Every leader carries an inner story that influences their decisions, confidence, and ability to inspire teams. In this article, Mark Jones explains how limiting beliefs can hold leaders back and shares practical steps from The Story Code™ to rewrite your narrative, build confidence, and lead with purpose and clarity.
Continue readingEmpathy vs Accountability: Why the best leaders know it’s not one or the other
Empathy and accountability aren’t opposites—they’re essential partners in effective leadership. Discover why the best leaders blend emotional intelligence with clear expectations to build resilient, high-performing teams.
Continue readingThe 8 benefits of caring leadership
Caring leadership isn’t just about kindness—it drives trust, loyalty, innovation and high performance. Explore eight compelling reasons why leading with empathy creates stronger teams, deeper connection and long-term success.
Continue readingWhy leaders need to approach the new world of work with sensitivity and action
As the workplace rapidly evolves, leaders must balance empathy with action. From AI to RTO and pay transparency, navigating change with curiosity, clarity and trust is essential for building resilient, future-ready teams.
Continue readingWhat’s wrong with the senior leadership cohort?
When strategies fail, the issue often isn’t resistance or poor processes—it’s misalignment within the senior leadership cohort. Without clear collaboration, these leaders unintentionally stall execution. The solution? A structured approach that fosters alignment, accountability, and teamwork to turn strategy into action.
Continue readingBeyond the right to disconnect: how clear team norms create real change
Hybrid work has blurred boundaries, and laws alone won’t fix it. Clear team norms define when and how to communicate, reducing stress and building trust.
Continue readingThe Role of Risk in Leadership
Effective leadership thrives on calculated risk-taking, balancing bold action with careful preparation. From founding a physiotherapy practice in a carport to navigating public criticism during challenging times, embracing risk fosters innovation, resilience, and organisational growth while inspiring teams to think boldly and act with confidence.
Continue readingWhy ‘work hard/play hard’ is damaging to the bottom line
Making bold decisions requires more than gut instinct—it demands a strategic approach. By integrating mental models, meshing diverse narratives, and balancing risk with opportunity, leaders can confidently make big bets that drive transformative success.
Continue reading5 Ways Leaders Can Improve Emotional Fitness
Emotional fitness involves embracing challenges with resilience and enhancing our mindset through physical exertion, acceptance, conscious meaning making, perspective, and daily rituals, fostering mental health and adaptive capacity.
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