Before you ask for results, ask this: Have you built the basics?
If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from 25 years of working with leaders and organisations, it’s this: many teams are asked to perform at a high level, yet they’re not given the foundations they need to truly succeed. Leaders often want people to “work as a team,” but without building the conditions that make it […]
The power of intentional leadership: Turning vision into action
Success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s driven by intentional leadership, deliberate action and a clear, focused strategy. A great idea is just the beginning, but how you execute it matters. The challenge lies in creating the right environment for success for ideas to take root, grow and thrive while empowering your team to take ownership […]
Setting Goals That Stick
Welcome to Leadership Unlocked! In this episode, we’re addressing a challenge every leader faces: how to set and achieve goals during high-pressure periods. The juggling act of managing deadlines, people, and personal commitments can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies it’s possible to stay focused and thrive. Let’s dive into three essential practices to help […]
How Much Should I Focus on Strategy vs. Culture?
Our fixation on strategy is natural. We must be solution focused to be great leaders, and we lean into creating effective strategies to review our performance against the market. Yet, this process often causes us to neglect our organisational culture – and then we begin to tread water. We need to have the right culture […]
Unconscious Bias, Status Quo and Decision Making
We all have unconscious biases. These are learned assumptions, beliefs or attitudes that exist in the subconscious. Our subconscious brain works to keep us safe and away from harm, using mental shortcuts to quickly process information or threats. These biases form and develop over time as we go through life, accumulating life experiences and exposure […]
Linking Purpose to People Power
Here at Corporate Edge, we exist to facilitate the achievement of human potential. This is our purpose, what we all strive towards, the very fabric that binds us together. Your purpose is not just a string of words that outlines a high-level organisation-wide goal. It is the very foundation that brings together people, ideas, innovation […]
How to Make Tough Business Decisions
One of the key traits of an impactful and effective leader is the ability to make great decisions, even in difficult or high-pressure situations. However making a great decision is not always easy – especially if emotions are high or there are multiple stakeholders or business outcomes that could be impacted. In this video we’ll […]
Five Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid When Defining Your Strategy
It’s February already?! It’s crazy how quickly the months can fly by, so if you haven’t already make sure you and your team are crystal clear on what you need to achieve this year. Ask yourselves: What did you do well last year? Where did you fall short? And where do we want to be as […]
