In family enterprises, some of the most complex challenges aren’t financial - they’re emotional.
One of the least talked about is the fairness paradox: the tension that arises when decisions feel unequal, even in times of abundance.
In this short article and video, Stuart explains why succession in family businesses isn’t just about choosing the next leader; it’s about protecting trust, relationships, and connection.
What if the need to be right is keeping you stuck?
When we cling to certainty and binary thinking, we inadvertently sabotage our capacity for healthy conflict. The very patterns that make us feel secure in our positions often become the quicksand that traps us in unproductive disagreement.
In this article, Travis Fitch explores how our drive to be right creates deeper divisions rather than resolution and he offers three pathways to move hostile disagreement toward genuine understanding.
Leadership isn’t just about delegation and direction.
The most transformative organisations recognise that true leadership is about creating the conditions where human intelligence flourishes throughout the business - not just at the most senior levels. When leaders shift from controlling outcomes to cultivating conversations that matter, they unlock potential across every level.
In this article, Clint Vawser explores how relational intelligence becomes the hidden multiplier in culture-driven leadership, turning everyday interactions into opportunities for alignment, growth and organisational transformation.
What if meetings weren’t just about updates and efficiency?
The most effective leaders know how to shift conversations from merely task updates to deeper dialogue—creating space for reflection, accountability, and real progress.
In this article, Travis Fitch explores a model and approach to reshaping meetings from routine check-ins to opportunities for learning, ownership, and long-term impact.
What if burnout isn’t just about exhaustion? What contribution can leaders make in fostering sustained staff engagement... beyond end-of-year fatigue?
In this article, Travis Fitch challenges the surface assumptions about burnout, inviting leaders to consider creative possibilities to addressing this $14 billion issue.
How might reactive tendencies be impacting your leadership, and what might you shift to enable more intentional and creative leadership?
In this article, Clint Vawser explores the way fear and reactive tendencies can limit leadership effectiveness. He emphasises the importance of four practical ways leaders can begin to shift their focus towards creativity, courage, and unlocking their true potential.
