Whilst this is not a definitive step by step guide, it will cover some basic principles and points to think about when leading your team through a challenging period. The first thing to remember is that people are not very good at responding. Sure they’ll react to an immediate danger, but won’t acknowledge a danger … Continue reading Leading your Team Through a Crisis
I came across a discussion on twitter which alluded to the fact that the world was becoming more complex. This discussion was based on the ideas of General Stanley McChrystal, author of ‘Team of Teams, New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World’. McChrystal wrote: “Efficiency remains important, but the ability to adapt to complexity … Continue reading The Delusion of VU (From VUCA) is Over!
“The biggest paradigm shifts happening right now are ironically the increasing awareness of the existence of paradigms…” Paradigms are a worldview shared amongst a group of people so they can experience group identity and achieve a common purpose. Our world is governed by them very much like seas influence the life of a fish. Examples … Continue reading Great Leaders are Learning to Paradigm Shift
I was recently invited by the crew at JCI Manchester to present a talk on Impostor Syndrome. JCI is a global not-for-profit organisation run for members by members, which provides development opportunities for 18 - 40 year old professionals and leaders, to empower them to create positive change. Whilst presenting my talk I pointed to … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome~Why Bad Leaders Don’t Get it & How To Get Over It!
A favourite quote of mine is Buckminster Fuller’s, “You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete.” I’ve been looking for a way to implement this philosophy into my work. I spent some time with overseas intelligence officers last year, teaching leadership. For … Continue reading From Mercenaries to Missionaries
Anticipating and planning for a world which not even the experts know will look like yet, will bring fresh challenges - probably daily - for leaders, teams and the coaches who support them. Here is a white paper on a new model of coaching suited to Modern Day Leadership Coaching. It's aimed at leaders and … Continue reading Leadership Coaching for The Fourth Industrial Revolution
I’ve just been speaking to some friends who’re doing some changes in the way they operate their business. Well they’re not ‘just’ changes, they’re actually transforming the structure and the way they communicate with each other and their customers. There are five stages to pass through and seven fears to overcome when making bold moves … Continue reading The DRIVE for Transformation
Our normal day to day working life or even just life itself can leave us feeling mentally confused. When we find ourselves so caught up in the whirlwind we often cannot see the wood for the trees. In this fast-moving mental state, our brains are very capable at using past experiences to make a decision. … Continue reading SOAR to Success Thinking! Make having brilliant ideas easy
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