Core State Consulting

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THE INVISIBLE ARCHITECTURE

Why political quotient (PQ) is the new leadership superpower The most effective leaders possess a mastery that goes beyond strategy and spreadsheets. They have a high Political Quotient (PQ), the crucial ability to understand and navigate the...

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Is your Transformation a Feudal Fantasy?

Your agility transformation is failing or struggling because you are trying to put a democratic approach into an autocratic regime. What?? Yup - your...

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THE ART OF THE PIVOT

We've all seen that Friends episode - you know the one: "Pivot...PIVOT.....PIVOT!" as they try and manoeuvre the couch up the narrow stairs. In a...

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SHINING A LIGHT: WHY VISIBILITY MATTERS IN LEADERSHIP

"Transparency breeds trust, and trust is the foundation of great leadership." - Brigette Hyacinth In today's complex business world, a leader's...

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CUT THROUGH THE WHITE NOISE

You Can Make Better Decisions, Faster In the data-rich, high-demand, high-transaction work environment, leaders are constantly bombarded with...

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DESIRE PATHS

Desire Paths: The Hidden Dynamics of Your Organisation In every organisation, there's an invisible map of how work truly gets done. While official...

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KINTSUGI LEADERSHIP: EMBRACING FLAWS AND FORGING STRENGTH

The modern business landscape means leaders are constantly looking for new ways to build resilient and thriving organisations. The answer isn't about...

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IS A SYSTEM, NOT AN EVENT

Creating a safe, collaborative environment is one of the most important things a leader can do for their team. Levels of Psychological Safety There...

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WHAT'S YOUR LEADERSHIP BRAND?

Shaping Your Leadership Brand in 2025: Strategic Guidance, Approachability, and Adaptability Your leadership brand is your reputation as a leader,...

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TOP 10 PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS

What tools can you use for Problem Solving? There are heaps! The best approach is to think of the solution or outcome you need and then pick the...

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