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Insights on Leadership, Culture & Strategy


EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS NOT NATURAL. IT IS TAUGHT.
If you have ever worked with a brilliant jerk, you already know that IQ gets you in the door, but your Emotional intelligence and your...


CULTURAL ISSUES DON’T SHOW UP ON THE BALANCE SHEET…UNTIL THEY BLOW IT UP
There is a dangerous myth floating around boardrooms and leadership tables that says If it’s not on the financials, it’s not urgent. I...


LASTING WINS CHANGE THE GAME.
Quick wins are addictive, that instant jolt of validation when your post blows up. The satisfaction when a new client signs without...


BOUNDARIES ARE A LEADERSHIP TOOL
There is a moment every Monday morning where it happens. Someone sends me a “quick favour” request, or someone else forwards a meeting...


WHEN IS IT EVER ENOUGH? (And why it usually isn’t)
Most people do not burn out because they are lazy, they burn out because they keep moving the finish line. We tell ourselves it will feel...


THE WORK BEFORE THE WORK
The early mess matters more than people think. Everyone loves a good success story. The shiny branding, the big launch, the clean...


THERAPY IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHY IT WORKS
Walk into any psychology practice today and you will find something striking, there is no one-size-fits-all model anymore. What began...


YOUR MIND WILL TRY TO TALK YOU OUT OF IT BUT DO IT ANYWAY
We talk about discipline like it is a character trait, something you either have or you do not. But the truth is, discipline is often a...


3 QUESTIONS TO ASK
There comes a point in your leadership journey when you start looking at work and contemplate whether this business is actually worth...


I’LL JUST DO IT MYSELF” IS NOT A SCALABLE BUSINESS MODEL
There is a special kind of delusion that hits smart, capable people when they start a business or step into a leadership role. Their...


The Garden Path to Strategic Thinking
Strategic thinking can be likened to nurturing a garden. Just as a garden needs careful planning, attention, and patience, developing a...


Why True Strategy Starts with People, Not Plans
In the competitive world of business, there's a common belief that success comes from perfect plans and detailed strategies. While these...

“Strength lies in the impact achieved in how far your decisions echo.” – Nandita Rad
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