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,...
by Derek Percival | Jun 23, 2026 | Communication & Listening, Tips
Recently, during a leadership team meeting, one person bravely admitted, “I don’t feel comfortable sharing my thoughts in this group.” This was an incredibly powerful and admirable moment of honesty. Another leader responded in the best possible way:...
by Derek Percival | May 7, 2024 | Boundaries & Accountability, Tips
DO THE DO’S YOU DON’T WANT TO DO.Though not inspiring or grandly motivational, I believe this straightforward statement holds significant value. For years, I’ve advocated doing the unglamorous things. Here are my four reasons for choosing the...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Communication & Listening, Tips
LISTENING IS MORE PERSUASIVE THAN TALKING People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. As counterintuitive as it may seem, listening is actually more persuasive than talking when it comes to influencing others. One explanation for why...
