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How to make your weekly team meetings more impactfulBlog / August 18, 2023How to make your weekly team meetings more impactfulFeel like you spend half your life in meetings? And they’re a pointless waste of time? You’re not alone. Research …
Eight warning signs that your business lacks alignment (and how to fix them)Blog / High performing teams July 7, 2023Eight warning signs that your business lacks alignment (and how to fix them)Step away from your business for a moment. Look at it objectively. What are the most significant issues facing you? …
E254 | Building And Leading Resilient Teams with Bradley Kirkman and Adam StoverinkPodcast / High performing teams July 4, 2023E254 | Building And Leading Resilient Teams with Bradley Kirkman and Adam StoverinkIs a resilient team the result of putting resilient individuals together? Does everyone in the team need to have the …
How tackling tricky conversations around performance will help your business grow Blog / High performing teams June 30, 2023How tackling tricky conversations around performance will help your business grow Want your business to be in the top 5% of your industry? Do you have a sound strategy and goals …
E252 | The Science of Engagement and Successful Management with Jim HarterPodcast / Culture Building June 20, 2023E252 | The Science of Engagement and Successful Management with Jim HarterThis week we learned from Gallup’s Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing, Jim Harter., Jim Harter. Jim is also …
Why you need to ditch one-to-one meetings with your executive teamBlog / High performing teams June 16, 2023Why you need to ditch one-to-one meetings with your executive teamYou’re the founder and CEO of a scaling business. As the company’s grown, you’ve assembled an Executive team to support you. Most …
What Is Employee Engagement And Why Is It ImportantBlog / High performing teams June 2, 2023What Is Employee Engagement And Why Is It ImportantAs a Business Coach, I often speak at events, and it amazes me that most business leaders in the room …
Headcount approaching 100 staff? Ask yourself these seven crucial questions. Blog / High performing teams May 5, 2023Headcount approaching 100 staff? Ask yourself these seven crucial questions. You’re a CEO on a mission. Over recent years, you’ve scaled your business with a sound strategy and talented people. …
E243 | Playing To Your Unique Ability To Thrive At Work with Shannon WallerPodcast / High performing teams April 18, 2023E243 | Playing To Your Unique Ability To Thrive At Work with Shannon WallerDo you know what your Unique Ability is? Every entrepreneur has theirs and is only able to succeed if they’re …
Why managers need to coach, not manage, in a fast-growing businessBlog / High performing teams February 17, 2023Why managers need to coach, not manage, in a fast-growing businessStop for a moment and think. Call to mind a manager in your business. Someone who you promoted but isn’t …
The four super-powers that great managers needBlog / High performing teams January 26, 2023The four super-powers that great managers needCast your mind back. Have you ever worked for a bad manager? Can you remember how you felt?  Frustrated? Despaired? …
The seven main reasons businesses fail to transformBlog / High performing teams December 2, 2022The seven main reasons businesses fail to transformHere’s a scenario. You’re the CEO of a business that’s hit a wall. The excitement of your start-up days is …
The five best metrics to use in talent recruitmentBlog / High performing teams November 25, 2022The five best metrics to use in talent recruitmentHiring A-Player talent is the most significant difference you can make to your growing business. Because it’s so important, it’s …
Two women sitting at a table in the office. Blonde and brunette on a job interview, or meeting.Business ladies at workBlog / High performing teams November 11, 2022How to hold an effective skip-level meeting and what questions to askDo you know what’s going on in your business? What’s REALLY going on behind the smoke and mirrors? Or do …
How an agile culture will help your business adapt and growBlog / High performing teams September 9, 2022How an agile culture will help your business adapt and grow‘Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.’ These were Dwight Eisenhower’s words in a speech in 1957. It’s worth remembering …
Seven reasons why you’re not recruiting the best people for your growing businessBlog / High performing teams August 26, 2022Seven reasons why you’re not recruiting the best people for your growing businessRecruiting talented people is the single most significant difference you can make to your business. It’s way more important than …
Eight tried and tested tips to improve staff engagement in your businessBlog / High performing teams August 19, 2022Eight tried and tested tips to improve staff engagement in your businessTimes are uncertain. Inflation is at a 40-year high and heading towards 13%. The Bank of England forecasts a UK …
