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Unveiling the Blueprint: How to Build a High-Performing Team
Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, the concept of teamwork stands as an indispensable pillar for organizational...
Apr 10, 20244 min read
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Dealing with the Constant Complainer: The Leadership Champ's Guide to Effective Employee Management
Introduction: In every workplace, you're likely to encounter an employee who seems to perpetually find fault with everything and...
Jul 4, 20234 min read
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Mastering the Art of Managing Narcissists in the Workplace: Effective Strategies for Success
Managing a narcissist at work can be challenging, as they often have a strong need for admiration, lack empathy, and prioritize their own...
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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As a leader how can you prioritize your mental health?
Mental health can be something that many leaders overlook, however it's a vital leadership skill that is a key part of long-term success...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Does the search for 'talent' actually hold us back from developing our employees?
In my corporate workshops I often talk with participants about taking a coach approach to leadership . Rather than seeing themselves as a...
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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The Behaviour Isn’t The F***ing Person
In this episode the guys talk about the importance of separating behaviour and opinion from the person. In a seemingly ever polarising...
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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Leave Your F***ing Ego At The Door (A Career In Public Sector Leadership)
Fergus Lawson studied French at University and developed a love for France and the French culture. He has been an organizational...
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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Seven Is A Lucky Number ... And So Are These Seven Lessons Of Effective Leadership
Several years ago I struck up a conversation on the C-Train and the individual upon finding out what I did for a living, asked me 'What...
May 27, 20212 min read
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The Worst F***ing Bosses - who they are and what makes them so bad
Many of us have had or currently have a great manager, but many of us will also have had/have a f***ing nightmare of a boss, someone who...
May 18, 20211 min read
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Speak Up! ... 'You should fire him' ... What Next?
In our workshops I will discuss with participants how, despite planning out what you are going to say beforehand, often when the 'action'...
Mar 10, 20215 min read
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Don't Let Vikings Invade Your Organization?
Do you have co-workers or employees who cause you stress? Are you trying to implement a change of system, process or structure in your...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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What did Winston Churchill and Queen Boudica ever do for us?
Apologies to Monty Python for stealing the idea, you can watch their original sketch here Listen to Episode 5, in which Ken responds to...
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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A Viking, a Construction Worker and a Graduate walk into a bar ....
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Jan 15, 20214 min read
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Are People Really 'Unmanageable'?
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Dec 14, 20204 min read
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Can You Create High Performing Teams If Everyone Is Working Remotely?
For many managers the reality of managing a disparate group of people, who are used to working in close proximity but now work remotely,...
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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