I had one of those heart-drop moments this week. Waiting to board the tube at Waterloo train station, I was enjoying the feeling of being unburdened, light on my feet, free. Until I realised the reason – I’d left my suitcase on the train I’d arrived in some 10 minutes earlier. Hastily retracing my steps, …

There’s a growing unease amongst many of the senior leaders I’m working with about strong business headwinds in the year to come. Many leaders are feeling extra stress as a result. More than ever, they’re seeking to build high levels of engagement across colleagues and employees as everyone works together to navigate potentially stormy times. …

Well, it still doesn’t feel like spring here in the UK, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still benefit from spring-cleaning our leadership style. A refresh is always worthwhile! This week, let’s look at three common leadership habits that waste time and energy – something that no leader can afford to do. And I’ll share …

Barack Obama was a man who simplified life. He only wore blue or grey suits because it made it easy to decide what to put on each day. He cut out micro-decisions like this because it gave him headspace to focus on the important things. He knew that multiple micro-decisions led to stress and decision-fatigue. …