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SUMO

The SUMO Method

What is SUMO?

About SUMO

The SUMO Method combines practical wisdom, evidence-based insights and proven tools to help people thrive through change and achieve their full potential

How SUMO can help you

Blending insights from positive psychology, neuroscience, and timeless wisdom, SUMO has been described as "practical wisdom for modern-day life." Its appeal lies in its simplicity — the ideas are easy to understand, memorable to apply, and capable of creating lasting change.

The principles behind SUMO are explored in Paul McGee's Sunday Times bestselling book, SUMO, which has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 13 languages.

Today, SUMO is trusted by organisations and audiences in over 40 countries, including businesses, government agencies, and Premier League football clubs. Companies such as Specsavers have embedded the SUMO approach into their culture by training employees through Paul and his team.

Whether the focus is managing change, developing resilient leaders, improving communication, or building stronger teams, the SUMO method provides practical tools that help people move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Paul McGee on stage holding up a red SUMO t-shirt at a conference

Shut Up, Move On

Depending on the context, SUMO can stand for 'Shut Up, Move On'.

7 Questions to help you S.U.M.O

In 2015 the 10th Anniversary edition of SUMO became a Sunday Times Bestseller in the UK, and also reached bestseller status in Singapore and Australia.

SUMO Shut Up, Move On 10th Anniversary edition book cover
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