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Sparking Leadership, my weekly series on leading people, plus articles on burnout and the realities of work.


The moment you have to pull rank and say, 'Because I'm the boss,' you've already lost.
Most of us have had to deal with the leader who, when challenged, pulls out the "Because I said so" card. They remind everyone of their...

Christina Ioannidou
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Gut-based hiring: is it the right way to go? 🤔
Hiring the right #talent has become increasingly challenging. There are fewer roles, but the stakes are higher - every new #hire needs to...

Christina Ioannidou
Apr 3, 20252 min read


No-Regrets Decision-Making: The key to being a successfully decisive leader
As a leader, you make hundreds of decisions daily, both big and small. Some are quick: Should this email go out today or tomorrow? Should...

Christina Ioannidou
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Your manager may be a lot of things but they are not a mind reader! 🔮
A manager wears many hats - coach, mentor, expert - but one thing they aren’t is a mind reader. Even the best leaders can’t support you...

Christina Ioannidou
Mar 6, 20252 min read


The Scaling Trifecta: 3 Non-Negotiables for Sustainable Growth
A lot has been written and said about how to scale an organization effectively. But, after having supported fast growing scale-ups for...

Christina Ioannidou
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Middle Management: Is this the most overlooked, under-supported role in business? 🤔
According to a Predictive Index survey, 70% of middle managers would prefer to return to individual contributor roles if they could...

Christina Ioannidou
Feb 20, 20252 min read
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