When stepping into an interim management role—whether for a business turnaround, factory start-up, or merging cultures in a complex acquisition—the stakes are always high. Time is limited, the challenges are immediate, and the solutions must balance people, processes, and culture.

These unusual sce...

In the Assertiveness-Duality Continuum, we explored the delicate balance between extremes of being "too nice" and "too aggressive." At the centre lies the assertive leader, integrating empathy and assertiveness to foster trust and accountability. But can all leadership styles naturally align at this...

The Assertiveness Duality Continuum

This duality continuum reflects a spectrum of leadership styles and interpersonal dynamics, emphasising the balance between extremes of being "too nice" or "too aggressive." Here’s how we can describe either side of this continuum:

Left Side (-5 to 0): The Dom...

Imposter Syndrome—the pervasive feeling of being a fraud despite evident success—affects a significant portion of high achievers. This phenomenon can hinder professional growth, mental health, and leadership effectiveness. Let’s delve into the neuroscience underlying imposter syndrome, its impact on...

Unveiling How Strategy, Goals, and Cultural Frameworks Fit Together to Enhance Organisational Experience – Derek Mair

Building a high-performing organisation requires more than just setting ambitious goals. The alignment between strategy, goals, and culture plays a critical role in shaping not only...

In many organisations, especially those prioritising safety, quality, or strict regulations, the culture can lean heavily on managed compliance. Compliance is crucial, no doubt—rules and procedures safeguard both people and operations. But what happens when the organisational culture is driven solel...

Companies today are twisting themselves in knots trying to figure out how to engage their employees more.

The fundamental flaw in this endeavour is that it’s not about trying to engage them, its about energising them so they ‘choose’ to be more engaged.

In today's competitive business environment,...

At the very foundation of the human psyche is this simple fact:

🔥 The need to be congruent with who you identify yourself as in different situations. 

In order to have something like an amazing business, you need to develop the beliefs, values and identity of an amazing leader / business owner.

You nee...

In financial markets Options and Futures are examples of zero-sum games where, if one party loses, the other party wins, and the net change in wealth is zero.

In social circles, poker and gambling are popular examples of zero-sum games since the sum of the amounts won by some players equals the com...

According to a well-documented Harvard Business Review business leaders have an intuitive grasp of the fact that obstacles to long-term success often arise from a lack of consistent interaction and collaboration among team members in strategic -planning.

Paradoxically, despite this understanding, ...

What is Leadership

At NOVO Leadership International we are constantly asked to define what leadership is and there are certainly many text book answers to that question, though fundamentally through experience it is simply about the ability to influence others to follow on the path that you are tra...

The Neuroscience of Purpose – NOVO Leadership

“Man’s main concern is not to gain pleasure or to avoid pain but rather to see a meaning in his life. That is why man is even ready to suffer, on the condition, to be sure, that his suffering has meaning.” – Viktor Frankl

Quite simply, having a sense o...