by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Aug 20, 2026 | Article
There are two ways to bring down a building. One is to attack it from the outside with heavy machinery until the structure gives way. The other is to weaken it internally so that it eventually implodes and collapses in on itself. Leadership failure can follow a...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Aug 13, 2026 | Article
When appointing someone to a leadership role, organisations often assess some version of the four Cs: character, competence, chemistry and capacity. Character speaks to integrity, judgement and the extent to which a person’s behaviour is consistent with their stated...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 29, 2026 | Article
One of the most common mistakes investors make is judging an investment before it has had sufficient time to achieve what it was designed to do. Every investment vehicle has a specific purpose, and that purpose should determine both the investment strategy and the...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 22, 2026 | Article
Have you ever wondered why your partner can walk through a shopping centre without buying a thing, while you’re already carrying three bags? Or why one friend researches every purchase for weeks, while another decides in five minutes? Perhaps you feel guilty...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 15, 2026 | Article
When a tree topples in a storm, it is rarely only because of the storm. The wind may be fierce, the rain relentless, and the pressure visible to everyone. Yet very often, the storm only reveals what was already true beneath the surface. The roots were shallow,...
