Introduction The story goes that Einstein was daydreaming about travelling on rays of light and this led to his famous theory of relativity. But you don’t find many leaders asking their team to daydream. Leadership that unlocks the creative potential of a team requires some courage. It’s easier, one could argue, for giants such as … Continue reading Developing Creative Brilliance in your Team (Part 1)
Make Better Decisions with Universal Intelligence
So imagine these scenarios. A group of Bankers are sat in an office and they are wondering how to extract more money from the public so they can all claim bigger bonuses. So they come up with what they believe is an ingenious solution. They wrap up some dodgy debts into some triple ‘A’ packaging. … Continue reading Make Better Decisions with Universal Intelligence
Paradigm Shifting to Success
“The biggest paradigm shifts happening right now are ironically the increasing awareness of the existence of paradigms…” In his Book ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolution’, Thomas Kuhn wrote that advancement was not evolutionary but rather a “series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions” when “one conceptual worldview is replaced by another”. These … Continue reading Paradigm Shifting to Success
Overcoming the Leader Wall
Watching the Olympics, I’m reminded of the fact I should go out and do more exercise. At the moment I resemble the couch potato character ‘Denis’ played by Simon Pegg, in the movie ‘Run Fatboy Run’. In the movie Denis attempts to prove to the girl he jilted at the alter, that he can … Continue reading Overcoming the Leader Wall
Who’s Got the POWER?
So post Brexit? There is a lot of talk in the media about how the world will be moving forward. Dependent on who owns the media outlet and their political leanings, really depends on how they portray the future. But mostly they’re all about making it seem dramatic. They choose a side, polarize opinions … Continue reading Who’s Got the POWER?
Thriving in Uncertainty Through The Pursuit of Excellence
A new statue was unveiled by HRH Prince William at the Special Air Services’ headquarters to commemorate the regiments’ 75th Anniversary. The statue depicts contemporary SAS operators with a military working dog ‘in action’. The statue was named ‘The Pursuit of Excellence’ and refers to David Stirling’s encouragement for SAS soldiers to “Engage in the … Continue reading Thriving in Uncertainty Through The Pursuit of Excellence
The SAS and the Power of Community
This weekend I and other members of the Special Air Service (SAS) association met up for lunch to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Special Air Service. The room was packed full of camaraderie and fellowship.
The Seven Fears Overcome by Highly Inspirational Leaders
Most of the challenges in the world are sustained by people clinging to the past. It’s as if they are addicted to bad ideas and habits. That’s probably why in the Narcotics Anonymous Handbook, they remind recovering addicts that: read more-->
Inspirational Leaders Bootcamp
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If you want to be the best, you’ve got to work with the best…
I was working with some friends last week. They are a husband and wife team who are both passionate masters at what they do. They also have a brilliant team who deliver an outstanding service to their clients… If they’re allowed to. Unfortunately they made the mistake of working for a client who wanted them … Continue reading If you want to be the best, you’ve got to work with the best…
