One of the things I’m hearing a lot from leaders is how much things have changed. We’re never going back to pre-pandemic ‘normal’. We’re in brave new territory. It’s intimidating. And exhilarating! So much opportunity! (along with all that threat). Most of the same leaders also acknowledge, somewhat sheepishly, they don’t do enough strategic thinking.
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Future of Leadership: Explore Map ADAPT
A complex world needs adaptable, inclusive leaders - this is a skill we can develop with practice.
Read MoreFuture of Leadership: Explore Map Adapt - Three ways to map
Leadership for the future requires a deeper understanding of problems, possibilities and potential (of our people).
Read MoreFuture of Leadership: Explore Map Adapt - The practice of 'exploring'
The future of leadership needs adventurous explorers who are always learning and expanding their horizons.
Read MoreFuture of Leadership Trend: Distributed Everything - Are You Ready?
Distributed everything is an exciting trend that's full of potential. To make the most of it, leaders will need to work on communication and building connection.
Read MoreLeadership for the Future - 7 skills you need
There are so many amazing things happening in the world right now. Yes, there is also travesty. Our work as leaders is to envision a future we wish to inhabit, and work towards it.
We’ll need some critical skills to get there. Here are seven of the most important.
Read MoreAdaptability: A Skill for Leaders of the Future
What’s beyond resilience? Adaptability. And we can flex this muscle through small, intentional changes.
Read More3 Habits for Leaders of the Future
When we are smarter about what goes in we can be smarter about what comes out! Here are three habits for leadership of the future that focus on consumption.
Read More3 leadership strategies to start the new year with a bang
The new year offers optimism and a fresh spirit. As leaders, we can capitalise on that energy and set ourselves up for success with our teams. There are three major components to address: people, task, and self. Here are simple strategies to get momentum.
Read MoreEnd of Year Reflection Tools
End of year! A time to celebrate, reflect and plan. My hugely popular end of year reflection and planning tool is back for you, a gift from me.
Read MoreTrends and Shifts for Leaders in 2023
Here’s what’s on the horizon for 2023, and what it means for your leadership.
Read More#1 Amazon Best Seller: The Olympus Project
The Olympus Project, a near future sci-fi corporate thriller, hit #1 on Amazon Best Seller List! Listen to the interview with best selling author Zoë Routh on the #1 hit show podcast, The Futurists.
Read MoreDave Stokes interviews author Zoë Routh about The Olympus Project
Audiobook producer Dave Stokes interviews Zoë Routh about her debut leadership futurist novel, The Olympus Project.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Doers to Creators
From a leadership point of view, we need to shift how we see people as part of our organisations.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Resilience to Adaptability
We need to focus our human development strategy beyond RESILIENCE to ADAPTABILITY. How savvy are we as leaders and workers to accept change and be flexible in our response?
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Delegated Authority to Distributed Power
Most leaders know that the power-heavy leadership model of command and control does not work effectively in a hyper-connected, fast moving environment. There is another way.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Growth and Gain to Health and Wealth
It's time to take stock of what we are doing in our organisations and businesses.
The world is ripe for a re-think of our current leadership paradigm.
Leadership Of The Future: From More To All
It's time to re-think the purpose of business and the purpose of leadership. We need to shift from the endless game of MORE to the noble cause of ALL: how do we ensure human flourishing for all, while living within our planetary means? Hat tip to Kate Raworth in Doughnut Economics who maps a way forward for us.
Read MoreHope is Not a Strategy
Our recent event, ‘How to get your team to think more strategically’ was incredibly popular. Why? Leaders recognise the need to increase their team’s ability to consider the bigger picture. But hoping they will just suddenly ‘get it’ is an exercise in futility. We don’t just ‘get it’. We just don’t suddenly ‘see’ what’s going on. To see with new eyes, sometimes we need to be shown. Read on for crucial tips.
Read MoreOn Kindness and Self Doubt
In many conversations with leaders, I’ve noticed a common theme: self doubt is rife. Admitting self doubt sees shoulders slump, brows furrow. Somehow, we believe we have failed. Real leaders are confident! Charismatic! Capable! And for many, we fail to measure up. Let’s reframe self-doubt as something useful.
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