by Leonie McCarthy | May 7, 2025 | Team & People
Have you ever found yourself accountable for delivering project outcomes but without the formal authority to make decisions? It’s a common challenge for project leaders, especially external advisors, who often work in environments where 100% of the team doesn’t report...
by Leonie McCarthy | Apr 23, 2025 | Project Management, Team & People
Have you ever felt stuck trying to lead a project without the formal authority to direct? You’re not alone. In fact, 70% of business projects depend on collaboration from people who don’t report directly to the project leader. For external project managers like...
by Leonie McCarthy | Mar 5, 2025 | Project Management, Team & People
In the excitement of getting started on a new project, we can easily overlook a critical factor that can make or break our projects: conflict and how we manage it. What if I told you that it’s not conflict that’s the enemy, but rather the way we perceive and manage...
by Leonie McCarthy | Jun 13, 2024 | Project Management, Team & People
Patrick Lencioni says, “It’s not easy to hold anyone accountable – even your kids.” I’ve struggled on that front too (and on holding myself to account). Accountability is one of those words that can make people feel very uncomfortable. It...
by Leonie McCarthy | Mar 12, 2024 | Leadership, Team & People
As someone intimately familiar with the ebb and flow of productivity, I’ve often found myself oscillating between fascination and frustration. Like many, I’ve scoured the insights of productivity gurus — from Ali Abdaal’s life-centric ‘Feel Good...
by Leonie McCarthy | Mar 13, 2023 | Communication, Leadership, Team & People
Have you ever had an experience where you thought you knew what to expect, only to be surprised by something completely unexpected? This is exactly what happened to me when I was a child and went to a friend’s house for a sleepover. I expected to have a familiar...
