You have probably helped an organisation make decisions far more complex than the one now occupying your own thoughts. You can assess commercial risk, question a strategy and see the consequences of a choice several moves ahead. Yet when the decision concerns your own...
The call often comes when you aren’t actively looking. A recruiter describes a bigger remit, a stronger package and the opportunity to influence at a higher level. The organisation is credible, the title looks like progress and the people around you are likely...
The man who appears most capable is often the man nobody thinks to ask about. He is still delivering, making decisions and taking responsibility when something goes wrong. From the outside, he looks dependable. From the inside, maintaining that appearance may be...
The strategies that made you successful were not mistakes. Working harder, taking responsibility and holding yourself to high standards probably helped you build a respected career. They may also have made you the person other people trust when something important...
You have set aside an hour to work on something important. It might be a strategic decision, a proposal that needs reviewing or a conversation you know you need to prepare for. Twenty minutes later, you’ve reorganised your diary, checked a few figures and completed...
You close the laptop, hand over what needs to be covered and leave work behind for a week or two. At least, that’s what is supposed to happen. Your body arrives on holiday, but part of your mind remains in the office, replaying conversations, anticipating problems and...
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