Resistance isn’t the enemy; it’s information.

It’s a signal. A story. A signpost pointing to fear, unmet needs, or values clashing with the current direction.

The mistake many leaders make is to fight resistance with logic, pressure, or silence. But the real skill lies in reframing it.

In this bl...

In this article, I’ll unpack three key behavioural shifts leaders must make to drive real cultural change. These shifts form the foundation of what we call the “Performance as a People Model©”... A broader framework that also identifies seven leadership conditions essential for building people-power...

The Assertiveness Duality Continuum

This duality continuum reflects a spectrum of leadership styles and interpersonal dynamics, emphasising the balance between extremes of being "too nice" or "too aggressive." Here’s how we can describe either side of this continuum:

Left Side (-5 to 0): The Dom...

Imposter Syndrome—the pervasive feeling of being a fraud despite evident success—affects a significant portion of high achievers. This phenomenon can hinder professional growth, mental health, and leadership effectiveness. Let’s delve into the neuroscience underlying imposter syndrome, its impact on...

At the very foundation of the human psyche is this simple fact:

🔥 The need to be congruent with who you identify yourself as in different situations. 

In order to have something like an amazing business, you need to develop the beliefs, values and identity of an amazing leader / business owner.

You nee...

What is Leadership

At NOVO Leadership International we are constantly asked to define what leadership is and there are certainly many text book answers to that question, though fundamentally through experience it is simply about the ability to influence others to follow on the path that you are tra...

One Lamp Post at a Time – By Derek Mair

The Neuroscience of How to Motivate Yourself to be Motivated

Motivation: a motive or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way or a desire or willingness to do something…. Motive-Action

It is one's motive to act or ‘behave’ in a certain way. Howeve...