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Leading with compassion and kindness
The strongest leaders I've worked with haven't been the ones who ruled through fear or demanded perfection at every turn. They've been the ones who led with genuine care for their people. Compassionate leadership isn't about being soft - it's about being human. It means recognising that behind every deadline and deliverable is a person navigating their own challenges. It's about creating psychological safety where people feel valued enough to take risks, admit mistakes, and
Michael Mitchell
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Why do leaders need to be self-aware?
Put simply, Leaders need self-awareness to better understand their strengths and weaknesses, which enables better decision-making, more effective communication, and a greater ability to inspire and build trust within their teams. Self-aware leaders can manage their emotions and biases, adapt their leadership style, and create a positive work environment by cultivating openness and authenticity. Ultimately, this leads to improved team performance and a more successful organi
Michael Mitchell
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Why must leadership enforce a no-politics culture?
The time I spent working at Cisco made a lasting impression on me. It felt and behaved very differently from other organisations I have...
Sara Vallender
Dec 10, 20241 min read


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Dec 10, 20240 min read


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Dec 10, 20240 min read


5 Books All Good And Aspiring Leaders Should Read
Have you read any of these books or others on the topic of leadership? We'd love to hear your thoughts.
Sara Vallender
Jun 22, 20231 min read


This Is How You Develop Effective Leaders
Unlocking Leadership Excellence with Action Learning: Our approach to Leadership Development is multifaceted, but strongly rooted in...
Sara Vallender
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Leadership Training Shouldn't Just Be for Top Performers!
This article from the Harvard Business Review is a useful read on why leadership training shouldn’t be limited to those who are already...
Sara Vallender
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Leadership Development: Tailored Solutions for Transformative Growth
Investing in leadership development has become essential for organisations striving to stay ahead. There are a variety of learning and...
Sara Vallender
May 25, 20232 min read


Of course, leadership can be learnt
To do this Leadership Development series justice we have to cut through noise and nonsense. I have just searched on the internet for...
Michael Mitchell
May 25, 20231 min read
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