When reflecting on the leaders who have had a profoundly positive impact on my own life, I’ve noticed a common thread – they are principled individuals. Their values and beliefs are not just abstract concepts but are distilled into clear principles that serve as guiding markers to navigate their decision-making
The constant of the moment is change. In an ever-changing business landscape, adaptability and agility are the keys to success. Organisations that can pivot quickly to meet new challenges and seize opportunities are the ones that thrive. Principle-driven organisations have proven to be at the forefront of this adaptability and
There came a point in my leadership journey where I took on a role as a senior leader. The first revelation I had was that the buck stopped with me. The second one was an overwhelming sense of wondering: am I up to this? How long will it take those
I was once sitting in a leadership team meeting and I thought ‘if anyone sticks their head in here to see what is going on they might conclude we are about to get physical’ so vocal was the disagreement. Have you ever been in a situation where the disagreement in
What do you think is the most powerful force in business? Last Friday I tuned into John Maxwell’s annual leadership fest that is Live2Lead with top draw speakers on leadership. One of the speakers, Marcus Buckingham, asked some great questions about how to get the best out of people, around
I need to let you into a secret. Most successful leaders have at some stage in their leadership made a mistake: said something in the heat of the moment, made a decision that cost the company or hurt those they led. I am going through the fallout of such a
I recently had the privilege of looking after my grandson for an evening. One of the things I love about children is their curiosity about their world. My grandson’s delight in seeing and exploring new things is infectious, you reconnect with your own childhood when delight was found in simple
Have you noticed how being busy has become a badge of status in life and particularly in the workplace? As someone who is about to go on holiday I am looking forward to a time of rest and refreshment away from this busyness. Being busy is seductive; it makes us
In my mind I am still as flexible as when I was in my 30’s. The reality is quite different as I found out this week when taking all sorts of building materials to the waste disposal site. I don’t remember being in this much pain! Whilst I may not
When I listen to what some business owners do for their working day I feel exhausted just listening to them. However, it may just be they have that kind of capacity and can handle spinning a lot of plates. The question is not, ’how much am I doing?’ The question