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8 October 2026

How JBL High Performance Is Tackling the Loneliness at the Top

Texas Recap looks at why isolation at the top becomes an operational cost, not just an emotional one. When senior leaders have nowhere safe to test decisions, problems stall, escalations pile up and everything lands on them. The piece covers Jimmy Burroughes’ background as a British Army officer and corporate GM, the Simplify to Amplify method, and the results JBL reports when leadership friction is removed: around four hours a week reclaimed and 40% more decisions made at the right level.

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1 October 2026

Why Is My Leadership Team Working Harder and Getting Less Done?

Workforce Alchemy Magazine asks Jimmy why leadership teams are busier than ever yet getting less done. His answer: friction, not effort. One CEO cut 20 parallel projects to one priority a week for the whole leadership team, and six months later delivery, engagement and profitability were up while absenteeism fell.

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22 September 2026

How JBL High Performance Removes the Friction Holding Leaders Back

CEO Times looks at why JBL High Performance treats leadership friction as a system-design problem, not a people problem, and how removing it reclaims around four hours a week per manager, cuts escalations and speeds up decisions.

23 June 2026

Why Smart Organizations Still Feel Stuck

USA News explores why even high-calibre organisations with talented people consistently underperform — and why intelligence alone doesn't guarantee execution. Jimmy Burroughes cuts to the root cause: it's not a people problem, it's a friction problem, where misaligned structures, unclear priorities and poor communication quietly drain performance at every level. For MDs and GMs frustrated by sluggish teams despite strong hiring, this piece offers a sharp diagnostic lens on what's actually holding their organisation back.

23 June 2026

JBL High Performance Expands Into AI-Augmented Performance Tools as Friction Removal Methodology Gains Global Traction

JBL High Performance is expanding its proven Friction Removal methodology into AI-augmented performance tools, signalling a significant evolution in how senior leaders can diagnose and eliminate the organisational drag that holds teams back. The move reflects growing global demand for founder Jimmy Burroughes' approach, which helps MDs and GMs achieve measurable performance gains by tackling the hidden friction points most leadership programmes overlook. For senior leaders navigating increasingly complex operating environments, this development positions JBL at the intersection of human leadership expertise and practical AI application.

22 June 2026

JBL High Performance Challenges Leadership Development's Biggest Assumption

CEO Times features Jimmy Burroughes challenging one of leadership development's most entrenched assumptions — that investing in individual leaders is enough to drive organisational performance. Burroughes argues that most development programmes fail because they focus on the person rather than the system around them, leaving senior leaders better equipped but still operating inside the same friction-filled environment. It's a sharp provocation for any MD or GM questioning why their leadership spend isn't moving the needle.

29 April 2026

The risk radar that stops culture biting back

Jimmy Burroughes features in Training Journal making the case that culture isn't a soft issue — it's a measurable business risk that senior leaders ignore at their peril. The piece introduces a practical 'risk radar' framework for spotting cultural warning signs before they erode performance, retention or reputation. It's essential reading for MDs and GMs who want to get ahead of organisational friction rather than firefight the fallout.

1 January 2026

Singapore's mid-market leadership problem nobody's talking about

Singapore Business Review features Jimmy Burroughes tackling a leadership gap that's quietly costing mid-market businesses their competitive edge — the absence of structured leadership development between the C-suite and frontline managers. Burroughes argues that mid-market MDs and GMs are often promoted for technical excellence, then left to figure out people leadership without the tools or frameworks to scale performance across their teams. For senior leaders operating in Singapore's fast-moving commercial environment, this piece is a sharp reminder that untreated leadership friction doesn't stay hidden — it shows up in attrition, missed targets and organisational drag.

Interviews & Podcast Features

Bend Like Bamboo1 June 2025

How Jimmy Burroughes Helps Overwhelmed Leaders Remove Operational Friction

Bend Like Bamboo profiles Jimmy Burroughes and his practical approach to helping overwhelmed senior leaders identify and eliminate the operational friction that quietly drains team performance. The feature explores how Jimmy works with MDs and GMs to cut through the noise of day-to-day complexity, freeing leaders to focus on what actually moves the needle. It's a sharp read for any executive who suspects their organisation is working harder than it needs to — and wants a proven framework to fix it.

