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Writing, research, and thinking on leadership, culture, and the human work of modern organisations.

Practical notes from our work with leaders and teams. Long-form where it's worth it; short where it isn't.

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Leadership

Why most leadership training fails — and what actually works.

Culture

Culture is what leaders model and tolerate. Everything else is decoration.

Self-awareness

The four things self-aware leaders know about themselves.

Modern work

The middle manager squeeze — and the quiet cost of ignoring it.

Coaching

Why most executive coaching is too polite.

Culture

How to measure culture change honestly.