E200 | The Impact of Hybrid Work on Employees and Employers with Peter CappelliPodcast / Culture Building June 21, 2022E200 | The Impact of Hybrid Work on Employees and Employers with Peter CappelliWhat does the future of your office look like? Are all of your employees back to work yet? Or do …
8 reasons why executive teams fail to set productive goalsBlog / High performing teams June 17, 20228 reasons why executive teams fail to set productive goalsYou’re CEO of a company that’s scaling fast. You’ve assembled a leadership team where everyone’s on top of their game. …
The 3 levels of psychological safety that are vital to business growthBlog / High performing teams June 3, 2022The 3 levels of psychological safety that are vital to business growthThink back through your career.  Bring to mind the teams you’ve been part of.  How would you rate them on …
E195 | The Importance of Business Continuity with Smartsourcing CEO & founder, Mike SelfePodcast / High performing teams May 17, 2022E195 | The Importance of Business Continuity with Smartsourcing CEO & founder, Mike SelfeThink your organisation is too small to outsource processes? Think again, says CEO and founder of Smartsourcing, Mike Selfe. If …
9 tried and tested ways to improve meetings in your businessBlog / High performing teams April 8, 20229 tried and tested ways to improve meetings in your businessWhat makes a shit meeting?  I bet you can give me loads of things. Endless waffling. Unfocused agendas.  No tangible …
Team PlayerBlog / High performing teams March 25, 2022Why ‘tours of duty’ are the best way to motivate and develop your staffLet me ask you something.  When you offer someone a job in your company, are you thinking they’ll be with …
Why ’empowering your people’ won’t help your company growBlog / High performing teams March 18, 2022Why ’empowering your people’ won’t help your company growEmpowerment.  It’s a real buzz-word.  Companies trumpet it loudly from the rooftops – ‘We empower our people’ emblazoned all over …
Why knowing your team’s ‘Working Genius’ will lead your business to growthBlog / High performing teams March 11, 2022Why knowing your team’s ‘Working Genius’ will lead your business to growthEvery human being is unique, with their natural gifts.  The way we think, act and feel are individual to each …
E185 | How purpose can help you understand and overcome your struggle with Bobby HerreraPodcast / High performing teams March 10, 2022E185 | How purpose can help you understand and overcome your struggle with Bobby HerreraIs your business founded on a clear purpose? Bobby Herrera, author of The Gift of Struggle, founded Populus Group in …
Woman During Job InterviewBlog / High performing teams March 4, 2022Why ‘Ideal Team Player’ is the best tool for interviewing top talentOK – so you get it.  You know that hiring A-Players is critical to your growth plans. It’s the difference …
1:1 meetingsBlog / Culture Building January 27, 202210 proven tips for better 1:1 meetings with your teamSo you’ve decided to ditch annual appraisals after reading last week’s blog. Congratulations! You won’t regret it.  Instead, you want …
Friday PulseBlog / High performing teams September 3, 2021Why Friday Pulse is the best tool for measuring staff engagementLet me ask you something. Are your staff happy?  Do you think it matters if they are?  Do you know …
ScoreBlog / High performing teams August 6, 2021Why it’s important to motivation to keep score, every dayPeople love to compete.  It’s hard-wired into our DNA.  Look at the Olympics.  Not only is it inspiring to see …
E153 | Building a Recruitment Firm Centred Around Care & Respect with Simon La FossePodcast / Culture Building July 20, 2021E153 | Building a Recruitment Firm Centred Around Care & Respect with Simon La FosseIs making sure your company is a great place to work at the core of your recruitment strategy? Are you …
ExecutionBlog / High performing teams June 18, 202110 surefire ways to improve execution in your businessYou’re an ambitious CEO with your eyes firmly set on the horizon. You know your tech business has considerable potential. And you’re …
Why Looking After Your ‘A-Players’ has never been more importantBlog / High performing teams June 11, 2021Why Looking After Your ‘A-Players’ has never been more importantAre you clear on the identity of your A-Players in your business?  Do they know they’re A-Players?  Have you told …
E144 | How To Hire With The Accidental Recruiter, Lou AdlerPodcast / High performing teams May 18, 2021E144 | How To Hire With The Accidental Recruiter, Lou AdlerIf you need help with your recruitment, then you need Lou Adler. At 75, he’s spent the last 50 years …
E142 | The Future Of Flexible Working with Juggle Jobs Founder, Romanie ThomasPodcast / High performing teams May 4, 2021E142 | The Future Of Flexible Working with Juggle Jobs Founder, Romanie ThomasIf, over the course of the last year, you’ve come to enjoy working from home and don’t want to have …
