Leadership Archives

Motivation Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

by Michelle | July 7, 2025 |

Motivation at work doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people jump at new challenges, while others feel drained by the same task. Deadlines might energise one person but overwhelm another. We often treat motivation at …

Fatigued female employee, staring mindlessly at her desk, as she is expected to work extended hours

When is enough, enough?

by Michelle | May 15, 2025 |

Leadership

In a significant shift for global financial markets, Nasdaq, a financial institution, has announced plans to move to 24-hour trading. Currently, Nasdaq operates from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, but its proposed expansion …

A Young male manager, reflecting on whether he is trusted as a leader

Are you trusted as a leader?

by Michelle | January 29, 2025 |

Leadership

Are you a trusted leader? Trust and empowerment are essential for fostering a productive and engaged team, yet many leaders and managers in the UK grapple with creating an environment where these qualities can flourish. The …

Group of work colleagues in a psychologically safe workplace

The Science Behind Psychological Safety

by Michelle | January 8, 2025 |

Effective Teamwork, Leadership

How Neuroscience Informs Better Workplace Practices The workplace is a dynamic environment, impacted by rapid technological advancements, evolving market demands, and the need for continuous innovation. Organisations are constantly adapting to new tools, remote and hybrid …

Mature male employee, hiding behind a desk to avoid getting involved

Understanding and reducing the culture of avoidance

by Michelle | December 18, 2024 |

Leadership

Avoidance culture is an often-overlooked dynamic that can subtly influence team behaviour, communication, and productivity within a company. In a UK workplace, where professional decorum and ‘keeping the peace’ can sometimes take precedence, avoidance culture …

Younger male employee reverse mentoring an older colleague

The Benefits of Reverse Mentoring

by Michelle | November 19, 2024 |

Leadership

In 2014, a study suggested that, by 2025, millennials—those born between 1980 and 1995—would comprise 75% of the global workforce. Whilst the make-up of today’s workforce hasn’t quite panned out that way, the number of Gen …

Image of a young women who has a sense of purpose in the workplace

Building Purpose in the Workplace

by Michelle | September 4, 2024 |

Leadership, Wellbeing & Resilience

In the continually changing landscape of the workplace, the quest for meaning and purpose has emerged as a powerful driver of employee engagement and organisational success. Gone are the days when a steady pay packet …

a group of people illustrating generational differences

Generational differences in the workplace

by Michelle | July 31, 2024 |

Effective Teamwork, Leadership

The intermingling of different generations within UK workplaces presents both opportunities and challenges. The coexistence of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z brings a wide array of perspectives, work ethics, and attitudes that …

picture of a female employee, feeling helpless and disengaged

Learned Helplessness

by Michelle | July 3, 2024 |

Leadership

What is ‘learned helplessness’? Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon that can have detrimental effects in the workplace if left unchecked. It occurs when an individual feels that they have no control over a situation and …

The story of the halo and the horn…

by Michelle | May 8, 2024 |

Leadership

The ‘halo effect’ is a psychological phenomenon first identified by Edward Thorndike in 1920. It has far-reaching implications within the workplace, affecting everything from individual workload management to team dynamics and leadership perceptions. The halo effect …