Welcome to ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry.
- Leadership Without the Title
- What is “discretionary boundary spanning” and why does it matter more than job titles?
- Why the real leaders in your organisation probably don’t sit in the executive team.
- The invisible work that keeps businesses alive (and why it rarely gets rewarded).
- Complexity vs. Complication
- How to tell if you’re managing a complicated process or leading through complexity.
- Why traditional management breaks down in uncertain environments.
- The role of language and shared understanding in navigating the unknown.
- The Curse of Overpreparedness
- How fear of looking foolish creates paralysis (even in seasoned leaders).
- Why the most competent people often hesitate—and why that’s not a bad thing.
- Learning to speak, even when you don’t have all the answers.
- The Problem with “We’re a Family”
- Why calling your team a family can backfire—and what to say instead.
- Navigating organisational growth without losing trust or psychological safety.
- What to do when people love the work but not the workplace.
- The Art of Situational Leadership
- Knowing when to talk, when to do, and when to direct.
- How to manage without micromanaging.
- What makes a good manager feel like a leader.
- Rituals of Reflection and Thinking Time
- Why your best team members aren’t just busy—they’re thoughtful.
- The leadership skill no one teaches: creating space for thinking.
- How “malicious compliance” can kill momentum.
- Writing to Think, Not Just to Publish
- Why writing privately is still a leadership skill.
- The surprising power of choosing the right word.
- Building influence by showing your thought process, not your credentials.
