40 years ago to the day, I started my professional career, when I walked into the State Bank of NSW as a newly minted trainee computer programmer.

Yep, I was actually a coder… WAY before it was cool! Since then, I’ve been involved in IT projects of all shapes and sizes.

In this episode, I’m going to get beneath the surface to explore the fundamentals of IT projects, and reveal the root causes that are likely to make the difference between success and failure.

I’ll also give you my 10 top tips for not becoming an IT Project casualty, which will no doubt come in handy for the inevitable influx of AI projects in the coming year.

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Nothing’s ever perfect, but many leaders say they are striving for perfection – and they say it like that’s a good thing… they don’t understand the dark side of perfectionism.

In most cases, perfectionism is driven by fear… fear of making a mistake… fear of not being good enough… fear of losing standing with your peer group.

Perfectionism will freeze you. It’s kryptonite for a high-performance culture.

If you want to go deeper into how you can build genuine team momentum, have a listen to Ep.169: The Pursuit Of Perfection.

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Think marketing’s not your job? Think again. Why brand is now your leadership edge.

In a world flooded with AI-generated noise, brand and authenticity have become your sharpest leadership tools.

In this episode, Em and I unpack the most common marketing blind spots leaders have, and what to do about them.

We explore how to use AI without losing your voice, why trust is built through proof not polish, and how your employer brand is shaped long before someone hits ‘apply.’

If you lead people, influence others, or run a business, this one’s for you!

Additional Resources Mentioned

Ep.343: Build an Exceptional Employee Value Proposition

Attract and retain top-tier talent with a compelling Employee Value Proposition.

Ep.85: Strategy Isn't Hard

Get crystal-clear on your customer, value, and positioning without overcomplicating things.

ChatGPT for Tone of Voice — James Killick

The tool used to define and align brand tone based on your ideal customer avatar.

Wisper Flow

Em’s go‑to voice‑to‑AI tool for capturing ideas quickly and organising them into editable formats.

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Too many leaders sidestep the tough conversations that actually create performance.

In this Moment, Marty unpacks why avoiding feedback isn’t a strategy - it’s a ceiling.

Want the full story? Listen to Ep.6: The Psychology of Feedback.

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Tired, cynical, or stuck? Learn 4 tools to beat creeping frustration at work.

Have you ever been in a situation where you just get worn down? Where all of the little things just seem to add up?

This is what I call creeping frustration…things that, by themselves, are hardly worth mentioning…but they add up over time to create a drag on your capacity, mood, and effectiveness. It’s the proverbial death by 1,000 cuts.

In this episode, I show you how to become more aware of the creeping frustrations that can affect you as a leader, and I give you four practical techniques for dealing with them, before they become a problem.

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Have you ever thought of quantifying how well your team is performing?

You probably should, because so much of it is down to you, and how you lead.

The Value Delivery Rating is a useful guide. It’s simply the product of effectiveness and efficiency, and it shows you how much performance upside is yet to be captured.

If you want to go deeper into how you can supercharge your team’s performance, have a listen to Ep.340: Driving a High-Impact Value Focus.

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Astronomer CEO on Coldplay Kisscam: A leadership lesson in trust, power & judgment.

Social media platforms have been full of schadenfreude (read: pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune), as the relationship between two company executives was inadvertently revealed for the world to see on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert.

We shouldn’t fall into the trap of making moral judgments. Everyone has to make their own choices about how they live their lives, and then accept the consequences - good, bad, or indifferent.

Karma is reliable, and it’s not for us to judge.

But this cautionary tale gives us plenty of leadership lessons to consider!

In this episode, I explore the themes of hubris, trust, power imbalances, and meritocracy, and give a prognosis for the future careers of the individuals involved.

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You’re not responsible for everyone’s success. Here’s what you are responsible for.

As leaders, we often feel as though it’s our obligation to make sure that everyone on our team is happy, motivated, and succeeding.

As much as that would be nice, it is also incredibly unrealistic.

The notion that you can make everyone successful is somewhat ridiculous, given the myriad human conditions you’ll come across in the teams you lead.

What should your people reasonably expect from you, and what do they need to do to meet you half way?

If you want to go deeper into the reasons why you can’t rescue everyone, have a listen to Ep.65: How Do You Make Someone Change?.

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