Active Leaders: December 2024

I’m looking forward to Christmas with my family and the warmth of summer in New Zealand. It’s been a tough year but we’re seeing signs that 2025 is going to be a whole lot better. I’ll be ready for it when I get back to work.?

I truly hope that you can say the same thing.?

Take care all?

Mike?

McKinsey: Warning, upgrade your operating system?

A timely article from McKinsey – As we head into the end of the year, it’s time re-evaluate and adapt how you operate. Effective leaders do it all the time, but it’s something everybody should do. Read the full article here.

Mindset:?

“I never lose. I either win or learn.” -Nelson Mandela?

My Blog: Listening beyond listening??

Here’s a story from a meeting with a client about how listening sometimes doesn't stop at listening. A client of ours simulated a heated debate to illustrate how communication is not just about listening. Find out the full story here.?

Podcast: The art of difficult conversations?

In our most recent podcast, we tackle a big topic: handling difficult conversations with empathy and purpose. Turning tough talks into opportunities to strengthen relationships, grow your leadership, and achieve meaningful outcomes. Listen here.?

The Hour of the Important?

If you’re stuck in the cycle of busywork, you need to try the 'Hour of the Important'. Watch our micro-learning video, and learn how to reclaim your focus and making meaningful progress every single day." Check it out here.?

Jon Batiste on The Late Show?

The contemporary piano genius Jon Batiste breaks musical barriers while playing a classic Beatles tune. There’s not much more to say about this, it speaks for itself, so sit back and enjoy this beautiful rendition.?

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Until next month,?

Dr Mike?

Founder, The Breakthrough Co?