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5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently When Things Go Wrong

Most teams look like they’ve “got it together” when everything is getting done and ticking along just fine. The real test, though, comes when things start running off the rails.
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Why Smart People Get Stuck, and What Actually Helps To Move Forward

At some point, thinking stops being productive and becomes avoidance. You tell yourself you’re being strategic. Responsible. Thorough. But days (or weeks) later, you’re still researching, refining, and waiting for
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When Well-Meaning Leadership Decisions Undermine Long-Term Performance

Most leadership decisions that weaken organisations are not reckless. They are made by capable people, acting responsibly, under pressure, trying to do the right thing. The problem is not intent.It’s
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Great Teams Don’t Need More Goals, They Need Shared Understanding

Every January, most teams chase more goals, and often end up more scattered than focused. New KPIs. New project lists. New numbers to hit. Goals provide direction and focus, but
Leader in a rush

3-Week Dash to Finish Strong: Lead with Purpose, Simplify Systems, Plan Ahead

It’s easy to get swept up in the rush this time of year, but taking a deliberate pause now can set you and your business up for a calmer, stronger
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Lead with Heart, Steer with Numbers, Fix the Friction That Impacts Performance

Running a business can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You care about your team, your customers, and your product, but somewhere along the way, small obstacles
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The Essential Secret (and Often Overlooked) Ingredient to Leadership Success

We’ve all seen the advice: write down three things you’re grateful for every day. This advice is simple and it works, making you feel more positive emotions, improving health and ability to respond to
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Are You the Handbrake to Your Organisation’s Success?

Every organisation has its accelerators: the people, processes, and decisions that drive growth and innovation. Just as importantly, every organisation has its handbrakes, the forces that slow progress and often
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Six Steps to Conflict Resolution Every Leader Should Know

Conflict is a natural part of any workplace. Different opinions, personalities, and pressures can sometimes lead to disagreements. But when handled well, conflict doesn’t have to be destructive. It can
Focusing on one thing leads to business progress

Why Focusing on One Thing Can Move Your Business Forward

It’s surprising how often real change comes not from massive overhauls, but from addressing one or two bottlenecks with focus and intensity. In fact, studies suggest that removing just one critical constraint in

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For more than 30 years, Rapport Leadership has reinvented the way leadership is taught and empowered new leaders with the confidence, self-esteem, and focus necessary to improve their results and build high performance teams. Thousands of organisations, educational institutions and parents turn to us to develop new leaders.