Couldn’t agree with this more 👏 “It’s not a failure; it’s steps to success.” That mindset couldn’t be more relevant for Advisers. Not every deal settles. Not every client says yes. But every experience teaches you something that makes you better for the next one. Progress in this industry isn’t always linear - some seasons are about winning, others are about learning how to stay in the game. Failure only really exists if you stop moving. Everything else? Just feedback and direction. You either win, or you learn. Either way, you’re moving forward. 💪

When Comments Became the Conversation Here's something I've been noticing on LinkedIn lately—and living into myself. The algorithm's been acting strange. Posts that would normally soar barely lift off. Content that once sparked conversation now lands in silence. Even my LinkedIn mentors—the ones who know this platform inside out—have been saying the same thing: something's shifted. And their advice? Stop chasing the algorithm. Start deepening the conversation. So I did something different. I kept posting my fortnightly newsletter, yes—authentically me, always in my language, always from centre. But I started spending more time in the comments. Not the quick "love this!" kind. The real kind. The ones that take thought, that offer a different lens, that might even respectfully disagree but always with generosity. Some of these comments? They're as long as posts themselves. And here's what happened. Last week, I commented on a post from someone new to me. Normally, my comments get maybe 20 views—a handful of impressions, a quiet ripple. This one? Over 1,000 impressions. It completely caught me off guard. Not because I was trying to game anything. But because I was present. The shift I'm seeing - The algorithm isn't rewarding performance anymore. It's rewarding presence. It's noticing when we slow down enough to actually engage—not just react. When we offer depth instead of dopamine hits. When we disagree with respect instead of scroll past what doesn't align. LinkedIn's becoming less about broadcasting and more about being in conversation. And honestly? That feels like a return to what it was always meant to be. What this means for you If your posts aren't landing the way they used to, it might not be your content. It might be your conversation. Try this: Comment with depth. Not just "great post!" but something that adds a layer, a question, a nuance. Disagree generously. If something doesn't sit right, say so—but with curiosity, not criticism. Offer a different way of thinking. Show up authentically. Your comments are as much your voice as your posts. Let them sound like you. The people who matter? They'll feel it. And the algorithm—restless, unpredictable thing that it is—seems to be rewarding depth over volume right now. So maybe this is the season to spend less time crafting perfect posts and more time being present in the comments. To let your voice live where the real conversations are happening. Because that's where the ripple starts. Over to you What have you noticed on LinkedIn lately? Has the way you engage shifted? I'd love to hear what's working—or what's not—in your corner of the platform. Drop a comment (a real one, if you're up for it) and let's keep this conversation going. PS - here's the link link https://lnkd.in/eygGZ4Fm

20 years building teams and companies I became a leader before my time. Here are 7 things to make you a leader before your time. Here are 7 things that will make you a leader before your time. Even if no one hands you the title. I learned these the hard way. They’re what made me a leader years before my peers. 👇 🛑 1. Stop waiting for permission. No one is coming to tap you on the shoulder. Start before you're ready. Move before you're told. 🎯 2. Lead before you’re given the title. Leadership isn’t earned through hierarchy. It’s built through action and influence. 🧱 3. Build what doesn’t exist yet. If the role, strategy or department isn’t there, create it. That’s how I became a head of department…in my 20s. 💬 4. Say what no one else will. Politeness won’t drive change. Courageous voices get remembered. 🔥 5. Step into what scares you. Growth hides behind discomfort. Your next level won’t live in your comfort zone. 🕶 6. Act like the leader you want to be. Not someday. Now. Your mindset drives your momentum. 👥 7. Learn from everyone. Titles don’t define wisdom. Stay curious. Listen more than you speak. If you’re an emerging leader, screenshot this list. If you’re already leading, share it with someone coming up behind you. 💬 Which one landed for you? 👇 Drop it in the comments. 🔁 Repost to help others rise faster. 👤 Follow Niki Avraam for bold future-focused workforce insights.

