COLIN ON CULTURE
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Thigmomorphogenesis
Why sheltering new managers sets them up to fail
The performance review theatre
Why annual ratings rarely change behaviour
Purpose statements that nobody can recite
The test most leadership statements fail
The high performing toxic star
The real cost of protecting bad behaviour
Psychological safety isn’t just about being nice
Why comfortable teams often hide problems
Hiring for personality fit is a trap
Why similar hires weaken teams
The wise unsure and the sure unwise
Why smart leaders often miss what matters
Sometimes it’s not them
How you say goodbye shapes who stays
Saying sorry sooner
Why quick, honest apologies rebuild trust at work
Culture statistics, don't believe every headline you read
Why headline figures require closer scrutiny
Sometimes it’s not you
Why staying in the wrong culture erodes your self-worth
Analysis paralysis
Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one
Do you work for David Brent?
Why accidental managers still run the show
Project Management: The under-invested capability
The one skill that everyone can benefit from
Asking the questions you stopped asking
Learning from those less experienced
One rule for them
Different standards for different people
The organisation that nobody talks about
Legacy isn’t just personal
Blame is a thief
It steals more than you think
Humble brag is a contradiction
It’s posturing in public
What happens when a leader is wrong?
The consequence for frictionless culture