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Want to strengthen corporate culture? Then Democratise Coaching
By Tom Blower, Underdog Development Coaching has traditionally been an exclusive privilege reserved for top-floor execs – focussing expenditure on helping senior leaders navigate complex challenges. However, as businesses evolve, the demand for strong leadership and...
Communication Takes Place in the Silence
By Tom Blower, Underdog Development When American psychologist Albert Mehrabian observed that ‘communication takes place in the silence’, he highlighted a fundamental flaw in how many of us approach conversation. Too often, we rush to fill gaps, prioritising what we...
Leadership under pressure: How to come out on top in tough times
“At some point, everything is going to go south on you. It’s space, it does not cooperate…and you can either accept your fate or you can get to work. That’s all it is. You just begin. You solve one problem. Then you solve the next one, and the next. And if you solve...
Stop judging, start helping: how to unlock leadership potential
By fixating on past performances, we might be shutting the door on adaptability, versatility and inspired leadership, says Tom Blower If organisations are going to grow the workforce of the future they will need to rethink talent in three ways: Predictability: we’re...
The obstacle is the way: ancient wisdom and modern leadership
Many leadership programmes fail because they’re not rooted in real-world problems, and they don’t encourage leaders to see the challenges they face as opportunities for growth, says Tom Blower The Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, “The...
The Art of Letting Go: Rethinking Leadership for 2025
Had a frantic 2024? If you want next year to be more innovative, productive and successful ‘doing less’ is a good place to start, says Tom Blower We’ve reached a leadership crossroads. Despite countless development programmes and strategies aimed at enhancing...





