The 8 elements of trust in business and how to build each one
Build trust through clarity, compassion, character, competency, commitment, connection, contribution and consistency.
How to give negative feedback: why it’s a gift your team actually wants
Negative feedback isn’t cruelty, it’s clarity. Delivered with care, it’s the fastest route to growth. Silence helps no one.
The P&L mindset trap: why growth stalls at 70 employees
Transitioning from a Profit-and-Loss (P&L) Business to a Scale Business involves shifting focus from cost-cutting to leveraging growth opportunities.
What is talent density, and how do you build it in a scaling company?
Raise talent density by filling critical roles with A players, coaching genuine B players and removing toxic performers.
Why the war for talent is a victim mindset
Beat the talent shortage with a sharper employer proposition, frustration-led job adverts and a hiring cycle under ten days.
How to build a high-performing team (without the BS)
Build team performance through clear expectations, A-player density, peer accountability and conditions that reduce dependence on supervision.
What are OKRs? Objectives and key results explained
A refreshed draft focused on defining OKRs, common mistakes, and how founder-CEOs can make them work in a scale-up.
Why artefacts and symbols make or break company culture
Symbols and artefacts aren’t just office décor, they’re silent storytellers of your culture. Make them count.
Improving team dynamics: 5 strategies for a cohesive team
“Jackie Weaver, no authority at all!”. The Handforth Parish Council is a prime example of team dysfunction.
Why any fast-growing company should bin the nine-box talent grid
The nine-box talent grid is a flawed, growth-stifling model. I'd take annual appraisals over it any day.
