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We teach people how to work.

But not how to work well together.

We've been told that as long as you put in the effort,
you can achieve the success you're working toward.

But for leaders, this isn't about being a solo act.

Your job is to bring the best out of talented people,
so that you can create lasting success together.

That starts by building the right environment.

Here are 6 tools to help you:

1. The 70-20-10 Rule (McCall, Lombardo & Eichinger)
↳ How people actually learn on the job:

70% from hands-on experiences
20% from coaching and mentoring
10% from formal training

2. The RAPID Decision-Making Model (Bain & Company)
↳ Good teams make fast decisions and know who owns what.

Recommend → Suggest the course of action
Agree → Those who must sign off.
Perform → They carry out the decision.
Input → Provides relevant information
Decide → Who gets the final say.

3. The Trust Triangle (Frances Frei, Harvard)
↳ You can earn each other's trust in 3 ways

Authenticity – Are you genuine?
Logic – Do your decisions make sense?
Empathy – Do others feel like you care?

4. The Energy/Impact Matrix (Inspired by McKinsey)
↳ Map every team member's impact vs. energy.

High Energy + High Impact = Keep & promote
Low Energy + Low Impact = Consider exit
Coach or upskill people who are in between.

5. The 5 Stages of Team Development (Tuckman Model)
↳ Each stage plays a key role in the team's success.

Forming – Getting acquainted
Storming – Differences emerge
Norming – Ground rules are set
Performing – Momentum builds
Adjourning – Work wraps up or evolves

6. The Johari Window (Luft & Ingham)
↳ A simple tool for building shared self-awareness.

Open → You know, they know
Hidden → You know, they don't
Blind Spot → They know, you don't
Unknown → No one knows (yet)

Leading a high-performing team isn't about trying to be the greatest.

It's about creating an environment where smart people can do great work.

I've built the Sands Performance Assessment to help leaders pinpoint how they can create a winning environment for their team.

It uncovers your values and how they shape your leadership so you can implement what works best for you.


Which one of these will you try first?
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CEO: “Why aren’t we using AI yet?”
Data team: “We’ve been using it for years.”

Both are right.
Both are talking about completely different things.

The exec sees ChatGPT writing marketing copy.
The data scientist sees a churn prediction model in production.

The difference matters, because each brings new opportunities, new data needs, and new risks.

AI isn’t one thing.
It’s a spectrum:
From predicting → to creating → to acting.

Before investing in the next AI pilot:
→ Start by naming which AI you're discussing: Traditional, Generative, or Agentic.
→ Then ask: where are we today, and where should we invest next?

Because when everyone understands what kind of AI you’re actually doing, expectations align and investment decisions make sense.

Check out the infographic below: “Different Types of AI Explained to a Non-Tech Exec.”

Five minutes now could save you months of misaligned pilots and budget debates.

How does your organisation currently perceive AI?

Repost to help teams agree on what they mean by AI.

The most successful people I've met share 1 skill:


Great share by: Reno Perry


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The most successful people I've met share 1 skill:

They’re powerful communicators.

I've watched so many talented professionals get overlooked.

(Especially in job interviews these days)

All because they couldn't package their value into stories that stick.

The right frameworks can help you do that.

Here are 5 story frameworks every professional or job seeker needs to know:

1. STAR Method
↳ Helps you include numbers and outcomes
↳ Turns vague claims into concrete proof

2. The Minto Pyramid Principle
↳ Saves time by leading with conclusions
↳ Perfect when you must make your point quickly

3. AIDA Framework
↳ Builds momentum from the first word to the final ask
↳ Keeps readers engaged through your entire message

4. StoryBrand Framework
↳ Shifts focus from what you did to what they need
↳ Makes your value instantly relevant to your audience

5. The Hero's Journey
↳ Turns career gaps into growth stories
↳ Shows resilience instead of just listing jobs

Each framework helps you:

Build real connections
Make your message stick
Say more with fewer words
Stand out from everyone else

Your experiences already matter.
These frameworks just help others see it too.

Which storytelling challenge do you face most?


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The most successful people I know share one weird trait


Great post by: Kavit Haria


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The most successful people I know share one weird trait:


They're addicted to being uncomfortable.

They know the elevator to success is broken.

You have to take the stairs.

(And most people are still waiting in the lobby.)

Your Comfort Zone feels like success.

But it’s a trap.

Everything’s predictable.
Nothing challenges you.
Days blend together.

The Fear Zone is where most people quit.

“I’m not ready yet.”
“What if I fail?”
“Maybe next year.”

But fear isn’t your enemy.
It’s your compass pointing to growth.

The Learning Zone is where magic starts.

You face one small fear.
Then another.
Problems become puzzles.
Setbacks build strength.

The Growth Zone is where leaders are born.

Vision becomes clear.
Confidence flows from experience.
You stop avoiding challenges. You seek them.

And the best part?

The distance between comfort and growth is just one courageous step.

Most wait for fear to disappear.
(Spoiler: it never does).

Winners move while still afraid.

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Growth is messy, awkward, and sometimes uncomfortable

But it’s how you get to the good stuff.