You’ve entered your destination. The Satnav indicates three possible routes. Route A is the fastest. Route B is the most scenic. Route C avoids the motorways and takes you the quieter way around.  All three arrive at the same place with varying arrival times.  Which way to go
Why energy management is the quiet key to sustainable leadership Case Study: Two Executives, One Boardroom James and Michael are both senior executives at a global tech firm. James, an introvert by nature, is Head of Strategy. Michael, an extroverted Director of Operations, thrives on the buzz of back-to-back meetings
“The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born — that there is a genetic factor to leadership. This myth asserts that people simply either have certain charismatic qualities or not. That’s nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.†Warren Bennis Why the Best
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.†— African Proverb Last week I was listening to a leadership podcast where the subject was around the use of AI The point was made that AI can give you answers but at the cost of the struggle of reaching a solution. That
There’s a haunting kind of ache I see in the eyes of too many leaders, something is off. They show up to meetings, lead teams, and make decisions—but inside, they’re living in a state of quiet desperation. It’s the slow erosion that happens when you spend your life doing something
The Cost of a Single Choice: A Cautionary Tale A project lead—quiet, methodical, and deeply committed—was tasked with guiding a cross-functional team through a complex product launch. Mike knew the risks, saw red flags, but said little in meetings where louder voices dominated. His inclination to process internally led to
Cross-Cultural Miscommunication I am back the reason for the two week break is I have just returned from a trip to south East Asia as part of the charitable work I undertake from time to time. I was reminded as I led a workshop on communication that I was not
When Your Confidence is Quiet but Your Doubt is Loud Back in the early days of Indra Nooyi’s rise at PepsiCo, as one of the few women and an immigrant navigating the towering halls of corporate America, she often felt like she didn’t belong. Despite her sharp mind and rock-solid
It had been a long day and I was eager to get back home, just the flight from Belfast to Birmingham to negotiate. I boarded and found my seat and before long we were taxiing to the runway for take off. We turned onto the runway and waited for the
I am sure many of you have been on a plane journey whether it’s for business or pleasure. I have never been trained as a Pilot but when you take your assigned seat you probably don’t give a second thought to whether the Pilot is trained has filed a proper