“Be the best at everything that requires no talent.” – Paul O’Connell Recently I had the privilege of being at Twickenham (thanks Josh), soaking up the drama of England’s last-minute victory against France at the Allianz Stadium. Elliot Daly’s converted try secured a 26-25 win in the dying seconds, sending
The agency world is shifting fast. With 70% of B2B marketers reassessing their agency partnerships, we’re at a crucial turning point. The agencies that thrive in 2025 will be the ones that adapt—embracing specialisation, AI, and outcome-based partnerships. I’ve put together a report breaking down the biggest trends shaping the
In a strikingly candid memo dated August 9th, 1940, Winston Churchill addressed a concern all too familiar in the business world – the needless complexity of documents. His message was simple and, fittingly, brief: “Brevity.” Churchill observed a trend of his staff being inundated with lengthy papers, declaring, “Nearly all
Do you have a relationship with your manager’s manager, the ‘big boss’? For many, the answer is ‘not really’ or ‘limited’. And yet, building relationships with those higher up in your business is vital, and a skip-level meeting can be your key to unlocking numerous benefits. I think there’s tremendous
In leadership, one size does not fit all. Misjudge the environment, and your actions could be counterproductive. Recent and not so recent research confirms that the most effective leadership style should be in sync with the developmental needs of the person you’re leading. So, as a leader, do you know
There’s an innate sense within us, an intrinsic compass that propels us towards creation and contribution. It’s akin to how birds intuitively know when and where to migrate or how flowers just know when to bloom. I thought this sentiment was beautifully encapsulated by Matt Cooksey when he said, “We all have a natural impulse to create and contribute.”
I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with one of my clients about setting targets for their team. We discussed the difference between referring to a time period as “twelve weeks” versus a “quarter.” A seemingly subtle distinction that holds significant psychological benefits and can impact how your team approaches goals
Purposeless and ineffective meetings quite literally litter calendars thousands of times a year – in fact, perhaps you’ve just left one… or perhaps you’re just about to go into one… Despite ‘knowing’ that teams need maker time – which is significantly hindered by frequent meeting interruption – leaders continue to
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can
I loved the post below from Greg McKeown on how friction makes the essential, effortless. You can see the original post here. Greg’s 1-Minute Wednesday series is worth a follow. Here’s the story: Cambridge is a picturesque city with lush green spaces, public walkways, and pedestrian paths. But it hasn’t
