Some time back I wrote an article How Organisations Can Save Leaders From Drowning. In this I spoke of things organisations can do to raise the chances that leaders will be able to stay afloat in their demanding roles. Since then the circumstances for leaders have become even more challenging. Complexity and volume have […]
It’s time to lower our expectations of leaders
Lately our expectations of leaders have gone through the roof. We expect leaders to be strong and brave and kind and calm and smart and curious and inspiring and consistent and composed and knowledgeable and organised and compassionate and friendly and attentive and vulnerable and outgoing and innovative and confident and resilient and driven and […]
The Joys and Benefits of Literature
During the uncertainty and struggles of 2020, as our lives have become more constrained, there has been a return to simpler pleasures. People I know are finding more time for the hobbies they enjoy – painting, music, games, puzzles and more. For me, 2020 has helped me rediscover my love of literature. In recent years […]
Learning in the Time of Coronavirus
At some stage during your career you may have been involved in learning programs that feature scenarios or role plays. Most often, the pre-prepared scenarios feature difficult situations – a relationship with a customer has become strained, one of your team members is under performing or an important deadline has been missed. Participants work their […]
Leadership in the Time of Coronavirus
When I was 8 years old the world was gravely concerned about the prospect of a nuclear war, as global superpowers the USA and USSR were locked in a Cold War staredown. Then, when I was 28, approaching the year 2000, there were serious worries about the Y2K computer bug, which some experts said would […]
Want to Be a Better Leader? Stop Doing These 18 Things
There are plenty of things that can hold high potential leaders back from achieving the level of impact they are capable of. Based on my experience observing leaders, working for leaders, coaching leaders and also being a leader myself I’ve identified a number of frequent blocks to progress. If you want to be a better […]
Let’s Get Lost Together
Recently my family and I visited the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo. This place gives a great insight into the creative process behind the magical animated films of Studio Ghibli – films such as Spirited Away, Ponyo and My Neighbour Totoro (pictured). There is an especially strong focus on the work and vision of filmmaker and […]
How this “Play it Safe” Guy Took a Leap
3 months ago I took an uncharacteristic leap of faith when I left my safe and secure government employer of 20 years to begin consulting full time. I didn’t leave because my job had been made redundant. I didn’t leave because I was forced to leave. I didn’t leave because there was anything wrong with […]
7 Questions to Help Leaders Find Clarity
One of the main differences between the very best leaders and the others is their level of clarity. Effective leaders are clear about a lot of things, including who they are and what they represent. This helps them spend their time and energy in beneficial ways, and they come across as compelling and congruent to […]
How Organisations Can Save Leaders From Drowning
Managers and leaders really do have a lot on their plates in this fast-paced, complex, rapidly changing world. The situation has become so extreme that plenty of leaders are at serious risk of drowning. Each day, in organisations around the world, the people who are entrusted to manage and lead face a lot. They have […]
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