by DAVID | Apr 14, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
Recent research by LinkedIn highlighted something surprising and perhaps worrying for those who own or run businesses. 3,000 employees (out of 10,000) said they would want to be promoted to a managerial position. In other words, 70% would not want a promotion. ...
by DAVID | Mar 26, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
Who are the quietly good in your company? I’m talking about the people who, without fanfare and noise, regularly deliver quality work. These are the employees your clients might mention when you talk to them. Clients who love that their reports are...
by DAVID | Mar 11, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
“Fear drains people. Purpose fuels them. When employees stay, it shapes the energy they bring every day. The goal is to make sure employees stay for the right reasons.”Justin Angsuwat, Chief People Officer at Culture Amp What kind of leader do you want to be?...
by DAVID | Feb 11, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
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...
by DAVID | Jan 21, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
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...
by DAVID | Jan 20, 2026 | Leadership & Strategy
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone just did the job they were employed to do instead of, Playing office politics Undermining colleagues Protecting their turf Not accepting responsibility when things go wrong Doing the minimum required for their role What could...
