Category: Culture
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Strategy is Simple… Until It Isn’t
Strategy often seems straightforward: understand where you are, define where you want to go, and choose the best path to get there. Simple, right? But in reality, many organizations falter not because strategy is complex but because the execution is…
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Winter Is Here: Surviving the Continuous Improvement Chill (and How to Bring Back the Spring)
I’ve been rewatching Game of Thrones lately. The epic American fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, based on George R. R. Martin’s brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If you’re a fan,…
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The Hybrid Work Balancing Act
In April 2022, I wrote about Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace, based on challenges I’d been observing inside multiple organizations. Navigating the hybrid work model can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, we have the flexibility…
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Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Unleashing Creativity and Driving Growth
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of any organization that aims to stay ahead of the curve. A culture of innovation is one that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous learning. This kind of culture doesn’t just happen overnight;…
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Reflecting on the Shift: From Answer Man to Empowered Leader
Last week I wrote about Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership, the shift from being the “answer man” to an empowered leader, a transformative but not easy journey. It requires a mindset change, self-awareness, and a willingness to let go of habits…
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From Answer Man to Empowered Leader: Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership
For much of my career, I prided myself on being the “answer man.” I’d spent tens of thousands of hours developing expertise in a range of specialisms. People came to me with problems, and I responded with solutions, drawing on…
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Build Leadership Agility: Why Command-and-Control Will Kill Agility
Leadership is often the deciding factor in whether an organization succeeds or struggles in its agility journey. Yet, many organizations cling to command-and-control leadership styles, believing that tighter oversight leads to better outcomes. It doesn’t. If you want to derail…