Every professional has a profile. Not the kind you type into LinkedIn, but the kind colleagues describe when your name comes up in...

Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is stand back and let their people fail — in a safe, controlled way. Like helicopter parents shielding kids from every bump, over-managing teams breeds dependence and anxiety. By allowing small, recoverable mistakes, you build resilience, ownership, and adaptability. The result? Teams that self-correct, move faster, and grow stronger without constant intervention.

Whether You’re the Coach or Just Playing on the Field Introduction So far, we’ve covered what workplace culture is and why it matters and...

Why One-Size-Fits-All Cultures Fail Introduction If you’ve ever worked across multiple teams, you’ll know this already: what works in one...

And Most Teams Don’t Even Know What They’re Serving Why This Series — and Why Now? Over the past few months, my role at work has evolved...

Most people assume the key to speed is the accelerator—the powerful engine, the tyres gripping the road, or aerodynamic design. But the real secret lies in the brakes. Without them, you'd never dare to drive fast at all.

Whether you're a solo contributor or managing a team, making even the smallest bit of progress can spark a chain reaction that drives clarity, confidence, and productivity. In this post, I explore why starting — even imperfectly — is often the most important thing you can do.

In today's digital world, how secure are your card payments really? This image represents the crucial technology that keeps your financial information safe: tokenisation. Learn how this powerful process transforms your sensitive card details into a meaningless code, protecting you from fraud and data breaches. Click to read the full article and understand how tokenisation safeguards your online and mobile transactions!

Not all power in the workplace comes from job titles. Some people influence through deep knowledge, others through quiet confidence or strong networks. In this blog, I explore the seven sources of organisational power, how to recognise who holds what, and how to use your own power to create impact (not chaos). 🧭 It’s not just what power you hold — it’s how you use it.

Analysis paralysis is a silent killer of momentum in business. Discover why it happens, how to overcome it, and what leaders can do to stop it returning.

Introduction: Why Boldness Matters In today's fast-paced business environment, the ability to act quickly often determines success. For...

So I realised I have published nearly 40 articles now, most of them about leadership and management but I haven't yet defined what...

Introduction: The Duality of Management Management is a balancing act between two critical skills: discipline and flexibility. The key to...

Introduction: The Balance Between Planning and Flexibility Discipline is undoubtedly crucial, but it’s not always enough on its own....

Introduction: Discipline as the Foundation for Success Discipline is often seen as a key ingredient to achieving success in management....

Maybe I’m just getting old, but what on earth has happened to the concept of quality in business? Years ago, businesses seemed to have a...

Discover the charity principle: interpreting arguments in the best light to foster understanding, respect, and productive conversations.

Explore how NFC Forum's multi-purpose tap can revolutionise Australia's tech scene by streamlining payments, loyalty points, and receipts.

Each month the RBA collates a publishes payments data about the various types of common payment methods used in Australia. I will access...

Discover how embracing change and staying positive can help navigate life's challenges.