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Scared of Public Speaking?
Public speaking is a big fear for many. This short HBR article gives some good tips: https://bit.ly/AspireMCL111 Preparation and...
Ian Kirkby
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Is Creating a Mission Statement Worth the Effort?
I am sure that like me you have seen many eye-roll-inducing mission statements and wondered why anyone would waste time writing such...
Ian Kirkby
Oct 25, 20212 min read


High-Performing Remote Teams
Interesting read from HBR on the latest findings around remote team performance: https://bit.ly/AspireMCL102 It is no surprise that...
Ian Kirkby
Oct 22, 20211 min read


Leadership in the new Normal
Good article by McKinsey on how CEOs and other leaders can succeed in the new environment: https://bit.ly/AspireMCL101 Covid has...
Ian Kirkby
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Client Recommendation
Really pleased to have received the following recommendation from another happy client (thank you, Stav, it's a pleasure working with...
Ian Kirkby
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Do Psychometric and Behavioural Analysis Tools Really Work?
Yes!! Here is a link to a recent study into one such tool called 'DiSC': Everything DiSC - Insights to Action The study claims a c.90%...
Ian Kirkby
Sep 27, 20212 min read


Are you Ready for the Next Big Crisis?
If there is one skill that leaders and businesses are going to need in ever-increasing measure, it is adaptability. This excellent...
Ian Kirkby
Sep 14, 20211 min read


Do you think that mission, vision and values are just a 'nice to have' for businesses?
A Feb 21 survey by Gallup of 150 top Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) proves otherwise (https://bit.ly/AspireMCL092) Gallup...
Ian Kirkby
Sep 3, 20213 min read


How Much do you Trust Your Team?
I have often noted how trust is the foundation of any long-lasting, high-performance board or team. This excellent article by HBR asks...
Ian Kirkby
Sep 1, 20212 min read


The Importance of Organisational Culture (and a couple of key dates for your diaries!)
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast" as Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying. It is in fact debatable whether or not he actually used...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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