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Leadership lessons from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

The book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has many great lessons for leaders. Asking for help …
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When the unexpected happens…

…is it time to panic? Like losing your job after only 10-weeks, as it recently happened to me! Panic certainly …
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When you have a bad experience…write it down

We all have bad experiences, whether they come out of the blue or you’ve watched them brewing for a while, …
Engineering Leadership Meetup - May-24

Leadership Meetup talk – Create the recognition your teams deserve

I had the opportunity to speak at the Engineering Leadership Meetup on 22nd May. Below are my notes from the …
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Creating an Engineering Career Framework

A good career framework has many benefits for an Engineering team. It provides engineers clarity and visibility on the expectations …

LeadDev Meetup talk – Turn leadership mistakes into a better future

I had the pleasure of speaking at the relaunch of LeadDev’s London Meetups on 11th April. Below are my notes …
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Be creative with recognition

Getting recognition for some good work you’ve done can make your day, even your week! It gives you extra energy …
What 3 Words of Leadership

What 3 Words of Leadership

When talking with your teams, are there certain words you tend to use more than others? Through a variety of …

Resources for all areas of tech leadership

Do you have a list of articles you go back to that you find useful for guidance and reminders? I …