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What the Royal Mint of Spain Teaches Us About Innovation and Reinvention

Real Madrid may dominate the Champions League, but they are not the only “Real” worth talking about in the Spanish capital. Hidden in plain sight is another institution with a remarkable legacy: La Real Casa de la Moneda, the Royal Mint of Spain. Built in 1861, the Royal Mint printed and produced Spain’s currency for…

April 30, 2024
EP 64: How to Lead in an Age of Chaos and Disruption – Part 1: Chaos? Always!
We’re born without all the answers, we die without all the answers, yet we spend most of our lives looking for certainty. The problem lies not with the stars …but with ourselves. We spend this first episode of the Keynote series exploring why we crave certainty so much when the natural state is one of
April 15, 2024
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Why Conversations Break Down: The Hidden Power of Context

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering how the other person cannot see your point of view? From where you stand, the logic is perfectly clear. You have explained your reasoning. You have presented your evidence. Yet somehow, they remain firmly rooted on their side of the debate. They do not get it,…

February 22, 2024
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What the Longest Harvard Study Teaches Us About Happiness

Around this time of year, you might hear the familiar line, “Love is in the air; everywhere I look around.” For some, it sparks warmth. For others, it sparks an eye roll. Valentine’s Day divides opinion, often dismissed as a Hallmark invention rather than a meaningful moment. Yet the research tells a different story. One…

February 14, 2024
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Why Performance Reviews Trigger Fear – and How Leaders Can Change That

Performance reviews rarely spark excitement. No one wakes up thinking, “I can’t wait for my review today.” Many managers and leaders approach annual reviews with hesitation. The conversations feel high-stakes. People brace. Leaders often do too. Yet with the right skills and approach, performance reviews can shift from dread to genuine clarity, connection, and even…

December 7, 2023
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61: From the Archives: EP 29: Deepening Connections in Chaos
Whilst not obligatory that you “love” your people at work - in the amorous sense! - people at least need to know you, as the leader, have got their best interests at heart. On this Valentine’s Day, it is worth remembering that your connection to those that matter makes an enormous contribution to your leadership impact and results. In this
February 14, 2023
EP 2: The Calmest Person in the Boat
In this episode Ian shares the story of the Vietnamese boat people and draws lessons for leadership, inspired by Rudyard Kippling's poem "If".
March 30, 2020
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