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The ABP has recently introduced a new shared leadership model which replaces its long-standing single Chair model. In conversation here with Rob Feltham, Co-Chairs Dr Dawn Nicholson and Claire Lish explain the rationale for the change of leadership approach. They talk about their priorities for the ABP and their longer-term aspirations for the wider business psychology field. And they answer questions submitted in advance by ABP members. Topics discussed include: the ABP’s focus on guardianship and growth and what that looks like in practice; the relevance, impact and credibility of the Business Psychology profession and how to further enhance it; and the ABP’s focus on developing early career talent and giving new psychologists a sense of professional belonging. The questions submitted by members prompt discussion around: the most valuable insights that business psychology brings to the workplace; the importance of putting evidence-based human psychology front and centre in work and organisational design; and the pre-requisites of healthy psychologist-client relationships where psychologists can both make a difference and appropriately challenge.   Dr Dawn H. Nicholson is Co-Chair of the Association for Business Psychology, founder and lead of the ABP’s Biz Psych Cup, and heads of the ABP’s university accreditation programme. More information about Dawn is available on the ABP’s website and on LinkedIn: https://community.theabp.org.uk/page/dawn-nicholson https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dawn-h-n-23ba5331/   Claire Lish is Co-Chair of the Association for Business Psychology and a Fellow of the CIPD. More information about Claire is available on the ABP’s website and on LinkedIn: https://theabp.org.uk/person/claire-lish/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-lish/   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

Lucy standing is the founder of Brave Starts and lead author of an important new book entitled Age Against The Machine. In conversation here with Rob Feltham, Lucy highlights the need for the world of work to wake up to the fundamental demographic and economic shift caused by people living longer whilst birth rates fall. The notion of ‘retirement’ is an increasingly unhelpful lens through which to view later life. And older workers face serious and ingrained age discrimination in the job market. Employers and recruiters need to recognise the huge business opportunity represented by an underutilised older workforce. At the same time older workers themselves need to become more skilled in navigating the employment/volunteering landscape in order to continue purposeful activity into later life. Flexibility and realism are key, both for employers and for older workers. Whilst the current employment landscape can be characterised as ageist, Lucy sees signs of hope and sets out an agenda for positive change. Lucy Standing is a Chartered psychologist specialising in midlife career development. She leads Brave Starts CIC which supports between 200-300 people a year typically between the ages of 45-65 to consider what roles they may want (or need) to do next. Brave Starts recently won the International Longevity Centre (ILC) community award for their work helping hundreds of people. Lucy has been called to British Parliament to give evidence for the select committee inquiry into older workers and has provided research, articles and insight to the OECD. She’s been interviewed and written about by the BBC, the FT, Telegraph, Times, Guardian and Forbes. Prior to her work with Brave Starts, for nearly 10 years, she was Vice Chair of the Association for Business Psychology: a professional body helping certify and raise standards of the business psychology profession for which she’s also been awarded Honorary Membership. The HR field has also recognised her as one of the top ’influential thinkers’. Reference: Standing, L., Hyde, M., & Evans M. (2026). Age against the machine: New rules for working in an ageist world. De Gruyter. Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

Returning ABP podcast guest Nik Kinley talks with Rob Feltham about his recent and important book – The Power Trap. Nik makes a convincing case that ‘we need to talk more about power’ because it changes people, particularly those in formal leadership roles.  Whilst power enables leaders to ‘get stuff done’, the ‘traps’ associated with power are numerous and pervasive. For example: increased physical and psychological/emotional distance from followers is one of the inevitable consequences of power; power distorts information flows; and power serves to amplify preexisting traits and dispositions of incoming leaders, for better or for worse. Leaders are usually chosen for their capability at a given point of time, but more attention needs to be given to their suitability for leadership.  It’s not all doom and gloom however, there are many things that leaders can do manage the challenges that power presents.  Case studies covered in the discussion include a number of high profile public figures. Nik Kinley is a psychologist, C-Suite leadership assessor, coach, and consultant. He is the author and co-author of several award-winning books on leadership and is a regular lecturer at some of the world’s most prestigious business schools. You can find out more about Nik here: https://nikkinley.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkinley Reference: Kinley, N. (2025). The Power Trap: How leadership changes people, and what to do about it. Palgrave Macmillan. Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

