The 4 Hidden D’s of Disengagement (And Why Most Leaders Miss Them)
10 June 2026
Disengagement shows up in the room long before it shows up in the reports — you feel it in the micro-moments long before the data
Employee Disengagement Is Like a Flat Tyre: The Early Signs Leaders Miss
5 February 2026
Disengagement is like a flat tyre. It’s hard to see the early signs of what’s causing it — but you feel the drag every single
Disengagement Starts as a Signal, Not a Statistic
28 January 2026
When people feel crap, they do crap, and performance suffers (along with your bottom line). When people are stressed, drained, or disconnected, they don’t bring
Stop Trying to Be Funny: How Leaders Can Use Humour More Effectively
24 September 2025
When done well, humour can be an effective leadership tool. It reduces stress, boosts collaboration, and builds a culture where people thrive. Used badly? It’s
What Stand Up Leaders Know That Most Managers Miss
24 July 2025
Most managers focus on getting results. Stand Up Leaders create the environment where results happen naturally. They understand what’s really going on: Teams don’t speak
What if Humour in Leadership Isn’t a Risk, But a Strategic Advantage?
18 July 2025
When leaders think about humour in the workplace, most instinctively flinch. Too awkward. Too risky. Too likely to end up in HR! But what if humour
The Band-Aids That Don’t Fix Burnout
10 July 2025
Let’s be honest. Most leaders are trying to address disengagement and fix burnout. They’re ordering Friday pizzas, hosting wellness webinars, handing out gifts and company
The Costly Leadership Mistake (Are You Making It?)
3 July 2025
Most leaders think disengagement is just a culture issue. But the truth is far more serious — and far more expensive. Disengagement is the #1
Comic Intelligence in Action: Strategic Humour to Elevate, Connect, and Empower Teams
21 August 2024
In a previous article, “The 3 Huge Mistakes Leaders Make with Humour — and How to Avoid Them“, we discussed a common error: randomly adding
The 3 Huge Mistakes Leaders Make with Humour — and How to Avoid Them
14 August 2024
Humour is a powerful tool in leadership—when used correctly. It can lighten the mood, foster connections, and even boost productivity. But when humour is mishandled,
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