This article builds on the post about the importance of saying sorry in business and covers how to do so effectively and authentically in business contexts. It includes the three main elements of an effective apology: acknowledgement, responsibility and remedy. Scientific sources for this method are provided. Building on the article about the importance of… Continue Reading [...]

This article looks at the importance of being able to apologise, or say sorry, for mistakes in modern authentic leadership. It quotes scientific work underlining that being able to say sorry as a leader signals vulnerability and psychological safety to employees, a key driver in high performance teams. Furthermore, by being able to apologise leaders… Continue Reading Why [...]

This article looks at diversity in modern leadership, specifically is it out-of-date in modern leadership or not. It demonstrates how diversity is key in modern leadership, and references how diversity drives high employee satisfaction, performance and growth. After recently describing my work with organisations including diversity, I was asked:  “Isn’t that a bit out of… Continue [...]

Trigger warning: This post is about sexism, as I have experienced it. This post is born from my strong frustration with the current conversation around sexual harassment, sexism and sexual violence. As well as the fact that sexism in all its forms is a topic I deal with regularly in my work as a business… Continue Reading Let’s talk about sexism

Wondering why it might be worth showing your authentic self as a leader? Does it even pay? Or are you better off donning that ‘mental suit’ I was recommended wearing as a leader in the early 2000’s? (Please don’t.) Needless to say, but worth stating anyway: I did not wear that imaginary suit. My teams… Continue Reading Why authentic leadership pays off