![](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_2485085327-801x534.jpg)
Five Common Mistakes New Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them
New leaders often falter by not communicating a clear vision, overvaluing technical skills, and overlooking the critical role of soft
![A father playfully throws his young daughter into the air while she laughs, symbolising trust and joy.](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_1797505063-801x531.jpg)
The 8 Characteristics of Trust in Business
Building trust in business requires managing expectations, clear communication, and reliability, fostering strong, lasting professional relationships based on mutual respect.
![A man with sticky notes on his face, with the words "Norms", "Expectations" and "Society".](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yasin-yusuf-fMh-VTuMHQs-unsplash-801x534.jpg)
How to Ensure Clear Expectations for All Your Staff
Recognising that expectations vary among individuals. It's crucial to define clear performance and behavioural standards to foster a high-performing culture.
![A magnifying glass resting on a colourful striped surface, enlarging a section to reveal intricate details. The image symbolises focus, clarity, and the importance of examining things closely.](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-pixabay-268460-801x601.jpg)
Why Salary Transparency Is Such a Good Thing
Implementing salary transparency fosters trust, reduces pay disparities, and enhances employee satisfaction, leading to a more engaged and productive workforce.
![A map, a set of rulers and measuring tools, symbolising precision and the importance of measuring for accurate results.](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fleur-dQf7RZhMOJU-unsplash-1-801x534.jpg)
Are You Measuring the Right Things in Your Business?
In tough times, businesses should focus on cash flow, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement for stability and growth.
![Miniature figures of businessmen standing on a dotted path with arrows, representing decision-making, strategic planning, and navigating choices](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_1151595443-801x534.jpg)
8 Practical Ways to Galvanise Your Decision-Making
Implementing a clear, repeatable decision-making process ensures consistency and efficiency, enabling teams to make informed choices aligned with company goals.
![](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_1935454819-1-801x534.jpg)
The Sabotage Exercise – How to Self Identify Dysfunctional Team Behaviours
The Sabotage Exercise helps teams identify dysfunctional behaviors by brainstorming ways to undermine their organisation and uncover harmful practices.
![Execitive team size: A small executive team vs. a big team.](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shutterstock_1151550203-801x534.jpg)
The Executive Team Trap: Why Size Could Be Your Biggest Problem
Executive teams of five members are ideal—large enough to bring diverse skills but small enough to make decisions efficiently.
![A strategic RevOps dashboard showing aligned sales, marketing, and customer success metrics, optimising lead distribution and driving revenue growth](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shutterstock_2453089859-801x401.jpg)
7 Powerful Ways RevOps Drives Business Growth and Efficiency
RevOps is the strategic powerhouse that unifies sales, marketing, and customer success to drive predictable, scalable growth.
![](https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/working-genius1200-801x450.jpg)
Why Knowing Your Team’s ‘Working Genius’ Will Lead Your Business to Growth
Lencioni’s ‘Working Genius’ model boosts team productivity through six natural gifts: Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanising, Enablement, and Tenacity.