Episode
What Pointing to the Past Reveals
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- The Leader's Kitbag
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- Oct 22, 2025
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- 288
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Summary
In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag , I share a fascinating moment from a recent leadership programme I ran with 22 managers from across Europe. When I asked them to answer a simple question, “point to the past” , every single one of them pointed behind them. That might not surprise you… but it completely threw me. Why? Because I would instantly point to the left. This seemingly small exercise reveals something much bigger: our different orientations to time, in time vs through time , and how these shape the way we plan, structure our days, and lead our teams. In this episode, you’ll learn: The two distinct ways people perceive time How your time orientation influences your behaviour as a leader Why recognising these differences in your team is so powerful I’d love to know your perspective on this. Would you point behind you for the past, or to the left? Share your answer in the comments wherever you’re engaging with this content, or drop me a message on social media. I’m curious to learn more about the mix of orientations we all have. For the First Time Ever: Join My Open Leadership Programme For the first time ever, I’m opening up one of my most practical and impactful leadership programmes to the public. Normally, I only deliver this training inside organisations, but due to repeated requests from smaller businesses and individual leaders, I’m creating a brand-new open cohort. Here’s what’s included: 4 x half-day interactive workshops 1-hour Learning Transfer Session Small group format (max 18 delegates) Indicative cost: £540–£600 (VAT included), with payment plans for self-funders This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to access the same…