The 8 essential elements of trust in businessBlog / Culture Building April 9, 2021The 8 essential elements of trust in businessShut your eyes, just for a moment. Imagine a world where you trusted everyone. What would be different?  Cars would …
E135 | The CEO Test With Adam Bryant & Kevin SharerPodcast / Culture Building March 16, 2021E135 | The CEO Test With Adam Bryant & Kevin SharerDo we really need another book on leadership? Well, when it’s been written by two global heavy hitters – Adam …
E133 | Discovering Your Top Five Talents with Bert RobinsonPodcast / High performing teams March 2, 2021E133 | Discovering Your Top Five Talents with Bert RobinsonDoes your team need training and coaching to help people find a fit, alignment, productivity and clarity to exceed their …
culture disciplineBlog / Culture Building February 5, 2021How to create a culture of discipline for growthFeeling overwhelmed?  Or frustrated by slow progress? You’re not alone.  When they first come to me, my CEO clients are …
E121 | The Smarter Way To Job Search with Sam FranklinPodcast / High performing teams December 8, 2020E121 | The Smarter Way To Job Search with Sam FranklinIf you struggle with recruitment, either as a recruiter or a job hunter, then don’t miss this week’s episode with …
Flavilla FongangPodcast / Core Customer December 1, 2020E120 | Being A Black Woman In Tech With Flavilla FongangIf you’re struggling to get customers for your business, then Flavilla Fongang, the effervescent managing director and founder of 3 …
Why you need to prioritise learning in your teamsBlog / Culture Building November 27, 2020Why you need to prioritise learning in your teamsHere’s a question for you. How fast can you peddle a bike? 10mph? 20mph? You may know the answer because you’re an ardent cyclist …
Why high performing teams need to be flexible and adaptableBlog / High performing teams November 20, 2020Why high performing teams need to be flexible and adaptableChange. It’s everywhere. Never have we existed in a more volatile world than the one that surrounds us today. COVID has …
How to build trust in high performing teamsBlog / Culture Building November 13, 2020How to build trust in high performing teamsBe honest.  When was the last time you put your hands up and said you got it wrong?  Or admitted …
How to ensure dependability in high-performing teamsBlog / High performing teams October 16, 2020How to ensure dependability in high-performing teamsAre you running on empty? Most of the CEOs and Exec teams that I coach are reporting burnout.  Remote working is …
Why high performing teams need psychological safetyBlog / High performing teams October 9, 2020Why high performing teams need psychological safetyYou’re chatting to a member of your team. During the conversation, you notice they’ve got spinach in their teeth. What do …
How to build a high-performance teamBlog / High performing teams October 2, 2020How to build a high-performance teamAre some of the teams in your business more successful than others?  Ever wondered why and wished all your teams …
E110 | How To Change Your Company Culture with Siobhán McHalePodcast / Culture Building September 22, 2020E110 | How To Change Your Company Culture with Siobhán McHaleIf your company culture could do with an overhaul, then who better to impart advice on this very topic than …
5 sure-fire ways to make execution more effectiveBlog / High performing teams September 11, 20205 sure-fire ways to make execution more effectiveThink back to January.  Did you resolve to do something life-changing? Get fit or lose some weight?  How’s that going …
How to focus on the right things in your businessBlog / Culture Building September 4, 2020How to focus on the right things in your businessFeeling stuck?  Swimming against a tsunami of demands with no hope of moving forwards?  You’re not alone.  Many of the …
E105 | Modernising The Death Industry with Dan GarrettPodcast / High performing teams August 18, 2020E105 | Modernising The Death Industry with Dan GarrettDeath is such an unusual, fascinating, and emotional area to work in, however the industry hasn’t evolved much since the …
E104 | Unleashed, Hiring Diversely And The Truth About Leadership with Frances FreiPodcast / High performing teams August 11, 2020E104 | Unleashed, Hiring Diversely And The Truth About Leadership with Frances FreiLeadership isn’t about you, says Frances Frei, co-author of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You. Leadership, …
Why you need to be open and honest with your staffBlog / High performing teams August 7, 2020Why you need to be open and honest with your staffTell me. Do you shy away from difficult conversations?  If someone in your team says something stupid, do you roll …
How to ensure clear expectations for all your staffBlog / Culture Building July 17, 2020How to ensure clear expectations for all your staff‘I know what’s expected of me at work’.  It’s no coincidence that this is the first, foundational question of the …
