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Research-backed insights on leadership, innovation, adaptability, and making change stick.

The IKEA Effect

The IKEA effect: As leaders, we’re constantly searching for ways to deepen engagement. That’s where the IKEA effect comes in. People value things more when they build it. Harvard researchers […]

Adaptability

The goal is not eliminating uncertainty – it’s building adaptability.

We often talk about the need to eliminate uncertainty, as if it's some kind of workplace pest to be eradicated. But the real goal? To build teams that are more adaptive and more innovative.

Mindset

How great leaders help their teams nurture a growth mindset.

One of the biggest challenges for leaders is how to help their people adopt a growth mindset — the belief that skills, talents, and abilities can be expanded upon.

Adaptability

The Tasmanian who changed an industry

A small stationery shop owner's creative thinking transformed an entire industry — without being a juggernaut.

Mindset

My Top 6 Books to Nurture Growth Mindset

So many books, so little time. These six books — each with dog-eared pages, handwritten notes, and ink stains — offer distinct yet connected perspectives on growth mindset.

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Money in the little things

There is money in the little things. However in our search for the next big thing we often miss those small improvements that are profitable, easy and fast.

Mindset

The Truth about Growth Mindset: Progress Over Goals!

Many people are obsessed with achieving their goals. But the truth about growth mindset is that it means focusing on progress and development — embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continuously improving.

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Some Research on having confidence to change

One of the major reasons people resist change is they’re not actually confident the change will have a lasting impact. This short video addresses s a couple of key ways […]

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Empowering teams to find small profitable gaps

We can unlock a treasure trove of innovative ideas and solutions by fostering a culture that values employee-driven initiatives. These small changes can collectively reshape our business landscape and drive […]

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Why progress and a growth mindset drive sustainable growth

Quite often, we focus on the outcome we want, on achieving our goal. However, research tells us that in order to do that, we’re better to focus on progress.

The Philosophy

“Real change doesn’t come from one big leap — it comes from small, consistent steps that build momentum over time.”

Nigel Collin — Game of Inches®