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Winter is the perfect time for leaders to strengthen the foundations for future growth. Discover three practical leadership habits to help emerging and first-time leaders build confidence, resilience and stronger teams.
A man at the fruit shop left me in tears recently with just four words. The man wasn’t a stranger. It was Mr G, one of my boys’ favourite primary school teachers and one of mine too. He is funny, smart, caring and always thinking outside the box. When I saw him recently, he asked how my son was doing.
In a world where AI is reshaping how we work and what we trust, leaders face a new challenge: rebuilding confidence in uncertain times. This article explores the Trust Equation and offers practical ways to strengthen credibility, reliability, and psychological safety, so teams can perform, innovate, and thrive.
Adapting to AI isn’t about becoming a more technical leader. It’s about becoming more human.
We all want it. Some of us have it. Many of us are trying to get more of it. Influence.
Happiness comes and goes, but joy is deeper and lasting. It comes from within. It shows up when leaders love the work they do, feel connected to their teams, and fully engage in the day-to-day process.
You know that feeling when someone has truly listened to you? Like really listened. Listened with their ears. Their voice. Their eyes. Their smile. Even their body. Most people want to be heard and understood, but not everyone has the skills to be a good listener.
The feeling of progress is one of the best feelings of all, even when the progress is small. When you’re stuck, though — unsure how to lead a difficult conversation, overwhelmed by competing priorities, or questioning whether you’re even on the right path — it can feel like you’re going nowhere fast.
Like many of us starting fresh in 2025, I’ve set some new year goals: learning Italian, buying less and lifting heavier weights. I’ve made a solid start, but there’s a day looming in January that could derail my efforts.
Have you ever noticed that the pace of life seems to be getting faster each year? There have been times when I felt like I was white-water rafting through rapids—going fast, not always in control, and unsure of which twist or turn was next.
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