Writing on accountability in contexts where authority is diffuse and outcomes depend on many actors. These pieces examine how responsibility is negotiated, how expectations are made explicit, and how leaders sustain ownership and follow-through without relying on hierarchy or compliance alone.
How do I work with colleagues who avoid difficult conversations?
Most senior leaders do not avoid difficult conversations because they are weak. They avoid them because they are managing risk, status or energy. This article applies behavioural science to identify the 5 archetypes of avoidance and provides the specific leadership moves to handle each one.