How to build a culture of responsibility in your businessBlog / Culture Building June 26, 2020How to build a culture of responsibility in your businessSimple question. Is your office kitchen a mess? Do people wash up their plates and mugs? Or leave them in the sink …
Why now is the best time to change the culture of your businessBlog / Culture Building June 19, 2020Why now is the best time to change the culture of your businessChange. It’s all around us. Everywhere you look, people are re-evaluating. The pandemic has made us realise that nothing is certain. It’s impossible …
The 10 most important features of a strong and powerful cultureBlog / Culture Building June 5, 2020The 10 most important features of a strong and powerful cultureYou know business culture is important. But you’re not entirely sure why. Or how to influence the culture in your …
Brett Putter HeadshotPodcast / Culture Building May 19, 2020E92 | Why You Shouldn’t Hire For Culture Fit with Brett PutterDo you recruit for ‘culture fit’? If you do, then you’re wasting your time, says Bretton Putter,  author and CEO …
How to get complete clarity over executionBlog / High performing teams May 1, 2020How to get complete clarity over executionEver feel like things aren’t running well in your business?  Can’t put your finger on why?  Maybe there’s no easy …
How to make remote sales teams more successfulBlog / High performing teams April 9, 2020How to make remote sales teams more successfulWeek three of lockdown and no sign of normality returning any time soon. People are starting to accept that we’re …
Patty McCord headshotPodcast / High performing teams March 31, 2020E85 | Patty McCord: Queen of the Good GoodbyeYou may not have heard of Patty McCord directly, but if you’re in HR or recruitment, you’ll have likely heard …
How to make remote employees more productiveBlog / High performing teams March 27, 2020How to make remote employees more productiveUnprecedented. A word we’ve heard a lot recently. It’s been used to describe the restrictions to daily life, the scientific …
Robert GlazerPodcast / High performing teams March 17, 2020E83 | Elevate performance and working remotely with Robert GlazerWith more people opting to work remotely, particularly in light of the current health issues surrounding Coronavirus, today’s guest couldn’t …
How to deal with toxic employeesBlog / Culture Building January 24, 2020How to deal with toxic employeesIt’s so easy for corrosive attitudes to set in and spread like wildfire in a business.  Often they originate with …
Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your businessBlog / High performing teams January 10, 2020Why talent assessment is crucial to scaling up your businessHow good are your team?  A simple question that often involves facing up to hard truths. If your plans for …
Do your staff know when they’ve had a good day? (Rockefeller Habit #9)Blog / High performing teams November 29, 2019Do your staff know when they’ve had a good day? (Rockefeller Habit #9)Motivation and engagement – the holy grails of any business.  With productivity levels languishing in the UK, companies need to …
Want your business to grow? Then you need to listen to your staff (Rockefeller Habit #5)Blog / Culture Building October 25, 2019Want your business to grow? Then you need to listen to your staff (Rockefeller Habit #5)Scaling a business isn’t easy.  It takes effort, dedication and a systematic approach.  You need to adopt new ways of …
Why nailing accountability is essential to growing your business (Rockefeller Habit #4)Blog / Culture Building October 18, 2019Why nailing accountability is essential to growing your business (Rockefeller Habit #4)Simple question.  Does your business have the right people, doing the right things in the right way?  It’s common for …
Sue HollisPodcast / High performing teams September 24, 2019E58 | The Journey to Midlife Awakening with Sue HollisIf you’ve ever wondered if this is all there is, then you need to listen to this week’s podcast with …
E57 | Helping Companies Fix Their Recruitment Challenge with Brad SmartPodcast / High performing teams September 17, 2019E57 | Helping Companies Fix Their Recruitment Challenge with Brad SmartThis week’s guest on The Melting Pot is considered to be the world’s foremost expert on hiring, Dr. Brad Smart. …
How CliftonStrengths® will help your business growBlog / High performing teams August 15, 2019How CliftonStrengths® will help your business growEveryone is different. Fact. Our thoughts, motivations and talents are entirely unique. It’s one of the many fascinating aspects of …
What is trust in business (and how do you build it?)Blog / Culture Building July 26, 2019What is trust in business (and how do you build it?)Do you trust your colleagues? Do they trust you?  Simple questions that are loaded with significance.  In theory, it’s easy …