The Change Architects1 June 2025

How to Come Back from Burnout with Jimmy Burroughes

In this candid interview with The Change Architects, Jimmy Burroughes draws on his own experience of burnout to explore what recovery really looks like for high-performing leaders — and why the warning signs are so easy to miss until it's too late. He cuts through the noise to offer practical, honest guidance on rebuilding energy, recalibrating priorities, and returning to leadership with greater self-awareness and resilience. For MDs and senior leaders operating under sustained pressure, this is a timely reminder that sustainable performance starts with the person at the top.

The Recognized Authority1 June 2025

How Constant Online Accessibility is Burning You Out with Jimmy Burroughes

Jimmy Burroughes joins The Recognized Authority podcast to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing senior leaders today: the always-on culture that's quietly eroding performance and wellbeing. Drawing on his experience coaching MDs and senior leadership teams, Jimmy unpacks how constant digital accessibility creates hidden organisational friction — and why switching off isn't a weakness, it's a strategic necessity. A sharp, practical listen for any leader serious about sustaining high performance without burning out their best people.

Further writing by Jimmy on Medium (32)

10 June 2026Escalations Are Not a People Problem. They Are a System Design Problem.27 May 2026The Trust Check: Why Silence is the Loudest Warning Sign 20 May 2026What a Lack of Trust Actually Looks Like in Your Management Layer 13 May 2026The Confidence Gap You Do Not Want to Admit 6 May 2026The Delegation Gap You Are Not Talking About 29 April 2026You Don't Find Time to Lead. You Decide To.22 April 2026The Most Uncomfortable Part of Leadership (That No One Warns You About)16 April 2026The AI Coaching Explosion: Why Most Platforms Are Built to Fail 1 February 2026Why Gen Z Is Saying "No Thanks" To Leadership 1 September 2025How my frustration became a movement of 31,000+ people 1 April 2025The Hidden Cost of Being the Smartest Leader in the Room 19 March 2025What does your full calendar say about you? (and your leadership)15 January 2025When Did You Last Reinvent Yourself?1 January 2025Navigating Leadership in Times of Crisis vs. VUCA Environments 1 January 2025The Performance Inversion: When Top Performers Become the Biggest Constraint 1 January 2025Why Leadership Development Fails: The Belief-Behaviour Gap That Nobody Talks About 1 January 2025A fresh innovation playbook for today's leaders 1 January 2025Rethinking Your Leadership: Being a glacier not a firework 1 January 2025The Leadership Capacity Crisis: Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough 1 January 2025The 5 important connections your team needs from you 1 January 2025How "good parenting" and small talk can make you a better leader 1 January 2025Are you an exploited employee or an employee exploiter?1 January 2025When HR Says "Be More Strategic" - What Leaders Actually Need to Hear 1 January 2025The Hidden Costs of Abrasive Leadership 1 January 2025The secret connection that really keeps your team engaged 18 November 2024If You Keep Doing the Same Things, Will Anything Change?11 November 2024The Power of Choice: How Your Conscious Decisions Can Prevent Burnout and Unlock Leadership 1 October 2024Ever feel like you're stuck in the detail when you want to be doing strategy?19 September 2024Are You Still Trying to Force High Performance? Try This Instead...31 July 2024Millennials and Gen Z are not the same as Gen Y - how to unlock their potential 1 July 2024The Worst Feeling in the World.... Being Promoted to Senior Management 1 June 2024Top 10 Ways to Shift from Doing Things Right to Doing the Right Things

About Jimmy Burroughes & JBL High Performance

Jimmy Burroughes is the founder of JBL High Performance, a leadership development firm that removes organisational friction so teams deliver measurably better results. A former British Army officer and General Manager, Jimmy created the Simplify to Amplify methodology.

JBL High Performance has transformed nearly 3,500 managers across 10+ countries. Jimmy publishes regularly in Training Journal, Singapore Business Review and Medium, and is available for expert commentary on leadership development, team performance and organisational change.

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