Newsletter Management

11 August 2026

Most of what I have written in this newsletter so far has stayed in the third person. Leaders, in general, facing tension, in general. This month, I want to depart from that, briefly, and explain wh...

13 July 2026

Many leadership environments reward speed. Decisions need to be made quickly. Problems need to be addressed. Opportunities appear and disappear. The pressure to act is often constant. Yet one of ...

11 June 2026

As responsibility grows, leaders often face a challenge that is rarely discussed openly: distinguishing between what they are entrusted to carry and what they have gradually taken on. What might wise ...

14 May 2026

Leadership challenges are not always caused by a lack of capability. Many leaders are highly competent. They work hard, care deeply, and carry significant responsibility. Yet even capable leaders ca...

13 April 2026

Many leadership challenges appear urgent in the moment. A difficult decision. A strained relationship. A team losing momentum. A growing sense of tension that is hard to name. When these situations ...

11 March 2026

Leadership rarely develops in a straight line. There are seasons when activity is visible and decisions move quickly. Plans are implemented, teams mobilise, and progress can be measured through clear...

13 February 2026

Most leaders I meet are not lacking commitment, intelligence, or competence. They are carrying weight. Responsibility accumulates quietly. Expectations expand. Decisions carry wider consequences. Ov...