Personal Leadership Through Challenging Times

An online talk in response to the Corona virus about leading ourselves through challenging times with downloadable resources here: PDF Leading Yourself Through Challenging Times PDF 3 Leadership Principles PDF Making Decisions Effectively

The Delusion of VU (From VUCA) is Over!

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!

Great Leaders are Learning to Paradigm Shift

“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

Imposter Syndrome~Why Bad Leaders Don’t Get it & How To Get Over It!

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!

Leadership Coaching for The Fourth Industrial Revolution

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

The DRIVE for Transformation

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

SOAR to Success Thinking! Make having brilliant ideas easy

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

How to minimise biased thinking when briefing your teams

Learn how to empower your team with the POWER briefing process

10 Behaviours Seen in Crap Bosses!

I was giving a talk the other day to a group of entrepreneurs and business leaders and I jokingly mentioned I was writing a book entitled: ‘Stop being a Crap Boss and Be an Inspirational Leader!’ It raised quite a chuckle around the audience, but then it stimulated some lively debate around ‘crap bosses’. I … Continue reading 10 Behaviours Seen in Crap Bosses!

LEADERSHIP: Are you carrying or influencing your organisation?

When I ask business owners the above question, they’ll often ask me what I mean. So I qualify the question with another one. I ask them: “Could you go on holiday for four weeks, have no contact with your team whilst you’re away and know that the organisation can still thrive?” Mostly the answer is … Continue reading LEADERSHIP: Are you carrying or influencing your organisation?