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Naked Leader Week 1149 – Monday 10 November 2025 Time to read: 70 Seconds Powerful Lessons From A Help Desk Some years ago, as IT Director at Allianz I realised the biggest problem we had – it was what we ironically called ‘The Help Desk’. It wasn’t any of my team’s fault, it was because…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 22 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1148 – Monday 3 November 2025 These 3 Actions Will Change Your Life 1. When someone laughs at your expense, or pokes fun at you, join in Because when you laugh too, you take away their power and everyone laughs with you 2. Never react to others’…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 42 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1147 – Monday 27 October 2025 Thank You Peter Peter Thomson is an entrepreneur who truly inspires me and countless others with his practical wisdom, generosity and friendship. What sets Peter apart is his passion for helping people recognise their value—he’s coached thousands of entrepreneurs to build…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 25 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1146 – Monday 20 October 2025 Sandra’s 3 Biggest Regrets (Ours Too?) I received this email from Sandra, an 80-year-old lady I have never met – it really gave me a jolt. She asked me to share: 1. Spent less time worrying – most of what I…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 47 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1145 – Monday 13 October 2025 The Blindingly Obvious I love talking in schools – it’s fun, terrifying, and full of heckling. Honestly, it’s the best speaker training on the planet – if you get out alive. Recently, in a school assembly, I said: “Have you ever…… Continue Reading
Time to read: Just a minute Time to get over it: Your Choice Entirely Naked Leader Week 1144 – Monday 6 October 2025 No Big Deal The Scene: A One Team Workshop The Cast: The 12 team members without their overall manager, Graham, who is otherwise engaged, however his PA, Rebecca is present. The…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 36 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1143 – Monday 29 September 2025 Want to Achieve Something? Do This… Want it – really want it – with all of your being The difference between people and teams and organisations who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is simple – they want it more.…… Continue Reading
Time to do the Change Curve: ForeverTime to do the Choice Curve: A heartbeart Naked Leader Week 1142 – Monday 22 September 2025 Change or Choice? Below: The Change Curve (When it’s done to you) And – The Choice Curve (When it’s done by you) Uncertainty → before choice, low clarity/power The Choice → instant spike…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 65 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1141 – Monday 14 September 2025 I first met Andrew Marks in 2008, when he was CIO of Tullow Oil. He introduced me to a single gobsmacking, decision-making question: “What’s best for Tullow?” In other words What’s best for your organisation? This single question ignites essential conversations…… Continue Reading
Time to read: 65 Seconds Naked Leader Week 1140 – Monday 8 September 2025 The Day I Had ‘A Lot to Learn’ Dianne Thompson – now Dame Ila Dianne Thompson, DBE was CEO of Camelot Group from 2000 to 2014. I was invited to host Camelot’s 2001 Conference, and Dianne wrote me an introductory email…… Continue Reading