In this sub-set of the mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos I focus on Trust. Isn’t it peculiar that whilst everyone agrees that Trust is a crucial ingredient to growing high performance in a team, I have never - in almost 30 years working with teams globally - been asked to host a conversation to discuss the topic specifically. In this episode I explore why this is. I also share a more workable definition of Trust and its component parts, that helps turn the abstract into something more...

In this fourth part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos I reflect on how nearly all leaders know what it’s like to be part of a highly effective team, but very few know how to build one. I also consolidate the 5 Agreements a team needs to make, and explore the 4 Commitment Cards to arrive at those agreements so that the team members feel committed, not just compliant.   Insights include: How knowing effective teams is not the same as building one.Consolidating the 5 Agreements of a...

In this third part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos as leaders look to Reset, Realign and Refocus their Teams, “Agreeing the How” concentrates on the importance of common understanding and commitment to How we best work together to get things done. Insights include: How Behaviour is the orphaned child of EffectivenessWhy Task is consistently prioritised over BehaviourWhy talking about Culture empties the room How to agree Ways of Working that gets commitment and lastsSupport the...

In this second part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos as leaders look to Reset, Realign and Refocus their Teams, “Agreeing the Why” concentrates on the importance of connecting a team to its purpose, as a chief source of meaning and motivation.

In this first part of a mini-season on Leading Teams in Chaos, Part 1 observes how the Covid story is writing itself chapter by chapter and how the latest chapter is giving grounds for optimism as Leaders are gradually now looking to Reset, Realign and Refocus their Teams.

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past year and look forward to answer the question “How Now From Here?” In 4 connected episodes/parts I summarise and highlight the best principles to help navigate our way forward from here.

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past year and look forward to answer the question “How Now From Here?” In 4 connected episodes/parts I summarise and highlight the best principles to help navigate our way forward from here.

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past year and look forward to answer the question “How Now From Here?” In 4 connected episodes/parts I summarise and highlight the best principles to help navigate our way forward from here.

It’s been a year like no other. To commemorate one year on from the first Covid case in Ireland, and the first Leadership in Chaos podcast episode, I have Zoomed Out to look back over the past year and look forward to answer the question “How Now From Here?” In 4 connected episodes/parts I summarise and highlight the best principles to help navigate our way forward from here.

People out there are really struggling. And the Chaos has moved from external disruption (economy and autonomy) to internal questioning as we struggle for meaning. In this episode I focus on what this means for leaders and their role.

In this episode I focus on what the leader’s role is in restoring a sense of control to help with people’s struggle around morale, motivation, and mental health.

In this episode I focus on why, counter-intuitively, Prioritising & Planning become even more crucial in Chaos.

In this important Omnibus episode, the first of 2021, I share a simple but profound and effective way to prepare yourself for a better 2021 – in spite of the Chaos.

In the final Episode of 2020 I select the top 5 Leadership lessons we can extract from the most trying of years.

At a time when people are feeling increasing disconnection, this week I explore how to deepen connection.

This week Ian discusses how to approach those Difficult Conversations.

This week Ian explores the lessons for Leadership from the Trump legacy.

This week, Ian discusses a way of viewing leadership as a form of contribution.

This week, Ian discusses leadership itself.

Ian reminisces on an old interview he did about how culture happens in organisations.

Ian reflects on the recent US presidential election and what it means for leadership.

Ian discusses how we need to learn to suspend our own biases if we are to really listen effectively and build trust.

Ian discusses the importance of identifying and addressing bias, especially during these times of heightened tension and ambiguity. 

Ian discusses how building commitment is a key skill for successful leadership, especially during these times of increased uncertainty. 

Ian returns from a period of "Zooming Out" on family vacation to share some thoughts.