Sometimes, when the curtains are closed and we’re waiting to go on stage, we don’t want our audience to know that the lead actors have fallen out, the set is held together with gaffer tape, the orchestra conductor has called in sick and the director has turned up drunk again, do we?! We want the […]

You’ve got to stop abdicating YOUR responsibility for managing YOUR people to others! Yes, delegate people management to your management team but, for the love of G*d, please do your bit, which is: Share your vision; Hold your managers accountable for managing your tribe to achieve the vision; and Support them every day You have […]

Leaders are put under pressure to behave “like a leader”, but what does that actually mean?! It’s so confusing!! Be decisive but don’t tell people what to do. Be strong but make sure you show vulnerability. Set a clear path but make sure its inclusive to everyone. Be visible but don’t be arrogant. Sadly, I […]

Are you the Alpha Leader (“the top dog”, “head honcho”, “the boss”) in your business? Are you too [insert your own emotion] to own the responsibility that comes with that role? Why is that? You’ve written the rules of this game and it’s your team playing. Why are you sitting on the side lines in […]