A virtual introduction — Who am I? I’m a Brit in my thirties living in Taiwan. I’ve been working in various leadership roles for over 15 years. Currently I’m the Academic Director of a large education provider with over 90 schools. …

“What got you here won’t get you there” — Marshall Goldsmith — Everyone sucks at the beginning. You’re not conscious of your incompetence. You only know what you’re bad at relative to what you already know. And what you already know, you’ll likely already be working on. Here then lies the reality for a lot of new leaders. You haven’t developed the…

Neil Gaiman is a genius. He’s spent his life honing his craft, and the results are exceptional. Few writers are able to achieve the success he has, let alone across so many genres, mediums, and ages. His stories resonate across generations because they speak to something mystical and yet universal…

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek — Leadership is not just about having the answers, it’s about asking the right questions. It’s seeing the gaps in the plan. The opportunity in the chaos. The growth in the failure. And when it comes to being effective, there are certain traits and characteristics that set a great leader apart…

How you can resist negativity derailing your personal growth and success — Some people are born to be strong. Their muscles burst from their bodies without much effort. Lifting a few groceries gives them a pump. Their broad shoulders hold a power most of us dream of. For most people it takes great effort, a lot of dedicated training, and a lot…

Bad bosses affect staff. They hurt organisations. They drive good staff out the door. We can all recognise a bad boss. But even the best bosses can do stuff that drives us insane. Whether you’re a boss or the bossed, keep an eye for the following fury-inducing faux pas. 1…

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. — Oscar Wilde — We know them when we see them. Egotists. Clusterbums. Incapables. Bad managers cost companies billions of dollars every year. Is it any surprise? In one estimation by Gallup, poor managers account for 70% of variance in employee engagement. And this problem predates the pandemic. For the past few decades, only…

As a leader, you can’t be successful without the full support of a functioning, effective team. The best use of your time therefore is investing in the growth, development, and output of them. If you’re focusing on personal goals, you’re neglecting a chance to foster true greatness in others. And…

“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” — Harry S. Truman — Common thinking leads to common results. And while there are useful conventions in leadership, a lot of the problems and challenges you’ll face as a leader won’t be conventional. People are complicated. Industries are dynamic. …