Expert Guidance for the Agile Organisation
"Hi, how are you? Just letting you know that I am on my way to the beach with the kids as the weather is really good today. I’ll join the meeting from there.” "Sorry for the noise guys. I’m in…
Read More How do leaders transform their mindsets from office habits to new world success?
Business and organizational change are now exponential and if an organization tries to go forward by embracing the strategies of its past, then it is setting itself up for a rapid decline towards obsolesce and obscurity. Today’s successful companies don’t…
Leadership Memo 2023-9 21st-century leadership is not about telling employees what to do and monitoring their progress like a hawk. It is about creating and maintaining an environment where employees feel safe and motivated to contribute to their fullest. We…
In the past month or so, I’ve been focusing on the qualities and characteristics of a leader, and what job requirements a leader has. Today, we’re going to flip our thinking to think from the worker’s point of view. So,…
Last time, we talked about people who know how will always be the largest in number among the workforce. But we also need people who know why. Those who can harness the energy and give direction, those who can manage,…
Read More Do you know what the six basic requirements of good leaders are?
It was one of those days. Demands. Deadlines. Decisions. Endless interruptions mixed with a nagging headache that a painkiller wouldn’t erase and positive thinking wouldn’t help. Right in the middle of the mess, a guy poked his head in the…
Read More Do you know knowing the why is one of the keys to employee motivation?
Trust is the emotional glue that draws you closer to your friends, your family, and your colleagues. Teamwork without trust is impossible. As a proverb says, “Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy…
Leadership Memo 2023-8 Attitude. Attitude is so crucial in our lives. A positive attitude gets us beyond common hurdles. It will clear the deck. It will free us from hang-ups. But what about during the tough days, when things don’t…
Have you had this experience? Someone asked me, “How are you?” Just when I was about to answer how I was doing, that person already started walking away or turned their heads or looked down at their phones. At first,…
Read More Do you care enough to slow down and be fully present?
When you meet someone to resolve a conflict, you first have to confess your part of the problem. Then you need to listen for the other person’s hurt and perspective. In every conflict—from our personal & work relationships to politics—we…
