Wonky Potatoes and the Labels That Kill Your Team

Wonky Potatoes and the Labels That Kill Your Teamby: Jon ManningPublished on: 26/01/2026

Stop labelling your team members and killing their motivation. Learn why convenient categories create vacancies and how to lead without putting people in boxes. Real talk for frustrated managers.

Breaking the Circle
Wonky Potatoes and the Labels That Kill Your Team

What a Box of Thorntons Taught Me About My Team

What a Box of Thorntons Taught Me About My Teamby: Jon ManningPublished on: 13/01/2026

A box of Christmas chocolates reveals why every team member is different—and why appreciating those differences is what makes your team a classic collection. Learn the NLP concept of 'map of the world' through a simple metaphor.

Breaking the Circle
What a Box of Thorntons Taught Me About My Team