The difference between a boss and a leader is subtle, but powerful. Credit to: Kumud Deepali R. Credit image to: Dr. Jamal M. Sultan Follow them for more leadership insights. Original post below: ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ The difference between a boss and a leader is subtle, but powerful. A boss looks at what you’ve already achieved and piles on more work. A leader looks at what you’re capable of and opens doors to new opportunities. I’ll never forget a moment early in my career. I was delivering results and thought my “reward��� would be more tasks. Instead, my manager surprised me: they asked me to lead a client presentation. At first, I was terrified; I didn’t feel ready. But that single opportunity pushed me out of my comfort zone, built my confidence, and shaped the way I approach challenges to this day. That experience taught me the kind of leader I want to be: one who recognizes potential and creates space for others to rise. If you’re in a leadership role, ask yourself: ➡️ Am I only rewarding performance with more work? ➡️ Or am I recognizing potential and creating paths for others to thrive? True leadership isn’t about control, it’s about empowerment. Have you had a leader who saw your potential before you saw it yourself? Share in the comments below. ________ DM us to be featured on our next post The Entrepreneur 100 Follow for the stories, strategies, and mindset behind breakthrough businesses.

Real leadership doesn't happen on a stage. It happens around a table. Around the table the masks came off. One leader, running a £10M business, quietly admitted: "I'm close to burnout." Another, who'd built her company from scratch, said: "I've lost the spark. It just feels like work now." And then someone voiced what everyone else was thinking: "I don't even know what success means anymore." No slides. No buzzwords. No spin. Just truth. Here's what 20 years of leadership taught me: The higher you climb, the fewer people you can be real with. Your team needs you to have answers. Your board needs you to project confidence. Your family needs you to be okay. But who do you need? That's why MyBigSky. Not another networking group. Not a mastermind with homework. Just eight leaders who get it. Who've been there. Who'll tell you what your team won't. Because here's what happens when leaders drop the mask: The one close to burnout? Got three practical strategies that same session. He's already implementing two. The one who'd lost her spark? Discovered she wasn't bored, she was ready for her next evolution. The group helped her see it. The one questioning success? Realised he'd been chasing someone else's definition. He started rewriting his own that night. Pressure shared is pressure halved. And courage? It's contagious when it's honest. Eight leaders. One table. Real pressure. Real growth. Who else is tired of leading alone? #Leadership #MyBigSky #AuthenticLeadership #BusinessCommunity #TheDeepBrief

One of the biggest illusions in leadership is thinking that pressure creates performance. Well… it doesn’t. It creates silence. Why? 👉 Because people don’t grow where they’re judged — they grow where they’re allowed to be wrong. Across my consulting and coaching work with agencies, startups, and family businesses, I’ve seen the same pattern repeat itself: - When people fear being wrong, they stop thinking. - When people feel safe to be wrong, they start growing. Judgment shuts people down. And this is exactly where leadership maturity shows up. If you want a team that grows, innovates, and moves fast, ask yourself 👇 Do people feel safe taking risks around me? Do I correct to empower or correct to control? Do my reactions make people hide mistakes—or learn from them? Am I developing leaders or followers? It is simple: People don’t grow where they’re judged. They grow where they can be imperfect without losing respect. 💡 Your job as a leader isn’t to eliminate mistakes. It’s to build a culture where mistakes fuel learning and where excellence becomes inevitable. Be the leader who makes growth possible by creating environments where mistakes become information, not accusations…

When you hit a leadership wall, the problem might not be your strategy. It might be your hidden beliefs... Many leaders feel stuck. They work harder, but nothing changes. The real blockers are mindsets you don't even know you have. Here are 7 common blockers and how to reframe them: 1. Belief: "I need to be involved in everything." Reframe: "I can do anything, but I can't do everything." 2. Belief: "I need it done now." Reframe: "I need to focus on what truly matters." 3. Belief: "I know I’m right." Reframe: "My job is to help others find solutions, not to always have the answers." 4. Belief: "I can’t make a mistake." Reframe: "My focus is on doing great work, not on avoiding failure." 5. Belief: "If I can do it, so can you." Reframe: "What worked for me might not work for everyone." 6. Belief: "I can’t say no." Reframe: "If I say no to some things, then my YES will start to matter more." 7. Belief: "I don’t belong here." Reframe: "I belong wherever I am." Changing these beliefs won't just shift your mindset. It will free you up to lead with clarity, trust, and real impact. Found this valuable? 1. ➕ Follow me @EliotSuggs for daily tips on Leadership, Productivity, and Peak Performance, and check out suggselite.com for our current courses. 2. Repost this ♻️ to share it with your network. 3. Comment below 👇 What's your #1 takeaway?

