I assert the number one skill required of the CEO is Attitudinal Competence – the foundation and core skill for improving emotional intelligence as well as...
I assert the number one skill required of the CEO is Attitudinal Competence – the foundation and core skill for improving emotional intelligence as well as...
Right now, we are experiencing great changes in every aspect of life and work. People are experiencing high level of stress and anxiety. Workplaces are...
I assert that it’s Attitudinal Competence. Your ability to adopt and adapt your best attitude for what has happened, is happening or could happen, and not be...
Photo by Mert Talay on Unsplash I was asked that question recently. I believe maintaining a positive attitude through life’s ups and downs is vitally important, and especially now. I have three dominant reasons for my belief. Firstly, our thoughts and feelings are the constituents of our attitude and they influence our actions and responses. That combination of […]
Photo by Steve Harvey on Unsplash Gary and his team-mate Claire were told bluntly by their supervisor “Your job is being made redundant within six months. They’ve got technology and artificial intelligence that can do it now.” Gary, single and debt-free, went into a panic. “It’s going to take ages to get another job. If they’re bringing in […]
Photo by Arseny Togulev on Unsplash Max, the CEO, shook his head in disbelief. “I can’t commit to this spending now” he said. He faced his CFO and CTO, who were urging him to replace the old mainframe computer and adopt the recommended SaaS program that would integrate all function data within the national logistics business. “The board […]
Photo by Rawan Yasser on Unsplash Imagine this scenario Phil is the newly appointed CEO, having previously been the CFO. Now his former peers are his direct reports. Phil felt he needed to show that he was right for the role. So, Phil’s first action the day after stepping into the role, was to hold a meeting of […]
Photo by Ross Findon on Unsplash Leading change is one of the most important frequent functions of leadership, isn’t it? Ineffective leadership of change is a big contributor to change programs failing. Here’s where it fails: Inadequate planning and preparation. The reason for change has not been made clear nor compelling. The frequent supportive communication, coaching, patience and […]
Photo by Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash This time of the year many people are looking forward to the festive season. Many people will also experience stress, not only because of the expenses associated with the season, and juggling work and family commitments, but also memories that aren’t always positive. It seems many people experience sadness and tension during […]
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash That’s the best we can do isn’t it? Influence another to change. Only they can make the change in themselves. However, we can surely influence another’s attitude, because we are all receptive to another’s attitude and actions. It has to do with our mirror neurons. Whether we are leaders or team […]