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Learning From A Good Cup Of Coffee
When growth creates pressure rather than reward, it is often a sign that the economics underneath your distinctiveness were never designed to scale…
Jul 4
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Lee Whitmore
From User to Builder: What AI Actually Demands of You
A practical look at the shift from user to builder, and what AI now demands of leaders, creators, and teams.
Jul 1
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June 2026
When Policy Isn’t Enough: What Leaders Really Owe Their People
Leadership coach and podcast host Lee Whitmore explores what organisations get wrong about workplace mental health. Drawing on a conversation with…
Jun 27
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Lee Whitmore
Are You Fixing the Right Problem?
Many leaders work hard on the wrong problem. This article introduces the Theory of Constraints through a practical story about an apple farm, then…
Jun 20
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Lee Whitmore
The Podcast Gym
Should your leadership podcast diet challenge you, or just comfort you? In this episode, Lee Whitmore recommends three contrasting podcasts: Coaching…
Jun 13
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Lee Whitmore
May 2026
When the Performance Problem Is Not a Performance Problem
Most leaders manage performance by focusing on outputs: numbers, targets, reviews. But performance is always produced by a system. In this episode and…
May 30
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Lee Whitmore
When Decisions Go Wrong
Why do we judge good decisions as bad simply because they went wrong? Leadership coach Lee Whitmore explores outcome bias and hindsight bias: two…
May 23
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The Superpower You’ve Been Hiding
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Lee Whitmore explores how dyslexia shaped his leadership career. Drawing on Theo Paphitis’s story and his…
May 16
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Lee Whitmore
The Celebrated Productivity Image That Is Quietly Corrupting Your Culture
The ‘work smarter not harder’ image is one of leadership’s most misleading stories. This article unpacks why the celebrated ball roller is actually a…
May 9
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Lee Whitmore
The Team You Build Versus the Team You Manage
Why Most Leadership DevelopDr. Colin Fisher of UCL argues that team structure, not individual talent, determines group performance. Drawing on jazz…
May 2
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April 2026
When ‘I Don’t Know’ Is the Most Strategic Answer
When leaders are under pressure to show momentum, they often move fast at the expense of foundations. This article explores why confusing pace with…
Apr 25
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The Courage at the Heart of Leadership
A full reflection on McKinsey’s 2026 article ‘Courageous conversations: How to lead with heart.’ Covers all four patterns: legitimising professional…
Apr 18
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Lee Whitmore
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