The Affinity Health at Work Research Consortium, co-chaired by Dr Rachel Lewis and Dr Jo Yarker, has recently launched the ground-breaking Professional Framework for Workplace Wellbeing, which is the first multi-disciplinary, integrated evidence-informed foundation for the profession. The Research Consortium brings together range of organisations and stakeholders such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM). The framework is an evidence-based, seven-stage, multi-disciplinary tool defining competent, ethical, and effective wellbeing practice. It supports professionals across career stages and aids in identifying key knowledge, skills, and development areas. It is comprehensive in scope and offers the potential for accredited development and clarity of career progression.   In this episode of POW, we hear Rachel Lewis in conversation with The ABP’s Clodagh O’Reilly and Rob Feltham. Topics covered include: the current complex, fragmented and siloed nature of the workplace wellbeing profession; business and professional drivers for the creation of the Framework; how it was developed; its significance for workplace wellbeing practitioners; the adaptability and modular nature of the Framework; and the assessment of organisational readiness.  Rachel Lewis PhD, MSc, CPsychol is an Occupational Psychologist, multi-award winning expert in wellbeing at work, Managing Partner at Affinity Health at Work, Reader at Birkbeck, University of London and international speaker and writer. You can find out more about Rachel here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-lewis-48a1a011/   The Professional Framework for Wellbeing Professionals Report is available as a free download from Affinity Heath at Work: https://www.affinityhealthatwork.com/professional-framework-for-workp A starting point for professionals wishing to apply the Framework is to use the associated self-assessment tool which is available at a small charge.   Clodagh O’Reilly is an Honorary Member and past chair of The ABP and currently heads The ABP’s member services.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

As a thought-leader and experienced executive coach, Marie-Hélène Pelletier is a recognised expert in enabling leaders to develop their strategic personal resilience. However, as AI continues to transform work, the pressures on leaders are becoming not only greater but also different in kind. In an engaging discussion with Rob Feltham, Marie-Hélène provides a coherent analysis of how the very essence of leadership resilience is changing. Topics covered include: the identity crisis that many leaders face; strategies for remaining grounded in the face of chronic demands and the ongoing uncertainty engendered by AI; the need to protect ethics and values in AI-assisted decision-making; and the critical role of psychological safety. Dr Marie-Hélène Pelletier is an award- winning workplace mental health expert, psychologist, executive coach, frequent keynote speaker, and founder of the Strategic Resilience Practice based in Vancouver Canada. She combines business and clinical expertise, translating research about health, performance, resilience, and overcoming challenges into strategies professionals, leaders, and their teams need to thrive. She has led workplace mental health strategy in senior leadership roles. Reference:  Pelletier, M.-H. (2024). The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. Page Two Books, Inc.  Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Tatiana Rowson describes how the world is experiencing an unprecedented demographic shift in the profile of the workforce. People today are living longer and often healthier lives than ever before in history and are increasingly also working into much later life than has been the case in the past. What is frequently overlooked is that it is not just the length of people’s working lives that is changing, but also the nature of those working lives. Tatiana challenges the continuing value of concepts like ‘development’ and ‘work-life balance’ and outlines a model of personal leadership which enables individuals to exercise agency and choice and to create more sustainable and fulfilling working lives for themselves, particularly from mid career onwards.   Dr Tatiana S. Rowson is Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour at Henley Business School. She teaches personal leadership development to students in the Henley MBA and undergraduate programmes. Tatiana is the Programme Area Director for Business and Management and is a member of the Henley Centre for Leadership. Her research interests encompass ageing, work, and employment, with a particular focus on how midlife transitions impact health, wellbeing, and economic activity in late career. Before joining academia, Tatiana worked as an organisational psychologist and executive coach for several high-profile organisations in the UK, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. She is currently based in the UK. About the book: Rowson, T. and Sloan, K. (2025) Personal Leadership in the Age of No Retirement, De Gruyter.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP

