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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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

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

Modern Leadership Development That Actually Works

Leadership learning has changed. The old playbook - long programs, generic models, one-size-fits-all - isn’t cutting it anymore. Leaders are busier, the stakes are higher, and the environment is more complex. They need learning that’s relevant, flexible, and built for real-world application. At ...

by Meredith Wilson — Sep 30, 2025 leadership learning

SHAPE Shift: Expertise → Exploration

With strategic planning underway and uncertainty still the backdrop, many leaders are defaulting to what they know best: their expertise. It’s familiar. Reassuring. Safe. But the game has changed, again. Old answers aren’t cutting it. With the advance of AI, knowledge is becoming democratised. E...

by Meredith Wilson — Sep 30, 2025 leadershift leadership

SHAPE Shift: Busyness → Purpose

It’s Q1. Calendars are packed. Meetings are constant. And if you ask most leaders how things are going, the word you’ll still hear is busy. But here’s what we’re noticing behind the scenes: Busy is becoming a default again and clarity is quietly slipping. Busyness creates the illusion of movemen...

by Meredith Wilson — Sep 30, 2025 leadershift leadership

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 — Sep 30, 2025 leadershift leadership