The Best Gift That a Leader Can Give

"People’s capacity to grow is much greater than we give them credit for. Give them the challenge and then support them." - Patty McCord (Netflix’s former Chief Talent Officer)

If I’ve learnt anything in the leadership space, it’s this: the greatest gift that a leader can give their people is to see their potential—often before they see it themselves!

To say… “I see something in you that’s worth developing.”

Because let’s be honest—most people are full of self-doubt long before they ever find self-confidence. It’s not until someone looks them in the eye and tells them directly, “You have real potential to step up and grow.”

Seeing potential though is just the start. Great leaders are able act on that insight. They intentionally create opportunities for people to both build and develop their capability, confidence, competence, and courage.

And that’s where formal development comes in—not just as a tick-box exercise, but as a true leadership investment. There’s a powerful signal that says, “We believe in you enough to put real support behind your growth.”

It may sound corny, but at Proteus, this is what gets us out of bed each morning—partnering with leaders who want to move beyond transactional training, and instead foster transformational learning… that sticks. One that challenges. One that rewires behaviour. And one that reshapes culture.

So, here’s why I’m talking with you today.

We’ve now opened up our Proteus Leadership FRENZY — a one-day event on Thursday 13th November, offering great savings across our full 2026 calendar of leadership programs.

Yes, this is an offer. But it’s also a strategic one!

Because this isn’t about only grabbing a bargain—it’s about unlocking the growth of your people in 2026, and beyond. It’s about leaders stepping forward and saying:

“I want my people to grow. And I’m willing to invest in their transformation now.”

For the first time ever, we’ve opened a two-week pre-order window. That way you can better plan and lock in your Frenzy bookings, ahead of time.

So, if you’re already leading with intention—and you truly believe (like we do), that leadership transformation doesn’t just happen, but is created—then we’d love to see you be part of our Frenzy!

Wishing you a wonderful week of planning the growth and future development of you and your people.

Richard Dore
Co-CEO - Director of Partnerships
Proteus Leadership