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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 19/08/2026

When many hands cause harm, every hand claims innocence. My thoughts on the tragic death of Jason Arday, and the accountability that disappears in a crowd. If you’d prefer to read my thoughts, you can find them here: lnkd.in/dd5iMsQE hashtag#JasonArday

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 03/07/2026

As a proud patron of @humanists.uk, I think it's worth considering that sometimes this unforgiving world of ours gets better not through "thoughts and prayers" but by committing to the personal actions required when we embrace that # AllWeHaveIsEachother. Please watch the video.

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jonno-white.bsky.social @jonno-white.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

7 thought leaders on Socioeconomic Diversity at Work (Part 1 of 4): @mindaharts.bsky.social — Author / DEI Speaker @johnamaechi.apsintel.com — Organizational Psychologist Who would you add?

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 25/05/2026

It passed with nary a mention this year.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 13/05/2026

It's as if the sun has gone down without notice, and now we reach for a substitute for its warmth and light that can never quite compare. Jason Collins, an NBA veteran, was a role model for civility and dignity on and off the court, far before his coming out made him a pioneer. Thank you, Jason.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 06/05/2026

Looking forward to this panel - a learning rather than educating session for me!

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 04/05/2026

As has become tradition on that other social channel I fled for here, I say to you, my friends and colleagues: May the Fourth be with You! (We must continue to fight the dark side even when they have a cool theme tune.)

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 17/03/2026

We’ve launched a brand new animation explaining what #secularism is and why it matters in an increasingly diverse society. Our short film, What is secularism?, is now available to watch on the @humanismedu.bsky.social website. 🧵 understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/

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Made for schools and families, the animation introduces secularism in clear terms as a practical way of organising society that people with different worldviews can share.

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rak @raksky.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"Involuntary does not mean harmless. If a gun fires without anyone intending to pull the trigger, you do not argue about intent while someone is bleeding. You address the wound." Eddie Marsan quoted from John Amaeci's @johnamaechi.apsintel.com Substack: 🔗 substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Involuntary does not mean harmless

On the BAFTAs, the BBC and what accountability actually requires

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

They say never meet your heroes but I know Robin so I know sometimes you should.

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Baltch @baltch.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

@johnamaechi.apsintel.com Just listening to you on the 'HoneyDew' podcast. Fantastic! Always a big fan, always a treat to hear you in conversation.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 30/10/2025

1/3 The language you use in your team every day inevitably becomes culture. If ‘interesting’ is your default feedback, don’t be surprised when your team defaults to passive effort.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 26/10/2025

1/3 Too often I’m asked for solutions to poor communication or low performance, but what people are really looking for is a plaster. Something quick and tidy. But plasters don’t fix problems, they just hide them.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 22/10/2025

1/3 We’re comfortable with discomfort, but only when we choose it. Leaders are often comfortable discussing and sharing the uncomfortable when it comes to the gym or personal goals.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 16/10/2025

1/2 Today, my episode of the @businessleader.bsky.social podcast with @joshdornbrack.bsky.social is out! It will surprise no one that our conversation was leadership-led, but we really dug into what it takes to build an organisation where people can thrive. Not just exist, but really excel.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 10/10/2025

1/5 There’s something about the shift in season that forces reflection; the slowing pace, the shorter days, the pause between chapters.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 09/10/2025

1/3 I’m honoured to be recognised by the Motivational Speakers Agency as one of London’s top motivational speakers. Speaking has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my work, not just for what’s shared on stage, but for the conversations that happen in the room.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 08/10/2025

1/3 This Friday, I’ll be returning to The Ivy Club in London for an evening of conversation and connection around my new book, ‘It’s Not Magic’.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 07/10/2025

1/4 Seeing the endorsements come in for It’s Not Magic from some brilliant minds has been both surreal and affirming.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 06/10/2025

Final call to join our free and final Find Your Giant Group Coaching Session this evening to discuss adaptability in action and leading with principled flexibility. If you want to become a more deliberate and effective leader, sign up here: bit.ly/fygsignup

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koenfucius @koenfucius.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Resilience is not the absence of setbacks. It is “the idea that you recognize this setback is a part of your achievement pathway, and you're going to return and maybe even exceed your previous performance despite it”, says @johnamaechi.apsintel.com: buff.ly/bQCkCQc

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Raphael de la Country @whatyeahokay.blacksky.app · 04/10/2025

The StuGotz method! (but actually doing it)

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Channing Walton @channingwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Works for teams too.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 04/10/2025

1/2 Fractional improvements are what move leaders closer to winning. They might be imperceptible to most people, but they add up.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 03/10/2025

Join me at 7pm BST on October 6th for my final free group coaching session of 2025. We'll unpack Chapter 8 of my new book, 'It's Not Magic' exploring how we as leaders can flex to meet challenges whilst staying anchored to our values. Register here: bit.ly/fygsignup

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 29/09/2025

The wonders of jet lag. Asleep at 8pm, awake at 3am. But still, I got to see this sunrise from my patio. Morning all!