In a conversation with Rob Feltham about their new book Outdoor Coaching: A Practical Guide, Jonathan Passmore and Ellie Lloyd-Jones make a compelling case for undertaking coaching away from typical office-based or online settings. The outside environment adds new dimensions and possibilities to the coaching process. It also presents significant challenges, and the book guides readers step by step through the practicalities. Jonathan and Ellie also describe the ongoing Source to Sea (Thames walk) coaching project, which they are jointly leading and which puts into practice the principles outlined in their book.   Topics covered in the discussion include: the rationale for outdoor coaching; the value of the cues and metaphors found in nature; and the evolutionary perspective which helps to explain some of the value that people gain from the approach. Jonathan Passmore is an award-winning chartered psychologist and professor at Henley Business School, UK and University of Evora, Portugal. He is listed in the Thinkers 50 and Global Gurus list and has held board-level roles in the consulting, technology and sports sectors over the course of a 40-year career in business. He holds five degrees, is a master executive coach, team coach and supervisor, and has published widely with 40 books and over 250 science papers and book chapters, including The Outdoor & Nature Coaches Handbook (Routledge).   Ellie Lloyd-Jones is a coach and founder of Elevate with Ellie and Elevate Netwalking, based in Cheshire in the northwest of England. With 20 years of corporate experience leading and developing teams, she is passionate about taking groups and teams outdoors to create space for connection, reflection and new perspectives. She is a qualified coach, NLP Master Practitioner and Strengthscope practitioner, and holds certifications in Outdoor First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and environmental sustainability.   About the book: Passmore, J. and Lloyd-Jones, E. (2025), Outdoor Coaching: A Practical Guide for Coaches and Supervisors to Working with Clients, Teams and Groups Using Blue-Green Psychology, Libri Publishing. Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP

This special episode of the Psychology of Work Podcast marks the 25th anniversary of the ABP, and in it we hear from three distinguished ABP members who have each served as Chair or Vice Chair at different points in the organisation’s history. In discussion with Rob Feltham, they reflect on what the ABP has achieved during its first quarter of century and share their aspirations for the ABP’s future. Pauline Grant played a key role in the inception of the ABP and became its first Vice Chair. Steve Whiddett served as Chair for four years from 2009. And Claire Lish is the ABP’s current Chair.   When founded in 2020, the ABP became a new professional home and voice for Business Psychology, and over the subsequent 25 years the organisation has been instrumental in increasing public awareness and recognition of the profession.  The ABP has developed a distinctive ethos with its focus on: working shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to achieve practical evidence-based solutions; guardianship and growth of the Business Psychology profession; and emphasis on training and education to ensure that Business Psychology becomes steadily more mainstream and integral to the business agenda.   In 2009 the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) was given statutory responsibility for regulating practitioner psychologists, and this was a critical juncture for the ABP.  Given the HCPC’s orientation towards healthcare, it was seen by many as lacking relevance and fit for the Business Psychology profession. The ABP was proactive and successful in establishing a separate identity and path for Business Psychology, subsequently reinforcing this with training and accreditation open to those entering the profession by non-traditional as well as traditional routes.   Key trends and changes in Business Psychology over the ABP's first quarter century have included: growing internationalisation and industry consolation, bringing far greater focus on global partnership and appreciation of diverse perspectives; and much greater emphasis on the organisational and social context for individual behaviour.   Whilst much has been achieved by the ABP over 25 years, there is some way to go to ensure that Business Psychology becomes a non-negotiable component of the organisational and business agenda.   The podcast guests   Pauline Grant   Pauline Grant was awarded Honorary Membership of the ABP in recognition of her pivotal role in the organisation’s founding and her enduring contribution to the profession. As the ABP’s founding Vice Chair, Pauline helped to shape the direction and values of the Association, serving in that role for four formative years. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders across the globe, Pauline brought authenticity, insight, and unwavering commitment to the application of psychology in improving working lives. Her influence has helped to embed business psychology at the heart of strategic leadership and organisational development.   A Chartered Psychologist and former Director at the boutique consultancy YSC, Pauline’s career has spanned high-level consulting, leadership coaching, and talent development. She is known for her humility, intellectual clarity, and sincere focus on helping individuals thrive. She authored Careering Upwards in 2001 and edited two of the ABP’s flagship publications – Business Psychology in Practice and Business Psychology in Action – bringing together case studies and practical insights from across the profession. Even in retirement, Pauline continues to support the development of others through pro bono work and community contribution. She has supported The ABP Workforce Experience Awards as a Judge, demonstrating her continued investment in the Association’s growth and influence. Pauline’s Honorary Membership celebrates not just her professional achievements but her generous spirit, steadfast dedication, and lasting impact on the evolution of business psychology.   Steve Whiddett     Steve Whiddett was awarded Honorary Membership of The ABP in recognition of his outstanding service to the profession and his pivotal role in shaping the Association. A Chartered Psychologist, consultant, and author, Steve has been a leading voice in applying psychology to organisational performance, change, and leadership. As founder of WHE-UK, he championed ethical, human-centred change, and his published works, including The CIPD Competencies Handbook (1999, with Sarah Hollyforde) and A Practical Guide to Competencies (2003), have become standard references in the field. Representing the ABP, he also contributed to the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology’s Professional Guidelines for Assessment Centres (2015).   Steve served as Chair of the ABP from 2009 to 2013, a period of transformation in which the Association refined its purpose, values, and governance, introduced professional management services, and laid the foundations for long-term stability. He was instrumental in affirming the ABP’s inclusive identity, ensuring it welcomed all who apply psychology in business, and preparing the way for its renaming in 2013 as the Association for Business Psychology. Steve’s leadership, clarity of thought, and generosity of spirit continue to inspire the ABP community.   Claire Lish    Claire Lish is an accomplished Chartered HR and Change Management professional, recognised for her expertise in organisational transformation, governance, and people strategy. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she has guided businesses through complex restructures, cultural change, and strategic workforce development, always with a focus on aligning people practices to long-term business success. As current Chair of the Association for Business Psychology, Claire brings her deep commitment to evidence-based practice and inclusive leadership to the ABP community, championing the role of business psychology in improving working lives. Alongside her work with the ABP, she serves as Chair of the People Committee at Hundred Houses Society and leads her own consultancy, Psynergy Consulting, where she advises on retained HR leadership, board effectiveness, and business transformation. A Fellow of the ABP, the Institute of Leadership, and the CIPD, Claire is widely regarded as a transformational HR consultant and award-winning organisational development leader. Her career reflects not only governance acumen and operational insight, but also a genuine passion for shaping workplaces where people and organisations thrive.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor for the ABP.

