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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
If I had a time machine, I would advise my younger self. One piece would be to believe in myself more and value myself—self-worth is everything, and I am an asset. The other piece would be to learn leadership now—it would make the most significant difference in your life. Learning leadership skills can significantly impact […]
Want to be a Great Leader? Great Communicator? Inspire Others? Great leaders often communicate in ways that inspire, motivate, and empower others. Here are some things that great leaders commonly say: “I believe in you.” Trust and confidence in others can motivate them to perform at their best. “How can I help?” Offering support and […]
Next week I am the keynote speakerat a HR Symposium around AI Leadership and what an AI Centred Leader looks like. I have been living and breathing this space for 30 years and we are now moving into an augmented way of living and leading. An AI-centred leader effectively integrates artificial intelligence into their leadership […]
Yesterday I went for my morning walk to feed the ducks. There is a lovely 94 year old man I see often feeding them as well. I walked him home as he wasn’t feeling well. His name is Chris and loved hearing about his story…his life. I was so curious that I didn’t want the […]
Now you are a manager! You were working with your team members and now you are leading them? Yikes scary stuff! Been there and it is like been thrown in the deep end of the pool without floaties and having to keep everyone else afloat. Are you up the challenge? Transitioning from peer to manager […]
