When stepping into an interim management role—whether for a business turnaround, factory start-up, or merging cultures in a complex acquisition—the stakes are always high. Time is limited, the challenges are immediate, and the solutions must balance people, processes, and culture.
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In the Assertiveness-Duality Continuum, we explored the delicate balance between extremes of being "too nice" and "too aggressive." At the centre lies the assertive leader, integrating empathy and assertiveness to foster trust and accountability. But can all leadership styles naturally align at...
The Assertiveness Duality Continuum
This duality continuum reflects a spectrum of leadership styles and interpersonal dynamics, emphasising the balance between extremes of being "too nice" or "too aggressive." Here’s how we can describe either side of this continuum:
Left Side (-5 to 0):...
Imposter Syndrome—the pervasive feeling of being a fraud despite evident success—affects a significant portion of high achievers. This phenomenon can hinder professional growth, mental health, and leadership effectiveness. Let’s delve into the neuroscience underlying imposter...
Leadership is about navigating complexity, balancing strength with empathy, and staying authentic while adapting to challenges. In this 4-part series, we’ll explore the foundational elements of modern leadership—assertiveness, emotional intelligence (EQ), and the ability to find ...
Unveiling How Strategy, Goals, and Cultural Frameworks Fit Together to Enhance Organisational Experience – Derek Mair
Building a high-performing organisation requires more than just setting ambitious goals. The alignment between strategy, goals, and culture plays a critical role in shaping...
In many organisations, especially those prioritising safety, quality, or strict regulations, the culture can lean heavily on managed compliance. Compliance is crucial, no doubt—rules and procedures safeguard both people and operations. But what happens when the organisational culture is...
Companies today are twisting themselves in knots trying to figure out how to engage their employees more.
The fundamental flaw in this endeavour is that it’s not about trying to engage them, its about energising them so they ‘choose’ to be more engaged.
In today's competitive...
At the very foundation of the human psyche is this simple fact:
The need to be congruent with who you identify yourself as in different situations.
In order to have something like an amazing business, you need to develop the beliefs, values and identity of an amazing leader / business owner....
PUSH Leadership vs. PULL Leadership; The stats over the past 15 years speak for themselves…
Interdependency is key to drive innovation through collective contribution, where team members are ‘pulled’ along together influenced by a strong sense of shared purpose.
One...
‘Employee Engagement' has been a buzzword for some time now across corporate and SME companies.
An employee might be categorised as being “engaged” if they do their job well, have decent working relationships, and participate positively with the company culture. However, the...
In financial markets Options and Futures are examples of zero-sum games where, if one party loses, the other party wins, and the net change in wealth is zero.
In social circles, poker and gambling are popular examples of zero-sum games since the sum of the amounts won by some players equals the...