Sunrise over Camry wharf with morning mist

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Xavi @ragingspaniard.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

John Amaechi is somebody I deeply admire and Ive always found his advice to be seasoned, thoughtful and immediately helpful. I’ll be grabbing this ASAP, thank you for your hard work!

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 25/09/2025

1/3 It’s Not Magic is finally out in the world. This day has been a long time coming. Seeing my scribbles and notes come to life like this has been emotional, challenging and sometimes exhausting. But mostly, I’m grateful that it’s now in your hands.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 23/09/2025

1/3 Leaders often underestimate just how closely they are observed. The way you speak, behave and respond sets the tone for what’s acceptable - whether you realise it or not.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 19/09/2025

1/2 Brilliance is overrated. Exceptional leaders aren’t defined by rare, dramatic moments. They’re shaped by consistency in the quiet, deliberate actions that compound over time. That’s where real leadership begins.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 17/09/2025

1/4 If you’re building a team, you don’t need robots - you need real, emotional, passionate and yes, sometimes unpredictable people.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 16/09/2025

Culture isn’t built on the values you have framed on a wall. It’s built by what you allow in the room. When people see bad behaviour go unchecked, it sets a standard. Tolerate it once, and it becomes the baseline. Call it out, and you’ll create conditions for something better.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 15/09/2025

1/4 The first physical copy of my new book is finally in my hands. Seeing scribbled notes become something real…and that fresh new book smell!

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 11/09/2025

My thoughts on the murder of Charlie Kirk. Danger lies not in Kirk as an individual but in the environment that made his brand of politics possible and his killing predictable. But when murder is justified as a response to speech, the cycle of violence accelerates.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 10/09/2025

1/2 Is it normal to show up at work the same way you show up at home? At home, I watch cartoons and lean into the more childish, silly side of myself. But in the office, especially when someone needs support, that version of myself wouldn’t be appropriate.

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Jaime (High-meh cuz I know it's tough for the gringos) @wolvie41.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I've often said that the best leaders know when to follow.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 09/09/2025

1/2 The skills that will make you a great leader often feel counterintuitive. Because great leadership requires sacrifice - of comfort, ego, and always being right. That’s the difference between being assigned a leadership role and committing to taking on the responsibility of being a great one.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 08/09/2025

That voice in your head? The one that shows up after a setback to tell you you’ve failed? That voice isn’t you. Recognise it, name it and ignore it. You are the one listening, so you are the one who gets to decide what happens next.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 04/09/2025

1/5 Another CEO exit. But let's be honest, this wasn't a case of Laurent Freixe going rogue. It was a case of a culture gone rogue and Nestlé ousting the man who revealed it.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 03/09/2025

1/3 I’ve got an exciting announcement for those of you planning to pre-order my book! My upcoming book, It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders, is now part of the @BNBuzz pre-order sale.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 02/09/2025

1/4 In a few weeks, my new book ‘It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders’ will be in your hands - and I can’t wait for you to read it. From scribbles in my notes to pages on a shelf, this book has been a long time coming.

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CoreyWelch_STEM @coreywelch.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

This transition I think is really hard for faculty who become Dept Chair and/or Dean. Many faculty become Dept chairs because it is "their turn" or no other senior faculty can/want to do it. This somewhat ad hoc process creates obvious organizational problems.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 29/08/2025

Leadership isn’t always about what you’re capable of achieving. Sometimes, it’s about what you’re capable of empowering others to become. Either way, you still have to show up, set the standard and put in the work.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 27/08/2025

1/2 Receiving credit for the work you do should follow effort, not hierarchy. Too often, I hear about managers claiming recognition simply because their name is on the project, while the real work happens quietly, behind the scenes.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 26/08/2025

1/3 We all like to think we are magic every now and then! Whether it’s the perfectly delivered presentation or the ability to calm and command a room.

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John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · 25/08/2025

1/3 Connecting with people in meaningful ways is the most valuable part of what I do. I’ve spoken in rooms, on stages and to people across the world. I’ve helped leaders in crisis, teams rebuilding trust and people trying to make sense of what leadership really demands today.

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