There’s a well-meaning but flawed assumption in many organisations: if you take a few high-potential individuals, send them on a programme, and hope it ‘sticks’, leadership capability will ripple outwards. It rarely does. Because we’re often building on unstable foundations. A recent McKinsey report by Morgan and Thorpe (Building Leaders from the Ground Up,...
In a compelling conversation with Performance Coach, Keith Antoine, Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander, co-hosts of the Impactful Conversations podcast, delve into what it takes to build sustainable performance in organisations. They discuss his straightforward approach to performance that goes beyond just getting results. Performance Is More Than Just Getting Things Done Keith starts...
Middle leaders are often described in relation to other layers of the organisation. They’re the ‘sandwich’ between executive leaders and frontline teams. They’re the ‘glue’ holding the organisation together. Or they’re the ‘conduit’ for passing information up and down the hierarchy. But here’s the problem: when middle leaders are only defined by their position...
In the latest episode of our new podcast, ‘Impactful Conversations’, we explore the topic of this article in more detail and give you actionable takeaways you can implement to enhance your leadership skills. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. How can leaders and managers set meaningful goals that genuinely drive...
Somewhere in the middle of your body, your gut microbiome is quietly shaping your health. It processes nutrients, regulates immunity, and influences everything from your energy levels to mental clarity. Feed it well, manage stress, and move your body, and it thrives. Neglect it, and it becomes a breeding ground for dysfunction, weakening the...
In the latest episode of our new podcast, ‘Impactful Conversations’, we explore the topic of this article in more detail, looking at how leaders and managers can set goals effectively and align their purpose, identity and motivation. We give you actionable takeaways you can implement to enhance your leadership skills. You can listen here...
In over 20 years of working with senior leaders, one pattern has stood out: not a single executive I’ve worked with skipped the middle leadership phase. No one went straight from frontline employee to the executive suite. Instead, the pathway to executive leadership typically involves time spent leading small teams, then larger ones, and...
In episode 3 of our podcast, ‘Impactful Conversations’, we explore the topic of this article in more detail, looking at how leaders and managers can make strategy work for their team. We give you actionable takeaways you can implement to enhance your leadership skills. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts....
Kim was bright, hardworking, collaborative and ambitious. She was a great corporate citizen. She was also exhausted. And excited. Kim and her team had just finished two days together, spending time on exploring the new business strategy and creating their version of it for her function. She was delighted at how the team had...
In the latest episode of our new podcast, ‘Impactful Conversations’, we delve into the topic of this article in more detail, exploring the challenges leaders face in addressing their ‘shadow’ sides. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Beneath the surface of every leader there lies a complex landscape of unconscious...
