If you haven't watched the quirky TV series Ted Lasso, you should. It's this charming story about an American college football coach (Ted) who is bought in to manage the performance of a struggling English Premier League football team. Ted has
Leadership
In the NZ Herald: What a business coach would do with the All Blacks
(As published in the NZ Herald, July 17, 2022; you can read it HERE) It was an interesting feeling watching the rugby on Saturday night. I'd guess half the country was actually hoping that the All Blacks lost, because that might finally force the
5 traits of a successful leader
As published in Supermarket News, April 2022 In successful companies, it’s often the leader of the business who jumps out as being the secret sauce. Think about a company that failed and usually the leader sticks out in your mind
Why you should do exit interviews — and the questions to ask
Nothing makes your heart sink like seeing a white envelope on your desk or hearing one of your employees say, “Can we talk for a minute? I have some news.” Resignations can be hard to face, with many owners feeling personally gutted that an employee
The 4 personality types leaders need in their inner circle
Have you heard the saying, "you are the sum of the company you keep"? If you think about the people you most hang out with, how would you describe them? Are they uplifting? Demotivating? Relaxed? Dynamic? Focused on material things? Focused on
Thanks All Blacks (truly)
The mighty All Blacks have just lost 2 games in a row. This hasn't happened in 9 years. 9 years ago, when it happened under Sir Graham Henry, the ABs showed mental resilience and grit and then in 2011 they went on to famously win the Rugby World