
The People Game Newsletter
Shape your leadership. Shift your culture. Strengthen your teams. Each month, we bring you insightful, no-fluff perspectives on leadership, culture, and team dynamics—packed with practical shifts, bold ideas, and fresh experiments to try. Expect real-world lessons, thought-provoking questions, and strategies you can use right now to create alignment, energise teams, and lead with impact. Because culture isn’t what you say—it’s what you do. And leadership? That’s how you shape it. Let’s make every shift count.
The Power of Rest: Recharging and Managing Your Energy as a Leader
In the hustle and bustle of leadership, the importance of rest and managing energy often takes a backseat. Yet, as leaders, our ability to perform at our best hinges not just on our skills and strategies but on how well we manage our energy and prioritise rest. At The People Game, we believe tha...
May 27, 2025
creating capacity
leadership
Embracing Adaptability: Cultivating Readiness in Your Team and Yourself
In a world where change is the only constant, adaptability isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity. At The People Game, we know that the ability to adapt quickly and effectively is what sets high-performing teams and leaders apart. Building adaptability within your team and yourself is crucial for s...
May 27, 2025
leadership
teams
Leading Change: Building Resilience and Embracing the Unknown
Change is the only constant in today's dynamic work environment. Leading through change can be challenging, especially when faced with resistance.
At The People Game, we understand that building a team’s resilience and adaptability—what we call "change muscle"—is essential for navigating the ine...
May 23, 2025
change
leadership
Cultivating Curiosity: The Power of Rethinking and Unlearning in Leadership
In today’s rapidly changing world, staying ahead isn’t just about acquiring new skills and knowledge—it’s also about fostering a culture of curiosity, rethinking, and unlearning. At The People Game, we believe that leading with a learning mindset is crucial for navigating the complexities of mod...
May 23, 2025
leadership
Partnering for Performance: The Power of Alignment in Teams
 In the world of high-performing teams, partnering and alignment are not just buzzwords—they are essential elements that drive success. When teams are aligned and work in partnership, they can achieve remarkable outcomes that exceed individual capabilities.
At The People Game, we understand that...
May 23, 2025
partnering
teams
How could your stories shift culture?
Culture has been passed on through storytelling for thousands of years.
Whether morals through children’s fairy tales or life lessons shared in the biography of a hero, we hand down our ways of living through stories.
Our brains are wired for story. Stories help us make sense of the world. The w...
May 23, 2025
culture
grass
stories
The Productivity Paradox: Getting Stuff Done Without Feeling Overwhelmed
In today's ever-accelerating work environment, the relentless push for productivity can often feel overwhelming. We know the struggle to balance getting things done without succumbing to burnout is real. That's why, at The People Game, we’re committed to helping you navigate this delicate balanc...
May 23, 2025
creating capacity
Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Successful Teams
When it comes to team dynamics, trust isn't just an ingredient; it’s the main course. Trust is the bedrock upon which successful teams are built, driving collaboration, innovation, and resilience. At The People Game, we understand that trust doesn’t magically appear—it’s cultivated through consi...
May 23, 2025
culture
teams
Navigating office politics
Ahh office politics. Navigating office politics and team tensions can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. But don't worry, we've got some cheeky yet actionable plays for you to try:
Play the Switzerland Card: Stay neutral in conflicts. Be the one who brings balance, not bias. 🇨đź‡Â
Deploy th...
May 23, 2025
culture
teams
SHAPE Shift: Protection → Safety
Over the last few months, we’ve noticed something creeping back in.
The instinct to protect.
Leaders holding on just a bit tighter. Team members looking for sign-off before they move. Conversations dialling down the challenge.
It’s understandable - protection feels helpful but here’s the thing: ...
by Meredith Wilson —
May 23, 2025
leadershift
leadership
Your Culture Survey Won’t Save You
Spoiler: Data without action is just a spreadsheet.
Culture surveys are useful - but only if they lead to something. Too often, leaders collect feedback, present it in a deck, and file it under “Things We’ll Get To”.
At The People Game, we believe culture work is only as good as what happens nex...
May 16, 2025
culture
Why Business Partnering Capability Is a Gamechanger
Business partnering is more than a role - it’s a capability. And when internal teams know how to partner well, they shift from reactive service providers to strategic contributors.
Whether it’s HR, Finance, Safety, Procurement or IT - great partnering unlocks earlier influence, better alignment,...
May 16, 2025
partnering
