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Productivity is one of the most discussed topics in boardrooms, yet one of the least understood at a human level. Leaders often assume that getting more output means pushing harder, driving faster, or tightening controls. In reality, research shows the opposite is true. A 2024 Deloitte workplace survey found that around 70 percent of employees say productivity improves when they feel trusted, supported, and able to focus on meaningful work. The message is simple, people do mo

With so much noise in our lives, leaders need simple ways to keep people focused and steady. Here are RDL’s three practical actions that cut through the clutter and help teams stay on track. 1. Cut the noise so people know what to focus on Tell your team the top one to three things that matter this week. When people know exactly where to put their energy, performance lifts and stress drops. 2. Keep everyone aligned with short check ins A quick daily touch point stops confusio

Great leaders don’t just know when to take control, they know when to release it. In leadership, letting go is one of the hardest and most misunderstood skills. We equate control with competence and oversight with accountability. Yet, in reality, constant control suffocates growth. It prevents leaders from thinking strategically and keeps teams dependent instead of capable. The truth is, leadership isn’t about holding every lever. It’s about knowing which ones to pass on. Let

Every leader wants performance, loyalty, respect, and results, yet few stop to ask the most important question: What kind of relationship do I actually have with my people? Leadership is not a transaction. It is a relationship built on the same foundations that hold together families and friendships — trust, respect, and consistency. Without these, the results eventually erode. Teams don’t leave organisations, they disconnect from leaders who stop showing up with genuine comm

At some point, email stopped being a tool and became a hiding place. What was meant to clarify has turned into a barrier to real communication. Leaders are buried in reply-all loops, CC chains, and digital noise, mistaking volume for value. Here’s the truth: email is not for conversations. It’s for confirmation. It should capture facts, decisions, and outcomes, not debates, emotion, or alignment. Those things only happen when people talk. Real conversations, the uncomfortable