Talking about race and ethnicity at work can feel uncomfortable. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, being misunderstood or facing backlash. Yet, silence allows inequity to persist. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just about policies or campaigns, it’s about learning to have honest andd respectful conversations when things feel sensitive.

When most people think of management, they imagine control: chasing deadlines, tracking KPIs, being ‘on top’ of tasks and people. But here’s the truth: management isn’t about control. It’s about care, clarity and development.

The best managers deliver results and develop people who can thrive well beyond them. That is the real legacy of leadership - creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best today, while also growing into tomorrow’s opportunities.

‘I am not the product of my circumstances. I am the product of my decisions.’ – Dr Stephen R. Covey

This quote has always struck me as a bold reminder of something we often forget: our agency. In moments of uncertainty, it’s easy to believe that the world around us dictates our outcomes. Markets shift, organisations restructure, life throws challenges our way. And yet, Covey reminds us that our circumstances do not define us fully -> our choices do.

One of the most powerful questions I ask clients right now is this:

Do you feel you are thriving, surviving or suffering in your job?

It might sound simple but when people pause to answer this question, something shifts. Most of us are so caught up in the day-to-day pressure that we rarely stop to notice where we are on this spectrum. Yet naming it - thriving, surviving or suffering - gives you the gift of awareness.

In a world where change is constant and pressure is high, leaders are often expected to move faster, think bigger and deliver more - often with less. 

And this works, until it doesn’t anymore.

The world of work has changed and so has the definition of a great leader.

In 2025 and beyond, the most effective leaders are no longer those who simply direct, demand and deliver. Today’s high-impact leadership is deeply human. It is bold, inclusive, emotionally intelligent and focused on creating the conditions where teams don’t just perform but thrive together.

When people hear the word humility, they often think of meekness, shyness or the need to downplay their vision or success.

In our opinion, in the workplace, humility is not about shrinking our ideas or ourselves. It is a deliberate practice, a skill that signals you are ready to learn, to collaborate and to lead without letting ego block progress.

In the world of leadership, change and challenge, resilience is often praised as the skill that helps us rise. But what gives resilience its shape - what allows us to actually apply it in real-time - often comes down to one underrated quality: composure!

Resilience isn’t just about being tough or ‘soldiering on’. It’s not about bouncing back to what was. It’s about bouncing forward - resetting, learning, growing and trying again, especially when it’s hard or uncertain. Find out more…

Because inclusion isn’t just about what you say. It’s about what you intentionally do, every day. Find out how to do do inclusion here.

In many sectors and especially the charity sector, people often enter the work with strong values, a desire to do good and have positive impact. Is that enough? Find out here!

Why do leaders need more than hustle to truly thrive  and perform at their best? Find out here.

The old blueprint of leadership - built on control, competition and compliance is being thrown in the bin!  Find our why here!

Discover the 3 ways to bridge the gap between intention and impact when it comes to leadership!

At High Fifteen, we believe the answer is in shifting the question - from ‘how do we avoid burnout?’ to ‘how do we create the conditions for sustainable energy, clarity and purpose?’. Find out why here!

The old leadership playbook, where authority meant distance, vulnerability was weakness and decision-making was strictly top-down, is overdue for retirement. Find out why here!

What does it mean to experience a sense of belonging at work everyday?

Free snacks and hybrid flexible policies are part of your employee experience, but true culture? Non, sorry! Culture is deeper than that and it is intentional, a non-negotiable and daily practice! Find out more here!

Many high-achieving, deeply capable leaders we work with in corporate settings find themselves stuck in a cycle of performing & delivering while slowly compromising their sense of self. This needs to end now. Find how here!