John Peachey is a highly successful failed entrepreneur. John is the Chief People Mechanic at The Think Farm, which has a team of People Mechanics. They work with leaders and leadership teams to get pragmatic solutions in challenging times.

John is passionate about releasing people's potential. People have so much capability and potential compared with their expectations. “You can do it”.

The COVID era has taught leaders that organisations need to balance high performance and high pastoral care; if you want high-performance, people must be well and emotionally engaged.

The empathetic leader needs strong listening skills and engage the team in the decision-making process. Team members at the coal face know how the business operates.

Understand the value that people bring to the organisation.

People leave workplaces because leaders don’t listen or show that they value the skillsets of their staff.

Organisational progress requires outcomes.

A confident leader will encourage innovation and new ideas.

Leadership drives everything.

Leadership is a profession. Leadership, people, Outcomes. People in the middle. Leadership is the people business. Leaders need training and caring in the same way they look after their team.

People need outstanding leadership, clarity and direction. Leadership is a giving role. We demand of leaders things we don’t require of ourselves.