by Kate Mercer | Sep 14, 2025 | Organisation Culture
Have you ever sat in a meeting where everyone nods along, agrees what should be done – and then nothing actually happens? You’re not alone. Many businesses are full of ‘decisions’ that never turn into action. The uncomfortable truth is that decisions are...
by Kate Mercer | Sep 7, 2025 | Leadership
September has that familiar “back-to-school” feeling. After a summer break, many of us return to work with new energy, sharper ideas, and a sense of possibility. But the question is, why does it take stepping away to feel refreshed and creative again? For many...
by Kate Mercer | Aug 31, 2025 | Leadership
You think you’re open-minded in business. Everyone does. It’s like asking someone if they’re a good driver – of course they are. The problem? Mindsets are invisible to their owners while being glaringly obvious to everyone else. Right now, you...
by Kate Mercer | Aug 31, 2025 | Leadership
You’ve invested time and effort in defining your company values. Perhaps you’ve committed to “trust and respect” or “recognising and rewarding creativity and initiative.” Your team knows these values. They’ve heard the...
by Kate Mercer | Aug 14, 2025 | Organisation Culture
You may resist thinking of your business as a ‘brand’ – and rightly so. The term feels too shallow, too marketing-focused, for something as substantial as the organisation you’re building. But it deserves your attention: every organisation...