to think: As a leader what do you take and what do you give? Would your team say the same? What are you going to do now? As leaders, … Read more

Approaching the end of January now, the Christmas break feels like a lifetime ago already and you are back in the groove. So how fast are you moving and thinking? Why do I ask? All too often there is a societal pressure and indeed, a cultural obsession to operate at speed and make quick decisions. … Read more

John Quincy Adams said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” I like this quote as it focuses on people; as whilst it is right to be resolutely focussed on achieving results, you forget the people who enable those results at your peril! … Read more

There is a quote attributed to Bob Proctor that says: “When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of yourself”. We have all done it, haven’t we! Something or someone provokes you and before you know it, you have instinctively said or done something that in … Read more

Welcome back post the festive period and like me you have probably be inundated with posts and conversations about reflections on 2025 and having plans in place for 2026. For all of you perfectionists out there, you may empathise with the feelings that it generated in me, which ranged from a subtle to an overwhelming … Read more

As we hit the last Friday before Christmas, I am sure many of you are feeling like it has been a long term.  The oft quoted comment of ‘if we wouldn’t let our phone battery run out, why would we let our own?’ springs to mind. Many of you will have been reflecting on achievements … Read more

I have always been curious to the point of being annoying! I was that kid who always asked what does that mean? why does that happen? how does that work? And smile now that my parents answer was usually “look it up in the dictionary” or the “joy of knowledge”! Anyone remember those books? But … Read more

This week, I want to touch on the fact that when we talk about leadership, we can often fall into the trap of thinking about the way in which we lead our teams as opposed to lead organisational outcomes; sadly, this sole focus reinforces organisational silos, reduces diversity of thought; and results in missed opportunities. … Read more