Leadership is cool. Lousy opening line, right? I like leading. That’s just how I’m wired. I’m as comfortable with my own company as I am at the “helm”. I know how to play with others too… Just in case you were starting to think what I saying is I can’t follow or be in a …
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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 …
That Time I Was Told “Our Kind Must Stick Together”
Writing about cultural intelligence in teams and leadership brought a memory back. I don’t know why some weird things happen to me in public spaces. I seem to have a few interesting encounters with people every now and then. Once a guy responsible for cleaning bathrooms at one of my favourite malls started telling me about …
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Unlocking Another Complexity / Dynamic In Teams And Leadership
Everyone is “special” in his or her own kind of way. Leading and making teams work means taking into account connect with individuals. Great leaders are ones who understand how to connect and speak to each person on their team. One of the first dynamics is individuality. Not everyone you lead understands things the same. …
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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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