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7 Feb 2022Leadership5 min read

Constraints-Led Leadership Development

Traditional leadership development has three major flaws.Firstly a focus on a “single” right way to lead. Referred to as “best practice”.Secondly, a belief that a knowledge gap is what explains the difference between the best and the rest.Thirdly, learning happens in the classroom. Pressure is minimised to make it a “fun” experience. Variability is removed so the program can be repeated consistently.The bigger assumption underpinning these flaws is that leadership development is a simple problem

4 Feb 2022Leadership3 min read

Beyond Autocratic Leadership

Autocratic Leadership gets a bad reputation but in certain situations, it can get results. Learn through an example where this style can work best and when it might lead to negative results. The best leaders are flexible. They adopt leadership styles based upon the situation.

1 Feb 2022Book Summaries3 min read

The Prosperous Coach Summary

The big ideas and best quotes from The Prosperous Coach. Learn how to help your clients see their world differently. When they see their world differently, they show up differently, see things differently & do things differently.

30 Jan 2022Book Summaries4 min read

Book Summary: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

There are many staggering facts and case studies within Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. One particular area is the collapse of sustained reading. If you are reading this Stolen focus book summary it might be that you cannot focus on reading an entire book. 57% of Americans do not read a single book in a typical year. Instead, they spend around 5.4 hours on their phone.

29 Jan 2022Coaching10 min read

Coaching Leadership Style: How To Lead Better

The coaching leadership style helps ordinary people get extraordinary results. Google's manager research revealed their best managers are effective coaches. Coaching increases engagement, wellbeing and performance. Become a better leader today.

26 Jan 2022Book Summaries4 min read

The Culture Code Summary | Daniel Coyle

Learn the big ideas on how to build a successful culture. Daniel Coyle distils the essence of high-performing team culture into three key ideas: build safety, share vulnerability, establish purpose.

24 Jan 2022Coaching9 min read

Manager as Coach: How To Lead Better

In a highly competitive market, effective coaching is not just optional, it’s essential to high-performance. Coaching is what turns ordinary people into extraordinary product teams. Learn how to become an effective Manager as Coach.

21 Jan 2022Book Summaries3 min read

Book Summary: How To Begin By Michael Bungay Stanier

Learn the big ideas and best quotes from How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier. You'll learn how to set goals that are meaningful and important. You unlock your greatness by working on the hard things.

16 Jan 2022Book Summaries2 min read

Book Summary: The Drunkard’s Walk by Leonard Mlodinow

Learn the big ideas and best quotes from The Drunkards Walk. Learn how randomness plays an important part in success. Many successes are influenced more by random elements (including chance encounters) than any talent or skill - this makes them unrepeatable.

16 Jan 2022Book Summaries3 min read

Book Summary - Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain

Learn the big ideas and best quotes from Quiet by Susan Cain. You will learn the power of introverts and how to create more inclusive environments.

16 Jan 2022Book Summaries15 min read

The Coach's Guide To Teaching Summary by Doug Lemov

Learn how to become a masterful teacher in business. Doug Lemov shares how coaches can become better teachers. Ensuring what you teach they will learn. The best leaders are great teachers. You'll learn how to improve decision making, check for understanding and build a learning culture.

26 Dec 2021Book Summaries8 min read

Book Summary: Leadership by Eddie Jones

Leadership by Eddie Jones inspires you to be your best. The old dictator of a coach shouting out a team doesn’t work anymore. Servant leadership brings out the best in a team. Asking more than telling. Leaders must build a learning environment. The biggest advantage teams can develop is the ability to learn faster and better than the competition.