Why do We Promote the Wrong People in Leadership Roles?
Recently, I posted a poll about why we still have ineffective leaders. Ego? Lack of development? Promoting the wrong people? Yep, it’s the wrong people who are driving this ineffectiveness. Promoting the wrong people into leadership roles often stems from a few common factors: Performance vs. Leadership Skills: Organisations frequently promote high performers based on […]
Leadership and Lifequakes
Have you ever had a LIFEQUAKE? In his book Life Is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler coined the term” lifequake” to describe a major life event that causes significant upheaval and Change. These events can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative, often leading to a transition period during which individuals must recalibrate their lives. In […]
Leadership Styles for the 21st Century
For the past 4 years, we have been researching how leadership has evolved and what a great leader in the 21st looks like. Their style? Which one is yours? The 21st century has seen a significant evolution in leadership styles, driven by rapid technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a greater emphasis on diversity, inclusion, […]
100 Acts of Leadership
Leadership is guiding, inspiring, and influencing others toward a common goal. It’s not just about holding a position of authority but about taking initiative, making decisions, and setting an example for others. We believe it is a mindset and attitude! Leadership is an attitude because it reflects a mindset of responsibility, service, and commitment. It’s […]
Does the HiPPO Carry the Most Weight?
Adam Grant, a well-known organizational psychologist and author, discussed the “highest paid person’s opinion” (HiPPO) in organisational decision-making. The term HiPPO refers to a situation where the opinion of the most senior or highest-paid person in the room carries the most weight, regardless of whether it is the most informed or well-supported viewpoint. Grant has […]