The Clarity Practice

Middle managers are being cut everywhere. 41% of companies flattened their management layers in 2025. The logic seems sound—fewer layers, lower costs, faster decisions. But that's not what's happening. In this episode, I explore what actually happens when organisations remove their middle management layer: where the work goes, why AI won't fix it, and the question every board should as...

Why are investments in AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) failing to boost macro productivity? In this analytical episode, Gary McRae of The Clarity Practice™ unpacks the modern Solow Paradox , drawing on the history of industrial revolutions and the dot-com era. Designed for C-suite leaders and senior HR professionals, discover the Three Pillar Clarity Method ™—the essential framework for replac...

Future-Proofing Leadership: Trust, AI, and the New Managerial Mandate in Singapore AI Voice of Gary McRae. In an economy shaped by rapid digital transformation and global uncertainty, Singaporean leaders face a critical challenge: how to drive growth with AI while maintaining a high-trust, high-performance culture. This episode provides clarity on the new managerial mandate. We explore the essenti...

Too many leaders believe that being always on is the mark of commitment. I used to think the same — until I found myself on 11 pm calls in Singapore, juggling emails, and still solving nothing new. In this short episode, I share the turning point where I realised that always-on leadership isn’t leadership at all. You’ll hear: Why reactive leadership burns you out and holds your team back How to us...

Would you talk to ChatGPT about firing your CMO? Many leaders already are — and it’s a problem. In this episode, Gary McRae — executive coach, fractional CMO, and founder of The Clarity Practice — explores a growing concern: leaders confiding in AI tools like ChatGPT without realising the risks to confidentiality, professionalism, and personal wellbeing. Inspired by Sam Altman’s recent admission t...

Forget vague advice or corporate fluff. In this episode, Gary McRae breaks down what business coaching actually delivers for leaders under pressure. You'll learn how to distinguish coaching from consulting and therapy, when to engage a coach, and the 6C Value Framework used at The Clarity Practice to drive real clarity and momentum. For founders, executives, and professionals navigating complexity...

Think "managing up" is a key leadership skill? Think again. In this no-BS episode, I break down why the corporate obsession with impressing your boss is destroying teams and creating toxic cultures. I share the brutal story of watching a high-performing team implode under a leader who mastered managing up while completely abandoning his people. Spoiler alert: it didn't end well for a...

Smart leaders with all the data still feel foggy. Here's why and what to do about it. Gary McRae introduces The Clarity Practice approach and shares why the best decisions come from creating space, not collecting more input. Plus: A 60-second clarity exercise you can try before your next big meeting.