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 […]
The AI Centred Leader – What Do They Look Like?
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 […]
The Biggest Mistake Every Leader Makes (And It’s Probably You)
One of the biggest mistakes every leader can make is failing to prioritise effective communication. Communication breakdowns can lead to misunderstandings, decreased morale, disengagement, and even team conflict. Here’s why communication is so critical and how leaders can avoid this common mistake: Lack of Clarity: Leaders often assume that their message is clear, but their […]
Characteristics of Great CEOs
One of the most asked questions we are asked at LeadershipHQ is what makes a great leader and CEO? In our leadership circles there is also a lot of talk about how to be a “great” leader. This is only natural, I suppose, as no one wants to be “average.” Leadership is a highly competitive environment, and […]
Embedding Values
Ah Yes! You’ve just landed a new role, how exciting: Congratulations! New people, new ambitions and a new office and wow, that Values Poster on the Wall! This company must be serious about their values. Day one of my job and my first interaction with someone in the business hits me hard with a behaviour […]