‘Nine Lies About Work’ – are they really lies?Blog / High performing teams July 19, 2019‘Nine Lies About Work’ – are they really lies?I love to read. To my mind, if you’re a business leader, you can’t afford not to.  I often hear excuses. …
Jenny KitchenPodcast / Culture Building July 2, 2019E46 | Jenny Kitchen: How To Create a Great Environment for Your EmployeesOn today’s podcast we talk with Jenny Kitchen, MD of Yoyo Design, a company specialising in designing digital solutions so …
Want to scale up? Then start praising your staff!Blog / Culture Building June 14, 2019Want to scale up? Then start praising your staff!Saying thank you. Noticing a job well done.  Spotting positive behaviour. These make a massive difference to staff engagement.  And …
How to supercharge your executive teamBlog / High performing teams May 13, 2019How to supercharge your executive teamBe honest. Is your exec team as good as it could be?  Are they tight-knit, collaborative and honest? Do they …
Why your business needs to put coaching firstBlog / High performing teams May 10, 2019Why your business needs to put coaching firstLearning, developing, growing – there’s a reason these three words go together. You can’t have one without the other. They depend …
E37 | Tristan White on Why Culture is EverythingPodcast / Culture Building April 30, 2019E37 | Tristan White on Why Culture is EverythingToday’s guest is Tristan White, CEO of The Physio Co. For 10 consecutive years, The Physio Co has ranked as …
Want better productivity? Then prioritise happiness!Blog / Culture Building April 5, 2019Want better productivity? Then prioritise happiness!If you’re serious about growing your business, there are a few fundamentals you can’t afford to ignore.  Number one on …
Guy RigbyPodcast / High performing teams March 19, 2019E31 | Daring to Dream Bigger with Guy RigbyGuy Rigby has been working with entrepreneurs for decades. He’s an accountant who takes a unique approach to the service …
Henry StuartPodcast / High performing teams March 5, 2019E29 | [Rebroadcast] Henry Stewart – Be HappyHenry Stewart believes people should find joy at work. And it’s not just a nice idea, it’s good business. And …
10 ways to turbocharge your meetingsBlog / High performing teams February 22, 201910 ways to turbocharge your meetingsAre most of the meetings in your company a waste of time? When I’m working with a group of people …
6 reasons why you should measure engagement (in customers and staff)Blog / Culture Building February 15, 20196 reasons why you should measure engagement (in customers and staff)I’ll say it until you’re bored of listening. Happy staff + happy customers = profitability.  Simple! I think that’s all …
Why Businesses with Purpose Grow FasterBlog / High performing teams February 1, 2019Why Businesses with Purpose Grow FasterTimes are uncertain. We’re surrounded by turmoil and feel unsettled by events beyond our control. People have always searched for …
Why artefacts and symbols matter to a great cultureBlog / Culture Building December 14, 2018Why artefacts and symbols matter to a great cultureBroken chairs. Strict dress codes. Dead flowers. Awful coffee. It’s amazing what everyday things can tell you about the culture …
How rituals and celebrations build great culturesBlog / Culture Building December 6, 2018How rituals and celebrations build great culturesBuying the tree. Wrapping the presents. Singing carols. Cooking a turkey. It’s pretty obvious what I’m talking about.  Sorry if …
Tony PandherPodcast / Culture Building November 27, 2018E18 | How to Achieve the Best Net Promoter Score Part II: Meet Tony PandherToday I’m talking to Tony Pandher, Head of Operations at Macquarie Cloud Services. This episode is the second and final …
Fionan McDonnellPodcast / Culture Building November 20, 2018E17 | Using the Net Promoter System to Create a Gold-Class Customer Contact Center: Meet Fionán Mc DonnellToday I’m talking to a soft-spoken Irishman, Fionán Mc Donnell, who is the NSW New Business Manager at Macquarie Telecom …
The Importance Of Trust In BusinessBlog / Culture Building June 13, 2018The Importance Of Trust In BusinessWhy is trust important? To understand why trust is important in business we need to go back in time. Back …
Reaching goals couldn’t be simpler with OKRsBlog / High performing teams May 19, 2018Reaching goals couldn’t be simpler with OKRsLet’s start at the beginning — what are OKRs? They are Objectives and Key Results. A process for setting, communicating and monitoring …
E4| The Melting Pot Podcast with Henry StewartPodcast / High performing teams May 11, 2018E4| The Melting Pot Podcast with Henry StewartHow happy are you at work? How happy is your workforce? Maybe it’s not something you actively think about, or …
E4| The Melting Pot Podcast with Henry StewartPodcast / High performing teams April 27, 2018E2 | The Melting Pot Podcast with David TudehopeHow can we attract Millennials to our business? What do graduates want from jobs these days? In this week’s episode …

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