Build #31 – Where do brilliant teams come from?
If we look at the great teams in the worlds of sport and business, it’s clear they don’t happen by accident. Creating a team that’s … Read More
Build #30 – Pastiche in business
I had an initial conversation with a founder recently that stuck with me. The founder told me in detail about the company they were creating. … Read More
Monthnotes – January 2024
“A bit of a grind”. That’s how I described January in a conversation with my son about two weeks in – and that still seems … Read More
Build #29 – How role definition drives growth
This month I’ve been working on an interesting project helping a business define roles. For start-ups moving into a scaling phase, founders often wrestle with … Read More
What I really learnt then
Twelve months ago I left behind the relative comfort of being part of a business leadership team and the monthly salary that came with it … Read More
Monthnotes – December 2023
Looking back over the last 31 days, it feels like December was definitely a month of two halves. The first half of the month was … Read More
Build #28 – Books for leaders – my recommendations
I read a lot of business books. I’ve read some that were instantly forgettable. Yet some are so thought provoking and useful that I refer … Read More
Build #27 – Congruence is underrated
Many founders see themselves as visionaries. They hold their ambition for the future they will create and are strongly driven to bring it into reality. … Read More
Monthnotes – November 2023
Looking back over November, it’s felt like a bit of a “hard graft” kind of month – one where there was plenty to get done, … Read More
Build #26 – There’s no such thing as a growth hack
Recently a client told me I have a “no such thing as a growth hack” speech. She explained that on several occasions, I’ve pushed back … Read More
