Category Archives: People & Teams

Reflections on leadership, culture, trust, and the human side of building strong teams that can adapt, grow, and deliver under pressure.

Offering to recruit for EDEA Energy?

EDEA Energy is growing rapidly, and as a result I’m approached by many recruiters. Before we even begin a conversation, here’s what you need to know about EDEA’s expectations.

Recruitment at EDEA Energy is never about volume—it’s about people. Every candidate who applies has invested time and hope. That deserves respect, and we expect our partners to reflect this.

Our standards are clear:

  • Timely, personal responses to every applicant
  • Constructive feedback for every unsuccessful candidate
  • Absolutely no ghosting
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The Tipping Point of Generosity: What Human Nature Reveals When the Stakes Rise

There’s a curious paradox in human behaviour that surfaces time and again—in boardrooms, villages, families, and even start-up ventures. Yep, I’ve personally bore witness to this a couple of times.

When resources are scarce, people often band together. They share, compromise, and look out for each other. But when the prospect of abundance looms—when the pile starts to look like it might become substantial—something changes.

Cooperation turns to competition. Altruism gives way to ambition. The same people who were content to share a crust suddenly start elbowing each other over the banquet.

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Motivation at work, why more money is not always the answer

Throwing more money at employees is not always the best way to motivate them.

Of course, pay matters. People need to feel they are being paid fairly, and I have always believed salaries should be high enough to take money off the table as a daily concern. But once that threshold is reached, simply paying more does not automatically create more energy, commitment, or better performance.

So what does?

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