One of the things you can never separate from leading is decision-making. It is giving direction and navigating anticipated and never imagined scenarios. Teams and organisations, by default, look to leaders for guidance. With that in mind I make a confession for leaders all around the world: Sometimes we have no clue what we’re doing or …
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The Romance In Doing Things That Matter
The only thing romantic about doing things that matter, about changing the world, is the idea of romance. The thought of doing anything of significance can excite many, if pitched right. With this I would include the skew perception of passion. The actual work is not romantic at all. It is the “product” or outcome …
Not The Next Hundred Steps
It is great leadership & wisdom to always think many steps ahead but it is not always possible. There are times, in both life and leadership where focus needs to be in “what’s next?” and not what are the next hundred steps. Sometimes the best question to ask is what is the next step? Just …
Accountability | Dealing With Frustration As A Leader
Leaders who cannot manage frustration are ineffective. No one wants to follow them. One of the least attractive leaders is a tantrum bomb of a leader. A leader’s ability to address frustration in his teams and manage his own is critical for high intensity and performance environments. Leaders who manage frustration well are more likely …
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Resurrect The Lists
My uncle once told me that a piece of paper had better memory than me. To a great extent, he was right. The things I’ve put in notebooks have stayed there. My journals bear reminders of things that have faded in the abyss of my memory. Writing lists is a great way to keep in …