Three difficult conversations: Why you need to address them now
Leaders often avoid tough talks, overthinking the discomfort. But leading means facing them head-on.
The Difference Between Leadership and Management (and Why It Matters)
“Management” and “leadership” aren’t the same—being senior doesn’t make you a leader, and title alone doesn’t define impact.
Improving Team Dynamics: 5 Strategies for Building a Cohesive Team
“Jackie Weaver, no authority at all!”—the Handforth Parish Council is a prime example of team dysfunction.
Succession Planning: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
The biggest challenge for UK scale-ups? Leadership—promoting unready staff or hiring externally risks cultural costs.
Managing Difficult Conversations: A Step-by-Step Guide
A team member’s constant lateness is causing tension—but you keep avoiding the conversation. It’s time to speak up.
Scaling Your Business: When is the Right Time to Hire Your Next Executive?
You’re a founder of a start-up that’s beginning to scale up. You’ve achieved product market fit and raised significant capital.
The Secret to Delegating Effectively as a Busy Executive
Drowning in the daily grind and no time to think big? You’re not alone—many CEOs face the same struggle.
Five Performance Management Strategies That Actually Work
Appraisal season hits, memory fails, boxes get ticked—and nothing really changes. The system’s still broken.
Decoding the CFO Conundrum: Unpacking When and Why Your Firm Needs a Financial Guru
Do we need a CFO? It depends on your financial complexity, growth goals, and team capability.
You Can’t Motivate Anyone – But You Can Inspire Them: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Culture That Thrives
You can’t create motivation, but you can kill it. Step one: don’t demotivate—then focus on inspiring your team.
