No Bullsh!t Leadership

Astronomer CEO on Coldplay Kisscam: A leadership lesson in trust, power & judgment.Social media platforms have been full of schadenfreude (read: pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfo...

22 Jul 202518min

You’re not responsible for everyone’s success. Here’s what you are responsible for.As leaders, we often feel as though it’s our obligation to make sure that everyone on our team is happy, motivated, a...

20 Jul 20255min

How to handle pay reviews, bonuses, talent retention, and asking for a raise.Last week, we released a bumper episode on remuneration — Ep.358: How to Pay People Properly. How do remuneration packages ...

15 Jul 202522min

Ambition isn’t bad - here’s how to harness it without burning out.There are plenty of people who will tell you that ambition is inherently bad. But without ambition there would be no innovation, no in...

13 Jul 20254min

The biggest cost item on most P&Ls is labour. You’ll probably spend more money this year paying people than you will on any other operating expense. But do you know what you’re paying for? And do you ...

8 Jul 202526min

Is servant leadership helping - or hurting - your team’s performance? Here’s the truth.The concept of servant leadership isn’t new. It departs from traditional leadership models by shifting the focus ...

6 Jul 20254min

Can you really trust business research? 3 tips to sort facts from flashy findings.We have a deep fascination with the research that’s pumped out of the world’s top business schools. But are the findin...

1 Jul 202520min

Moment #127 It’s easy to fall into the trap of “do as I say, not as I do”, which is why it's important to be aware of any mixed messages you might be sending.Your people watch your feet, not your lips...

29 Jun 20254min