Psychological Safety in AI Projects: 3 Practices for Project Leaders

Psychological Safety in AI Projects: 3 Practices for Project Leaders

Psychological Safety in AI Projects: 3 Practices for Project LeadersLeonie McCarthy
Published on: 04/02/2026

As AI adoption accelerates, project teams are feeling the strain. These three practical practices help leaders protect psychological safety, reduce cognitive load, and keep teams thinking, not just coping.

AI for Project Leaders: Three Foundations That Protect Your Team

AI for Project Leaders: Three Foundations That Protect Your Team

AI for Project Leaders: Three Foundations That Protect Your TeamLeonie McCarthy
Published on: 24/01/2026

Project leaders are under pressure to deliver AI gains fast. These three human-centred foundations help you meet executive expectations without burning out your team or losing trust.

The Mushroom Tapes: What Shared Experience Teaches Project Leaders

The Mushroom Tapes: What Shared Experience Teaches Project Leaders

The Mushroom Tapes: What Shared Experience Teaches Project LeadersLeonie McCarthy
Published on: 16/01/2026

What a murder trial reveals about communitas, liminal spaces and leadership in complex projects and why shared experience matters more than process alone.

5 Books That Shaped My Thinking on Leadership and Change

5 Books That Shaped My Thinking on Leadership and Change

5 Books That Shaped My Thinking on Leadership and ChangeLeonie McCarthy
Published on: 23/12/2025

Reflections on 5 leadership books that shaped my thinking on leadership development, organisational culture, communication, and influence in complex change.