Opinion
But they’re good at their job…
It’s not uncommon to find individuals, often in senior positions, within organisations who deliver great results but do so in a manner that’s seriously at odds…
Monday 21 September 2026
Ben Morton is a leadership mentor and performance coach with a unique background. As a former Captain in the British Army, he has led people in life or death situations. Ben’s experience has taught him that leadership is both a great privilege and a great responsibility. Fundamentally, he believes that leadership is less about the tools and models and more about understanding what it truly means to be a leader.
It’s not uncommon to find individuals, often in senior positions, within organisations who deliver great results but do so in a manner that’s seriously at odds…
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