The People Game Newsletter

Shape your leadership. Shift your culture. Strengthen your teams. Each month we share no-fluff insights on leadership, culture, and team dynamics packed with practical shifts, bold ideas, and fresh experiments to try. Expect real lessons, sharp questions, and strategies you can use now to align, energise, and lead with impact. Culture isn’t what you say, it’s what you do. Leadership is how you shape it. Let’s make every shift count.

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As November winds down, many teams are knee-deep in planning days, offsites, or wrapping up projects. And one thing becomes clear fast: How we gather tells the truth about how we work. Done well, gatherings create connection, alignment and momentum. Done badly? They waste time, drain energy, and...

by Meredith Wilson — Nov 28, 2025 leadership team

Culture Debt Is Slowing You Down

Most organisations track financial debt. Some track technical debt. Very few track culture debt. Culture debt is costing them more than they realise. In strategy sessions, culture often gets a passing mention - usually as an enabler, a blocker, or something to ‘work on later’. Yet culture is qui...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 16, 2025 culture

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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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 ...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 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. 🇨🇭 Deploy th...

by Meredith Wilson — Oct 01, 2025 culture teams

Leadership Juice Is Not a Strategy

We’re all for inspiration—but what happens after the offsite? You brought in a speaker. People loved it. Energy was high. There was even a hashtag. But two weeks later? Nothing’s shifted. We call it Leadership Juice - a quick hit of hype with zero half-life. It feels good in the moment but doesn...

by Meredith Wilson — Sep 30, 2025 leadership learning

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