Authentic dialogue is a rare thing within many businesses and organisations and, in discussion with Rob Feltham, Sarah Rozenthuler outlines some of the practical ways in which leaders can address this gap and reap the benefits in terms of creativity, flow and ‘thinking together’. Topics covered in this podcast include: psychological safety which is a necessary but not sufficient condition for authentic dialogue; the Container, which is the physical and psychological environment that energises and creates a sense of possibility; and the negative impacts of social media and how to address them. There is also discussion of some the pioneers in the field of communication and dialogue, including Bill Isaacs and Marshall Rosenberg.   Sarah Rozenthuler is a chartered psychologist (coaching and occupational) and published author. With over 20 years of experience working globally at senior levels in large, complex organizations as well as start-ups and SMEs, Sarah brings extensive expertise in executive coaching, group facilitation, and consulting. Clients have trusted Sarah for over two decades to coach senior leaders to improve their communication skills, optimise their stakeholder management and deepen their executive presence.   In 2007, Sarah founded Bridgework Consulting Ltd, a renowned consultancy firm dedicated to empowering leaders, teams, and organisations to achieve greatness. She is also a valued member of the faculty at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford where she teaches on their flagship programmes. As an accomplished author, Sarah has penned several impactful books, including:   • Now We’re Talking: How to Discuss What Really Matters (2024) • Powered by Purpose: Energise Your People to do Great Work (2020)  • How to have Meaningful Conversations: Seven Strategies for Talking about What Matters Most (2012)   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

