Do Curious Leaders Make Better Decisions?

Curiosity is something we often associate with children. It is natural, instinctive and full of energy. As we grow older, and especially as we take on leadership roles, it can become quieter. Questions are replaced with answers. Exploration gives way to efficiency. But in Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth, […]
What Got You Here Might Be Slowing You Down

There are systems, habits and ways of working that helped you reach this point in your leadership. They were smart decisions at the time. They gave you structure, focus or control when you needed it. Some made things more efficient. Others helped you stay grounded in complexity. You found what worked and you kept it. […]
Is it time to start trusting yourself?

We live in a world where advice has never been more available. The moment a question comes up there is a search result, a podcast, a consultant, a course or a book waiting with an answer. And that is only the advice we actively seek. On top of it comes all the expertise pushed our […]
Are your Strategic Decisions based in Experience?

Most organisations say that customers are at the heart of everything they do, and they also express how much they value the people who work for them. If you speak to board members, executives and senior managers, they will often tell you that these beliefs are held with genuine intent and seen as essential to […]
Mindfulness for the Mentally Busy

Attention all busy-brained professionals! Yes, you with the 50+ unread emails and a to-do list longer than War and Peace. If you’ve ever tried mindfulness and felt like your brain was throwing a tantrum, you’re not alone. But fear not, because at Orthelian, we’re here to make mindfulness work for you, not against you. Drawing […]