Soft (aka Human) skills in big demand as AI enters workforce
Hot take: The most valuable thing you can do right now is NOT learn another AI tool. It’s learn how to be more human. We know, we know. Every other newsletter is telling you
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Law Three: Know Thyself First — The Law That Unlocks Every Other
You can’t lead others until you understand your own strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots. It sounds ancient. It is. And the research confirms it’s still the single mo
The Disappearing Middle Manager
The Lead – the leadership newsletter for people who lead — and those figuring out what that even means anymore. Half of Them Will Be Gone by the End of This Year Let’
Law Two: Your Brain Will Lie to Protect You. Great Leaders Challenge It.
There is a moment every leader knows — the one where a decision feels obvious, the path forward seems clear, and the internal resistance to doubt is absolute. It feels like clari
LAW ONE: LEADERSHIP ISN’T A TITLE. IT’S HOW YOU SHOW UP UNDER PRESSURE.
THE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP: 52 Laws. One year. Everything they didn’t teach you about leading. LAW ONE: LEADERSHIP ISN’T A TITLE. IT’S HOW YOU SHOW UP UNDER PRESSURE.
The Leadership Compass – Five Pillars That Separate Leaders Who Last From Leaders Who Just… Lasted
The Leadership Compass™: Five Pillars That Separate Leaders Who Last From Leaders Who Just… Lasted Let me start with something that might sting a little. Most leadership develo
When Leaders Really Fail (And No One Calls It Out)
Let’s get something straight. Leaders don’t fail because they’re stupid. They don’t fail because they skipped your half-day workshop with the stale muffins and recycled sli
What the Best (Yes, the Bestest) Leaders Do Differently
And why it’s not what most people think Let’s get something straight. The best leaders aren’t the smartest in the room. They’re not the loudest. And they’re definitely no
Courageous Leadership Voices Shaping the Future of Work
Courageous Leadership Voices Shaping the Future of Work AI, disruption, and a rising demand for empathy are challenging the old rulebook of command and control. In its place, a new
360-Degree Feedback Alone Doesn’t Change Leaders. Conversations Do.
360-Degree Feedback Alone Doesn’t Change Leaders. Conversations Do. Every year, organisations invest heavily in 360-degree feedback. Surveys are designed. Data is collected. Repo
7 Habits of the Most Successful Leaders We Train
7 Habits of the Most Successful Leaders We Train at LeadershipHQ After working with thousands of leaders over nearly two decades, across government, infrastructure, construction, f
HR Pulse 2026: The real state of AI and human leadership
HR Pulse 2026: The real state of AI and human leadership The leadership challenge shaping the future of work As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we work, lead, and
7 Ways to Work With That Manager
The One Who Teaches You What Not to Do Not every leader you work with will inspire you. Some will challenge you. Some will stretch you. And some will unintentionally become your gr
Why We Created Best Mondays™
Because leadership doesn’t fail in strategy. It fails on Monday morning. For decades, leadership development has been designed in the wrong place. Mid-week workshops. Quarterly o
Leadership Clarity: When It Matters Most – Want to be an Early Adopter?
Why Leaders Need Support in the Moments That Actually Matter Leadership is often described as a privilege. And it is. But there is another truth about leadership that is discussed
Award-Winning Public Leadership Programs Launched
After 30 years working with leaders, we’ve learned this: Leadership doesn’t fail in strategy. It fails in moments. The conversation you avoid. The decision you delay. The press
Trillion-Dollar Leadership Starts Here
Trillion-Dollar Leadership Starts in the Smallest Moments Let’s be honest. Most people think trillion-dollar businesses are built on strategy. They’re not. They’re built on l
How Leadership Lessons Can Transform Your Career Growth
Nobody wakes up one day and suddenly becomes a great leader. It takes real experiences, honest self-reflection, and the guts to keep growing, even when it gets tough. The truth is,
Why Leading Change Fails: Five Mistakes Leaders Must Avoid Now
Leading change feels like pushing a boulder uphill. You’ve got a clear vision, a new strategy, a team restructure, maybe a complete culture overhaul, but instead of momentum,
How Strategic Use in Your Leadership Transforms Team Success
Leadership isn’t just about making decisions, it’s about making the right decisions at the right time with the right resources. The strategic use in your leadership can