Everything is changing rapidly, isn’t it? In only five to ten years from now it is likely that artificial intelligence, robotics, and additive fabrication technology will have replaced many current ‘jobs’. Nevertheless, the future of work remains unlimited just evolved. How will you lead yourself and your people towards this imminent future? Your people skills, […]
Time and again when I speak with successful leaders I am reminded that one of their greatest strengths is their devotion to regular self-reflection. Their courage to face the truths about their thoughts, expressions, decisions and actions, plus their desire to always improve themselves leads directly to their higher performance. Here is a non-exhaustive list […]
The man in the grey suit approached as we were taking a coffee break in my presentation on the “12 C’s of Effective Leadership Behaviour” from my book “The Wheel of Effective Leadership Behaviour”. “So which leadership style do you advocate?” he asked. I paused then said “I don’t advocate any particular style of leadership.” […]
In Australia at the moment there is a hullabaloo about politicians of all persuasions abusing tax-payer funded expenses and entitlements. They are all crying ‘We are within the rules”. At first they were taking pot-shots at each other across the major parties. Then it was revealed that members of both major parties had been dipping […]
We have all experienced ineffective leadership. Some have overused power and position, others have been weak and uncertain. Here are the central beliefs of ineffective leaders who overuse power and position: I am here to control people. People need control. I am better than they are or I wouldn’t be in this position. I deserve […]
The diversity of effective leadership styles and their personalities is immense, ranging from the visionary humble and beloved leader to the feared dynamic controlling leader who gets people through crisis after crisis. The latter styles tend to be short-lived and fit for purpose. Whilst they get us through as crisis, they are damaging otherwise. What […]
A recent UK report arguing for HR to add more value to M&A deals is extremely revealing. Not only does it show the lack of effectiveness of HR in M&A’s, it also reveals the secret ambition of HR – to be the leaders in their corporation. The article suggests the HR professional should coach senior […]
I recently wrote about the sad situation of disconnected directors. Too many leaders, directors executives or supervisors, are disconnected from the current reality and their people. The reasons are straightforward: In the case of directors, they have become more focussed on compliance and governance and the fear associated with directors’ liability. Consequently they can overlook […]
There’s a severity about our overall culture that seems to be embedded in our workplace. It has to do with judgement, punishment, revenge and isolation. We are quick to demonise others’ transgressions, forgetting our own errors and lesser choices of behaviour. Once a person is judged, s/he is ‘branded’. We hold on to our judgements […]
I asked my new CEO client that question. She said “Well we haven’t needed to use it yet.” I asked “OK, are you practicing your plan?” She thought and said “Yes, when people are on leave or absent for some reason.” I asked “So are any of your potential successors practicing in the roles whilst […]