In an engaging discussion hosted by Rob Feltham, three eminent business psychologists working at the frontiers of AI share their perspectives on how the profession can remain impactful and relevant in a world of work rapidly being transformed. The conversation starts with a macro view of AI at work, and the role of psychologists in helping organisations design and implement their AI strategies. Then the discussion moves on to look specifically at the reshaped world of psychometric assessment.   Issues discussed include: the far reaching disruptive effects of generative AI and how well organisations are adapting; the future of competency and capability models; reenvisioning entry level roles; augmentation versus replacement of human job roles; AI as a potential game-changer for equality and diversity/neurodiversity; the AI empowered job candidate; validity and integrity of the assessment process; and the ABP’s current initiative to develop AI guidance for the profession.   Alan Bourne is a Partner at Ommati and leads their talent consulting, research and advisory services.   Dexter Winters is a Partner at The Thinkstitute, leading AI Business Transformation by putting people at the heart of adoption through leadership, culture, and capability.     Kate Young is head of people science at Sapia.ai. Sappia is an AI hiring agent.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor for the ABP.

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Mike shares thought-provoking perspectives on a range of talent topics including: real-time performance management; neuroscience in psychometric assessment; the ever-increasing importance of the freelance workforce as a central element of the talent pool; generational stereotypes (Gen Y, Gen Z etc); and the urgent need for the UK to become world class in digital skills training.  Other issues discussed include the relevance of Business Psychology in the age of AI and digital transformation, and the impact of the current US presidential regime on DEI initiatives.    Mike is a chartered occupational psychologist and has worked for the past 25 years as a consultant in talent management with a particular focus on assessment for senior level roles, especially for private equity clients. Prior to qualifying in psychology, Mike had a career in Bass plc, and later worked for the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (forerunner to QinetiQ) as a government scientist researching topics for the UK armed forces, during which time he started his doctorate researching ways of evaluating computer-based training techniques in the submarine service. Subsequently Mike worked for several consultancies and executive search businesses where he set up three assessment practices, before running his own consultancy www.kildonanconsulting.com in talent management with a particular focus on senior leader assessment.  He is now semi-retired. Mike is a frequent conference speaker and has authored many papers on Human Resource issues - several which can be found in open access on the internet. A full list is available on request.   About the book: Rugg-Gunn, M. (2024), Managing Talent: A Short Guide for the Digital Age, Routledge.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Ross McIntosh provides a fascinating overview of the ACT framework and how it can help leaders to build psychological flexibility, in part by managing the interactions between their ‘inner voices’ and the ways that they show up at work. Topics covered include: building self awareness with the help of the Micro Pause and Macro Pause; managing transitions between leadership situations; and values-driven authentic leadership.   Ross is a business psychologist and coach who uses evidence-based psychology in all areas of his freelance career. At City St George’s, University of London, he works alongside Dr Paul Flaxman in an academic/practitioner partnership. They design and deliver ACT Workplace Training for both the public and private sector. Ross also lectures in organisational psychology at City St George’s and Birkbeck, University of London.     Ten years ago, Ross founded his consulting business which aims to cultivate well-being, adaptability, authentic action and awareness in organisations. He has designed and delivered evidence-based training to over 23 NHS Trusts, HM Treasury & Civil Service, Nectar Loyalty, teachers, a global tech company, a big four consultancy, Diageo, hedge fund managers and a variety of ballet companies including Rambert, Scottish Ballet, Northern Ballet and The Royal Ballet.    In a bid to reach more adults with the behavioural science from ACT and beyond, the People Soup Podcast was born in 2018. It’s won awards, has a global reach and in the global ranking is one of the top 2.5% most popular podcasts (in a field of around 3.5 million!)   Prior to his portfolio career, Ross spent over 20 years in Senior HR roles in Government. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and a Fellow of the Association for Coaching.   Ross's website can be found at: https://rossmcintosh.co.uk/ Rob Feltham is podcast editor of the ABP.

