As a careers coach I do sometimes wonder this: Are we all trying to give away in our work that thing that we actually need in our own lives? Is that what makes those of us who are passionate about our endeavours? My honest answer is “yes” and, the bit that I would change is […]
Leadership Development: Questions. I have a deepening unease about the way we are treating our people and our planet. Are we truly on the verge of destroying the balance of something as valuable as life on earth. Do you too think we need to consider trading places? Can we do business differently? Can we avoid the […]
Leadership Development: Engagement: If you have a project or a team or a business and a vision than you need the engagement of all who will partake. Obvious huh? But more importantly, you need sustained engagement. how do you ensure that everyone on every level buys into and remains aligned with this plot? There are many […]
Leadership Development: Sabotage: If I asked: “How are you undermining your team, business or project?” I’m guessing that your immediate response to that question is “I’m not!”. Swiftly followed by a ‘Why would I do that?” . You’d be surprised at the potholes we can create for ourselves. And, as we self-sabotage, we roll that […]
Leadership Development: Responsibility. What do I know about Leadership? I know that you can only go as fast as your slowest team member. I know that having a vision isn’t enough, that somehow you need to earn the engagement of not only those you pay but also the wider network of those you don’t. I […]
Leadership Development: What is your Purpose? And Why does it matter???? Have you heard that question before? If you have heard it but have no idea what “knowing your purpose” serves, then here’s the information you might need. What does the question mean? When someone asks you about the purpose of your business, what they […]