Thorpebird Consulting: Leadership Development

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If someone in your team doesn’t follow the norms – are they a psychopath?

By Simon Bird / November 30, 2022 /

If someone in your team doesn’t follow the norms – are they a psychopath? Why do people follow norms – and do what’s expected of…

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It’s the relationships, stupid…

By Simon Bird / October 28, 2021 /

It was in Bill Clinton’s presidential race in 1992, when the phrase, ‘it’s the economy, stupid’ – was coined. It was one of three core messages…

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Are you being productive – or kidding yourself?

By Simon Bird / September 22, 2021 /

A few months ago I wrote about hybrid working, and how organisations had better be getting ready. Time has moved on, and I wanted to share…

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Unintended Consequences of your Stiff Upper Lip

By Simon Bird / August 29, 2021 /

The Unintended Consequences of your Stiff Upper Lip For any of us who support people, listen to them, encourage them and help them develop, it…

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