Why Projects Fail: The Momentum Ladder for Team Alignment

Why Projects Fail: The Momentum Ladder for Team Alignment

Why Projects Fail: The Momentum Ladder for Team AlignmentLeonie McCarthy
Published on: 01/03/2026

When projects stall, the issue isn’t process. It’s alignment. Discover the Momentum Ladder, why projects fail, and how psychological safety at work builds sustainable team momentum.

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.