by Kate Mercer | Dec 5, 2025 | Leadership
Let’s talk about one-to-ones… Not the drive-by chats. Not the quick sync in the lift. Not the “we talk all the time” shrug. I mean proper, structured, intentional one-to-one meetings with your direct reports. The kind that actually enhance...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 26, 2025 | Leadership
If there’s one thing great leaders have in common, it’s their ability to communicate with clarity, integrity, and presence. They can paint a compelling vision, rally a team around a shared purpose, and make people feel genuinely heard. But some surprisingly common...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 26, 2025 | Organisation Culture
How old is your organisation? I don’t mean ‘how long has it been in existence’, but ‘how old does it act?’ Strange question, maybe, but think about it and you will recognise the signs. Does it lurch from excitement and joy to upset and crisis? Is it very high...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 13, 2025 | Leadership
If you lead a growing team, you’ll already know this: people don’t all have the same mindset when it comes to accountability. Some need direction, reminders, and reassurance. Others just want clarity and space to get on with it. But the bit most leaders overlook is...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 13, 2025 | Organisation Culture
I regularly meet SME leaders who are incredibly proud of their company culture. And often rightly so. They’ve built something that “feels different” – collaborative, high-performing, values-led, human. But when I ask how that culture was created, the answer is...
