When things go sideways, our instincts often make them worse. It’s predictable—but avoidable. Here are three ways we sabotage ourselves and how to sidestep them.

Big wins are obvious. They grab attention, command applause, and fuel motivation. But small wins? They’re the unsung heroes of progress. Here’s why we need them.

Psychological safety isn’t a buzzword. It’s the foundation for solving difficult challenges. When people feel safe to speak up without fear of judgement or retaliation, creativity flourishes. Ideas flow. Here’s how to make it happen.

Micromanagement isn’t a leadership strategy—it’s a defence mechanism. Around 30-40% of leaders fall into this trap, using control to shield themselves from the fear of failure or the discomfort of feeling unnecessary. Here’s how you can stop it.

Lone wolves are celebrated in movies but rarely succeed in reality. Big problems—those gnarly, complex, high-stakes ones—are too messy, too layered for one person to solve alone. Real breakthroughs happen in the spaces between perspectives.

Creativity isn’t magic. It’s connecting ideas, materials and knowhow (dots) in ways others don’t see. The most innovative solutions come not from inventing something entirely new but from combining what already exists in novel ways.

Imposter Syndrome isn’t a sign you’re broken, it’s proof you’re growing. When you feel like an imposter, it means you’re operating in uncharted territory.

We often view risk as something to avoid—a wall that stands between us and what we want. But risk is actually a gateway to new possibilities. Inside is how to stop seeing risk as something to fear and how to embrace it as a friend to learn from.

Beliefs are powerful. They guide our decisions, shape our identity, and give us direction. But what happens when those beliefs stop pushing us forward? What happens when they become baggage?

Good communication doesn’t fight to win—it flows to connect. Too often, we treat conversations like a boxing match, with jabs, defenses, and the need to prove a point. But when we approach communication this way, everyone leaves bruised, and nothing really changes.

Collaboration isn’t a checklist, and it’s not a system you plug people into. It’s a dance. Every step forward requires timing, awareness, and trust. You move together, not in perfect unison, but in a way that complements each person’s strengths.

Stress isn’t the problem, it’s a symptom. The problem is how little control we feel over performing to meet challenging expectations, which causes stress. The antidote? Find a path to regain your sense of control and start taking steps. 

When loss strikes what we really want is to lose the feeling of loss. The moment a loss happens, it feels permanent. It hits like a brick and tells you something’s gone forever. But what loss also does is give us the chance to discover something new - a seed of growth that turns loss into gain. Here’s how to turn loss into gain.

Reading isn’t about finishing—it’s about absorbing. A book is a conversation with the author, but often, we read it and hope inspiration jumps out, rather than dig for the gold that's buried in there.

It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You see the problem clearly. You’ve mapped the risks, understand the causes, the impact and urgency. But no one else seems to notice. Or worse, they notice and dismiss it.

Binary thinking kills creativity. Instead ask: 'What else could be true?' Imagine you’re stuck at a crossroads, with two signs pointing in opposite directions—either go left or go right. It’s easy to feel like that’s your only choice.

Confidence is something you do, not just something you feel. Confidence comes from choosing to act despite the fear you feel.

Not all conflict needs to be a battle to win. Conflict can also be a game of understanding.

The antidote to complexity isn’t simplification. It’s focus. When we’re overwhelmed by options, distractions, or a thousand things to do, it’s easy to drown in the noise. But clarity doesn’t come from cutting things away, it comes from sharpening our focus on what matters.

The Eiffel Tower draws a crowd, but wasn’t built by following the crowd.