As our competitive arenas change and demand different types of performance, we have to keep developing our ability to play the game in the right way to have a chance of staying relevant and successful. If you want to be a high performance organisation, you'd better make sure you're superb…

The Comrades Marathon is somewhat of a rite of passage for international ultra-marathon runners, covering the 87 kilometres between the towns of Durban and Pietermartizburg in South Africa. It is the world's largest and oldest ultra-marathon race, and was first contested in 1921 to commemorate those who passed in the…

In our experience, the best leaders are those who consistently create environments rich in performers ready to fulfil their potential. These leaders are exceptional at creating and leading with motivation in mind at all times. To become one of these exceptional leaders, your challenge is to pursue, with fascination, your…

We usually apply high performance in a work environment and, sometimes, we find it to be an invaluable source of strength to apply to any situation. Recently, I found myself on the bench.  Injured athlete needing surgery and enforced time out.  I found that really really hard.  Not only do…

What is Team Development? We all know the importance of continuous development in our own role at work. Having a commitment to getting better at the things that add most value in our roles has many benefits. The same things are true for Team Performance - in order to keep…

High-performance teams understand their picture of team success. They know the results they want, the signs that tell them they’re winning, and the team behaviours they expect. These teams obsess over their team performance just as much as they do over the results because they know that this focus delivers…

Firstly, because us humans are not carbon based units of production. I am not a resource and I don't think anyone else is either.  Secondly, because in so many of my conversations with leaders over the last 30 years, the one thing that regularly comes up as their most precious…

    Culture change within an organisation is more than just a buzzword. It represents a conscious shift in the collective beliefs, values, behaviours, and attitudes that define the essence of an organisation. This transformation, often referred to as workplace culture, holds the potential to cultivate high performance and elevate…

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. Developing strong leaders within your organisation not only empowers individuals to reach their full potential but also drives innovation, fosters a positive work environment, and propels your business toward long-term growth. So, what exactly makes a…

There’s been a lot written on here and elsewhere about the challenges, opportunities and different approaches to hybrid working, a term I’ve come to increasingly irritated by because I think it’s unhelpful and in itself, nothing new. Every leader I’ve worked with over the last 35 years has worked in…