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The Hidden Dimension of Leadership
I was recently chatting with an HR colleague about the extensive use of psychometric assessments in leadership selection and development. Despite the sophistication of many of these tools, we both reflected on a familiar organisational experience. People are promoted into increasingly senior leadership roles, appear to have all the right credentials, perform well initially, and…
Leaders need a little ‘Diva’ and a lot of B-ACTIVE
I recently watched a video of Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, discussing the importance of hiring “divas” – those who drive for excellence, assert themselves clearly, and push for results. His point resonated with me, especially in the context of leadership. Great leaders stand at the front, boldly setting direction and demanding accountability. They…
PART ONE: Building Trust One Experience at a Time
– Part 1 of a 6-Part Series Yesterday I spent the morning coaching two experienced middle managers. Both were intelligent, capable and deeply committed to their work. Both had impressive track records and a genuine desire to do a good job. Yet they had reached a point where working together had become increasingly difficult. Their…
Shifting from Fear to Trust: The Journey of Modern Leadership
It is absolutely amazing to watch a management team shift their thinking when exposed to trust-based leadership. Sitting down with an executive team of managers one morning, I could feel the suspicion and scepticism in the room. They were questioning why they should lead differently. This organization, a long-standing, successful family-run business, thrived for years…
Climate Change And The New Economy
| THE LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION | This Friday’s relishing read is written by yours truly! Follow the link and pop over to page 46 of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber magazine (page 24 of the document) to discover my theories about the leadership revolution as a result of climate change and the new economy. Give…
