Apr 4Not everyone is pitch perfectBe curious if someone appears not to understand the situation In February 2021 The KPMG boss Bill Michael resigned after he told his staff they should stop moaning about the impacts of the pandemic. Rather than act as a homage to the Queen and Prince Philip who did the same in the 1960’s, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were…Neurodiversity3 min read
Oct 14, 2021Could do betterI recently received some feedback... ‘Could improve comms – especially written’. I know this is true and those who know me know this is true. It is something I continuously work on. However, was this useful feedback? How do I act on it? What can I learn from this? This feedback was…Feedback2 min read
Oct 5, 2021Authenticity, inclusion and feeling valuedIt is said that having a high level of trust with your colleagues helps you feel included and valued at work. That sounds pretty good so I’m going to ask people to point out when my actions don’t match my words. I am part of a community of coaches, the other…Trust2 min read
Sep 1, 2021Passive aggression = destructive ambiguityPassive aggression = destructive ambiguity A little while ago I was preparing a job application, it required leadership behaviours that show I can work with ambiguity and uncertainty. That we are facing ever increasing uncertainty and complexity due to the rapidly changing nature of our technological and social environment is an idea that will be familiar…Psychological Safety2 min read
Aug 19, 2021What a shower….. of influenceWhat a shower….. of influence The cascade effect. Do you realise how influential you are? Do you think about the impact of what you’re saying on others? It is widely recognised our world is becoming more complex and uncertain, but it is human nature to try to neaten rough edges and strive for order and gain the…Trust2 min read
Aug 5, 2021I thought dave was being a #@$%! Turns out it was me.I thought dave was being a #@$%! Turns out it was me. A few years ago I was asked to be part of a progressive team working on a really interesting problem. Someone had noticed my talents and fantastic ideas - obviously. I started to work with someone who, for the…Psychological Safety2 min read
Jul 12, 2021You are who you hire. garethsouthgatewould(first published April 2019) — In 2018 #garethsouthgatewould trended on twitter and I think we have something to learn from this. It is nothing to do with football. This post is the first of a series I have previously published elsewhere over the last few years. It feels right to start with this one. This…Gareth Southgate2 min read
