by Derek Percival | Jul 21, 2026 | Communication & Listening, Tips
We’ve become so uncomfortable with silence that we’ve lost the ability to use it. In conversations, silence isn’t emptiness. It’s space for the other person to catch up, to go deeper, to say what they were about to talk themselves out of. The...
by Derek Percival | Jul 21, 2026 | Leading People, Tips
The biggest lessons in delegation belong to the one who delegates. Many see delegation as a means to boost efficiency, but its purpose extends far beyond productivity. Done well, delegation transforms three things. The person receiving the responsibility grows—a...
by Derek Percival | Jun 30, 2026 | Boundaries & Accountability, Tips
Your influence has limits. As a leader, your responsibilities include being present, honest, engaging in important conversations, and fostering a safe environment. But you are not responsible for people. You cannot carry their accountability for them. And when you try...
by Derek Percival | Jun 30, 2026 | Mindset & Beliefs, Tips
Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is let our imperfections show, rather than editing ourselves to fit someone else’s idea of who we should be. Borrowed beliefs and careful self-editing leave their mark over time. Deeply ingrained, yes. Permanent, no! Learning...
by Derek Percival | Jun 23, 2026 | Mindset & Beliefs, Tips
The very same situation can feel overwhelming to you, yet seem manageable or even unimportant to a colleague, a partner or even your child. That’s because no situation comes pre-loaded with meaning. You are the one who interprets and colours every experience,...
