Coach Brett

In the book “Leaders with a Capital L,” I write about the importance of feedback in fostering a thriving work environment. In it, argue that a culture of open, honest, and constructive feedback is crucial for both individual and organizational growth. A personal anecdote involved my early days as a young engineer leading a team […]

The Power of Authentic Leadership What does it mean to be authentic? Brené Brown defines authenticity as “the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Having led teams for 29 years, I’ve found that authenticity is the only way to live. It fosters predictability,

I was working as a Manufacturing Leader for a company renowned for its innovative products. While our products were best in class in meeting patients’ needs for reliable, high-performing medical devices, the ability to mass-produce them was lacking. Since mass production had never been a design priority for us, this often resulted in post-launch yield

May is mental health awareness month, and here I share what I’ve learned about mental health from our dogs. We have two mutts, Poe and Denali (Nali). They are calm, gentle, and wonderful companions. There is a particular activity that is pure joy for both of them.  A couple of times every week, we go

In today’s rapidly changing and complex business environment, the ability of leaders to simplify work is a cornerstone to execution. Leaders can catalyze clarity of understanding, foster alignment, facilitate decision-making, and drive effective execution. Addressing all needs is not progress: Every organization has more areas to improve than they have resources to support all the

People are promoted into their first leadership role due to their competence as individual contributors. Often, they enter these roles driven to demonstrate their personal capabilities. Their focus is on performance, not on people.  Yet, leaders lead people. This role, therefore, requires a different mindset and a new set of priorities. To develop a fully

The sport is cricket, the team is the British National Team. Let me start by saying that I am not a cricket fan, but a close friend of mine is. This friend is also a successful businessman. Over the years we have shared opinions about what makes great leadership. He believes in more of a Jack

In today’s competitive job market, the journey of a young adult can often be reflective of broader organizational challenges. Meet John, a young individual who embarked on a unique career path highlighting the importance of front-line leaders and effective communication in fostering a positive workplace culture. The Front-line Leader Opportunity With three years of engineering

For Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I have been reflecting on a power that all humans possess, that sometimes escapes our recognition. This is our power to determine what circumstances mean.  Frequently, I encounter barriers to success that dishearten and sap my motivation. Most recently this occurred when I introduced a series of workshops to