Resources
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Why do we resist change?
Why do we resist change? Because we’re deluded! We all delude ourselves about our achievements, our status, and our contributions.
- Culture
Article 10 Dec 2015 -
Leadership – the real thing
Leadership is a show. There is no denying the theatrical element necessary to succeed as a leader.
- Culture
Article 9 Dec 2015 -
What leaders really do
Mid-way through the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final this summer the television cameras scanned the crowd in the royal box. There were past winners, sporting greats, politicians, and celebrities of various degrees of permanence.
Article 3 Nov 2015
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Leadership – the second act
There are second acts in leadership. There are comebacks. There are reinventions. Leaders are by their very nature curious and driven.
Article 30 Oct 2015
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End the culture of shame
What’s the biggest idea in corporate or organisational culture today? The practice of executive coaching has introduced corporate culture to an exciting new idea: the end of shame. Under the guidance of a coach, it’s OK to admit what you don’t know and ask for help!
Article 21 Oct 2015
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The leader repeats
What do leaders do? How do they interpret the often-vague job description? This was something we put to the CEO of Vodafone, Vittorio Colao. A thoughtful man, Colao had a very clear idea of his role and where he added value to the company.
Article 13 Oct 2015
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Leaders build something
The undefinable nature of leadership and its relentless focus on the insecure world of change is disquieting, daunting and, perhaps, misses one of the big positive messages of leadership: it should be intent on building something.
Article 12 Oct 2015
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Why being good is best
In 1997, Stuart Crainer met me at Heathrow Airport as I arrived overnight from Montreal. It was the only time we could connect, to interview me for a book he was writing with Des Dearlove about management ideas and gurus.
Article 8 Oct 2015
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Is it time to put a value on leadership?
Organisations are routinely exhorted to manage their assets more effectively. When those assets have a financial value attached to them they are more likely to be treated with respect.
- Culture
- Development
Article 9 Sep 2015 -
Change comes from within
Change has to come from within. It can’t be dictated, demanded, or otherwise forced upon people. A man or woman who does not whole-heartedly commit to change will never change!
- Culture
- Development
Article 9 Sep 2015