Insights from the Arena

Our antidote to generic, AI-generated content. Observations, patterns, discussions and provocations of what we've seen in the arena of leading people to create successful positive businesses.

Karmic Capitalist Podcast Stories from founders and advisors to businesses with values at the heart of their commercial model. From startups to post IPOs.

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Human Insight - based on our experiences, not AI's

Vulnerability can be a destructive force

Vulnerability’s not all motherhood and apple pie. There are some really destructive ways that it can show up. And no…
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LinkedIn is telling your employees not to be loyal to you

They’re telling everyone that their employer doesn’t care about them. There are two agendas at play here. First, bad news…
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You’re standing on the edge of an impossibly high bridge overlooking a ravine.

You’ve got a bungee rope tethered to you. And I reassure you that the bungee has its limit at precisely…
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Leaders beware the traps of authenticity

We live in a business culture that has made a God/dess of authenticity. Be authentic above all. But… if you…
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Do you recruit for cultural or values fit?

I’ve interviewed over 1000 people, and \*probably\* recruited over 500. I used to look for cultural fit when I was…
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Feedback can hurt. But we need to stop thinking all pain is bad.

Feedback can hurt. But we need to stop thinking all pain is bad.

I found this on a school report from when I was 12. It’s wonderfully honest. I’d wager Mr Thomas was…
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The debate on remote vs on site has become as polarising political debate.

The debate on whether remote, in-person or hybrid is the future of work is an issue for town planners, not…
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Leadership couples uncertainty and impact

Leadership couples uncertainty and impact

OK, so we are neither Presidents of the USA or Prime Ministers of the UK. However, I couldn’t help but…
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Is your team being triggered by your behaviour?

Is your team being triggered by your behaviour?

Is your team being triggered by your behaviour? So have you sent any members of your team on training for…
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