Conflict and the Search for Intimacy
by David Paice on Aug 14, 2025
"I hate my boss!" This is quite a statement to say, or even to think. And perhaps behind this is something more benign and important – a request for some appreciation or recognition for the work I do.
Sweating Your Leaders As A Source Of Competitive Advantage
by David Paice on Aug 7, 2025
An old corporate cliché reads, 'our people are our greatest asset', whilst another maxim of capitalism urges us to 'sweat your assets' for maximum profitability. Combining these two concepts raises a crucial question: to what degree do companies invest in leadership development and ca …
Conflict and the Wisdom of Donkeys
by Gordon Lyle on Jul 31, 2025
For reasons best known to herself and for as long as I can remember, my mother had a framed copy of what was casually referred to as ‘The Two Donkeys’ hanging on the kitchen wall of every house we lived in throughout my childhood.
Team Coaching Vs Team Building: What Executive Leaders Need To Know
by David Paice on Jul 24, 2025
Many executive teams invest thousands in team-building activities yet still struggle with decision-making, communication breakdowns, and competing agendas. The issue isn't a lack of trust exercises—it's the fundamental difference between team building and team coaching.
Can Conflict At Work Ever Be A Good Thing?
by David Paice on Jul 17, 2025
Conflict at work is typically viewed as something negative, disruptive, and undesirable. Yet, could conflict actually serve as a hidden resource, offering unexpected benefits? Research suggests the answer is yes—if managed correctly.
The Missing Link In Senior Team Success: Trust
by David Paice on Jun 26, 2025
In senior leadership teams, focus is often on providing individuals with support to help them do their jobs better. Increasingly this will come in the shape of individual executive coaching for which research has consistently indicated that performance improves over time with coaching …
How do you trust someone who shouts at you?
by David Paice on Jun 19, 2025
Is it better to be feared or loved? How can someone be expected to perform a task diligently if they are coerced through aggression to do so. Yet it depends on perspective as well. Seen through the eyes of the boss, might it be possible to correlate productivity with shouty-ness?
The Influence Team Performance Coaching Can Have On Your Organisation
by David Paice on Jun 12, 2025
All the best sporting teams thrive under the guidance of exceptional coaches - this is an undeniable truth. Teams would not progress very far without people who can observe what’s happening at a distance and intervene to make improvements. Team performance coaching is a critical inves …
A Culture of Trust and Trust in the Culture
by Gordon Lyle on May 22, 2025
Do you remember where you were on the morning of July 7th, 2005?
Groupthink: The Hidden Danger Undermining Team Decisions
by David Paice on May 15, 2025
In corporate boardrooms and team meetings alike, unanimous agreement can sometimes signal a hidden problem. When the drive for harmony overtakes critical evaluation, teams fall prey to groupthink – often with disastrous results.
Giving corrective feedback without undermining trust
by David Paice on May 12, 2025
Providing corrective feedback is an essential part of effective management, yet it can be fraught with challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining trust. Trust is foundational to high-performing teams (Costa & Anderson, 2011), and mishandling feedback can erode it quickl …