This video continues the T.E.A.M. series and we look at the second element of the model, engagement.

Trust is a foundation stone for high performance teams and organisations. It is the first pillar of the T.E.A.M. model. In this video I talk about some actions you can take as a leader to foster an environment of trust within your team and organisation. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, how […]

Here’s a video with some thoughts on developing team performance with something we can learn from the Irish farming community and the lost spirit of community. This is my T.E.A.M. model. How do you approach it? How are you challenged with developing your team? How would you describe your microculture (honestly!)?

Having something to aim for is important. In the world of work, this comes in the form of targets – productivity, sales, revenue, profit – different forms of the same thing. Over the last few months, the world has changed dramatically so the targets of pre-COVID19 may no longer be reasonable. From a leadership perspective, […]

A significant factor in the performance of people is how leaders and organisations manage their performance. As leaders, we get in the way sometimes. We allow ourselves or our organisations to create obstacles that make it harder for our people to bring their best. Some thoughts…..

The fear of making mistakes is prevalent and causing people to perform well within their capabilities. This is a problem because the opportunity cost of this lost potential is massive.

I put together a short video on Employee Engagement. My intention with this is to get you thinking about how you can do better. That’s not to say that anyone is doing poorly, and there is always scope to be better if you want to be. This is my first ever LinkedIn video and, in […]

Leaders Go First Scars are a consequence of life. We pick them up along the way. I don’t just mean those physical scars– the ones found on the body. I also mean those scars that are non-physical – the ones found in the body. Scars of the heart, the mind, the psyche, the soul. Scars […]

Is Your Heart in the Game? Is your heart in the game? The game you are playing right now? Are you engaged and getting engagement? Are you even playing the right game for you? It’s a universal truth to say that every human being wants happiness. The thing is, happiness means different things to different […]