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What Is the language of conscious leadership?

Vlatka Ariaana Hlupic 19 December 2022

Words have their own energy and meaning and need to be chosen with care. That's why language is such an important barometer of organisational culture.

Money talks: the power of salary transparency

Noura Dadzie 21 November 2022

In the U.S., six states have passed laws requiring employers to publish salary information in an effort to reduce wage gaps. So should more organisations be prioritising salary transparency?

Financial stress and employee wellbeing

Harry Bliss 21 October 2022

With the cost-of-living crisis set to continue for the foreseeable future, supporting employees with their financial wellbeing must be a top priority for every employer.

Does it matter if you like the people you work with?

Amanda Nimon-Peters 12 September 2022

Most of us need a sense of belonging with the people we spend time with. So working with people we like is good for us as well as the organisations that employ us.

How to build trust on a diverse team

David Livermore 05 September 2022

Diverse teams have a harder time trusting each other than homogeneous teams do. Here are three evidence-based ways to go about building that trust.

The key ingredients for digital project success

Greig Johnston 16 August 2022

More than eight out of 10 digital projects get delayed, run over budget, and/or fail to deliver what they promised. So how can organisations avoid falling into the same trap?

Is there a place for gossip in the new normal?

Bob Selden 16 August 2022

Social chit-chat is a vital part of being human. But how does that fit in with the the new normal of hybrid or home working where our physical contact with others is limited?

Corporate culture: have we lost our touch?

Bob Selden 01 August 2022

Remote working is all very well, but how can we get a real feel for other people and build meaningful relationships without ever being in physical proximity to them?

The leadership trust crisis

David Livermore 08 July 2022

Across the world, trust in leadership is at an all-time low. But global leaders also need to be mindful that many approaches to rebuilding trust are biased toward Western values.

Leveraging tech to succeed at hybrid working

Jesper Theill Eriksen 06 June 2022

A variety of issues still plague today's hybrid work environments, particularly around the tech used to enable effective remote working.

How to talk about the elephant in the room

David Livermore 02 June 2022

Knowing how to identify and constructively address unresolved conflict in different cultural situations is a key skill for global leaders.

Eight steps to achieving a high-performance culture

Vlatka Ariaana Hlupic 19 May 2022

Creating a high-performance culture is often touted as the holy grail of today's organisations. But achieving it in practice remains an elusive concept.

Presenting to diverse audiences

David Livermore 28 March 2022

Presentation skills are a critical part of being an effective leader. But the more diverse your audience, the more you have to plan ahead and adjust the way you present.

Creating serendipity in the workplace

Christian Busch 07 March 2022

Everyone experiences good or bad luck at some point in their lives. But what if luck isn't as blind as we thought? What if it is something we can cultivate in the workplace and beyond?

The demise of the Blackberry and its link to Covid

Bob Selden 02 March 2022

What's the link between the iconic Blackberry phone and the Covid pandemic?

Taking time for leadership

Duane Dike 16 February 2022

Pondering issues before acting brings new alternatives, fresh perspectives and creative solutions. That why leaders who don't pause to reflect often run into trouble.

What is a 'global' leader?

David Livermore 24 January 2022

'Global leadership' is one of those fancy terms that gets used in glossy consulting reports and EMBA marketing briefs. But what does it actually mean?

When will they ever learn?

Bob Selden 13 January 2022

Boris Johnson's attempt to apologise for attending a Downing Street party during last year's lockdown is a timely reminder about the gulf between making a formal apology and being genuinely sorry.

The biggest source of conflict on diverse teams

David Livermore 13 December 2021

Clashing expectations are the main source of conflict in almost any relationship. And nowhere is that more true than with the intercultural challenges of diverse teams.

Turning around a dysfunctional team

Matt Jenkins 09 November 2021

Bringing together a group of smart, creative and driven people doesn't mean they'll instantly work in sync. In fact, most cross-functional teams are dysfunctional in one way or another. Here are some ways to address that.

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The Enlightened Manager

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Vishwanath Alluri and Harry Eyres

Can we truly manage others without first understanding ourselves? This is the question at the heart of a book that takes an unconventional approach to management by drawing on the teachings of the teacher and philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

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Max Mckeown's heavyweight new book draws from neuroscience, psychology and cultural evolution to develop a practical framework for human adaptability.

Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

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In a business landscape obsessed with transformation and disruption, Hone offers a refreshingly counterintuitive approach to today's organisational challenges.