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The One Thing That Quietly Kills Team Performance blind spots conscious leadership effective communication emotional intelligence eq executive coaching high-performing teams leadership leadership development leadership growth leadership habits mindset shift reactive habits self-awareness team performance Aug 04, 2025

It's not laziness.
It’s not bad intentions.
And it’s definitely not a lack of effort.

The real issue?
Blind spots.

I was reminded of this again last week while working with a brilliant leadership team ...

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The Leadership Equation: Balancing IQ and EQ in the Storms emotional intelligence emotional intelligence training empathy in leadership eq high-performing teams iq leadership skills Mar 14, 2025

In teams and organisations, the size of the “IQ pond” determines our ability to tackle complex challenges. If it’s too small, we struggle. But filling the pond is relatively straightforward—we can hir...

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James Rees

Through this blog, I will share practical strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership, build stronger connections, and foster team success. Stay tuned for actionable advice and inspiring content that will transform the way you lead.

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