Electronic messages – emails mainly – are scanned first then trashed, or saved or acted upon, sometimes later rather than sooner. They are so numerous that their power to influence is diminished or lost. Email is not the best way to deliver really important messages. Quality video, well produced, succinct and well presented will do […]
Most leaders were initially chosen to lead because of their technical or operational capability. Most of those that then make it through to the higher echelons of leadership are chosen because of their alleged track record and their relationships with their seniors and allied networks. The very few who also possess or acquire outstanding people […]
Rated by many leaders as one of their major concerns, conflict within the organisation causes them loss of sleep, stress and frustration. Conflict between direct reports; conflict about which values must be compromised or prioritised; conflict between directors and the executive – they are constant and troublesome. The leader’s sense of responsibility and concern about […]
We lack effective leadership. A perfect storm is brewing. The failure of money; the never-ending clash of religions; the impact of technology; climate change; population growth; the failure of politics, just to identify a few. I have no doubt that we will come through this turbulence, but not without effective leadership. The internet is both […]
Leaders have so much to think about and do, more so these days than ever before. The biggest challenges are still around people. People are more mobile, expect more and can actually do more – provided they are effectively inspired, become motivated and are well developed. This then becomes an essential, if not the most […]
Whether you’ve just started as a leader or the leader, or you’ve already been there for a while – start right now. Yes it has a multiple meaning, start right; start again but right; and now. Why? Because you can, and yesterday is past, tomorrow never comes, but now is always here. And because you […]
The programs that abound for “Leadership Development” should be split into those that deal with managing and those that deal with leading. Whilst it is true that today’s leaders must also manage and vice versa, we still need to separate the two, in my opinion, for one simple reason. I think management is the greatest […]
As chairman and CEO he’d been the leader of the company he founded for twenty years. At this board meeting, his innovation team, a cross section of the company’s talent, presented the next generation of product and service mix his company would launch in the New Year. Key to the launch decision was the extent […]
Here’s an interesting look at your leadership ethos. Let’s look in the mirror for a moment. It’s a fun look at my experience with my many wonderful clients and comrades (and me) over a period of 40 years of leadership activity. Are you a lizard or a learner? There are many types of lizards and […]
Employee engagement is a hot topic right now, in partnership with performance and productivity. The concern over these critical requirements for success is warranted because we have a cause that isn’t getting the attention it deserves – that of leadership engagement. Leaders at all levels are largely missing in action, stymied by email, reporting, questionable […]
