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 to master your prompts, automate your workflows, and 10x your output before breakfast. And look — we’re not anti-AI. But here’s […]
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’s not bury the lede. The Disappearing Middle Manager. Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, organisations using AI to flatten their […]
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. WELCOME. I didn’t set out to write a leadership series. I set out to make sense of the moments that broke the ones that quietly rebuilt me […]
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 development is cosmetic. A two-day offsite. A personality assessment with a colour-coded report you glance at twice. A keynote from someone whose main qualification is that they once […]
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 slides. They fail in moments. Small, high-pressure, emotionally charged moments where their brain goes into protection mode… and leadership quietly disappears. And the worst part? Most of the time… they […]
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 not the busiest. They’re the ones who understand what’s happening in the moment—inside their brain and everyone else’s. Because leadership doesn’t fail in strategy. It fails in […]
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 kind of leadership is emerging, bold, human-centred, and grounded in courage. These leaders don’t just talk about change. They embody it. The New Leadership DNA […]
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 greatest leadership lesson… by showing you exactly how not to lead. While difficult managers can test your patience, confidence, and motivation, they can […]
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 far less often. Leadership can be deeply isolating. Leaders are expected to stay calm when situations are unclear. Decisive when the stakes are high. Composed […]
7 Reasons Why You Can’t Get a Leadership Role
Here’s the hard truth: the world can’t afford a leadership gap. We face unprecedented challenges—technological disruption, burnout, climate crises, and shifting workforce dynamics. The solution? More leaders. Leaders who are bold, strategic, and willing to do the hard work of inspiring others. Leadership isn’t about power or titles—it’s about service and influence. It’s about showing […]