Animal Communication Styles: Lion, T-Rex, Mouse and Monkey Explained
A practical breakdown of the Lion, T-Rex, Mouse and Monkey communication styles—and how to adapt your behaviour for clearer, more effective communication at work.
Rob Lambert
Mottainai: The Regret of Wasting Human Potential
Mottainai is a Japanese ethic of regretting waste. In work, the greatest waste is human time, energy, and attention. This essay reframes leadership as stewardship of human potential.
Going From Vision to Reality
A compelling vision is the starting point for meaningful change. This article introduces the Painted Picture and how vision, clarity, alignment, and action shape organisational agility.
Understanding the Drama Triangle at Work
Conflict at work is rarely about the work itself. The Drama Triangle offers a practical lens for understanding how behaviours and communication patterns create friction.
Notes on Coaching: What I’ve Learned in Practice
Coaching is often framed as questions versus answers, but in practice it is a mix of both. In this Studio essay, I share field notes on coaching as a discipline for helping people improve outcomes in work and organisations.
Cash and Culture
Salary is a blunt instrument. Culture is the other side of the employment exchange. In this Studio essay, I explore cash and culture as two sides of the system that shapes why people join, stay, and leave organisations.
A Broad Audience Is Not a Generic Audience
Broad communication is not generic communication. Treating everyone the same is the fastest way to ensure no one understands.