The Writing
Essays from the field.
Practical, honest essays on leadership, learning and the quiet work of helping people develop.
essay · Oct 2026 · 2 min
You don't lie. You don't cheat. So why don't they trust you?
Authenticity, empathy and logic: the three drivers of trust — and how to spot where you are wobbling.
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Leading what you can't measure
The most important decisions a leader makes cannot be measured. A small toolkit for leading in the face of what is hidden.
Read essayessay · Oct 2026 · 2 min
Quick wins may cause your long-term losses
Performance solves the pressing issue. Learning prepares us for the next problem. Development prepares us for the unknown.
Read essayessay · Oct 2026 · 3 min
Why are schools designed for failure?
Competence, relatedness and autonomy: a simple test for every school policy — and every workplace learning programme.
Read essayessay · May 2026 · 3 min
The Secret to Sustainable Change? Focus on Networks, Not Individuals.
Every transformation deck names a few champions. The change that actually sticks lives somewhere else — in the relationships people already have, and the rooms no one thinks to invite.
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