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A leader’s hand releasing a paper airplane into the air, symbolising letting go of control and trusting the team to grow.
When Control Turns Into Fear: How Letting Go Builds Stronger Teams Nov 12, 2025
A single chair at the head of a long boardroom table, with empty seats around it, symbolising leadership isolation.
It’s Lonely at the Top: The Leadership EQ Gap Nov 10, 2025
Side-by-side icons of an ear and a heart representing the difference between hearing and listening. "Hearing: Cognitive" appears under the ear, and "Listening: Emotion" appears under the heart. Used to highlight the emotional depth required for effective leadership communication.
Why Most Leaders Think They're Listening—But Their Teams Don’t Agree Oct 09, 2025
“An open book with missing pages, symbolising the unseen story behind underperformance”
Underperformance Isn’t Always What It Seems Oct 06, 2025
Illustration of a person leading a group, drawn in a notebook—representing the idea that great leaders shape team chemistry, not just manage tasks.
Great Leaders Manage More Than Tasks—They Shape Chemistry Oct 02, 2025
Hourglass symbolising timing in leadership decisions
Why Great Leaders Stop Being Right So Quickly Sep 24, 2025
Dark green background with bold white text that reads: “McKinsey Projects a 26% Surge in Demand for Social-Emotional Skills by 2030.”
From Protection to Performance: Why EQ Beats Traditional Leadership Training Sep 16, 2025
What “Sorry” Reveals About Your Team’s Culture
What “Sorry” Reveals About Your Team’s Culture Sep 09, 2025
Illustration comparing coaching to a taxi ride versus a long-term partnership, with a taxi on one side and two figures walking together on a winding path, symbolising ongoing leadership coaching.
Why Coaching Shouldn’t Be Treated Like Taking a Taxi Sep 08, 2025
Wooden human figures climbing black steps toward a yellow brain symbol, representing leadership growth, emotional intelligence, and understanding the limits of the human brain.
Lead with the Brain in Mind: The Leadership Advantage Most Ignore Sep 07, 2025
Logo of The Information Bureau, referenced as an early example of innovation and problem-solving before the digital age.
The Forgotten Innovation Lesson Every Leader Needs to Hear Sep 05, 2025
Promotional image of the cast from the film Straight Outta Compton, used to highlight a leadership lesson about inherited fear and personal growth.
Are You Leading Through Someone Else’s Fear? Sep 04, 2025

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