I once had the following conversation with a client, and I’m sure you can relate: ‘So, Pat, how did it go with your boss, Robin?’ I asked. ‘Not great,’ Pat replied. ‘What happened?’ ‘Well, after we completed that anonymous survey on Robin’s leadership, we were invited...
Tough Feedback and Reactive Behaviors We all have a hard time accepting tough feedback. We all want to be seen for our best qualities, and we want to defend, explain and justify our weaknesses. When avoiding accountability, we typically engage in one or more of these...
What is the talk you are trying to walk as a leader? In other words, what is most important to you to role model both as a human being and as a leader? What are your values, your code, the principles you want to lead by? All leaders need to answer this most obvious...
The head of culture for a multinational division once called us for strategic advice. I asked her what she had implemented so far. She had been busy with endless events and webinars on a huge range of relevant and interesting subjects. Her people were practically...
The secret to cultivating a great business culture is transformational leadership. As a leader, when you invest in leadership training, your employees are left feeling valued and connected with what the organisation is working towards. This empowers them to go on your...
The world is desperate for great leadership—more specifically, for mindful leadership. Suffering abounds in our personal and professional lives. The greatest opportunity for leaders is not to accomplish monumental tasks but rather to alleviate suffering. Given that...
