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Notes on pressure, decisions and recovery
Essays from the practice, newest first. No client stories.
- Who Are You Without the Title?
Leaving office, the board or your own company costs more than a job. What research on identity says about who copes, and why.
- Burnout at the Top: Why a Holiday Doesn't Fix It
Why does a fortnight of rest vanish within weeks? The research on recovery points to a paradox that hits senior people hardest.
- After the Exit: Why Some Founders Feel Worse Once the Deal Closes
The money is in the account and the congratulations have stopped. What psychology says about why reaching the summit can feel like a loss.
- Appointing a CEO, a Successor or a Minister: What CVs and Interviews Miss
Most senior appointments rest on a CV, a reputation and a few conversations. What decades of research say about why that is so unreliable.
- Coach or Psychotherapist? How to Know Which You Need
Is this a problem with my situation, or a problem with me? The question senior people rarely say aloud, and why the honest answer is seldom either-or.
- Why Leaders Think Better While Walking
Where were you when you had your best idea last year? Probably not at your desk. What the science of walking and nature says about thinking.