Why Good People Quietly Leave: 5 Questions Leaders Need to Ask
High performers rarely announce the moment they stop seeing a future inside an organization. They continue delivering, supporting their teams, and meeting expectations. Drawing on my decision to leave the Canadian Armed Forces after more than 25 years, this article examines why good people leave and what leaders can recognize before another organization offers them a more compelling future.
UNDER PRESSURE: WHAT MARTIN ST-LOUIS IS GETTING RIGHT ABOUT LEADERSHIP
What can leaders learn from Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens playoff run? More than most people realize. From trusting expertise to building belief, here’s what leadership under pressure actually looks like.
From Toxic to Thriving: The Leader’s Guide to Healthy Organizations | Scott McCarthy | Episode 365
Discover the five key signs of a toxic organization and their healthy opposites in this Peak Performance Leadership episode. Learn actionable strategies to identify and address workplace toxicity, improve team culture, and lead with integrity—straight from Chief Leadership Officer Scott McCarthy.
5 SIGNS YOUR ORGANIZATION IS TOXIC: THE HEALTHY ANTI-SIGNS GREAT LEADERS PROTECT
Toxic culture rarely announces itself loudly. More often, it begins in silence: the high performer who disengages, the hallway conversation that replaces direct dialogue, the burnout leaders mistake for loyalty. In this article, I break down five warning signs your organization may be drifting into dysfunction and the healthy anti-signs great leaders intentionally protect.
5 Communication Errors That Kill Performance—and How to Fix Them | Episode 364 | Scott McCarthy
Discover the five most common communication errors teams face and how to fix them! In this episode of Peak Performance Leadership, Scott McCarthy breaks down practical strategies for leaders to boost clarity, feedback, and alignment. Lead, don’t boss—tune in and elevate your leadership game today.
5 Things Great Leaders Do During the Holiday Period
5 Things Great Leaders Do During the Holiday Period The holiday period exposes leadership. For some organizations, the pace slows. For others, it accelerates. Deadlines don’t disappear, customers still need answers, and systems don’t pause just because the calendar does. At the same time, people are carrying more than usual—family obligations, financial pressure, travel, grief, […]
Why Human Connection Wins in an AI World | Nick Smallman | Episode 358
Discover practical insights into team engagement, organizational culture, and the impact of AI on leadership with Scott McCarthy and Nick Smallman on Peak Performance Leadership. Learn how meaningful conversations and human connection can drive success in today’s rapidly changing workplace.
5 Leadership Shifts That Transform Culture
Leaders don’t build culture through posters or perks—they build it through daily choices. This article explores five powerful leadership shifts that can transform culture into a place where people want to stay and succeed.
Culture Shock: Why Leaders Miss What Matters Most | Laura Hamill | Episode 356
Organizational psychologist Laura Hamill joins Scott to uncover why workplace culture is so tough to measure, how leaders’ perceptions differ from employees’, and practical steps for real cultural change. Discover what it really takes to align values, strategy, and everyday actions for lasting impact.
Rethinking Accountability: Why Blame Kills Culture & How to Lead Better | Michael Timms | Episode 355
Accountability expert Michael Timms joins Scott McCarthy to debunk myths around accountability, explore why blame is so common in leadership, and share practical steps for building a culture of ownership and peak performance in your team. Insightful, actionable advice for every leader!