Leaders are not gods. I would like to repeat that again: leaders are not gods. They make mistakes, they have bad days, and yes, they get things wrong. The sooner we accept this reality, the better leaders we become. I have seen too many line managers tie themselves in knots trying to project an image […]
WHY EMBRACING VULERABILITY IS A GREAT STRENGTH IN LEADERSHIP Read More »
From the boardroom to the office space, there is a recurring decimal and that is the coming together of diverse personalities, each with their own unique quirks, background, perspectives, approaches and understanding of the subject matter. With the understanding that your team is your most valuable asset, you must do everything possible to keep them
UNITY: LEADERS MUST BE THE GLUE AND NOT THE WEDGE Read More »
When Alan Mulally took over as CEO of Ford in 2006, he personally drove Ford vehicles and refused special parking privileges. He understood that the best way to get the buy-in of the people you lead is to show them examples. The simple act of driving Ford cars embodied his message that every employee should
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One of the things that can destroy a leader is anger. Many leaders have ended up being victims of their inability to tame this beast. Unfortunately, it is something that needs to be dealt with long before one gets into leadership positions. More often, when an individual gets to the top, there are certain changes
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