by Michael Bunting | Oct 29, 2025
For decades, leaders have been told that professionalism means keeping emotions at bay. Stay composed. Stay detached. Never let personal feelings enter the workplace. The assumption is that distance creates respect and authority. But our research tells a different...
by Michael Bunting | Oct 22, 2025
Mindfulness has been promoted in leadership circles for years. From corporate wellness programs to coaching workshops, it’s been positioned as the answer to stress, resilience, and even performance. Yet many leaders now flinch at the very word. They’ve seen it...
by Michael Bunting | Oct 15, 2025
In this episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, host Michael Bunting sits down with Michaela Wortley, EY’s Head of Internal Coaching and Teaming, to explore the hidden side of leadership growth. Drawing on Michaela’s 25 years inside one of the world’s largest...
by Michael Bunting | Oct 15, 2025
On the surface, curiosity sounds simple. Ask questions, stay open, keep learning. But when you take it seriously, it becomes one of the hardest practices in leadership. Because genuine curiosity doesn’t just explore new ideas; it eventually turns inward. It makes us...