What kind of leaders will the world need over the next thirty-five years? This coming book is a ‘Must-Read’ volume in the International Leadership Association, Building Leadership Bridges Series Emerald Group Publishing, August 2015. Editor: Dr. Matthew Sowcik. Associate Editors: Anthony C. Andenoro, Mindy McNutt, and Susan Elaine Murphy Ron Heifetz, Founding Director, Center for […]
Read MoreJune 19, 2015 Leadership Lessons From A Real Champion – Barça!
As the world’s No. 1 ranking football (soccer) team, Football Club Barcelona (FCB) is the world’s best again! With the slogan “more than a club”, since 1899 FCB – commonly known to fans as Barça – has had a commitment beyond sport. This is a commitment to the people of Catalonia who for many decades […]
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Leadership that makes a real difference can only show up when things get tough! To exercise this kind leadership, we need to move beyond resilience and to achieve this, we need to build the adaptive capacity required to thrive in our increasingly demanding global economy, where hyper-complexity and adaptive challenges have become the new […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2015 The Monkey Within!
Yes, a monkey! Our ancestors, from some 4.4 million years ago. Remember? But this isn’t the monkey that I’m talking about today. The monkey I’m referring to is your inner ‘irrational self’, the aspect of human nature which we (supposedly) tame as we grow up to let our ‘rational self’ develop and take charge. […]
Read MoreApril 26, 2015 When Telling The Truth Is Bad News
Some years ago, a prospective client approached me and said that she needed emotional intelligence (EI) coaching. “I have been told that I need to develop more ‘self-regulation’ or ‘emotional control’ “, she said. Self-regulation or emotional control refer to the ability to respond to the daily demands of life with a range of […]
Read MoreApril 25, 2015 When Success Is Bad News
Yes, it sounds paradoxical – a seemingly contradictory statement which, when investigated, turns out to be true! It’s also a very revealing statement about human nature. The first time I read this quote from Einstein it really made me think. As a young professional, possibly like you, I was taught that success was the […]
Read MoreMarch 12, 2015 Leadership Down Under – Let’s Make It Our Business
According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2015: Leading in the New World of Work – one of the largest longitudinal studies of talent, leadership and HR challenges and readiness around the world – companies are still struggling to engage and retain employees and to develop leaders at all levels. Naturally, different domains call […]
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Ever wondered why highly competent people in your team or organisation (perhaps even yourself) are not performing at their best, or not responding to change as openly as you would have expected? Your Psychological Capital (PsyCap) – the powerful combination of your confidence, hope, resilience and optimism, could be the answer. PsyCap is what […]
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2015 The Future Directions of Leadership: The long-term starts tomorrow
Have you ever wondered what will be required for leading effectively in 2050? Let alone what will be required for leading effectively tomorrow? Yes, the long-term starts tomorrow! Three things will take your leadership to the next level and successfully meet current and future leadership challenges: Boost the respect and credibility required […]
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014 Why and How to Measure Your Personal Leadership Brand
Your personal leadership brand (PLB) reflects your uniqueness as leader –it’s your trademark embodying and communicating your leadership essence, identity, values and style. Your PLB is driven by your purpose and intentions, and shaped and reinforced by your actions over time. Ultimately, it defines your reputation –the product of your stakeholders’perceptions of your leadership style […]
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