Insights by Michael Tabirade
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The real reason good people leave good-looking jobs.
Strong professionals rarely leave because the work is difficult. They leave when unclear leadership, constant firefighting and weak systems make good work unnecessarily hard.
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Ideas grounded in the decisions people actually face.
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Business and work
Independent consulting, portfolio careers, positioning, professional decisions and the changing world of work.
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Leadership and organisations
How leaders create trust, accountability, stronger cultures and better conditions for people to perform.
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Strategy, governance, risk and delivery
How organisations move from intent to evidence, ownership, assurance and practical execution.
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Why Capable Leaders Are Leaving Employment
In 2021, I walked away from my job because of values-based burnout. It was not just general exhaustion. I found myself in an environment…
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The Independent Consulting Frameworks that Consultants use to help B2B Clients
There comes a point where the corporate machine stops serving you, and going independent feels like the only logical next step. It is a…
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Contracting vs Consulting: Which One Should You Start With?
Introduction I remember helping a mid-career professional step into the world of contracting. They were exhausted by corporate politics and craved autonomy. We worked…
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Books by Michael
Longer-form ideas for purposeful progress.
Michael’s published books explore goals, mindset, personal performance and the work of turning intention into disciplined action.
MICHAEL TABIRADE
The Power of Goals
Closing the gap between goals and desires.
MICHAEL TABIRADE
Understand Reach Expand
Practical ideas for managing your mind.
PUBLISHED WORKS
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