Here’s something you’ll never hear anyone say – “I just feel too appreciated at work.” There’s a reason for that. People love feeling seen, heard, acknowledged, and that their hard...

I remember this moment clearly. I was sitting in a cubicle. Beige. One of the fluorescent light tubes was buzz-humming. There was a weird stain on the ceiling tile, a...

Take yourself back to a moment when you were working on a project where you worked alongside great people. Perhaps it was something to do with work, perhaps you were...

Feedback. For most of us, it’s a toss-up on what’s harder – Giving it. Or getting it. We’ve all had moments when the feedback we’ve received has felt wrong, personal,...

Trust is where it all starts You might be an ambitious, strategic, and brilliant leader, but if your people don’t trust you – or you don’t trust them – you’ll...

We’ve all been there – moments when we thought we were on the same page with someone, only to discover that we were not only on different pages but reading...

Alright, let’s engage in a little thought experiment. I want you to think back to a bad working relationship you had. Really put yourself there.  Remember what was said and...

“Amazing. Awesome.” I can almost hear you thinking. “Once I work my way through this list of skills, I’ll surely become a great leader.” If only it was as simple...

People join organizations but leave managers. This probably isn’t the sort of advice you want to hear when you become a manager (I know I didn’t), but it’s true anyway....

One of the best bits of advice I ever got was to have a “to-do” list … and also, a “not-to-do” list. The best outcome is always a combination of...

During your life, you’re going to spend about 90,000 hours at work. And, depending on your job, at least 50% of your time will be spent collaborating with your colleagues....

Coaching is kind of like Vegemite – it’s an acquired taste, and one that a lot of people shy away from. And like Vegemite, most people are reluctant about coaching...