I’ve coached leaders long enough to know that courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it just asks for a real conversation. I was once told, quite directly by my CEO founder, that I wasn’t getting the top sales job because “there’s just not enough bastard in you.” I didn't expect that. My team was succeeding, our numbers were growing month over month, quarter over quarter and scaling into new regions, and I was running the show. Yet, the investors wanted a more experienced (read: older male) more traditional leader. It forced me to ask the question: Do you truly believe a great leader has to be an asshole? The answer, at the time, was a resounding yes. Here’s the truth I doubled down on: You can make hard, fast decisions—the kind that scale a company—with dignity, respect, and tact. You don't have to sacrifice your humanity for strength. The greatest growth I’ve ever seen comes from leading with kindness and courage simultaneously. In my work with scaling organizations and Fortune 100 leaders, I see the fallout when a leadership team believes the “bastard” myth. It kills psychological safety, innovation shuts down, and your best people quiet crack under the pressure of a fear-based system. What I want for leaders is the confidence to know that leading with authenticity isn't fluff; it’s the strategic core of success. It's the move that retains your best people and attracts the next level of talent. I got the job, by the way, and when I eventually resigned to start my business, my CEO founder was kind enough to give a speech and say, “And there’s still no bastard in her.” Mission accomplished!! If you’ve been told you’re “too soft,” “too human,” or “too kind,” what’s the counter-narrative you're using to prove that courage and compassion are your greatest competitive edge? #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #NeuroscienceOfTrust #ExecutiveCoaching #NoAssholes #KindnessMatters

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Leadership is often admired for its results — vision achieved, goals delivered, teams inspired. But what many don’t see are the quiet burdens that come with it: the doubts, the sleepless nights, and the constant balancing act between strength and vulnerability. Behind every confident decision lies an unseen struggle: → The fear of disappointing others. → The weight of choices that affect entire teams. → The isolation that comes from always needing to appear composed. Here are 7 silent challenges every leader faces — and rarely talks about: 1️⃣ Turning Vision into Reality — Dreams inspire, but execution defines. Great leaders transform ideas into action without losing belief in what’s possible. 2️⃣ Deciding Amid Uncertainty — There’s never perfect clarity. True leaders move forward with courage, owning their decisions fully. 3️⃣ Absorbing Pressure, Protecting the Team — They carry tension quietly so others can focus on progress, often at the expense of their own peace. 4️⃣ Staying Steady When Energy Fades — Even when morale dips or exhaustion hits, they show up — lending confidence when their own reserves are low. 5️⃣ Adapting When Plans Fail — Markets shift, strategies break, and yet they rebuild, guiding others through uncertainty with calm resolve. 6️⃣ Balancing Empathy and Accountability — Compassion doesn’t mean compromise; it means caring enough to demand excellence with respect. 7️⃣ Leading Without Applause — Recognition is brief, but the responsibility endures. They lead not for validation, but for impact. Leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about endurance, service, and the willingness to carry what others cannot see. So when you meet a great leader, take a moment to acknowledge the unseen effort behind their calm. And when it’s your turn to lead, remember — empathy and strength are not opposites. They’re partners in resilience. #Leadership #Resilience #EmpathyInLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #Courage #Inspiration #TeamCulture #OneBillionFollowersSummit #LogisticsPlus

From Control to Capacity - are you the bottleneck? ❓Consider: High performance has a limit — and for many founders, that limit is them. That was true for me. Instead of converting pressure into progress I was inadvertently building more pressure for myself and my team. I was taking on too much instead of making the pass to people in a better position to execute! ➡️ Why it matters: In the early stages, your drive, intuition, and sheer endurance built the business. But as you scale, those same strengths can cap your company’s capacity. As the fearless leader, you take on more and more. You lead from the front as the master juggler, creator, builder, doer. But you’re laying too many bricks yourself and not building up the foundations- your team- who would otherwise enable you to build better, faster and higher! As founder / CEO you can’t out-work complexity — you have to out-lead it. The shift from control to capacity is the moment you stop carrying performance and start creating it through others. Elite leaders don’t just push harder; they build systems, clarity, and capability that multiply impact. That’s the evolution from founder to performance catalyst. If you’re not the person to do it- find someone you can work through who can. When you expand your leadership capability, you expand the organization’s capacity for results — revenue, reach, and real-world impact. ⏩️ Try this: Choose one decision this week that normally flows through you. ✅ Delegate it — but stay close enough to coach, not control. ✅ Debrief after: What did your team learn? What did you learn about letting go? You don’t scale by doing more. You scale by building more leaders who can perform at your level. If you’d benefit from a partner in this journey to Ultimate Performance- let’s talk! #UltimateLeaders #HighPerformanceLeadership #ScalingWithPurpose #FounderMindset #EliteExecution #PurposeFused