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

9 Vital Ways to Inspire and Motivate Teams

members – 4 min read

Motivating employees isn’t rocket science. But it’s not about spinning stories, either. Honesty and tact are two leadership skills needed to inspire the team. Keep reading, and I’ll share 9 vital ways to inspire and motivate teams.

Mar 29, 2021

Don't Panic!—How to Lead In a Crisis

members – 3 min read

A crisis will happen in almost every business at some time. And, in this short guide, we share 8 critical ways to lead in a crisis.

Mar 24, 2021

Leadership Mistakes: The Paralysis of Perfection

public – 2 min read

The paralysis of perfection is everywhere. Learn how to tackle the perfectionist and inaction. Find out what it takes to make real progress.

Mar 22, 2021

Leadership Attitudes: There Is No Right Point of View

public – 2 min read

There is no right point of view. There is my point of view. And there is your point of view. Learn how attitudes help define how we see situations.

Mar 19, 2021

Leadership As a Lens—A Rough Guide to Leadership Models and Theories

public – 2 min read

Part 1 of our Rough Guide to Leadership Models. In this series, we present various leadership models clearly and concisely, so you may reflect on what they have to offer you.

Mar 11, 2021

What Everybody Ought to Know About Team Building and Situational Leadership

paid – 5 min read

This short guide looks at team building and compares Tuckman's model of team development with situational leadership. Use it to adapt your management style.

Mar 10, 2021

Tit-for-Tat: Nice, Tough, Forgiving, and Clear Leadership

public – 2 min read

Despite its name, which emphasizes adversarial behaviour, tit-for-tat is a largely cooperative strategy. Learn why tit-for-tat is good for leadership.

Mar 10, 2021

Top 5 Reasons Project Planning Fails

members – 3 min read

Project planning is of vital importance for achieving results. And, when I observe a project manager who fails to plan, I am compelled to speak up.

Mar 3, 2021

Managing Projects: The Project Plan

members – 4 min read

The purpose of the project plan is to control a project. In this article, we introduce a simple and effective way to start your plan and guarantee success.

Mar 3, 2021

3 Reasons for Project Failure

public – 2 min read

Why do projects fail to deliver their objectives even though best practices appear to be used? This post summarizes the 3 main reasons for project failure.

Feb 27, 2021