Martin Webster

I created the Lazy Leader for everyone who is starting their leadership journey. Join me as I share my experiences and promote leadership development and the pursuit of productive laziness.

156 posts

The Art of Strategy—A Rough Guide to Leadership Models and Theories

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In this post, we learn that the Art of Strategy provides us with a template—model of leadership—for life experiences and dealing with conflict.

May 16, 2021

The Lazy Leader's Guide to Problem-Solving

paid – 5 min read

In this guide, I show you how to solve problems and introduce a simple 5-step approach to problem-solving that will help solve complicated business problems.

May 14, 2021

Give Me a Few Minutes, and I’ll Make You a Better Project Manager

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Project management can be tough. But, it's not just about managing tasks. If you want to be a better project manager, it is time to focus on relationships.

May 13, 2021

The Lazy Leader's Guide to Setting Priorities for Living

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Setting priorities reminds us of what we hold most dear and helps us get back on track when things go awry.

May 12, 2021

The Lazy Leaders Guide to Leadership

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It’s a point of debate whether Bill Gates said, “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” No matter who we attribute to this quote, it's interesting to understand the meaning behind the apparent counter-intuitive adroitness of the lazy person.

May 10, 2021

Goal Setting Made Simple—How to Fulfil Your Ambition

public – 1 min read

Everyone needs a goal. If you want to know how your life is going to turn out, you need to know where you’re heading. Goal setting is crucial.

May 5, 2021

The 3 Most Important Things a Successful Project Manager Does—The Lazy Leader's Project Management Sermon

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In this post, the Lazy Leader dons his collar for a sermon that answers the question: “What does project management mean to me?” Or to put it another way, what are the 3 most important things a successful project manager does?

Apr 30, 2021

The 4 Essential Hallmarks of a Project Leader

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What makes a good project manager? What makes a great project leader? In this post, the Lazy Leader shares what he believes are four essential hallmarks of a project leader, and introduces some critical skills, thinking and behaviours for leading projects.

Apr 29, 2021

The Heart of Change: How to Lead Successful Change

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The Heart of Change by John Kotter and Dan Cohen delves into the subject of transformational change and gets at the heart of how highly successful change actually happens.

Apr 26, 2021

Successful Change Management—Kotter's 8-Step Change Model

paid – 12 min read

This is the ONLY guide you'll need to understand John Kotter's 8-step change model. Learn how successful organizational change happens, and alter the way YOU approach change.

Apr 21, 2021

How to Restore Work-Life Balance In a Day

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Work-life balance is about setting the right priorities for work and lifestyle. Get this wrong and your health will suffer. Follow our simple advice to restore balance in a day.

Apr 5, 2021

Leadership Attitudes: Constructive Criticism

public – 2 min read

Understand why constructive criticism is great for your development. Learn to handle negative feedback and give constructive feedback when asked.

Apr 2, 2021