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Motivation by KPI

One of the dangers of our increasingly digital and data-driven world is when managers are encouraged to overuse data. This is especially pernicious for new and upcoming managers, as data…

Swearing isn’t unprofessional. Or is it?

Do you swear at work? Often if leaders do, they set a tone. Which is *really* unprofessional. Because people don’t go to work in order to feel like extras in…
Good data isn’t a substitute for thinking

Good data isn’t a substitute for thinking

I love that we now have more data to use to assist decision-making. We can make decisions now with a stronger basis in evidence than whim, and that can only…

Authenticity is transient

You had one chance at leading authentically. That was when you were born. If you didn’t do it then, you’ve blown it! Because the only person who can be completely…

Context is Everything

Context is Everything. I once directly managed a team of 60 people. Every HR consultant will tell you that’s wrong, and that you won’t do right by your team. A…

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