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The future of feedback: Human + AI keynote for workplace culture
I’ve just started going to the gym. First time. And I’ve already changed personal trainers. The...
Why polite agreement can damage workplace feedback culture
#4 Why it’s so hard to embed a feedback culture series I used to say yes, or nothing, to things I...
Why feedback cultures fail when blame takes over
#3 Why it’s so hard to embed a feedback culture series I walked the Gillespie Pass last week....
Leaders say they want feedback – until it’s about them
#2 Why it’s so hard to embed a feedback culture series Donald Trump said he wanted honesty and...
How leadership and culture programs build feedback that actually sticks
#1 Why it’s so hard to embed a feedback culture series Next week I’m tramping (that’s NZ for...
Why “that wasn’t my intent” hurts workplace culture
A leader said to me recently, “But that wasn’t my intent,” as if that should magically fix how...
Why great leaders pause: a ritual for stronger leadership in 2026
Most leaders hit December in survival mode. Finish the projects. Clear the inbox. Crawl to the...
Join our 2026 online leadership events for people & culture leaders
We are ‘life-long learners’. That is how we roll at Can We Talk. And because we are walking...
Building trust through discomfort: The real key to psychological safety
We all say we want trust in our teams. I get asked to run workshops on trust all the time. There...
Why pretending at work destroys psychological safety
We all do it. We nod in meetings when we don’t agree. We say we’re “fine” when we’re not. We tell...
Can AI make feedback easier and more human? Let’s find out.
We’re ready to help shape what happens when Human + AI come together to make feedback easier,...
How to build a psychologically safe workplace without losing accountability
Leadership development: How reliability drives accountability
#5 of the ‘Building highly accountable teams’ series When people hear the word ‘accountability’,...
Why most team meetings kill accountability (and what Toyota does differently)
#4 of the ‘Building highly accountable teams’ series Let’s be honest. Most meetings are a crime...
The real cost of ‘nice’ cultures is no consequences and no accountability
#3 of the ‘Building highly accountable teams’ series Here’s a scene you might recognise. Someone...
Building accountable teams with retrospectives and feedback rhythms
#2 of the ‘Building highly accountable teams’ series Retrospectives, or ‘retros’, are usually...
Creating a culture of accountability: From team performance to behaviours
#1 of the ‘Building highly accountable teams’ series “Accountability” is one of those sexy...
Managing priorities under pressure: How to avoid workplace drama
#5 of the ‘Managing priorities’ series Pressure doesn’t always bring out our best. Sometimes, it...
Busy doesn’t equal productive: Letting go of low-value work to avoid overwhelm
#4 of the ‘Managing priorities’ series We love a good tweak. New process. Improved template....
The subtle signs of burnout every leader should notice (before it’s too late)
#3 of the ‘Managing priorities’ series Ever noticed how your body starts waving red flags, before...
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