by Paul Chapman | Mar 14, 2025 | Culture, Work
The world of work is a bit broken. You’ve seen the stats before: only 20% of workers worldwide are fully engaged at work. That means 80% – a whopping 8 out of every 10 people – show up to the office, but they’re not really showing up. That’s a...
by Paul Chapman | Mar 7, 2025 | Culture, Work
I hate Monday morning meetings 😂 Always have. Specifically: team meetings. You know the ones. The boss, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, kicking off at 8:30am with “Let’s get everyone aligned!” Meanwhile, half the team are still trying to remember their...
by Paul Chapman | Feb 28, 2025 | Manager, Team
When I first started managing teams in my 20s, I was stubborn as hell. I thought I always knew best. If someone suggested a different way to manage people, I’d nod, smile, and then completely ignore it. My way was the highway. It took me until my 40s to realise how...
by Paul Chapman | Feb 21, 2025 | Boss, Leader, Manager
Last week, while MC-ing a conference, I fell through a chair on stage. In front of a hundred people. Cue gasps. A couple of high-pitched shrieks. And then? A whole lot of laughter. In that moment – sitting firmly wedged in the remains of my chair – I had...
by Paul Chapman | Feb 14, 2025 | Leadership, Management
9 different leadership styles. You need to master all 9, if you want to be a great manager or leader. The styles include Autocratic, Transformational, Laissez-Faire, and Charismatic Leadership. So says a recent LinkedIn post, which has amassed over 600 likes and...
