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On the Subject of Leadership

Long-form conversations for people who carry responsibility. No slogans — clear thinking on authority, judgement, coordination, and accountability under real constraints.

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Chris McGowan: The Recruitment Insider Who Built a Company With No Managers

Flat organisations are usually presented as a philosophy. More often they are a headcount. The literature on networked teams and post-hierarchical work is written, almost without exception,

8 February 2026

ThunderCast Ep 36: Leadership without the Title with Dr Robert Winter

Episode Description What do you do when the strategy slides are polished, the goals are lofty, and yet… nothing moves? In this episode of ThunderCast, Chris McGowan sits

15 May 2025