
leadership tips adapted from HBR
You never stop growing and learning as a leader. HBR has always inspired me, so since 2018 I have curated some of the best thoughts from leaders into my weekly series of leadership tips.
Andrew is Managing Partner at NorthBailey : after nearly two decades in data driven insight and marketing leadership roles at UK grocers , he’s using his experience and network to help NorthBailey clients.

How to take back control in chaotic meetings.
Any one who has children knows you are never really in control…. but getting more control at work is important. We’ve all been in meetings … Continue reading “How to take back control in chaotic meetings.”

Practice self compassion during a work crunch
Leadership Tip of the week #141 adapted from HBR When work is intense, it’s easy to beat yourself up for letting things slip at the … Continue reading “Practice self compassion during a work crunch”

3 change pitfalls and how to avoid them
Leadership Tip of the week Leading an organizational transformation is hard, learnt many lessons as Customer Director through the Coop rescue. If you’ve got a … Continue reading “3 change pitfalls and how to avoid them”

Ask the right questions
most leaders are too focused on having all the answers — and not focused enough on asking the right questions. It’s time to recalibrate. Despite … Continue reading “Ask the right questions”

what super productive people do differently
It can feel like 24 hours isn’t enough time in the day, and all the productivity hacks in the world won’t change that. Here are … Continue reading “what super productive people do differently”

regain a sense of control
Between the health risks of the coronavirus, the economic stress of the recession, social distancing, and mandatory work-from-home arrangements, so much of our lives feel … Continue reading “regain a sense of control”

Should it really be on your list?
Not every project or task you take on requires your immediate attention. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself a few questions to help you prioritize … Continue reading “Should it really be on your list?”
Don’t Let Video Calls Drain Your Energy
Let’s face it, continuous video calls are exhausting. But there are a few things you can do to conserve your time and energy. 1. avoid … Continue reading “Don’t Let Video Calls Drain Your Energy”

Make a promise.. keep a promise
If a brand is a promise, then the expectations people have of the brand are created by the promises we make. Meeting expectations is about … Continue reading “Make a promise.. keep a promise”

stay cool in a conflict
Only Express Emotions During a Conflict If They’ll Help You Resolve It When a disagreement with a colleague gets heated, it’s normal to feel all … Continue reading “stay cool in a conflict”

we should disagree more
The marmite campaign came out of conflict between the creative team at BMP: one loved it, one hated it and they spend a week disagreeing … Continue reading “we should disagree more”

are you taking self-care seriously ?
are you taking self-care seriously: now is the time to say It’s so busy at work, I can’t afford NOT to take care of myself

culture ripple effect
By the age of six months, a baby begins to understand that his actions can affect his environment. It’s amazing how as adults we quickly … Continue reading “culture ripple effect”

daydreaming (with a purpose) can recharge your mind
Resisting distractions seems like an intuitive way to be more productive, yet research shows that excessive focus exhausts your brain. To tap into your “default … Continue reading “daydreaming (with a purpose) can recharge your mind”

Deliberately encourage & reward collaboration
There are a lot of reasons why someone might refuse help from a colleague. Some employees prefer to be self-reliant, others don’t want to feel … Continue reading “Deliberately encourage & reward collaboration”

Maintain focus during back to back Zoom meetings
When you’re in a virtual meeting, it’s easy to find your mind drifting away — especially if it’s your fifth one of the day. To … Continue reading “Maintain focus during back to back Zoom meetings”
how to get buy-in
5 Steps to Get Buy-in for Your Next Innovation Leadership Tip of week #129 adapted from HBR Everyone wants innovation in their organisation, but getting … Continue reading “how to get buy-in”
Try Silence During Your Next Remote Brainstorm
Try Silence During Your Next Remote Brainstorm Leadership tip of the week #128 adapted from HBR Research shows that embracing silence during a brainstorm helps … Continue reading “Try Silence During Your Next Remote Brainstorm”
How to increase your versatility
How to increase your versatility – the best leaders are versatile ones Leadership tip of the week #127 adapted from HBR Versatility is a key … Continue reading “How to increase your versatility”
Use curiosity to break a bad habit
Use Curiosity to Break a Bad Habit Leadership Tip of Week #124 adapted from HBR Why is breaking a habit so difficult? It’s because habits … Continue reading “Use curiosity to break a bad habit”
Working parents, help each other recharge
Working parents, help each other recharge Leadership tip of the week #123 adapted from HBR It’s been a blast for working parents in last weeks … Continue reading “Working parents, help each other recharge”
Reach out to people you miss
Reach Out to Those Casual Friends You Miss Leadership Tip of the week #122 adapted from HBR On an average day, we interact between 11 … Continue reading “Reach out to people you miss”
adapt your leadership style
adapt your leadership style to your situation Leadership tip of the week #115 adapted from HBR There’s not one leadership style that works for all … Continue reading “adapt your leadership style”
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
Trust Is Even More Important When You’re Working Remotely Leadership Tip of the Week # 120 adapted from HBR Leaders who suddenly have found themselves … Continue reading “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”
Protect your non-work time
Protect your non-work time Leadership tip of the week #113 adapted from HBR As more people are adapting to working from home, we are all … Continue reading “Protect your non-work time”
Reign in Video Call Ramblers
Reign in Video-call Ramblers Remember when videoconferencing software was a nice-to-have? Oh, how times have changed. Such technology has become a lifeline for British workers, … Continue reading “Reign in Video Call Ramblers”
what do customers want in this crisis?
Customers want companies to act in 3 broad ways in this crisis leadership tip week #111 adapted from HBR In a fast-moving crisis, it’s important … Continue reading “what do customers want in this crisis?”
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