Nik Kinley is a business psychologist and successful author with over 30 years’ experience specialising in assessing leaders, changing people’s behaviour and evolving organisational cultures. In an engaging discussion with Rob Feltham, Nik talks about his latest book, co-authored with Shlomo Ben-Hur, entitled Re-writing your Leadership Code: How your childhood made you the leader you are, and what you can do about it.  Nik shows how our past experiences create instincts and tendencies that we are often unaware of, but that tend to come out when we’re under pressure and can fundamentally affect how we operate as leaders, both in a good way and in a bad way. Leaders who understand their instinctive responses to pressurised situations have the opportunity to manage those situations better. In the discussion Nik also touches on the relevance of this type of analysis in the leadership assessment context. He also talks about the interaction of personality and power, and describes how positions of power amplify what people ‘bring with them’.   Nik’s varied career background includes commercial roles, senior corporate HR positions (with BP and with Barclays) and consulting roles - with YSC and with Accenture - as well as over a decade working in prisons as a forensic psychotherapist. He has thus worked with royalty, CEOs, murderers, politicians and children. During his time as a consultant, he has assessed over 1,000 senior executives from across the world. And as a coach, he has worked with Boards, CEOs and executive teams across industries and regions. He has written a series of books on leadership, change and talent management, published award-winning papers in academic journals, and is a regular lecturer at some of the world’s most prestigious business schools.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.

In discussion with Rob Feltham, Philip Wilson, brings to life his remarkable journey as Chief Psychologist for UK Civil Service Fast Stream and Emerging Talent. He has led the design of the Fast Stream assessment process, along with the diversity and inclusion strategy and leadership curriculum. The diversity profile of the intake has been transformed in recent years, and Phil provides fascinating insights into the drivers for change and strategies deployed in response. A focus on recruitment from lower social economic backgrounds has had substantial ‘cross-sectional’ impact on other areas of diversity. Recruitment from STEM backgrounds has also been a major focus, in line with the demands of the modern civil service. More generally, Phil shares his positive view of the achievements of Business Psychologists in the D&I space, and his optimism about their future contribution. While at Fast Stream, Phil has overseen the multi-award-winning Summer Diversity Internship Programme, Early Diversity Internship Programme, Autism Exchange Internship Programme and other positive action and outreach activities. Prior to his current role he was Head of Occupational Psychology at the London Fire Brigade, as well as Acting Head of Occupational Psychology for Greater Manchester Police, and he has operated as a consultant for a range of industries. Phil has presented at numerous professional conferences & seminars, sits on a variety of advisory boards, and has chaired national committees.   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of the ABP.

David Sharpley is a leadership development expert and experienced organisational psychologist. In an absorbing discussion with Rob Feltham, David draws on his own extensive experience and research, and shares valuable insights into what distinguishes healthy organisations from unhealthy and self-destructive ones, examples of the latter being UK Post Office and RBS. David is critical of widely shared assumptions about what successful leadership and successful business looks like. He takes aim, for example, at simplistic notions of charismatic and transformational leadership, and challenges primitive theories of motivation. David draws particular attention to the role of Superordinate Principles as the foundation for effective leadership and in enabling organisational alignment and consistent high quality execution.   David has a considerable track-record in the design and implementation of senior management/leadership development, and in support of this he has developed the Pario online resources, which include surveys, 360 feedback, and work-preference profiling. His experience includes collaboration with JCS Investments in Ghana, facilitating new business and developing capability. Significant UK initiatives include work with BT, the financial sector, FTSE 250 companies, the NHS, and leading charities. David has also run Master-Class workshops on Competency Profiling & Assessment in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok. His lecturing experience at Warwick University (WMG) has explored issues relating to Organizations, People, and Performance.   Call for Collaboration: David is currently piloting a new tool called the Team Index. It is a ‘180 degree feedback’ (or survey) tool for managers/team leaders and people in the team. David has undertaken initial validation, is developing it further, and is keen to partner with organisations interested in future-focused development. The tool supports leadership development, highlighting key factors that impact on peoples’ motivation and commitment. David welcomes discussion with business psychologists and others who would like to access the questionnaires and reports.   About the book:   Sharpley, D. (2024), Leadership Principles and Purpose: Developing Leadership Effectiveness and Future-Focused Capability, Routledge. (20% discount code SMA22 on Routledge site to 31/07/24)   https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Principles-and-Purpose-Developing-Leadership-Effectiveness-and-Future-Focused-Capability/Sharpley/p/book/9781032575063   Rob Feltham is Podcast Editor of The ABP.