The AI habit that feels like progress and isn’t – ‘Gold-plating’
Earlier this year I was working with an AI assistant on marketing copy for a webinar. The copy was already...
Read moreThe neuroscience of empathy – your leadership superpower
He arrived at our coaching session barely holding it together. I could see it the moment he sat down: the...
Read moreGood Leaders Learn. Great Leaders Unlearn.
Two years ago, a ski instructor told me I looked like an old-fashioned Parisian on skis. I didn't entirely mind...
Read moreWhy your brain will try to sabotage your business objectives in 2026, and what you can do about it
Not sure whether you’ve been following the ongoing saga to get my book on human-centric leadership written and published? Well, I...
Read moreThe KPI trap: why your success metrics might be killing your joy
For years, I measured my success the way most business leaders do: revenue, turnover, growth percentages. Every Monday morning, I'd...
Read moreThe surprising truth about why humans have big brains – and what it means for leadership
Most executives believe their big brain is for analysis, strategy, and complex problem-solving. That's why we evolved such large brains,...
Read moreThe human-centric leadership book I’ve been procrastinating writing for 12 years
And why I'm finally ready to share what I've learned about leadership, grounded in neuroscience and practical application I remember the...
Read moreGrowth Mindset – the real impact
Most leaders are chasing motivation. But the brain doesn’t work that way. People perform when they feel safe — not pressured. Tom Flatau...
Read moreThe leopard can’t change its spots; but the human can…
Standing before the earliest known cave art on the planet profoundly shifted my perspective. These ancient handprints, estimated to be...
Read morePower Posing: A Tale of Resilience
In 2012, the notion of power posing burst onto the scene, captivating job candidates, public speakers, and even athletes seeking...
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