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Good Numbers, Tired Team

Nov 01, 2026
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Edge of Possibilities Coaching · Speaking · The Leadership Mirror · Contact
 
Liz Murray in a pink floral dress in front of a glowing pink PKF sign at the PKF Breast Care breakfast
At the PKF Breast Care breakfast last week
Hi {{ first_name | default: "there" }},
Last week I was at the PKF Breast Care breakfast, raising funds so breast care nurses can attend education and stay across the latest information to support their patients.

What I loved was how the organisation was set up. They started by asking patients what they wanted, then built the services around that, rather than delivering what they thought was needed. To me, that's head and heart working together.

It's the same balance I talk about in this week's Take 5. When the pressure's on, a lot of us get pulled into our head. The numbers get hit, and the team gets quieter and more tired. I don't think we have to choose.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
“When the pressure's on, do you reach for your head or your heart first?”
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THIS WEEK'S TIP
Before your next conversation about targets, ask one question about how the person is going with their load.
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QUOTE I'M SITTING WITH
“There are no good cops and bad cops in leadership.”
Liz Murray
This week, from me to you
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How to balance results and people as a leader
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