All of us want to be part of a great culture at work. We want to belong, be excited by our work, enjoy the company of our colleagues, and feel part of something better. It’s a vibe thing, right? That’s not the whole story. As leaders, we need to identify and be intentional about the results we want in our culture too. That way we can measure what matters most.
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The best leadership style for 2021
This year may be a little different than last year, but who knows at this point. We’ve already had an attempted insurrection in the birthplace of modern democracy, the pandemic continues to rage, and my tomatoes are failing to flourish in the uncharacteristic cooler summer. In any case, we still need leadership. Good leadership. My mission is to develop more wise and compassionate leaders worldwide. One way you can be one of them is to embody the archetype of the ELDER. Here are the beliefs and practices of the Elder, straight from my multiple award-winning book, People Stuff.
Read MoreLeadership book recommendations and new year action tips
What’s your 2021 going to be about? What experiences do you wish to have this year? What are you saying ‘no’ to? What are you saying ‘yes’ to? Who’s in your corner this year? Some new year kick starters for you in this week’s article.
Read MoreEnd of year leadership reflection tool
We are just about to say goodbye to 2020. Many would say, ‘good riddance’. It’s been epic. And yet, there is much to savour and be grateful for, if we choose to look there. My annual End of Year Reflection tool is now ready for your downtime over the holiday break. Enjoy!
Read MoreHow to use rituals for better personal leadership
When you turn 100, if you’re lucky enough to get a century on the planet, how do you want to feel about your life? We don’t end up with a happy life, a rewarding life, by waiting for things to be ‘just so’. The quality of our life comes from the accumulation of moments, ones that we choose deliberately, and experience fully. This kind of focus requires more than just habits; it needs the honouring that comes with ritual. Here are three ways to improve your personal leadership through carefully crafted rituals.
Read MorePeople Stuff wins Book of the Year!
My latest book has been awarded Book of the Year! Writing a book is a long solo journey, until it is released like an uncaged bird to the winds. While we have a book in its developing stage, it’s in our hands, still a hope and a promise. Letting it go we wish it well. To be recognised by one’s peers for having produced something remarkable, something notable, is never the objective. To be of service is. Here’s a brief insight, in video form, about the genesis of the book.
Read MoreHow to create a personal leadership manifesto
In my Amplifiers group, a high level leadership program for purpose-driven leaders, we are focused on ‘Project You’ this quarter. We are intent on raising the bar for our own personal leadership in all dimensions: physical, spiritual, mental, emotional. One of the core strategies is to develop a personal leadership manifesto. Details follow!
Read MoreTeam development strategies to lift productivity
Ever worked with a high performing team where things just ripped along? There was high energy, constructive disagreements, proactive solution finding? This team nirvana is possible, if we cultivate the right conditions for the team.
Read MoreTeam development with the Culture Compass
Leaders are worried about their team culture. Disengagement is starting to creep in as the pandemic wears on. Now is the perfect time to reset and refresh what matters most to you and your team, regardless of where you are working from. It’s a great opportunity to reinvigorate - and insulate - your team from culture decay.
Read MoreShape your leadership decisions with this critical question
In our Amplifiers immersion this Thursday, we will launch next quarter’s theme, “Project You, as leader’. We will focus on the leader’s performance, values, and approach. A big topic! It needs carefully considered questions to guide smart decisions. I’m sharing my favourites here.
Read MoreEnergy recovery for leadership effectiveness
In Amplifiers this past quarter, we have been focused on mastering peak performance states of Flow. A crucial aspect of being able to sustain peak performance is recovery. Learn how to build these rituals into your leadership practice.
Read MoreHow to double-down on values-driven leadership
Not all values are created equal! This may sound counter-trend: aren’t we supposed to be values-led leaders? Yes and no. Each set of values has a limitation and downside that we need to be mindful of.
Read MoreWant a positive corporate culture? Nurture the influencers!
Hierarchies are old school! Command and control is fading. The organisation chart is dead! We need to meet the new complex world with a new approach. Enter crowdocracy and networks: the new tools of engagement.
Read MoreOn losing one of my leadership role models
All good things come to an end. What comfort can we find in transitions? How can we shift perspective to make meaning from difficult times?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be inspiring in your leadership?
As leaders, one of our responsibilities is to uplift others. Many of us feel the pressure to be ‘inspiring’. To be the leader others want to follow. To be the leader everyone admires and respects. The impostor syndrome often kicks in at this point. Who am I to be inspiring? We don’t need to crawl up Mount Everest wearing a blindfold and carrying a camel to be inspiring. Here are three secrets to being inspiring.
Read MoreElevating leadership performance through flow
Would you like to be 500% more productive? Sounds crazy, right? Researchers into the neuroscience of peak performance have shown that when we get into peak performance states our creativity and our productivity soars. And we can do that every day, deliberately. This article explains the basics.
Read MoreFinding the sweet spot in your leadership approach
Are you a Hoarder or a Maverick? Do you need lots of reserves of time, money, energy in order to feel safe? Or do you prefer bootstrapping and winging it? Both have huge pitfalls. Building slack in the system is a smart move: just enough to keep us feeling safe, not too much that we get complacent.
Read MoreIs leadership a game you enjoy playing?
If you’re a football player, and your team is nowhere close to winning, how do you define success? It’s easy to get demoralised when all we’ve got is one end point. We need more than one measure of success. Here’s a couple of ways to redefine it in a useful way.
Read MoreHow to develop a motto for your corporate culture
Is your culture by default or by design? One of the ways you can guide culture to be successful and happy is to have a Culture Charter or Manifesto, complete with catchy mottos. It’s a powerful process to build buy-in as well as establish a blueprint for cultural norms.
Read MoreThis skill can help you master the people stuff of team development
What brand of leadership do you support? Tough and firm? Forceful and strong? Charismatic and inspiring? Silent and sure? There is one brand of leadership that trumps all, and this people skill is the competitive edge.
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