by DAVID | Jun 3, 2026 | Leadership
Photo by Element5 Digital on UnsplashManagement is challenging, especially when you don’t have a lot of money to work with. Outside of work, I’m a governor (unpaid) of a primary school in north London. The school has more than five hundred young pupils. Three years...
by DAVID | Feb 13, 2026 | Leadership
Image by Andre Hunter on Unsplash Back in the 1980’s, bosses were allowed to yell at their staff. They probably weren’t, but we knew no better. My boss at that time was highly charismatic, well over six feet tall and beautifully spoken. He could string swearwords...
by DAVID | Feb 11, 2026 | Leadership
Image by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash If you’re facing a revenue shortfall or another version of failing to meet expectations, and if you’re feeling the pressure that comes with it, this grounding advice could be helpful. “Start where you are. Use what you...
by DAVID | Jan 21, 2026 | Leadership
The Turks have a homely proverb: they say, “The fish stinks first at the head.” If you’re unhappy with the culture or attitude of the people you lead, you must first look to yourself to be the agent of change. That’s because a company, department, or...
